Japan Pulp & Paper <8032.T>-6mth group results

Nov 6 (Reuters) -

JAPAN PULP & PAPER 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 204.83 254.63 445.00

(-19.6 pct) (-6.5%)
Operating 1.90 3.55 5.40

(-46.5 pct) (+10.5%)
Recurring 2.31 3.65 5.20

(-36.6 pct) (+9.7%)
Net 1.54 2.16 3.00

(-28.6 pct) (-8.7%)
EPS Y10.57 Y14.82 Y20.63
Diluted
EPS Y10.04 Y14.07
Annual div Y10.00 Y10.00
-Q2 div Y5.00 Y5.00
-Q4 div Y5.00 Y5.00

NOTE - Japan Pulp & Paper Co Ltd is a comprehensive paper distributor.

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