Samantha Thavasa Japan <7829.T>-1qtr group results

July 13 (Reuters) -

SAMANTHA THAVASA JAPAN LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(in billions of yen unless specified)

3 months ended 3 months ended 6 months to Year to

May 31, 2009 May 31, 2008 Aug 28, 2009 Feb 28, 2010

LATEST YEAR-AGO H1 LATEST

RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST FORECAST
Sales 7.04 7.15 13.92 29.67

(+23.9 pct)
Operating 173 mln 415 mln 107 mln 819 mln

(-16.3 pct)
Recurring 153 mln 429 mln 53 mln 716 mln

(-12.5 pct)
Net prft 145 mln prft 177 mln loss 143 mln prft 232 mln

(-21.6 pct)
EPS prft Y822.74 prft Y1,005.96 loss Y810.29 prft Y1,314.60
EPS Y999.92

NOTE - Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited is involved in handbag and jewelry business.

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