TABLE-Elk <9833.OS>-1qtr group results

Nov 6 (Reuters) -

ELK CORP

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(in billions of yen unless specified)

3 months ended 3 months ended 6 months to Year to

Jun 30, 2009 Jun 30, 2008 Sep 30, 2009 Mar 31, 2010

LATEST YEAR-AGO H1 LATEST

RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST FORECAST
Sales 5.45 5.19 10.80 23.00

(+5.0 pct) (-6.4 pct)
Operating loss 133 mln loss 323 mln loss 120 mln prft 270 mln
Recurring loss 134 mln loss 309 mln loss 120 mln prft 270 mln
Net loss 143 mln loss 219 mln loss 90 mln prft 250 mln
EPS loss Y24.78 loss Y37.17 loss Y15.25 prft Y42.35

NOTE - Elk Corp is a major retailer of X-ray film for medical use.

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