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Seiko slashes profit forecast as tourists shun watches

TOKYO -- Seiko Holdings expects group net profit to plunge 75% to 3 billion yen ($29.3 million) for the fiscal year ending in March as a stronger yen makes exports less profitable and demand for watches flags among foreign visitors to Japan.

The Japanese watch maker downgraded its guidance Tuesday from the previously projected net profit of 10 billion yen, which would have been an 18% decline.

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