TABLE-Meito Sangyo <2207.T>-6mth group results

Nov 6 (Reuters) -

MEITO SANGYO CO LTD

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(in billions of yen unless specified)

6 months ended 6 months ended Full year to Full year ended

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

LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY YEAR-AGO

H1 RESULTS H1 RESULTS FORECAST RESULTS
Sales 9.86 10.49 24.00

(-6.0 pct) (+1.3%)
Operating 301 mln 92 mln 1.20

(+225.0 pct) (+70.2%)
Recurring 576 mln 544 mln 1.70

(+5.9 pct) (+46.5%)
Net 460 mln 381 mln 1.10

(+20.6 pct) (+35.8%)
EPS Y27.40 Y20.97 Y65.42
EPS Y20.95
Annual div Y18.00 Y20.00
-Q4 div Y20.00 Y18.00

NOTE - Meito Sangyo Co Ltd produces confectionery and foods.

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