Luxottica: 2009 first quarter report available

Milan, Italy – May, 13 2009 – Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), a global leader in the eyewear sector, informs that the 2009 First Quarter Report under US GAAP principles with reconciliation to the IAS/IFRS principles 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.

Media and investor relations contacts

Ivan Dompé
Group Corporate Communications Director
Tel.: +39 (02) 8633 4726
Email: ivan.dompe@luxottica.com

Luca Biondolillo
Group Director of International Communications
Tel.: +39 (02) 8633 4668
Email: LucaBiondolillo@Luxottica.com

Alessandra Senici
Group Investor Relations Director
Tel.: +39 (02) 8633 4718
Email: InvestorRelations@Luxottica.com