2009 semi-annual financial report available

Milan, Italy – August, 26 2009 – Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), a global leader in the eyewear sector, announced today that the 2009 Financial Report as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2009, prepared in accordance with IAS/IFRS principles, together with the Report of the Independent Auditors, has been made available at the Company's registered office and at Borsa Italiana S.p.A. and may be viewed on the Company's website www.luxottica.com.

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Ivan Dompé
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Luca Biondolillo
SVP of International Corporate Communications
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Alessandra Senici
Group Investor Relations Director
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Email: InvestorRelations@Luxottica.com