Luxottica: net sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 reflect strong growth (+16.4%)

Net sales for the year reached Euro 5.8 billion (+13.8%), the highest ever achieved in the history of the Group. Company confirms forecast for 2010 net income in excess of Euro 400 million

Milan, Italy, January 24, 2011 – The Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a global leader in the design, manufacturing, distribution and sale of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, met today and reviewed the consolidated net sales and preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2010 and the full fiscal year.