* Puma Q4 EBIT 27.3 mln eur, 2009 EBIT 192.4 mln eur
* Puma says expects 2010 sales to at least reach 2009 level
* Puma shares fall 0.7 percent (Adds CEO, analyst comments, detail, share price)
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Feb 17 (Reuters) – German sporting goods maker Puma (PUMG.DE) gave a subdued outlook for the soccer World Cup year of 2010, saying it expected the overall environment to remain tough, after posting a weaker-than-expected finish to 2009.
“In light of the ongoing restrictive consumer environment and the overall global economic volatility, continued restrained consumer behaviour is to be expected, which can affect sales in 2010,” said Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz.
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