China 51job Q4 Profit Surges; Guides Q1 – Quick Facts

China 51job Q4 Profit Surges; Guides Q1 – Quick Facts

51job Inc. (JOBS: News ) reported net income of RMB46.4 million or RMB1.67 per ADS for the fourth quarter, compared to RMB6.8 million or RMB0.24 per ADS in the prior year quarter.

Excluding items, non-GAAP adjusted income was RMB52.6 million or RMB1.90 per ADS, compared to RMB13.6 million or RMB0.48 per ADS in the year-ago quarter.

Total revenues for the fourth quarter increased 15.2% to RMB226.0 million from RMB196.2 million in the same quarter in 2008.

For the first quarter of 2010, the company anticipates non-GAAP earnings of RMB0.68 per share to RMB0.78 per share, and revenue of RMB230 million to RMB240 million.