Sumitomo Rubber <5110.T>-9-mth group results

Nov 6 (Reuters) -

SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES LTD

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(in billions of yen unless specified)

9 months ended 9 months ended Year to

Sep 30, 2009 Sep 30, 2008 Dec 31, 2009

LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST

RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST
Sales 356.66 436.71 517.00

(+11.6 pct)
Operating 9.88 18.22 22.00

(-25.8 pct)
Recurring 766 mln 11.75 14.00

(-47.9 pct)
Net loss 2.00 prft 602 mln prft 4.00

(-92.0 pct)
EPS loss Y7.62 prft Y2.29 prft Y15.24

NOTE - Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd is a large automotive tire manufacturer. Originally formed as a subsidiary of Dunlop in 1909.

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