Maruzen <5982.T>-1qtr group results

July 10 (Reuters) -

MARUZEN CO LTD

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 8.84 9.28 18.20 35.80

(-0.9 pct)
Operating 526 mln 657 mln 1.05 1.83

(-0.3 pct)
Recurring 561 mln 713 mln 1.15 2.00

(-2.2 pct)
Net 254 mln 382 mln 570 mln 1.02

(+6.8 pct)
EPS Y12.87 Y19.32 Y28.83 Y51.48

NOTE - Maruzen Co Ltd is a major maker of restaurant-use kitchen equipment.

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