TABLE-Verite <9904.T>-6mth group results

Nov 6 (Reuters) -

VERITE 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 4.28 5.41 9.46

(-20.9 pct) (-17.9%)
Operating loss 578 mln loss 343 mln loss 325 mln
Recurring loss 551 mln loss 379 mln loss 300 mln
Net loss 600 mln loss 868 mln loss 385 mln
EPS loss Y26.03 loss Y38.33 loss Y17.34
Annual div nil nil
-Q2 div nil nil
-Q4 div nil nil

NOTE - Verite Co Ltd is a major retailer of jewellery and luxury watches.

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