Oct 31 (Reuters)- Nikki Co Ltd CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months ended 6 months ended Year to Sep 30, 2013 Sep 30, 2012 Mar 31, 2014 LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST Sales 4.81 4.27 9.30 (+12.6 pct) (-7.9 pct) (+8.3 pct) Operating 160 mln 352 mln 430 mln (-54.4 pct) (-26.2 pct) (-34.7 pct) Recurring 176 mln 292 mln 410 mln (-39.6 pct) (-26.2 pct) (-45.3 pct) Net 142 mln 342 mln 330 mln (-58.5 pct) (-57.3 pct) (-63.7 pct) EPS 15.19 yen 36.57 yen 35.20 yen Ann Div 7.00 yen 7.00 yen -Q2 div nil nil -Q4 div 7.00 yen 7.00 yen NOTE - Nikki Co Ltd is a machinery maker strong in carburetors. For latest earnings estimates made by Toyo Keizai, please double click on.