Luxottica posts strong growth in first quarter of 2011

Net income for the first quarter rose by 21% to €114.7 million and net sales increased by 12% to €1.56 billion

Milan, Italy, April 28, 2011 – The Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, met today and approved the consolidated results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IAS/IFRS).