Article: Esprit Final Results for Year Ended 30 June 2009; - Group turnover of HK$34.5 billion and net profit of HK$4,745 million - Retail local currency turnover grew 10%, with 3.5% comparable store sales growth - Net cash position amounted to HK$4.8 billion - Retail and franchise selling space grew 15.4% and 15.5% respectively - Total dividend payout ratio of 75%.

HONG KONG, CHINA, Aug 26, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Esprit Holdings Limited (SEHK:00330) today announced final results for the year ended 30 June 2009.

The Group's turnover base maintained stable year-on-year in local currency terms, or HK$34.5 billion, amidst macro headwind. Retail turnover recorded a 10.0% jump in local currency as customer demand remained resilient as shown by comparable store sales growth of 3.5%. The retail business now contributes over 47% (FY07/08: 43%) to Group turnover.

The Group generated operating profit of HK$5,729 million with an operating profit margin of 16.6% (FY07/08: 20.7%). This year, the selling space of retail ...

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