Luxottica posts 19.3 percent rise in net income for the third quarter, once again increases guidance on full year results

Milan, Italy – November 6, 2006 - Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), the global leader in the eyewear sector, today announced consolidated U.S. GAAP results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006.