Hokko Chemical <4992.T>-6-month group forecast

July 6 (Reuters) -

HOKKO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO LTD

CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES
(in billions of yen unless specified)

6 months to 6 months to

May 31,2009 May 31,2009

LATEST PREVIOUS

FORECAST FORECAST
Sales 20.75 20.90
Operating prft 140 mln loss 210 mln
Recurring loss 40 mln loss 340 mln
Net loss 380 mln loss 520 mln

NOTE - Hokko Chemical Industry Co Ltd is a specialist
manufacturer of agrochemicals.

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