CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Hokkoku <2906.Q>-6mth group forecast

(Corrects to say ... consolidated .., not ... parent)

May 28 (Reuters) -

HOKKOKU CO LTD

CONSOLIDATAED EARNINGS ESTIMATES

(in billions of yen unless specified)

6 months to 6 months to 6 months ended

Sept 30,2008 Sept 30,2008 Sept 30,2007

LATEST PREVIOUS YEAR-AGO

FORECAST FORECAST RESULTS Sales 2.21 1.50 1.28 Operating 182 mln 50 mln 15 mln Recurring 173 mln 40 mln 5 mln Net prft 1.43 prft 215 mln loss 3 mln

NOTE - Hokkoku Co Ltd supplies foods to noodle franchise shops.

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