Posted On: 02/23/2012 12:31:52 AM
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Esprit says H1 profit down 74 pct, beats forecast
HONG KONG, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Europe-focused retailer Esprit Holdings Ltd posted a 74 percent drop in first-half net profit on Thursday, although the result came in well ahead of forecasts, as the deepening European debt crisis sapped demand.

