1127 GMT - Richemont continues to enjoy significant brand momentum and should be able to tackle current market challenges, analysts at Bernstein say in a note. The Swiss luxury-goods company has a diversified geographical footprint, they say. Richemont reports relatively detailed geographical exposure, with the Middle East representing between 8% and 10% of group revenue in the nine months through Dec. 31, the brokerage says. Local spending in the region has experienced a slight impact from the war in Iran, but contrary to expectations, business hasn't ground to a complete halt, Bernstein says. "That said, tourist spending has likely slowed to a trickle," the analysts say. Some 20% to 30% of Richemont's reported Middle East revenue is derived from tourist spending, they add. Shares are up 0.7%. (andrea.figueras@wsj.com)
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