GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) _ Kontoor Brands Inc. (KTB) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $80.8 million.

The Greensboro, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of $1.40 per share.

The maker of Wrangler and Lee apparel posted revenue of $679.7 million in the period.

Kontoor expects full-year earnings to be $4.75 to $4.85 per share, with revenue expected to be $2.7 billion.

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