Jan 31 (Reuters)- Nikki Co Ltd CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 9 months ended 9 months ended Year to Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Mar 31, 2014 LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST Sales 6.99 6.09 9.30 (+14.7 pct) (-8.7 pct) (+8.3 pct) Operating 361 mln 451 mln 430 mln (-20.0 pct) (-29.9 pct) (-34.7 pct) Recurring 446 mln 485 mln 410 mln (-8.0 pct) (-15.9 pct) (-45.3 pct) Net 347 mln 532 mln 330 mln (-34.7 pct) (-46.9 pct) (-63.7 pct) EPS 37.09 yen 56.82 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.