UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended September 30, 2011
COMMISSION FILE NO. 1 - 10421

LUXOTTICA GROUP S.p.A.

VIA C. CANTÙ 2, MILAN, 20123 ITALY
(Address of principal executive office)

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F O R M 6-K

for the quarter
ended September 30 of
Fiscal Year 2011


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INDEX TO FORM 6-K

Corporate Management

       

Item 1.    Management report on the interim financial results as of September 30, 2011 (unaudited)

   
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Item 2.    Financial Statements:

       

 

–Consolidated Statements of Financial Position—IAS/IFRS—at September 30, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010 (audited)

   
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–Consolidated Statements of Income—IAS/IFRS—for the periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

   
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–Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—IAS/IFRS—for the periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

   
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–Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity—IAS/IFRS—for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

   
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–Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—IAS/IFRS—for the periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

   
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–Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2011 (unaudited)

   
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Attachment 1

 

  Exchange rates used to translate financial statements prepared in currencies other than the Euro

   
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Luxottica Group S.p.A.
Headquarters and registered office • Via C. Cantù 2, 20123 Milan, Italy
Capital Stock € 28,022,941.98
authorized and issued

ITEM 1. MANAGEMENT REPORT ON THE INTERIM
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

        The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the disclosure contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2010, which includes a study about risks and uncertainties that can influence operational results or the financial position of Luxottica Group (the "Group").

1.     OPERATING PERFORMANCE FOR THE THREE- AND THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

        During the first nine months and third quarter of 2011, Luxottica's growth trend continued. In a macroeconomic environment that was positive, the Group benefited from a prolonged "sun" season, delivering sales and earnings growth for the eighth straight quarter. The Group achieved particularly solid performance in Emerging Markets (growing more than 24 percent and 35 percent at constant exchange rates1 for the first nine months and third quarter of 2011, respectively) and in North America during this period. Despite the significant depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro, going from 1.3145 to 1.4065 (–6.5 percent) in the first nine months of 2011 and from 1.2910 during the third quarter of 2010 to 1.4127 (–8.6 percent) during the same period in 2011, net sales exceeded Euro 4.7 billion and Euro 1.5 billion and net income was Euro 388.0 million and Euro 111.2 million for the first nine months and for the third quarter of 2011, respectively.


          1  We calculate constant exchange rates by applying to the current period the average exchange rates between the Euro and the relevant currencies of the various markets in which the Group operates, during the relevant nine and three months periods ended September 30, 2011. Please refer to Attachment 1 for further details on exchange rates.

        During the third quarter of the year, Luxottica achieved well-balanced growth in both its Retail and Wholesale Divisions. The results recorded by the Wholesale Division were once again excellent, with strong growth in net sales which were Euro 1,900.2 million (+10.3 percent or +11.9 percent at constant exchange rates) and Euro 555.1 million (+7.1 percent or +10.7 percent at constant exchange rates) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and for the third quarter 2011, respectively.

        The results recorded by the Retail Division confirmed the positive trend shown in the first six months of the year with well-balanced growth rates in all the geographies in which the Group operates. Net sales were Euro 2,813.3 million (+3.1 percent or +8.0 percent at constant exchange rates) and Euro 968.7 million (+2.4 percent or +9.6 percent at constant exchange rates) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and for the third quarter 2011, respectively.

        In the third quarter of 2011, net sales rose by 10.0 percent at constant exchange rates (+4.0 percent at current exchange rates) to Euro 1,523.8 million from Euro 1,464.7 million in the third quarter of 2010. During the nine-month period, net sales rose by 9.6 percent at constant exchange rates to Euro 4,713.5 million, from Euro 4,451.5 million in the first nine months of 2010.

        Net income attributable to Luxottica Group Stockholders for the nine- and three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 was Euro 388.0 million and Euro 111.2 million, respectively, operating income for the respective periods was Euro 678.8 million and Euro 194.5 million and EPS was Euro 0.84

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and Euro 0.24. During the third quarter of 2011, the Group recorded the following items characterized as extraordinary or non-recurring in its financial results which have been incorporated, as indicated, into our disclosures in this Report: (1) an extraordinary gain of approximately Euro 21.0 million related to the acquisition of a 40% stake in Multiopticas Internacional S.L. ("Multiopticas Internacional"); (2) non-recurring costs related to Luxottica's 50th anniversary celebrations of approximately Euro 12.0 million; and (3) non-recurring restructuring and start-up costs in the Retail Division of approximately Euro 11.8 million.

        Adjusted EBITDA2 for the third quarter of 2011 grew over the previous year by 4.7 percent to Euro 276.0 million, from Euro 263.5 million in the third quarter of 2010. For the first nine months of the year, adjusted EBITDA increased to Euro 911.1 million from Euro 841.5 million posted for the same period of 2010.


          2  For a further discussion of Adjusted EBITDA, see page 17—"Non-IAS/IFRS Measures."

        Adjusted operating income3 for the third quarter of 2011 was Euro 197.4 million (Euro 186.4 million for the same period last year, +5.9 percent), while the Group's adjusted operating margin4 improved from 12.7 percent in the third quarter of 2010 to 13.0 percent in the third quarter of 2011. For the first nine months of the year, the adjusted operating income amounted to Euro 681.6 million, up 10.6 percent over the Euro 616.0 million posted for the same period last year.


          3  For a further discussion of Adjusted Operating Income, see page 17—"Non-IAS/IFRS Measures."

          4  For a further discussion of Adjusted Operating Margin, see page 17—"Non-IAS/IFRS Measures."

        Adjusted net income5 for the third quarter of 2011 increased to Euro 106.1 million, up by +4.1 percent from Euro 101.9 million in the same period of 2010, resulting in adjusted earnings per share6 (EPS) of Euro 0.23 (at an average Euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate of 1.4127). The adjusted EPS in U.S. dollars grew by 13.4 percent from U.S. $0.29 in the third quarter of 2010 to U.S. $0.33 in the third quarter of 2011. Net income for the nine month period of 2011 increased to Euro 388.0 million (Adjusted—Euro 382.9 million), up by 11.8 percent from Euro 347.1 million in the same period of 2010, resulting in EPS of Euro 0.84 (at an average Euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate of 1.4065). The adjusted EPS in U.S. dollars grew by 17.6 percent to U.S. $ 1.17 in the first nine months of 2011 from U.S. $ 0.99 in the same period of 2010.


          5  For a further discussion of Adjusted Net Income, see page 17—"Non-IAS/IFRS Measures."

          6  For a further discussion of Adjusted EPS, see page 17—"Non-IAS/IFRS Measures."

        For the third quarter of 2011 and the first nine month period ended September 30, 2011, Luxottica once again generated positive free cash flow7 (Euro 200 million and Euro 338 million, respectively). Net debt8 as of September 30, 2011 amounted to Euro 2,078 million (Euro 2,111 million at the end of 2010), with a ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA of 1.8x as compared with 2.0x at the end of 2010.


          7  For a further discussion of Free Cash Flow, see page 17—"Non-IAS/IFRS Measures."

          8  For a further discussion of Net Debt and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, see page 17—"Non-IAS/IFRS Measures."

2.     SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

January

        On January 20, 2011, the Group terminated the revolving credit line with Banca Nazionale del Lavoro totaling Euro 150 million. The original maturity date of the credit line was July 13, 2011. As of December 31, 2010, the credit line was undrawn.

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February

        On February 17, 2011, the Group announced that it had entered into agreements pursuant to which the Group subsequently acquired two sunglass specialty retail chains totaling more than 70 stores in Mexico for a total amount of Euro 19.5 million. This transaction marks the Company's entry into the sun retail business in Mexico where the Group already has a solid presence through its wholesale division. Over time, the stores will be rebranded under the Sunglass Hut brand. The acquisition was completed in the second quarter of 2011.

March

        During the first three months of 2011, we purchased on the Mercato Telematico Azionario ("MTA") 466,204 of our ordinary shares at an average price of Euro 22.45 per share, for a total amount of Euro 10.5 million, pursuant to the stock purchase program approved at the Stockholders' Meeting on October 29, 2009 and launched on November 16, 2009. This stock purchase program expired on April 28, 2011.

April

        At the Stockholders' Meeting on April 28, 2011, the stockholders approved the Statutory Financial Statements as of December 31, 2010, as proposed by the Board of Directors and the distribution of a cash dividend of Euro 0.44 per ordinary share, reflecting a year-over-year 26 percent increase. The aggregate dividend amount of Euro 204.6 million was fully paid in May 2011.

May

        On May 23, 2011, the Group announced that it had entered into an agreement to accelerate the purchases, in July 2011, of 57 percent of Multiopticas Internacional share capital. The Group already owned a 40 percent stake in Multiopticas Internacional, which itself currently owns over 470 eyewear stores operating under the Opticas GMO, Econopticas and Sun Planet retail brands in Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.

        Once the call option is exercised (which is worth approximately Euro 95 million), the Group will own 97 percent of Multiopticas Internacional's share capital.

        Multiopticas Internacional is currently present in South America with more than 470 stores as follows: 221 in Chile, 141 in Peru, 40 in Ecuador and 77 in Colombia. In 2010 they had total net sales exceeding Euro 80 million. Over the last four years, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of net sales was more than 11 percent. It is expected that net sales for 2011 for the Multiopticas Internacional business could reach Euro 95 million.

        Under the terms of the agreement, the Group paid on July 13, 2011, 70 percent of the exercise price, determined on the basis of Multiopticas Internacional's sales and EBITDA values, at the time of the exercise of the call option. The remaining 30 percent of the exercise price will be paid by the end of 2011.

August

        On August 5, 2011, the Group announced that it had entered into an agreement pursuant to which it will acquire Erroca, the premier sunglass specialty retail chain in Israel, with more than 60 stores. This transaction marks Luxottica's entry into the sun Retail business in Israel, where the Group already has a solid presence through its Wholesale Division. Over time, the stores will be rebranded under the Sunglass Hut brand, the largest sunglass specialty retailer in the world.

        The enterprise value of this transaction, which is subject to the approval of the relevant competition authority and is expected to close by the end of 2011, is approximately Euro 20 million.

        As part of the celebrations marking the Group's 50th anniversary of its founding, on August 31, 2011 the Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. approved the gifting of free treasury shares to

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employees of the Group in Italy. The transaction involved over 7 thousand employees for an aggregate maximum amount of 313,575 Group treasury shares.

September

        On September 19, 2011, the Group approved the partial demerger of Luxottica S.r.l., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Luxottica, in favor of Luxottica Group S.p.A. The assets of Luxottica S.r.l. that, in connection with the demerger, will be transferred to Luxottica Group S.p.A. are primarily the subsidiary's license contracts and assets related to its distribution activities. Given that Luxottica Group S.p.A. owns 100 percent of the share capital of Luxottica S.r.l., according to the provisions of article n° 2505 of the Italian Civil Code and pursuant to the bylaws of the companies involved, the demerger will be executed in simplified form and the resolution authorizing the demerger will be approved by the Boards of Directors of the two companies. Given that Luxottica is the sole shareholder of Luxottica S.r.l., no shares of Luxottica will be granted in exchange for these assets and no capital increase will take place. Furthermore, the corporate purpose of Luxottica will not be changed. The demerger is part of a broader project of reorganization of the activities of Luxottica S.r.l., which started in 2007 and is aimed at focusing the business of this company on manufacturing activities. The demerger, which is not subject to the Group's Procedure for Operations with Related Parties, will be based upon the financial statements as of June 30, 2011 of the two companies. The transaction is expected to be completed by January 1, 2012.

3.     FINANCIAL RESULTS

        The Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sport eyewear, with net sales reaching Euro 5.8 billion in 2010, over 60,000 employees and a strong global presence. The Group operates in two industry segments: (i) manufacturing and wholesale distribution (the "Wholesale Segment"); and (ii) retail distribution (the "Retail Segment"). See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Quarterly Financial Report as of September 30, 2011 (unaudited) for additional disclosures about our operating segments. Through the manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment, we are engaged in the design, manufacture, wholesale distribution and marketing of house and designer lines of mid- to premium-priced prescription frames and sunglasses. The Group operates its retail distribution segment principally through its retail brands, which include, among others, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, ILORI, The Optical Shop of Aspen, OPSM, Laubman & Pank, Budget Eyewear, Bright Eyes, Oakley "O" Stores and Vaults, David Clulow and our Licensed Brands (Sears Optical and Target Optical).

        As a result of numerous acquisitions and the subsequent expansion of business activities in the United States through these acquisitions, the Group's results of operations, which are reported in Euro, are susceptible to currency rate fluctuations between the Euro and the U.S. dollar. The Euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate has fluctuated from an average exchange rate of Euro 1.00 = U.S. $1.3145 in the first nine months of 2010 to Euro 1.00 = U.S. $1.4065 in the same period of 2011. With the acquisition of OPSM and Bright Eyes (acquired through Oakley), our results of operations have also been rendered susceptible to currency fluctuations between the Euro and the Australian dollar, from an average exchange rate of Euro 1.00 = Australian $1.4655 in the first nine months of 2010 to Euro 1.00 = Australian $1.3540 in the same period of 2011. Additionally, we incur part of our manufacturing costs in Chinese Yuan; therefore, the fluctuation of the Chinese Yuan relative to other currencies in which we receive revenues could impact the demand for our products or our profitability as reported in the Group's consolidated financial reports. However, in the first nine months of 2011, the fluctuation of the Chinese Yuan did not significantly affect demand for products or decrease the Group's reported profitability. Although the Group engages in certain foreign currency hedging activities to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations, they have impacted reported revenues and expenses during the periods discussed herein. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the risk factor discussion in Note 10 of the Management Report of the 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND 2010 (UNAUDITED)

In accordance with IAS/IFRS

 
  Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
In thousands of Euro
  2011
  % of
net sales

  2010
  % of
net sales

 
   

Net sales

    4,713,453     100.0 %   4,451,542     100.0 %

Cost of sales

    1,621,782     34.4 %   1,529,395     34.4 %
                   

Gross profit

    3,091,671     65.6 %   2,922,148     65.6 %
                   

Selling

    1,485,787     31.5 %   1,427,794     32.1 %

Royalties

    80,122     1.7 %   74,512     1.7 %

Advertising

    306,771     6.5 %   286,455     6.4 %

General and administrative

    480,061     10.2 %   454,547     10.2 %

Intangibles amortization

    60,159     1.3 %   62,829     1.4 %

Total operating expenses

    2,412,900     51.2 %   2,306,136     51.8 %
                   

Income from operations

    678,771     14.4 %   616,012     13.8 %
                   

Other income/(expense)

                         

Interest income

    10,393     0.2 %   5,824     0.1 %

Interest expense

    (89,809 )   (1.9 )%   (78,500 )   (1.8 )%

Other—net

    (5,947 )   (0.1 )%   (5,872 )   (0.1 )%
                   

Income before provision for income taxes

    593,408     12.6 %   537,464     12.1 %
                   

Provision for income taxes

    (200,211 )   (4.2 )%   (186,202 )   (4.2 )%
                   

Net income

    393,198     8.3 %   351,262     7.9 %
                   

Attributable to

                         

—Luxottica Group stockholders

    387,963     8.2 %   347,077     7.8 %

—non-controlling interests

    5,235     0.1 %   4,185     0.1 %
                   

NET INCOME

    393,198     8.3 %   351,262     7.9 %
                   

 

 

        During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, the Group recorded the following items characterized as extraordinary or non-recurring in its financial results: (1) an extraordinary gain of approximately Euro 21.0 million related to the acquisition of the 40% stake in Multiopticas Internacional; (2) non-recurring costs related to Luxottica's 50th anniversary celebrations of approximately Euro 12.0 million; and (3) non-recurring restructuring and start-up costs in the Retail Division of approximately Euro 11.8 million.

        Income from operations and net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders adjusted to exclude the above non-recurring items would be as follows:

   
Adjusted Measures
In thousands of Euro
  2011
  % of
net sales

  2010
  % of
net sales

 
   

Adjusted income from operations

    681,605     14.5 %   616,012     13.8 %

Adjusted net income attributable to Luxottica stockholders

    382,912     8.1 %   347,077     7.8 %

 

 

        Net Sales.    Net sales increased by Euro 262.0 million, or 5.9 percent, to Euro 4,713.5 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 4,451.5 million in the same period of 2010. Euro 177.3 million of such increase was attributable to the increased sales in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution

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segment in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 and to increased sales in the retail distribution segment of Euro 84.7 million for the same period.

        9  Comparable store sales reflects the change in sales from one period to another that, for comparison purposes, includes in the calculation only stores open in the more recent period that also were open during the comparable prior period in the same geographic area, and applies to both periods the average exchange rate for the prior period.

        Net sales for the retail distribution segment increased by Euro 84.7 million, or 3.1 percent, to Euro 2,813.3 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 2,728.6 million in the same period in 2010. The increase in net sales for the period was partially attributable to a 5.1 percent improvement in comparable store sales(9) mainly due to a 5.3 percent increase in comparable store sales for the North American retail operations. The effects from currency fluctuations between the Euro (which is the Group's reporting currency) and other currencies in which the Group conducts business, in particular the weakening of the U.S. dollar, despite the strengthening of the Australian dollar compared to the Euro, decreased net sales in the retail distribution segment by Euro 134.8 million during the period.

        Net sales to third parties in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment increased by Euro 177.3 million, or 10.3 percent, to Euro 1,900.2 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 1,722.9 million in the same period in 2010. This increase was mainly attributable to increased sales of most of the Group's house brands, in particular Ray-Ban and Oakley, and of some designer brands such as Prada, Polo, Burberry and Tiffany. These sales volume increases occurred in most of the geographic markets in which the Group operates. These positive effects were partially offset by negative currency fluctuations, in particular the weakening of the U.S. dollar, despite the strengthening of the Australian dollar and other minor currencies, including but not limited to the Brazilian Real and the Japanese Yen, the total effect of which was to decrease net sales to third parties in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment by Euro 28.4 million.

        In the first nine months of 2011, net sales in the retail distribution segment accounted for approximately 59.7 percent of total net sales, as compared to approximately 61.3 percent of total net sales for the same period in 2010. This decrease in sales for the retail distribution segment as a percentage of total net sales was primarily attributable to a 10.3 percent increase in net sales to third parties in our manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010, which exceeded a 3.1 percent increase in net sales in the retail distribution segment for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010.

        In the first nine months of 2011, net sales in our retail distribution segment in the United States and Canada comprised 81.0 percent of our total net sales in this segment as compared to 83.3 percent of our total net sales in the same period of 2010. In U.S. dollars, retail net sales in the United States and Canada increased by 7.3 percent to U.S. $3,205.2 million in the first nine months of 2011 from U.S. $2,987.5 million for the same period in 2010, due to sales volume increases. During the first nine months of 2011, net sales in the retail distribution segment in the rest of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) comprised 19.0 percent of our total net sales in the retail distribution segment and increased by 17.2 percent to Euro 534.4 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 455.9 million, or 16.7 percent of our total net sales in the retail distribution segment for the same period in 2010, mainly due to an increase in consumer demand.

        In the first nine months of 2011, net sales to third parties in our manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment in Europe were Euro 901.0 million, comprising 47.4 percent of our total net sales in this segment, compared to Euro 838.2 million, or 48.7 percent of total net sales in the segment, for the same period in 2010. The increase in net sales in Europe of Euro 62.8 million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010 constituted a 7.5 percent increase in net sales to third parties, due to a general increase in consumer demand. Net sales to third parties in the manufacturing

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and wholesale distribution segment in the United States and Canada were U.S. $646.9 million and comprised 24.2 percent of total net sales in this segment for the first nine months of 2011, compared to U.S. $558.7 million, or 24.7 percent of total net sales in the segment, for the same period of 2010. The increase in net sales in the United States and Canada was primarily due to a general increase in consumer demand. In the first nine months of 2011, net sales to third parties in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment in the rest of the world were Euro 539.2 million, comprising 28.4 percent of our total net sales in this segment, compared to Euro 459.7 million, or 26.7 percent of our net sales in this segment, in the same period of 2010. The increase of Euro 79.5 million, or 17.3 percent, in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010, was due to the positive effect of currency fluctuations as well as an increase in consumer demand.

        Cost of Sales.    Cost of sales increased by Euro 92.4 million, or 6.0 percent, to Euro 1,621.8 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 1,529.4 million in the same period of 2010, essentially in line with the increase of net sales in the period. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales was 34.4 percent in the first nine months of 2011 and 2010. In the first nine months of 2011, the average number of frames produced daily in our facilities increased to approximately 268,700 as compared to approximately 237,200 in the same period of 2010, which was attributable to increased production in all manufacturing facilities in response to an overall increase in demand.

        Gross Profit.    Our gross profit increased by Euro 169.6 million, or 5.8 percent, to Euro 3,091.7 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 2,922.1 million for the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased to 65.6 percent in the first nine months of 2011 and 2010.

        Operating Expenses.    Total operating expenses increased by Euro 106.8 million, or 4.6 percent, to Euro 2,412.9 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 2,306.1 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses decreased to 51.2 percent in the first nine months of 2011, from 51.8 percent in the same period of 2010. Total operating expenses, excluding the above mentioned non-recurring items, increased by Euro 103.9 million, or 4.5 percent, to Euro 2,410.1 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 2,306.1 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses decreased to 51.1 percent in the first nine months of 2011, from 51.8 percent in the same period of 2010.

        Selling and advertising expenses (including royalty expenses) increased by Euro 83.9 million, or 4.7 percent, to Euro 1,872.7 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 1,788.8 million in the same period of 2010. Selling expenses increased by Euro 58.0 million, or 4.1 percent. Advertising expenses increased by Euro 20.3 million, or 7.1 percent. Royalties increased by Euro 5.6 million, or 7.5 percent. As a percentage of net sales, selling and advertising expenses decreased to 39.7 percent in the first nine months of 2011, compared to 40.2 percent for the same period of 2010, mainly due to efficiencies reached in managing the Group's sales force.

        Selling and advertising expenses (including royalty expenses), excluding the above mentioned non-recurring costs, increased by Euro 71.2 million, or 4.0 percent, to Euro 1,860.0 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 1,788.8 million in the same period of 2010. Selling expenses increased by Euro 51.0 million, or 3.6 percent. Advertising expenses increased by Euro 14.6 million, or 5.1 percent. Royalties increased by Euro 5.6 million, or 7.5 percent. As a percentage of net sales, selling and advertising expenses decreased to 39.5 percent in the first nine months of 2011, compared to 40.2 percent for the same period of 2010, mainly due to efficiencies reached in managing our sales force.

        General and administrative expenses, including intangible asset amortization increased by Euro 22.8 million, or 4.4 percent, to Euro 540.2 million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro 517.4 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative

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expenses were 11.5 percent in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to 11.6 percent in the same period of 2010.

        General and administrative expenses, including intangible asset amortization, and excluding the above mentioned non-recurring items, increased by Euro 32.7 million, or 6.3 percent, to Euro 550.1 million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro 517.4 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses were 11.7 percent in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to 11.6 percent in the same period of 2010.

        Income from Operations.    For the reasons described above, income from operations increased by Euro 62.8 million, or 10.2 percent, to Euro 678.8 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 616.0 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations increased to 14.4 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from 13.8 percent in the same period of 2010. For the reasons described above, adjusted income from operations increased by Euro 65.4 million, or 10.6 percent, to Euro 681.6 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 616.0 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations increased to 14.5 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from 13.8 percent in the same period of 2010.

        Other Income (Expense)—Net.    Other income (expense)—net was Euro (85.4) million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro (78.5) million in the same period of 2010. Net interest expense was Euro 79.4 million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro 72.7 million in the same period of 2010. The increase in net interest expense is attributable to an increase in the cost of debt, mainly due to (i) the arrangement of new long-term debt, which has extended the average maturity of the Group's debt and (ii) a higher debt exposure in certain emerging markets where the Group now operates, where the cost of indebtedness is significantly higher as compared to the cost of indebtedness in markets where the Group historically has obtained financing.

        Net Income.    Income before taxes increased by Euro 55.9 million, or 10.4 percent, to Euro 593.4 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 537.5 million in the same period of 2010, for the reasons described above. As a percentage of net sales, income before taxes increased to 12.6 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from 12.1 percent in the same period of 2010. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests increased to Euro 5.2 million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro 4.2 million in the same period of 2010. Our effective tax rate was 33.7 percent in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to 34.6 percent for the same period of 2010.

        Net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders increased by Euro 40.9 million, or 11.8 percent, to Euro 388.0 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 347.1 million in the same period of 2010. Net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders as a percentage of net sales increased to 8.2 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from 7.8 percent in the same period of 2010. Adjusted net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders increased by Euro 35.8 million, or 10.3 percent, to Euro 382.9 million in the first nine months of 2011 from Euro 347.1 million in the same period of 2010. Adjusted net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders as a percentage of net sales increased to 8.1 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from 7.8 percent in the same period of 2010.

        Basic earnings per share were Euro 0.84 in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro 0.76 in the same period of 2010. Diluted earnings per share were Euro 0.84 in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro 0.75 in the same period of 2010.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND 2010 (UNAUDITED)

In accordance with IAS/IFRS

 
  Three months ended September 30,
 
   
In thousands of Euro
  2011
  % of
net sales

  2010
  % of
net sales

 
   

Net sales

    1,523,807     100.0 %   1,464,732     100.0 %

Cost of sales

    524,656     34.4 %   499,849     34.1 %
                   

Gross profit

    999,151     65.6 %   964,883     65.9 %
                   

Selling

    505,420     33.2 %   490,264     33.5 %

Royalties

    23,070     1.5 %   22,012     1.5 %

Advertising

    103,098     6.8 %   89,967     6.1 %

General and administrative

    152,936     10.0 %   154,907     10.6 %

Intangibles amortization

    20,090     1.3 %   21,297     1.5 %

Total operating expenses

    804,614     52.9 %   778,447     53.1 %
                   

Income from operations

    194,537     12.8 %   186,436     12.7 %
                   

Other income/(expense)

                         

Interest income

    3,158     0.2 %   2,543     0.2 %

Interest expense

    (29,376 )   (1.9 )%   (26,929 )   (1.8 )%

Other—net

    (3,051 )   (0.2 )%   (1,120 )   (0.1 )%
                   

Income before provision for income taxes

    165,268     10.8 %   160,930     11 %
                   

Provision for income taxes

    (52,990 )   (3.5 )%   (58,229 )   (4.0 )%
                   

Net income

    112,278     7.4 %   102,701     7.0 %
                   

Attributable to

                         

—Luxottica Group stockholders

    111,181     7.3 %   101,935     6.9 %

—non-controlling interests

    1,097     0.1 %   766     0.1 %
                   

Net income

    112,278     7.4 %   102,701     7.0 %
                   

 

 

        During third quarter ended September 30, 2011, the Group recorded the following items characterized as extraordinary or non-recurring in its financial results: (1) an extraordinary gain of approximately Euro 21.0 million related to the acquisition of the 40% stake in Multiopticas Internacional; (2) non-recurring costs related to Luxottica's 50th anniversary celebrations of approximately Euro 12.0 million; and (3) non-recurring restructuring and start-up costs in the Retail Division of approximately Euro 11.8 million.

        The income from operations and net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders adjusted to exclude the above non-recurring items would be as follows:

   
Adjusted Measures
In thousands of Euro
  Q3 2011
  % of
net sales

  Q3 2010
  % of
net sales

 
   

Adjusted income from operations

    197,371     13.0 %   186,436     12.7 %

Adjusted net income attributable to Luxottica stockholders

    106,131     7.0 %   101,934     7.0 %

 

 

        Net Sales.    Net sales increased by Euro 59.1 million, or 4.0 percent, to Euro 1,523.8 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 1,464.7 million in the same period of 2010. Euro 36.8 million of such increase was attributable to the increased sales in the manufacturing and

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wholesale distribution segment in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010, and increased sales in the retail distribution segment of Euro 22.2 million for the same period.

        Net sales for the retail distribution segment increased by Euro 22.2 million, or 2.4 percent, to Euro 968.7 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 946.5 million in the same period in 2010. The increase is attributable to a 4.3 percent improvement in comparable store sales, in particular, there was a 3.7 percent increase in comparable store sales for the North American retail operations. The effects from currency fluctuations between the Euro (which is the Group's reporting currency) and other currencies in which the Group conducts business, in particular the weakening of the U.S. dollar, despite the strengthening of the Australian dollar compared to the Euro, decreased net sales in the retail distribution segment by Euro 68.2 million during the period.

        Net sales to third parties in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment increased by Euro 36.8 million, or 7.1 percent, to Euro 555.1 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 518.3 million in the same period in 2010. This increase was mainly attributable to increased sales of most of the Group's house brands, in particular Ray-Ban and Oakley, and of some designer brands such as Polo, Burberry and Tiffany. These sales volume increases occurred in most of the geographic markets in which the Group operates. These positive effects were partially offset by negative currency fluctuations, in particular a weakening of the U.S. dollar and other minor currencies, including but not limited to the Brazilian Real and the Canadian dollar, which decreased net sales to third parties in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment by Euro 18.8 million, notwithstanding the strengthening of the Australian dollar.

        During the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, net sales in the retail distribution segment accounted for approximately 63.6 percent of total net sales, as compared to approximately 64.6 percent of total net sales for the same period in 2010. This decrease in sales for the retail distribution segment as a percentage of total net sales was primarily attributable to a 7.1 percent increase in net sales to third parties in our manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from the same period of 2010, as compared to a 2.4 percent increased in net sales in the retail distribution segment for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from the same period of 2010.

        During the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, net sales in the Group's retail distribution segment in the United States and Canada comprised 79.6 percent of total net sales in this segment as compared to 83.7 percent of the Group's total net sales in the same period of 2010. In U.S. dollars, retail net sales in the United States and Canada increased by 6.4 percent to U.S. $1,089.0 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from U.S. $1,023.5 million for the same period in 2010, due to sales volume increases. During the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, net sales in the retail distribution segment in the rest of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) comprised 20.4 percent of total net sales in the retail distribution segment and increased by 28.5 percent to Euro 197.9 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 154.0 million, or 16.3 percent of total net sales in the retail distribution segment for the same period in 2010, mainly due to an increase in consumer demand.

        During the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, net sales to third parties in the Group's manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment in Europe were Euro 219.0 million, comprising 39.5 percent of our total net sales in this segment, compared to Euro 216.2 million, or 41.7 percent of total net sales in the segment, for the same period in 2010. The increase in net sales in Europe of Euro 2.8 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010 constituted a 1.3 percent increase in net sales to third parties. Net sales to third parties in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment in the United States and Canada were U.S. $224.4 million and comprised 28.6 percent of total net sales in this segment for the three-month period

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ended September 30, 2011, compared to U.S. $192.5 million, or 28.7 percent of total net sales in the segment, for the same period of 2010. In the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, net sales to third parties in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution segment in the rest of the world were Euro 177.2 million, comprising 31.9 percent of our total net sales in this segment, compared to Euro 153.0 million, or 29.5 percent of our net sales in this segment, in the same period of 2010. The increase of Euro 24.2 million, or 15.8 percent, in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010, was due to an increase in consumer demand.

        Cost of Sales.    Cost of sales increased by Euro 24.8 million, or 5.0 percent, to Euro 524.7 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 499.8 million in the same period of 2010, essentially in line with the increase of net sales in the period. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales was 34.4 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to 34.1 percent in the same period of 2010. The average number of frames produced daily in the Group's facilities increased to approximately 280,900 in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to approximately 246,000 in the same period of 2010, which was attributable to increased production in all manufacturing facilities in response to an overall increase in demand.

        Gross Profit.    Gross profit increased by Euro 34.3 million, or 3.6 percent, to Euro 999.2 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 964.9 million for the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 65.6 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to 65.9 percent in the same period in 2010, due to the factors noted above.

        Operating Expenses.    Total operating expenses increased by Euro 26.2 million, or 3.4 percent, to Euro 804.6 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 778.4 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses decreased to 52.8 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, from 53.1 percent in the same period of 2010. Total operating expenses, excluding the above mentioned non-recurring items, increased by Euro 23.3 million, or 3.0 percent, to Euro 801.8 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 778.4 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses decreased to 52.6 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, from 53.1 percent in the same period of 2010.

        Selling and advertising expenses (including royalty expenses) increased by Euro 29.4 million, or 4.9 percent, to Euro 631.6 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 602.2 million in the same period of 2010. Selling expenses increased by Euro 15.2 million, or 3.1 percent. Advertising expenses increased by Euro 13.1 million, or 14.6 percent. Royalties increased by Euro 1.1 million, or 4.8 percent. As a percentage of net sales, selling and advertising expenses slightly increased to 41.4 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, compared to 41.1 percent for the same period of 2010.

        Selling and advertising expenses (including royalty expenses), excluding the above mentioned non-recurring expenses, increased by Euro 16.7 million, or 2.8 percent, to Euro 618.9 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 602.2 million in the same period of 2010. Selling expenses increased by Euro 8.2 million, or 1.7 percent. Advertising expenses increased by Euro 7.4 million, or 8.3 percent. Royalties increased by Euro 1.1 million, or 4.8 percent. As a percentage of net sales, selling and advertising expenses slightly decreased to 40.6 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, compared to 41.1 percent for the same period of 2010.

        General and administrative expenses, including intangible asset amortization decreased by Euro 3.2 million, or 1.8 percent, to Euro 173.0 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Euro 176.2 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales,

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general and administrative expenses were 11.4 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to 12.0 percent in the same period of 2010. General and administrative expenses, including intangible asset amortization and excluding the above mentioned non-recurring items, increased by Euro 6.7 million, or 3.8 percent, to Euro 182.9 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Euro 176.2 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses were 12.0 percent in the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

        Income from Operations.    For the reasons described above, income from operations increased by Euro 8.1 million, or 4.3 percent, to Euro 194.5 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 186.4 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations increased to 12.8 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from 12.7 percent in the same period of 2010. For the reasons described above, adjusted income from operations increased by Euro 10.9 million, or 5.9 percent, to Euro 197.4 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 186.4 million in the same period of 2010. As a percentage of net sales, income from operations increased to 13.0 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from 12.7 percent in the same period of 2010.

        Other Income (Expense)—Net.    Other income (expense)—net was Euro (29.3) million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Euro (25.5) million in the same period of 2010. Net interest expense was Euro 26.2 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Euro 24.4 million in the same period of 2010. Net interest expense remained substantially unchanged in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010, although the arrangement of new long-term debt has extended the average maturity of the Group's debt, resulting in a higher debt exposure in certain emerging markets where the Group now operates.

        Net Income.    Income before taxes increased by Euro 4.3 million, or 2.7 percent, to Euro 165.3 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 160.9 million in the same period of 2010, for the reasons described above. As a percentage of net sales, income before taxes increased to 10.8 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from 11.0 percent in the same period of 2010. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests increased to Euro 1.1 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Euro 0.8 million in the same period of 2010. Our effective tax rate was 32.1 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to 36.2 percent for the same period of 2010.

        Net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders increased by Euro 9.2 million, or 9.1 percent, to Euro 111.2 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 101.9 million in the same period of 2010. Net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders as a percentage of net sales increased to 7.3 percent in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from 7.0 percent in the same period of 2010. Adjusted net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders increased by Euro 4.2 million, or 4.1 percent, to Euro 106.1 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from Euro 101.9 million in the same period of 2010. Net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders as a percentage of net sales was 7.0 percent in the three month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

        Basic and diluted earnings per share were Euro 0.24 in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to Euro 0.22 in the same period of 2010.

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OUR CASH FLOWS

        The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain items included in our statements of consolidated cash flows included in Item 2 of this report.

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30,
2011

  As of
September 30,
2010

 
   

A)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

    679,852     380,081  

B)

 

Cash provided by operating activities

    546,969     589,717  

C)

 

Cash used in investing activities

    (282,807 )   (261,620 )

D)

 

Cash used in financing activities

    (343,497 )   (310,816 )

 

Change in bank overdrafts

    15,675     71,321  

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (9,838 )   14,260  

E)

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    (73,498 )   102,862  
               

F)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

    606,355     482,943  
               
   

        Operating activities.    Our cash provided by operating activities was Euro 547.0 million and Euro 589.7 million for the first nine months of 2011 and 2010, respectively.

        Depreciation and amortization were Euro 229.5 million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro 225.4 million in the same period of 2010.

        Cash used in accounts receivable was Euro (40.8) million in the first nine months of 2011, compared to Euro (20.7) million in the same period of 2010. This change was primarily due to an increase in sales volume in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010. Cash (used in)/generated by inventory was Euro (23.7) million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro (16.1) million in the same period of 2010. The increase in inventory in the first nine months of 2011 is mainly attributable to currency fluctuation effects. Cash (used in)/generated by accounts payable was Euro (78.1) million in the first nine months of 2011 compared to Euro (29.0) million in the same period of 2010. This change is mainly due to increased purchases at our manufacturing facilities in the first nine months of 2011. Cash generated by income taxes payable was Euro 43.7 million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro 65.3 million in the same period of 2010. This change was mainly due to the timing of tax payments made by the Group in the different jurisdictions. Cash generated by/(used in) other assets/liabilities was Euro 27.6 million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro (15.7) million in the same period of 2010. This change, was mainly due to the Euro 52.7 million reduction of tax receivables that occurred in the first nine months of 2011 primarily in the North American subsidiaries and was partially offset by an increase in other assets of certain Italian subsidiaries of the Group. In the first nine months of 2010 the change related to other assets/liabilities was mainly due to the investment of Euro (25.9) million in the security portfolio that was previously maintained by Group.

        Investing activities.    Our cash used in investing activities was Euro (282.8) million for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro (261.6) million for the same period in 2010. The cash used in investing activities primarily consisted of (i) Euro (197.6) million in capital expenditures in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to Euro (139.3) million in the same period of 2010, (ii) the acquisition of 57 percent in Multiopticas Internacional for Euro (54.2) million, the acquisition of two retail chains in Mexico for Euro (19.4) million, the acquisition of a retail chain in Australia for Euro (6.3) million and other minor acquisitions for Euro (5.3) million in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the purchase of the remaining minority interest in Luxottica Turkey for a total amount of Euro (61.8) million and other minor acquisitions for a total amount of Euro (12.5), which occurred in the first nine months of 2010, and (iii) Euro (20.7) million for the payment of the second installment of the purchase price for the acquisition of a 40 percent investment in Multiopticas Internacional, which occurred in the first three months of 2010.

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        Financing activities.    Our cash used in financing activities for the first nine months of 2011 and 2010 was Euro (343.5) million and Euro (285.5) million, respectively. Cash used in financing activities for the first nine months of 2011 consisted primarily of Euro (160.1) million used to repay long-term debt expiring during the first nine months of 2011 and Euro (206.4) million in cash used to pay dividends. Cash (used in)/provided by financing activities for the first nine months of 2010 consisted primarily of the proceeds of Euro 383.0 million from long-term debt borrowings, Euro (506.1) million in cash used to repay long-term debt expiring during the first nine months of 2010 and Euro (169.6) million in cash used to pay dividends.

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OUR CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

In accordance with IAS/IFRS
In thousands of Euro

   
ASSETS

  September 30, 2011
(unaudited)

  December 31, 2010
(audited)

 
   

CURRENT ASSETS:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

    606,355     679,852  

Accounts receivable—net

    685,434     655,892  

Inventories—net

    626,723     590,036  

Other assets

    225,203     226,759  
           

Total current assets

    2,143,714     2,152,539  

NON CURRENT ASSETS:

             

Property, plant and equipment—net

    1,263,386     1,229,130  

Goodwill

    2,980,342     2,890,397  

Intangible assets—net

    1,100,419     1,155,007  

Investments

    9,399     54,083  

Other assets

    142,336     148,125  

Deferred tax assets

    371,266     364,299  
           

Total non-current assets

    5,867,146     5,841,040  
           

TOTAL ASSETS

    8,010,861     7,993,579  
           

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

  September 30, 2011
(unaudited)

  December 31, 2010
(audited)

 
   

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Bank overdrafts

    206,531     158,648  

Current portion of long-term debt

    239,788     197,566  

Accounts payable

    459,450     537,742  

Income taxes payable

    103,318     60,067  

Other liabilities

    604,435     549,280  
           

Total current liabilities

    1,613,522     1,503,303  

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Long-term debt

    2,238,561     2,435,071  

Liability for termination indemnity

    45,109     45,363  

Deferred tax liabilities

    426,131     429,848  

Other liabilities

    246,802     310,590  
           

Total non-current liabilities

    2,956,603     3,220,872  

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

             

Luxottica Group stockholders' equity

    3,427,537     3,256,375  

Non-controlling interests

    13,201     13,029  
           

Total stockholders' equity

    3,440,737     3,269,404  
           

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    8,010,861     7,993,579  
           

 

 

        As of September 30, 2011, total assets increased by Euro 17.3 million to Euro 8,010.9 million, compared to Euro 7,993.6 million as of December 31, 2010.

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        In the first nine months of 2011, non current assets increased by Euro 26.1 million, due to increases in net intangible assets (including goodwill) of Euro 35.4 million, property, plant and equipment—net of Euro 34.3 million and deferred tax assets of Euro 7.0 million, offset by the decrease in investments of Euro 44.7 million and other assets of Euro 5.8 million.

        The growth in net intangible assets was primarily due to a Euro 169.1 million increase, mainly related to the acquisition of Multiopticas Internacional, which was offset by the negative effects of foreign currency fluctuations of Euro 69.8 million and to the amortization for the period of Euro 63.9 million.

        The increase in property, plant and equipment was primarily due to additions during the period of Euro 197.6 million partially offset by negative currency fluctuation effects of Euro 11.8 million and depreciation of Euro 165.6 for the period.

        As of September 30, 2011, as compared to December 31, 2010:

Our net financial position as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was as follows:

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  September 30, 2011 (unaudited)
  December 31, 2010 (audited)
 
   

Cash and cash equivalents

    606,355     679,852  

Bank overdrafts

    (206,531 )   (158,648 )

Current portion of long-term debt

    (239,788 )   (197,566 )

Long-term debt

    (2,238,561 )   (2,435,071 )
           

Total

    (2,078,525 )   (2,111,433 )

 

 

        Bank overdrafts consist of the utilized portion of short-term uncommitted revolving credit lines borrowed by various subsidiaries of the Group.

        As of September 30, 2011, we, together with our wholly-owned Italian subsidiary Luxottica S.r.l., had credit lines aggregating Euro 366.8 million. The interest rate is a floating rate of EURIBOR plus a margin on average of approximately 0.45 percent. At September 30, 2011, these credit lines were not utilized.

        As of September 30, 2011, our wholly-owned subsidiary Luxottica U.S. Holdings maintained unsecured lines of credit with an aggregate maximum availability of Euro 99.3 million (U.S. $134.1 million). The interest rate is a floating rate and is approximately USD LIBOR plus 80 basis points. At September 30, 2011, there were no outstanding borrowings on these credit lines (related to guarantees of letters of credit).

4.     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        Our related party transactions are neither atypical nor unusual and occur in the ordinary course of our business. Management believes that these transactions are fair to the Company. For further details regarding related party transactions, please refer to Note 28 to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2011 (unaudited).

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5.     ADAPTATION TO THE ARTICLES 36-39 OF THE REGULATED MARKETS

        On July 13, 2011, Luxottica acquired control of the capital stock of the Spanish company Multiopticas Internacional S.L. That company controls the following entities based in countries outside of the European Union:

        The companies OPTICAS GMO CHILE SAS, OPTICAS GMO COLOMBIA SAS and OPTICAS GMO PERÚ SAC are within the scope of the provisions of articles 36-39 of the CONSOB Market Regulation. With reference to the above subsidiaries outside the European Community, as of September 30, 2011 the Group completed the compliance plan pursuant to the provisions of art. 36-39 of the CONSOB Market Regulation.

6.     SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

        There were no significant events subsequent to close of the third quarter.

7.     2011 OUTLOOK

        Management believes that the results obtained in the first nine months of 2011 provide an excellent basis to look with confidence to the final quarter of 2011.

NON-IAS/IFRS MEASURES

Adjusted measures

        We use in this Management Report certain performance measures that are not in accordance with IAS/IFRS. Such non-IAS/IFRS measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for items appearing on our financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS/IFRS. Rather, these non-IAS/IFRS measures should be used as a supplement to IAS/IFRS results to assist the reader in better understanding our operational performance.

        Such measures are not defined terms under IAS/IFRS and their definitions should be carefully reviewed and understood by investors. Such non-IAS/IFRS measures are explained in detail and reconciled to their most comparable IAS/IFRS measures below.

        In order to provide a supplemental comparison of current period results of operations to prior periods, we have adjusted for certain non-recurring transactions or events. These adjustments impact: EBITDA, EBITDA margin, operating income, operating margins, net income and earnings per share as follows:

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        The Group believes that these adjusted measures are useful to both management and investors in evaluating the Group's operating performance compared with that of other companies in its industry because they exclude the impact of non-recurring items that are not relevant to the Group's operating performance.

        The adjusted measures referenced above are not measures of performance in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IAS/IFRS). These adjusted comparisons are included in this presentation in order to provide a supplemental view of operations that excludes items that are unusual, infrequent or unrelated to our ongoing core operations. See the tables below for a reconciliation of the adjusted measures discussed above to their most directly comparable IAS/IFRS financial measure or, in the case of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, to EBITDA and EBITDA margin, which is also a non-IAS/IFRS measure. For reconciliation of EBITDA and EBITDA margin to its most directly comparable IAS/IFRS measure, see the pages following the tables below:

   
 
  9M 2011   9M 2010  
 
  Net sales
  EBITDA
  Operating
Income

  Net Income
  EPS
  Net sales
  EBITDA
  Operating
Income

  Net Income
  EPS
 
   

Reported

    4,713.5     908.3     678.8     388.0     0.84     4,451.5     841.5     616.0     347.1     0.76  

> Adjustment for Multiopticas Internacional extraordinary gain

        (21.0 )   (21.0 )   (21.0 )                        

> Adjustment for 50th anniversary celebrations

        12.0     12.0     8.5                          

> Adjustment for restructuring costs in Retail Division

        11.8     11.8     7.5                          

Adjusted

    4,713.5     911.1     681.6     382.9     0.83     4,451.5     841.5     616.0     347.1     0.76  

 

 

 

   
 
  3Q2011   3Q2010  
 
  Net sales
  EBITDA
  Operating
Income

  Net Income
  EPS
  Net sales
  EBITDA
  Operating
Income

  Net Income
  EPS
 
   

Reported

    1,523.8     273.1     194.5     111.2     0.24     1,464.7     263.5     186.4     101.9     0.22  

> Adjustment for Multiopticas Internacional extraordinary gain

        (21.0 )   (21.0 )   (21.0 )                        

> Adjustment for 50th anniversary celebrations

        12.0     12.0     8.5                          

> Adjustment for restructuring costs in the Retail Division

        11.8     11.8     7.5                          

Adjusted

    1,523.8     276.0     197.4     106.1     0.23     1,464.7     263.5     186.4     101.9     0.22  

 

 

EBITDA and EBITDA margin

        EBITDA represents net income attributable to Luxottica Group stockholders, before non-controlling interest, provision for income taxes, other income/expense, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA margin means EBITDA divided by net sales. We believe that EBITDA is useful to both management and investors in evaluating our operating performance compared with that of other companies in our industry. Our calculation of EBITDA allows us to compare our operating results with those of other companies without giving effect to financing, income taxes and the accounting effects of capital

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spending, which items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to the overall operating performance of a company's business.

        EBITDA and EBITDA margin are not measures of performance under IAS/IFRS. We include them in this Management Report in order to:

        EBITDA and EBITDA margin are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for items appearing on our financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS/IFRS. Rather, these non-IAS/IFRS measures should be used as a supplement to IAS/IFRS results to assist the reader in better understanding the operational performance of the Company.

        The Company cautions that these measures are not defined terms under IAS/IFRS and their definitions should be carefully reviewed and understood by investors.

        Investors should be aware that our method of calculating EBITDA may differ from methods used by other companies. We recognize that the usefulness of EBITDA has certain limitations, including:

        We compensate for the foregoing limitations by using EBITDA as a comparative tool, together with IAS/IFRS measurements, to assist in the evaluation of our operating performance and leverage.

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        The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable IAS/IFRS financial measure, as well as the calculation of EBITDA margin on net sales:

Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: EBITDA and EBITDA margin
Millions of Euro

   
 
  3Q 2010
  3Q 2011
  9M 2010
  9M 2011
  FY10(1)
  LTM
September 30,
2011

 
   

Net income/(loss)
(+)

   
101.9
   
111.2
   
347.1
   
388.0
   
402.7
   
443.6
 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
(+)

   
0.8
   
1.1
   
4.2
   
5.2
   
5.1
   
6.1
 

Provision for income taxes
(+)

   
58.2
   
53.0
   
186.2
   
200.2
   
218.2
   
232.2
 

Other (income)/expense
(+)

   
25.5
   
29.3
   
78.5
   
85.4
   
106.6
   
113.4
 

Depreciation & amortization
(+)

   
77.0
   
78.6
   
225.4
   
229.5
   
301.6
   
305.7
 
                           

EBITDA
(=)

   
263.5
   
273.1
   
841.5
   
908.3
   
1,034.2
   
1,101.0
 

Net sales
(/)

   
1,464.7
   
1,523.8
   
4,451.5
   
4,713.5
   
5,798.0
   
6,059.9
 

EBITDA margin
(=)

   
18.0

%
 
17.9

%
 
18.9

%
 
19.3

%
 
17.8

%
 
18.2

%

 

 
(1)
Net income as of Dec. 31, 2010 excluding impairment and discontinued operations. EBITDA as of Dec. 31, 2010 excluding impairment.

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Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin
Millions of Euro

   
 
  3Q 2010
  3Q 2011
  9M 2010
  9M 2011
  FY10(1)
  LTM
September 30,
2011

 
   

Net income/(loss)
(+)

   
101.9
   
106.1
   
347.1
   
382.9
   
402.7
   
438.5
 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
(+)

   
0.8
   
1.1
   
4.2
   
5.2
   
5.1
   
6.1
 

Provision for income taxes
(+)

   
58.2
   
60.9
   
186.2
   
208.1
   
218.2
   
240.1
 

Other (income)/expense
(+)

   
25.5
   
29.3
   
78.5
   
85.4
   
106.6
   
113.4
 

Depreciation & amortization
(+)

   
77.0
   
78.6
   
225.4
   
229.5
   
301.6
   
305.7
 
                           

EBITDA
(=)

   
263.5
   
276.0
   
841.5
   
911.1
   
1,034.2
   
1,103.9
 

Net sales
(/)

   
1,464.7
   
1,523.8
   
4,451.5
   
4,713.5
   
5,798.0
   
6,059.9
 

EBITDA margin
(=)

   
18.0

%
 
18.1

%
 
18.9

%
 
19.3

%
 
17.8

%
 
18.2

%
   
(1)
Net income as of Dec. 31, 2010 excluding impairment and discontinued operations. EBITDA as of Dec. 31, 2010 excluding impairment.

Non-IAS/IFRS Measures: Reconciliation between reported and adjusted P&L items
Millions of Euro

   
 
  FY10  
 
  EBITDA
  Net Income
 
   

Reported

    1,013.8     402.2  

> Adjustment for goodwill impairment charge

    20.4     20.4  

> Adjustment for discontinued operations

        (19.9 )

Adjusted

    1,034.2     402.7  
   

Free Cash Flow

        Free cash flow represents net income before noncontrolling interests, taxes, other income/expense, depreciation and amortization (i.e., EBITDA) plus or minus the decrease/(increase) in working capital over the prior period, less capital expenditures, plus or minus interest income/(expense) and extraordinary items, minus taxes paid. We believe that free cash flow is useful to both management and investors in evaluating our operating performance compared with other companies in our industry. In particular, our calculation of free cash flow provides a clearer picture of our ability to generate net cash from operations, which is used for mandatory debt service requirements, to fund discretionary investments, pay dividends or pursue other strategic opportunities.

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        Free cash flow is not a measure of performance under IAS/IFRS. We include it in this Management Report in order to:

        Free cash flow is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for items appearing on our financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS/IFRS. Rather, this non-IAS/IFRS measure should be used as a supplement to IAS/IFRS results to assist the reader in better understanding the operational performance of the Company.

        The Company cautions that this measure is not a defined term under IAS/IFRS and its definition should be carefully reviewed and understood by investors.

        Investors should be aware that our method of calculation of free cash flow may differ from methods used by other companies. We recognize that the usefulness of free cash flow as an evaluative tool may have certain limitations, including:

        We compensate for the foregoing limitations by using free cash flow as one of several comparative tools, together with IAS/IFRS measurements, to assist in the evaluation of our operating performance.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of free cash flow to EBITDA and the table above provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable IAS/IFRS financial measure:

Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Free cash flow
Millions of Euro

   
 
  9M 2011
 
   

EBITDA(1)

    908  

D working capital

    (157 )

Capex

    (198 )
       

Operating cash flow

    553  

Financial charges(2)

    (79 )

Taxes

    (130 )

Extraordinary charges(3)

    (6 )
       

Free cash flow

    338  
   
(1)
EBITDA is not an IAS/IFRS measure; please see table on the earlier page for a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income

(2)
Equals interest income minus interest expense

(3)
Equals extraordinary income minus extraordinary expense

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Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Free cash flow
Millions of Euro

   
 
  3Q 2011
 
   

EBITDA(1)

    273  

D working capital

    56  

Capex

    (66 )
       

Operating cash flow

    264  

Financial charges(2)

    (26 )

Taxes

    (34 )

Extraordinary charges(3)

    (3 )
       

Free cash flow

    200  
   
(1)
EBITDA is not an IAS/IFRS measure; please see table on the earlier page for a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income

(2)
Equals interest income minus interest expense

(3)
Equals extraordinary income minus extraordinary expense

Net debt to EBITDA ratio

        Net debt means the sum of bank overdrafts, current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt, less cash. EBITDA represents net income before non-controlling interest, taxes, other income/expense, depreciation and amortization. The Company believes that EBITDA is useful to both management and investors in evaluating the Company's operating performance compared with that of other companies in its industry. Our calculation of EBITDA allows us to compare our operating results with those of other companies without giving effect to financing, income taxes and the accounting effects of capital spending, which items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to the overall operating performance of a company's business. The ratio of net debt to EBITDA is a measure used by management to assess the Company's level of leverage, which affects our ability to refinance our debt as it matures and incur additional indebtedness to invest in new business opportunities. The ratio also allows management to assess the cost of existing debt since it affects the interest rates charged by the Company's lenders.

        EBITDA and ratio of net debt to EBITDA are not measures of performance under International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IAS/IFRS).

        We include them in this Management Report in order to:

        EBITDA and ratio of net debt to EBITDA are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for items appearing on our financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS/IFRS. Rather, these

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non-IAS/IFRS measures should be used as a supplement to IAS/IFRS results to assist the reader in better understanding the operational performance of the Company.

        The Company cautions that these measures are not defined terms under IAS/IFRS and their definitions should be carefully reviewed and understood by investors.

        Investors should be aware that Luxottica Group's method of calculating EBITDA and the ratio of net debt to EBITDA may differ from methods used by other companies.

        The Company recognizes that the usefulness of EBITDA and the ratio of net debt to EBITDA as evaluative tools may have certain limitations, including:

        Because we may not be able to use our cash to reduce our debt on a dollar-for-dollar basis, this measure may have material limitations. We compensate for the foregoing limitations by using EBITDA and the ratio of net debt to EBITDA as two of several comparative tools, together with IAS/IFRS measurements, to assist in the evaluation of our operating performance and leverage.

        See the table below for a reconciliation of net debt to long-term debt, which is the most directly comparable IAS/IFRS financial measure, as well as the calculation of the ratio of net debt to EBITDA. For a reconciliation of EBITDA to its most directly comparable IAS/IFRS measure, see the table on the earlier page.

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Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Net debt and Net debt / EBITDA
Millions of Euro

   
 
  Sep. 30,
2011

  Dec. 31,
2010

 
   

Long-term debt

    2,238.6     2,435.1  

(+)

             

Current portion of long-term debt

   
239.8
   
197.6
 

(+)

             

Bank overdrafts

   
206.5
   
158.6
 

(+)

             

Cash

   
(606.4

)
 
(679.9

)

(-)

             

Net debt

    2,078.5     2,111.4  

(=)

             

LTM EBITDA

   
1,101.0
   
1,034.2
 

Net debt/LTM EBITDA

   
1.9

x
 
2.0

x

Net debt @ avg. exchange rates(1)

   
2,035.1
   
2,116.2
 

Net debt @ avg. exchange rates(1)/LTM EBITDA

   
1.8

x
 
2.0

x
   
(1)
Net debt figures are calculated using the average exchange rates used to calculate the EBITDA figures.

Non-IAS/IFRS Measure: Net debt and Net debt / Adjusted EBITDA
Millions of Euro

   
 
  Sep. 30,
2011

  Dec. 31,
2010

 
   

Long-term debt

    2,238.6     2,435.1  

(+)

             

Current portion of long-term debt

   
239.8
   
197.6
 

(+)

             

Bank overdrafts

   
206.5
   
158.6
 

(+)

             

Cash

   
(606.4

)
 
(679.9

)

(-)

             

Net debt

   
2,078.5
   
2,111.4
 

(=)

             

LTM EBITDA ADJ

   
1,103.9
   
1,034.2
 

Net debt/LTM EBITDA

   
1.9

x
 
2.0

x

Net debt @ avg. exchange rates(1)

   
2,035.1
   
2,116.2
 

Net debt @ avg. exchange rates(1)/LTM EBITDA

   
1.8

x
 
2.0

x
   
(1)
Net debt figures are calculated using the average exchange rates used to calculate the EBITDA figures.

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

        Throughout this report, management has made certain "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which are considered prospective. These statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are identified by the use of forward-looking words and phrases such as "plans," "estimates," "believes" or "belief," "expects" or other similar words or phrases.

        Such statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those which are anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to manage the effect of the uncertain current global economic conditions on our business, our ability to successfully acquire new businesses and integrate their operations, our ability to predict future economic conditions and changes in consumer preferences, our ability to successfully introduce and market new products, our ability to maintain an efficient distribution network, our ability to achieve and manage growth, our ability to negotiate and maintain favorable license arrangements, the availability of correction alternatives to prescription eyeglasses, fluctuations in exchange rates, changes in local conditions, our ability to protect our proprietary rights, our ability to maintain our relationships with host stores, any failure of our information technology, inventory and other asset risk, credit risk on our accounts, insurance risks, changes in tax laws, as well as other political, economic, legal and technological factors and other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update them.

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ITEM 2.    INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

        

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION—IAS/IFRS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010(*)
(Thousands of Euro)

   
 
  Note
Reference

  September 30, 2011
(unaudited)

  December 31, 2010
(audited)

 
   

ASSETS

                   

CURRENT ASSETS:

                   

Cash and cash equivalents

    6     606,355     679,852  

Accounts receivable—net

    7     685,434     655,892  

Inventories—net

    8     626,723     590,036  

Other assets

    9     225,203     226,759  
                 

Total current assets

          2,143,714     2,152,539  

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

                   

Property, plant and equipment—net

    10     1,263,386     1,229,130  

Goodwill

    11     2,980,342     2,890,397  

Intangible assets—net

    11     1,100,419     1,155,007  

Investments

    12     9,399     54,083  

Other assets

    13     142,336     148,125  

Deferred tax assets

    14     371,266     364,299  
                 

Total non-current assets

          5,867,146     5,841,040  
                 

TOTAL ASSETS

          8,010,861     7,993,579  
                 
   

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                   

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

                   

Short term borrowings

    15     206,531     158,648  

Current portion of long-term debt

    16     239,788     197,566  

Accounts payable

    17     459,450     537,742  

Income taxes payable

    18     103,318     60,067  

Other liabilities

    19     604,435     549,280  
                 

Total current liabilities

          1,613,522     1,503,303  

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

                   

Long-term debt

    20     2,238,561     2,435,071  

Liability for termination indemnities

    21     45,109     45,363  

Deferred tax liabilities

    22     426,131     429,848  

Other liabilities

    23     246,802     310,590  
                 

Total non-current liabilities

          2,956,603     3,220,872  

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

                   

Luxottica Group stockholders' equity

    24     3,427,537     3,256,375  

Non-controlling interests

    25     13,201     13,029  
                 

Total stockholders' equity

          3,440,737     3,269,404  
                 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

          8,010,861     7,993,579  
                 
   
(*)
In accordance with IAS/IFRS

See notes to the consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME—IAS/IFRS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND 2010 (UNAUDITED)(*)
(Thousands of Euro)(1)

   
 
  Note
Reference

  2011
  2010
 
   

Net sales

    26     4,713,453     4,451,542  

Cost of sales

          1,621,782     1,529,395  
                 

Gross profit

          3,091,671     2,922,148  
                 

Selling

    26     1,485,787     1,427,794  

Royalties

    26     80,122     74,512  

Advertising

    26     306,771     286,455  

General and administrative

    26     480,061     454,547  

    26     60,159     62,829  

Total operating expenses

          2,412,900     2,306,136  
                 

Income from operations

          678,771     616,012  
                 

Other income/(expense)

                   

Interest income

    26     10,393     5,824  

Interest expense

    26     (89,809 )   (78,500 )

Other—net

    26     (5,947 )   (5,872 )
                 

Income before provision for income taxes

          593,408     537,464  
                 

Provision for income taxes

    26     (200,211 )   (186,202 )
                 

Net income from continuing operations

          393,198     351,262  
                 

Net Income

          393,198     351,262  
                 

Of which attributable to:

                   
 

—Luxottica Group stockholders

          387,963     347,077  
 

—Non-controlling interests

          5,235     4,185  
                 

NET INCOME

          393,198     351,262  
                 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

                   

Basic

          460,249,023     458,544,153  

Diluted

          462,121,938     460,249,173  

EPS:

                   

Basic

          0.84     0.76  

Diluted

          0.84     0.75  
   
(1)
Amounts in thousands except per share data

(*)
In accordance with IAS/IFRS

See notes to the consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME—IAS/IFRS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND 2010(*)
(Thousands of Euro)

   
 
  September 30,
2011
(unaudited)

  September 30,
2010
(unaudited)

 
   

Net income

    393,198     351,262  

Other comprehensive income:

             

Cash flow hedge—net of tax

    15,725     (9,032 )

Currency translation differences

    (67,071 )   161,675  

Actuarial gain/(loss) on defined benefit plans—net of tax

    (74 )   (92 )

Total other comprehensive income—net of tax

    (51,420 )   152,551  
           

Total comprehensive income for the period

    341,777     503,813  
           

Attributable to:

             
 

—Luxottica Group stockholders' equity

    336,460     499,101  
 

—Non-controlling interests

    5,317     4,712  
           

Total comprehensive income for the period

    341,777     503,813  


(*)
In accordance with IAS/IFRS

See notes to the consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND 2010(*)
(Thousands of Euro)

 
  Capital stock    
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
   
   
  Translation
of foreign
operations
and other
   
   
   
 
 
  Number
of shares
  Amount   Legal
reserve
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Retained
earnings
  Stock-Options
reserve
  Treasury
Shares
  Stockholders'
equity
  Non controlling
interests
 

Balance as of January 1, 2010

    464,386,383     27,863     5,561     166,912     2,900,213     124,563     (405,160 )   (82,713 )   2,737,239     16,376  
                                           

Net Income

                    347,077                 347,077     4,185  

Other Comprehensive Income:

                                                             

Translation Difference

                            161,148         161,148     527  

Cash Flow Hedge—net of taxes of Euro 4.1 million

                    (9,032 )               (9,032 )    

Actuarial gains/(losses)

                    (92 )               (92 )    
                                           

Total Comprehensive Income as of September 30, 2010

                    337,953         161,148         499,101     4,712  
                                           

Exercise of Stock Options

    836,100     50         11,012                           11,062      

Non-cash Stock-based compensation—net of taxes of Euro 1.1 million

                        22,671             22,671      

Investments in treasury shares

                17,794                 (25,955 )   (8,161 )    

Dividends (Euro 0.35 per share)

                    (160,630 )               (160,630 )   (8,997 )

Allocation of Legal Reserve

            17         (17 )                    

Balance as of September 30, 2010

    465,222,483     27,913     5,578     195,718     3,077,519     147,234     (244,012 )   (108,668 )   3,101,282     12,091  


 
  Capital stock    
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
   
   
  Translation
of foreign
operations
and other
   
   
   
 
 
  Number
of shares
  Amount   Legal
reserve
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Retained
earnings
  Stock-Options
reserve
  Treasury
Shares
  Stockholders'
equity
  Non controlling
interests
 

Balance as of January 1, 2011

    466,077,210     27,964     5,578     218,823     3,129,786     159,184     (172,431 )   (112,529 )   3,356,375     13,029  
                                           

Net Income

                    387,962                 387,962     5,235  

Other Comprehensive Income:

                                                             

Translation Difference

                              (67,153 )       (67,153 )   82  

Cash Flow Hedge—net of taxes of Euro 8.2 million

                    15,725                 15,725      

Actuarial gains/(losses)

                    (74 )               (74 )    
                                           

Total Comprehensive Income as of September 30, 2011

                    403,613         (67,153 )       336,460     5,317  
                                           

Exercise of Stock options

    971,823     58         14,147                     14,205      

Non-cash Stock-based compensation—net of taxes of Euro 2.4 million

                        33,986             33,986      

Investments in treasury shares

                                (10,473 )   (10,473 )    

Change in the consolidation perimeter

                    (492 )               (492 )   (1,243 )

Dividends (Euro 0.44 per share)

                    (202,524 )               (202,524 )   (3,902 )

Allocation of Legal Reserve

            22           (22 )                    

Balance as of September 30, 2011

    467,049,033     28,022     5,600     232,970     3,330,361     193,170     (239,584 )   (123,002 )   3,427,537     13,201  


(*)
In accordance with IAS/IFRS

See notes to the consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS—IAS/IFRS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 and 2010 (UNAUDITED)(*)
(Thousands of Euro)

   
 
  2011
  2010
 
   

Net income

    393,197     351,262  

Stock-based compensation

    36,383     21,603  

Depreciation and amortization

    229,501     225,443  

Net loss on disposals of fixed assets and other

    6,169     7,682  

Other non-cash items(**)

    (46,933 )   (25,271 )

Changes in accounts receivable

   
(40,841

)
 
(20,711

)

Changes in inventories

    (23,698 )   (16,121 )

Changes in accounts payable

    (78,134 )   (28,975 )

Changes in other assets/liabilities

    27,644     (15,742 )

Changes in income taxes payable

    43,681     65,275  

Total adjustments

   
153,772
   
213,183
 

Cash provided by operating activities

   
546,969
   
564,445
 

Property, plant and equipment:

             

—Additions

    (197,559 )   (139,264 )

—Disposals

         

Purchases of businesses—net of cash acquired(***)

    (85,248 )   (107,104 )

Sales of businesses—net of cash disposed

        5,432  

Investments in equity investees

        (20,684 )

Additions to intangible assets

         
           

Cash used in investing activities

    (282,807 )   (261,620 )
   
(*)
In accordance with IAS/IFRS

(**)
Other non-cash items include deferred taxes for Euro (25.9) million (Euro (14.3) million in 2010), gain on sale of business for Euro 0.0 million (Euro (8.2) million in 2010), gain from the acquisition of new businesses for Euro (21.0) million (Euro 0.0 million in 2010), and other non-cash items for Euro 0.0 million (Euro 2.8 million in 2010).

(***)
Purchases of businesses—net of cash acquired include (i) the purchase of the 57 percent interest in Multiopticas Internacional for Euro 54.2 million (Euro 0.0 million in 2010), (ii) the purchase of two retail chains in Mexico for Euro 19.4 million (Euro 0.0 million in 2010), (iii) the purchase of the non-controlling interest in the Turkey subsidiary Luxottica Gözlük Endüstri ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi for Euro 61.8 million (Euro 0.0 million in 2010), (iv) the purchase of the non-controlling interest in the English subsidiary Sunglass Hut UK for Euro 32.3 million (Euro 0.0 million in 2010), and (v) other acquisitions for Euro 11.6 million (Euro 12.9 million in 2010).

See notes to the consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS—IAS/IFRS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 and 2010 (UNAUDITED)(*)
(Thousands of Euro)

   
 
  2011
  2010
 
   

Long-term debt:

             
 

—Proceeds

        383,011  
 

—Repayments

    (160,112 )   (506,091 )

 

             

Increase (decrease) in short-term lines of credit

    19,310     (6,598 )

Exercise of stock options

   
14,205
   
11,063
 

Sale of treasury shares

   
(10,473

)
 
2,698
 

Dividends

   
(206,427

)
 
(169,627

)
           

Cash used in financing activities

    (343,497 )   (285,544 )
           

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (79,335 )   17,281  
           

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period

    664,957     346,624  
           

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (9,838 )   14,260  
           

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

    575,784     378,165  
           
   

Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information:

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  2011
  2010
 
   

Cash paid during the period for interest

    100,607     86,928  

Cash paid during the period for income taxes

    129,894     113,171  
   

        The following is a reconciliation between the balance of cash and cash equivalents according to the consolidated statement of cash flows and the balance of cash and cash equivalents according to the consolidated statements of financial position:

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  2011
  2010
 
   

Cash and cash equivalents according to the consolidated statement of cash flows (net of bank overdrafts)

    575,784     378,165  

Bank overdrafts

    30,570     104,778  

Cash and cash equivalents according to the consolidated statements of financial position

    606,355     482,943  
   
(*)
In accordance with IAS/IFRS

See notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Luxottica Group S.p.A.

Headquarters and registered office • Via C. Cantù 2—20123 Milan, Italy
Capital Stock: € 28,022,941.98
authorized and issued

        


Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

1.  BACKGROUND

        Luxottica Group S.p.A. (hereinafter the "Company" or together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Group") is a company listed on Borsa Italiana and the New York Stock Exchange with its registered office located at Via C. Cantù 2, 20123 Milan (Italy).

        The Company is controlled by Delfin S.à r.l., based in Luxembourg. The chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, Leonardo Del Vecchio, controls Delfin S.à r.l.

        The Company's Board of Directors, at its meeting on October 24, 2011, approved for publication the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2011 (the "Third Quarter Financial Report").

        The financial statements included in this Third Quarter Financial Report are unaudited.

2.  BASIS OF PREPARATION

        This Third Quarter Financial Report as of September 30, 2011 has been prepared in accordance with article 154-ter of the Legislative Decree No. 58 dated February 24, 1998.

        The financial statements included in the Third Quarter Financial Report as of September 30, 2011 have been prepared in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and endorsed by the European Union ("IAS/IFRS"), and in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34—Interim Financial Reporting.

        The principles and standards used in the preparation of this unaudited Third Quarter Financial Report are consistent with those used in preparing the audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010, except as described in Note 3—"New Accounting Standards".

        In particular, this financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis. Management believes that there are no material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt upon the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.

        The consolidated financial statements in this Third Quarter Financial Report are composed of the consolidated statements of financial position, the consolidated statements of income, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity, the consolidated statements of cash flows and these Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2011.

        The preparation of an interim report requires management to use estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenue, costs, assets and liabilities, as well as disclosures relating to contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date. Results published on the basis of such estimates and assumptions could vary from actual results that may be realized in the future.

        These measurement processes and, in particular, those that are more complex, such as the calculation of impairment losses on non-current assets, are generally carried out only when the audited

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Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

2.  BASIS OF PREPARATION (Continued)


consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year are prepared, when all the necessary information is available, unless there are indicators requiring immediate impairment testing. Similarly, the actuarial calculations necessary to calculate certain employee benefit liabilities, the changes to most deferred tax assets and liabilities and the impact of share-based payments are normally carried out when the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year are prepared.

        Lastly, with reference to Consob resolution no. 15519 of July 27, 2006, which addresses the format of the financial statements, the Company has not included any specific supplements to the statement of income, statement of financial position or statement of cash flows showing related party transactions, as these are immaterial. Please see Note 28 "Related Party Transactions" for additional details regarding transactions with related parties.

CONSOLIDATION AREA

        Please refer to Note 4 "Business Combinations" for a discussion of changes affecting the consolidation area that occurred in the first nine months of 2011.

3.  NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        Beginning in 2011, the Group applied the following new accounting standards, amendments and interpretations, as revised by the IASB:

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Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

3.  NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Continued)

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Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

3.  NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Continued)

Amendments and interpretations of existing principles which are effective for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2011, and not early adopted

        IFRS 10 defines relevant activities as activities of the investee that significantly affect the investee's returns. Based on the new standard (i) power arises from rights (for the purpose of assessing power, only substantive rights are considered), (ii) there are possibilities of having power with less than 50% of voting rights, and (iii) potential voting rights are considered only if they are substantive, differently from IAS 27, under which only potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible were relevant to determining control. The new standard introduces some factors to identifying whether a party is acting as an agent or a principal.

        Concurrently with IFRS 10 the IASB issued in May 2011 IAS 27 "Separate Financial Statements", which prescribes the accounting and disclosure requirements for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates when an entity prepares separate financial statements. IFRS 10 and IAS 27 supersede IAS 27 "Consolidated and separate financial statements" (as amended in 2008),

        IFRS 10 and IAS 27 are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Earlier application is permitted so long as IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 12 and IAS 28 (2011) are adopted at the same

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Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

3.  NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Continued)


time. The standard has not been endorsed at the date the present financial statements were authorized for issue. The Group has not early adopted and has not yet assessed the full impact of adopting IFRS 10.

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Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

3.  NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Continued)

        Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income, issued in June 2011. The Amendments require separate presentation of items of other comprehensive income that are reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (recyclable) and those that are not reclassified to profit or loss (non-recyclable). If items of other comprehensive income are presented before tax, then income tax is allocated to each respective group. The Amendments do not change the existing option to present an entity's performance in two statements; and do not address the content of performance statements (i.e., what is recognised in profit or loss and what is recognised in other comprehensive income) or recycling issues (i.e., what can be reclassified (recycled) subsequently to profit or loss and what cannot). The amendments are effective from July 1, 2012. The standard has not been endorsed at the date the present financial statements were authorized for issue. The Group has not early adopted and has not yet assessed the full impact of adopting the Amendments to IAS 1.

        Amendments to IAS 19 Employee benefits, issued in June 2011. The standards make significant changes to the recognition and measurement of defined benefit pension expense and termination benefits, and to the disclosures for all employee benefits. Actuarial gains and losses are renamed 'remeasurements' and will be recognised immediately in 'other comprehensive income' (OCI) and will never be recycled to profit and loss in subsequent periods. Past-service costs will be recognised in the period of a plan amendment; unvested benefits will no longer be spread over a future-service period. A curtailment now occurs only when an entity reduces significantly the number of employees. Curtailment gains/losses are accounted for as past-service costs. Annual expense for a funded benefit plan will include net interest expense or income, calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit asset or liability. There will be less flexibility in income statement presentation. Benefit cost will be split between (i) the cost of benefits accrued in the current period (service cost) and benefit changes (past-service cost, settlements and curtailments) and (ii) finance expense or income. This analysis can appear in the income statement or in the notes. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. Earlier application is permitted. The standard has not been endorsed at the date the present financial statements were authorized for issue. The Group has not early adopted and has not yet assessed the full impact of adopting IFRS 19.

        Amendments to IAS 12 Recovery of underlying assets, issued in December 2010. The amendments provide a practical approach for measuring deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets when investment property is measured using the fair value model in IAS 40 Investment Property. Under IAS 12, the measurement of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets depends on whether an entity expects to recover an asset by using it or by selling it. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January,1 2012. Earlier application is permitted. The standard has not been endorsed at the date the present financial statements were authorized for issue. The new standard will not have any impact on the Group consolidated financial statements.

        IAS 28 Investments in associates and Joint ventures, issued in May 2011. The standard supersedes IAS 28 Investments in associates as amended in 2003. The standard incorporates the accounting for joint ventures and certain amendments discussed by the standard setting board during its redeliberations on the exposure draft ED 9. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or

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Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

3.  NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Continued)


after January, 1 2013. Earlier application is permitted so long as IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 12 and IAS 27(2011) are adopted at the same time. The standard has not been endorsed at the date the present financial statements were authorized for issue. The Group has not early adopted and has not yet assessed the full impact of adopting IAS 28.

4.  BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

        On June 16, 2009, the Company closed an agreement with Multiopticas Internacional S.L. (MOI), a company operating under the GMO, Econoptics and SunPlanet retail brands in Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, pursuant to which Luxottica acquired a 40 percent participation in MOI. The total consideration paid for the acquisition of these stakes in MOI was Euro 41.4 million. Under the terms of the governing agreement, the Company has a call option for the remaining 60 percent of MOI, starting from the second half of 2012.

        In May 2011 the Company entered into an agreement pursuant to which it has exercised in advance, on July 13, 2011, its call option on 57.28 percent of MOI share capital. Following the exercise of the call option the Company has increased its shareholdings in Multiopticas Internacional and as of the date of this interim financial report, the Company has purchased an additional 46.04 percent participation in MOI. The acquisition of the remaining 11.24 percent participation in MOI is expected to occur by the end of 2011.

        As of September 30, 2011, the total consideration for the acquisition of the additional 46.04 percent participation in MOI totals Euro 65.8 million of which Euro 60.0 million has been paid as of September 30, 2011 and was determined on the basis of MOI's sales and EBITDA values at the acquisition date. The acquisition furthers the Company's strategy of continued expansion of its retail business in Latin America.

        The Company uses various methods to calculate the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The purchase price allocation was not completed at the date these interim Consolidated Financial Statements were authorized for issue. The Group has provisionally recognized goodwill and intangible assets for a total amount of approximately Euro 144.7 million.

        The Group recognized a gain of Euro 21.0 million as a result of measuring at fair value its 40 percent equity interest in MOI held before the business combination. The gain is included within General & Administrative expenses in the Interim Consolidated Statement of Income for the period ended September 30, 2011.

5.  SEGMENT REPORTING

        In accordance with IFRS 8—Operating segments the segment reporting schedules are provided below using a reporting format which includes two market segments: the first relates to Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution ("Wholesale"), and the second relates to Retail Distribution ("Retail").

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Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

5.  SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)

        The following table provides information by business segment, which management considers necessary to assess the Group's performance and to make future determinations relating to the allocation of resources.

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  Manufacturing
and
wholesale
distribution

  Retail
distribution

  Inter-segment
transactions
and
corporate
adjustments

  Consolidated
 
   

Nine months ended September 30, 2011 (unaudited)

                         

Net sales

    1,900,165     2,813,288         4,713,453  

Income from operations

    441,246     342,133     (104,609 )   678,771  

Capital expenditures

    71,014     126,545         197,560  

Depreciation and amortization

    62,205     107,136     60,159     229,500  

Nine months ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited)

                         

Net sales

    1,722,947     2,728,595         4,451,542  

Income from operations

    372,235     353,877     (110,101 )   616,012  

Capital expenditures

    59,556     79,709         139,264  

Depreciation and amortization

    58,297     104,317     62,829     225,442  
   

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

CURRENT ASSETS

6.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30,
2011
(unaudited)

  As of
December 31,
2010
(audited)

 
   

Cash at bank and post office

    592,103     667,790  

Checks

    8,734     6,916  

Cash and cash equivalents on hand

    5,518     5,146  
           

Total

    606,355     679,852  
           
   

        Please see Note 3—"Financial Results" in the Management Report on the Interim Consolidated Financial Results as of September 30, 2011 for further details on cash and cash equivalents.

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Notes to the
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

7.  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE—NET

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30,
2011
(unaudited)

  As of
December 31,
2010
(audited)

 
   

Accounts receivable

    721,300     689,260  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

    (35,866 )   (33,368 )
           

Total

    685,434     655,892  
           
   

        The above are exclusively trade receivables and are recognized net of allowances to adjust their carrying amount to estimated realizable value. They are all due within 12 months.

8.  INVENTORY—NET

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30,
2011
(unaudited)

  As of
December 31,
2010
(audited)

 
   

Raw materials

    119,369     115,277  

Work in process

    51,344     52,507  

Finished goods

    547,119     518,804  

Less: inventory obsolescence reserves

    (91,109 )   (96,552 )
           

Total

    626,723     590,036  
           
   

9.  OTHER ASSETS

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of September 30, 2011 (unaudited)
  As of December 31, 2010 (audited)
 
   

Sales taxes receivable

    47,309     32,524  

Short-term borrowing

    1,060     860  

Accrued income

    1,479     1,501  

Receivables for royalties

    1,843     2,078  

Other financial assets

    39,640     26,364  

Total financial assets

    91,331     63,327  

Income taxes receivable

   
18,022
   
70,720
 

Advances to suppliers

    17,122     9,487  

Prepaid expenses

    69,214     66,399  

Other assets

    29,514     16,825  

Total other assets

    133,872     163,431  
           

Total other current assets

    225,203     226,759  
           
   

        The main items within other financial assets relate to amounts recorded in the North American Retail Division of Euro 13.3 million as of September 30, 2011 (Euro 8.7 million as of December 31, 2010).

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

9.  OTHER ASSETS (Continued)

        The decrease in income taxes receivable was primarily due to the utilization of Euro 48.9 million tax receivables in the North American operations.

        The increase in other assets is related to the timing of payments of royalties advances as contractually agreed.

        The net book value of financial assets is approximately equal to their fair value and corresponds to the maximum exposure of the credit risk. The Group has no guarantees or other instruments to manage credit risk.

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

10.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—NET

        Changes in items of property, plant and equipment during the first nine months of 2011 are illustrated below:

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  Land and
buildings,
including
leasehold
improvements

  Machinery
and
equipment

  Aircraft
  Other
equipment

  Total
 
   

Balance as of January 1, 2011

                               

Historical cost

    820,833     1,017,958     37,853     673,051     2,549,696  

Accumulated depreciation

    (353,508 )   (650,735 )   (7,226 )   (309,097 )   (1,320,566 )
                       

Balance as of January 1, 2011

    467,325     367,223     30,627     363,954     1,229,130  
                       

Increases

    26,171     70,117         101,272     197,560  

Decreases

    (1,365 )   (387 )       (4,418 )   (6,170 )

Business combinations

    6,147     3,198         10,978     20,323  

Translation differences and other

    (898 )   26,551         (37,475 )   (11,822 )

Depreciation expense

    (40,226 )   (69,200 )   (1,159 )   (55,053 )   (165,637 )
                       

Balance as of September 30, 2011

    457,156     397,503     29,469     379,258     1,263,386  
                       

Historical cost

    838,372     1,071,131     37,853     767,698     2,715,054  

Accumulated depreciation

    (381,216 )   (673,628 )   (8,384 )   (388,440 )   (1,451,668 )
                       

Balance as of September 30, 2011

    457,156     397,503     29,469     379,258     1,263,386  
                       
   

        Aggregated depreciation of Euro 165.6 million (Euro 160.1 million in the same period in 2010) was allocated to cost of sales for Euro 45.8 million (compared to Euro 45.1 million in the same period in 2010), selling expenses for Euro 79.2 million (compared to Euro 76.4 million in the same period in 2010), advertising expenses for Euro 3.3 million (compared to Euro 3.7 million in the same period in 2010) and general and administrative expenses for Euro 37.4 million (compared to Euro 34.9 million in the same period in 2010).

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

10.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—NET (Continued)

        Other equipment included assets under construction of Euro 93.9 million at September 30, 2011 (Euro 91.3 million at December 31, 2010), mainly relating to the opening and renovation of North American retail stores.

        Leasehold improvements totaled Euro 218.7 million and Euro 228.4 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

11.  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS—NET

        Changes in intangible assets in the first nine months of 2011 are illustrated below:

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  Goodwill
  Trade names
and
trademarks

  Distributor network
  Customer
relations,
contracts
and lists

  Franchise
agreements

  Other
  Total
 
   

Balance as of January 1, 2011

                                           

Historical cost

    2,953,513     1,509,556     4,414     225,364     21,479     40,475     4,754,801  

Accumulated amortization

    (62,986 )   (569,401 )   (1,331 )   (51,967 )   (6,180 )   (17,532 )   (709,397 )
                               

Balance as of January 1, 2011

    2,890,527     940,155     3,082     173,397     15,299     22,944     4,045,404  
                               

Increases

        1,873                 3,290     5,163  

Decreases

                        (87 )   (92 )

Intangible assets from business acquisitions

    135,450     18,756                 9,718     163,926  

Translation differences and other

    (45,635 )   (13,176 )   (3,022 )   (4,222 )   (192 )   (3,533 )   (69,779 )

Amortization expense

        (48,884 )   (31 )   (10,835 )   (765 )   (3,348 )   (63,863 )
                               

Balance as of Sept 30, 2011

    2,980,342     898,723     29     158,340     14,342     28,984     4,080,760  
                               

Historical cost

    3,031,998     1,513,769     294     220,445     21,255     49,602     4,837,362  

Impairment and accumulated amortization

    (51,656 )   (615,046 )   (266 )   (62,105 )   (6,912 )   (20,618 )   (756,602 )
                               

Balance as of Sept 30, 2011

    2,980,342     898,723     29     158,340     14,342     28,984     4,080,760  
                               
   

        As of the preparation of this Third Quarter Financial Report there are no indicators that would require an immediate assessment of any impairment losses.

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

12.  INVESTMENTS

        This item amounted to Euro 9.4 million (Euro 54.1 million at December 31, 2010). The decrease from December 31, 2010 is due to the acquisition of the additional 57 percent of MOI. As a result of the acquisition of a controlling interest MOI became a subsidiary and therefore has been consolidated line by line starting from the acquisition date. In 2010 MOI was an associated entity of the Company and therefore the related investment was accounted for under the equity method.

13.  OTHER ASSETS

        Other non-current assets amounted to Euro 142.3 million (Euro 148.1 million at December 31, 2010) and were primarily comprised of security deposits of Euro 29.5 million (Euro 24.8 million at December 31, 2010) and advances the Group has paid to certain licensees for future contractual minimum royalties, amounting to Euro 95.7 million (Euro 106.1 million at December 31, 2010).

14.  DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

        Deferred tax assets showed a balance of Euro 371.3 million (Euro 364.3 million at December 31, 2010), and an increase of Euro 7 million. Deferred tax assets primarily related to temporary differences between the tax values and carrying amounts of inventories, intangible assets, pension funds and tax losses carried forward.

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

15.  BANK OVERDRAFTS

        Bank overdrafts at September 30, 2011 reflect current account overdrafts with various banks. The interest rates on these credit lines are floating, and the credit lines may be used, if necessary, to obtain letters of credit.

16.  CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT

        This item consists of the current portion of loans granted to the Group, as further described below in Note 20—"Long-Term Debt."

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

17.  ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

        Accounts payable consist of invoices received and not yet paid at the reporting date, in addition to invoices to be received, accounted for on an accrual basis.

        The balance, which is fully payable within 12 months, is detailed below:

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30, 2011
(unaudited)

  As of
December 31, 2010
(audited)

 
   

Accounts payable

    302,404     399,353  

Invoices to be received

    157,046     138,389  
           

Total

    459,450     537,742  
           
   

18.  INCOME TAXES PAYABLE

        Income taxes payable include liabilities for current taxes which are certain and determined.

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30, 2011
(unaudited)

  As of
December 31, 2010
(audited)

 
   

Current year income taxes payable fund

    122,874     77,425  

Income taxes advance payment

    (19,556 )   (17,358 )
           

Total

    103,318     60,067  
           
   

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

19.  OTHER LIABILITIES

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30, 2011
(unaudited)

  As of
December 31, 2010
(audited)

 
   

Premiums and discounts to suppliers

    33,883     27,507  

Sales commissions

    1,417     1,135  

Leasing rental

    23,224     22,370  

Insurance

    10,282     9,255  

Sales taxes payable

    57,757     35,994  

Salaries payable

    194,014     183,559  

Due to social security authorities

    26,928     26,156  

Sales commissions payable

    6,231     7,154  

Royalties payable

    2,421     1,602  

Other financial liabilities

    151,009     125,858  
           

Total financial liabilities

    507,167     440,590  
           

Deferred income

    4,747     1,356  

Customers' right of return

    31,879     27,744  

Advances from customers

    31,587     53,835  

Other liabilities

    29,055     25,755  
           

Total liabilities

    97,268     108,690  
           

Total other current liabilities

    604,435     549,280  
   

        Other liabilities consist of the current portion of funds set aside for the provision for risks that primarily include:

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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

20.    LONG-TERM DEBT

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30,
2011
(unaudited)

  As of
December 31,
2010
(audited)

 
   

Luxottica Group S.p.A. credit agreement with various financial institutions (a)

    517,122     545,552  

Senior unsecured guaranteed notes (b)

    949,401     943,112  

Credit agreement with various financial institutions (c)

    216,322     242,236  

Credit agreement with various financial institutions for Oakley acquisition (d)

    777,209     897,484  

Current portion of capital lease obligations

    1,885     1,141  

Other loans with banks and other third parties, interest at various rates, payable in installments through 2014 (e)

    16,410     3,112  

Total

    2,478,349     2,632,637  

Less: Current maturities

    239,788     197,566  

Long-Term Debt

    2,238,561     2,435,071  
   

        (a)   In April 2008, the Company entered into a Euro 150.0 million unsecured credit facility with Banca Nazionale del Lavoro. This facility was an 18-month revolving credit facility that provided borrowing availability of up to Euro 150.0 million. The amounts borrowed under the revolving facility could be borrowed and repaid until final maturity. Interest accrued at EURIBOR plus 0.375 percent. The Company could select interest periods of one, three or six months. In June 2009, the Company renegotiated this credit facility. Interest accrued at EURIBOR plus 1.90 percent. The final maturity of the amended credit facility was July 13, 2011. On January 20, 2011, the Company terminated this credit line.

On May 29, 2008, the Company entered into a Euro 250.0 million revolving credit facility, guaranteed by its subsidiary, Luxottica U.S. Holdings Corp. ("US Holdings"), with Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., as agent, and Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., Banca Popolare di Vicenza S.c.p.A. and Banca Antonveneta S.p.A., as lenders. The final maturity of the credit facility is May 29, 2013. This revolving credit facility requires repayments of equal quarterly installments of Euro 30.0 million of principal starting on August 29, 2011, with a repayment of Euro 40.0 million on the final maturity date of May 29, 2013. Interest accrues at EURIBOR (as defined in the agreement) plus a margin between 0.40 percent and 0.60 percent based on the "Net Debt/EBITDA" ratio, as defined in the agreement (1.989 percent as of September 30, 2011). As of September 30, 2011, Euro 220.0 million was borrowed under this credit facility. The credit facility contains certain financial and operating covenants. The Company was in compliance with those covenants as of September 30, 2011.

In June and July 2009, the Company entered into eight interest rate swap transactions with an aggregate initial notional amount of Euro 250.0 million with various banks ("Intesa Swaps"). The Intesa Swaps decrease their notional amount on a quarterly basis, following the amortization schedule of the underlying facility, starting on August 29, 2011. These Intesa Swaps will expire on May 29, 2013. The Intesa Swaps were entered into as a cash flow hedge on the Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. credit facility discussed above. The Intesa Swaps exchange the floating rate of EURIBOR for an average fixed rate of 2.252 percent per annum. The ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges was tested at the inception date and

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

20.    LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)


at least every three months. The results of the tests indicated that the cash flow hedges are highly effective.

On November 11, 2009, the Company entered into a Euro 300.0 million Term Facility Agreement, guaranteed by its subsidiaries US Holdings and Luxottica S.r.l., with Mediobanca—Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A., as agent, and Mediobanca—Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A., Deutsche Bank S.p.A., Calyon S.A. Milan Branch and Unicredit Corporate Banking S.p.A., as lenders. The final maturity of the Term Facility was November 30, 2012 prior to the renegotiation discussed below. Interest accrued at EURIBOR (as defined in the agreement) plus a margin between 1.75 percent and 3.00 percent based on the "Net Debt/EBITDA" ratio, as defined in the agreement. In November 2010, the Company renegotiated this credit facility. The final maturity of the Term Facility is November 30, 2014. Interest accrues at EURIBOR (as defined in the agreement) plus a margin between 1.00 percent and 2.75 percent based on the "Net Debt/EBITDA" ratio (2.696 percent as of September 30, 2011). As of September 30, 2011, Euro 300.0 million was borrowed under this credit facility.

        (b)   On July 1, 2008, US Holdings closed a private placement of U.S. $275.0 million senior unsecured guaranteed notes (the "2008 Notes"), issued in three series (Series A, Series B and Series C). The aggregate principal amounts of the Series A, Series B and Series C Notes are U.S. $20.0 million, U.S. $127.0 million and U.S. $128.0 million, respectively. The Series A Notes mature on July 1, 2013, the Series B Notes mature on July 1, 2015 and the Series C Notes mature on July 1, 2018. Interest on the Series A Notes accrues at 5.96 percent per annum, interest on the Series B Notes accrues at 6.42 percent per annum and interest on the Series C Notes accrues at 6.77 percent per annum. The 2008 Notes contain certain financial and operating covenants. The Group was in compliance with those covenants as of September 30, 2011. The proceeds from the 2008 Notes received on July 1, 2008 were used to repay a portion of the Bridge Loan Facility (described in (d) below).

On January 29, 2010, US Holdings closed a private placement of U.S. $175.0 million senior unsecured guaranteed notes (the "January 2010 Notes"), issued in three series (Series D, Series E and Series F). The aggregate principal amounts of the Series D, Series E and Series F Notes are U.S. $50.0 million, U.S. $50.0 million and U.S. $75.0 million, respectively. The Series D Notes mature on January 29, 2017, the Series E Notes mature on January 29, 2020 and the Series F Notes mature on January 29, 2019. Interest on the Series D Notes accrues at 5.19 percent per annum, interest on the Series E Notes accrues at 5.75 percent per annum and interest on the Series F Notes accrues at 5.39 percent per annum. The January 2010 Notes contain certain financial and operating covenants. The Group was in compliance with those covenants as of September 30, 2011.

On September 30, 2010, the Company closed a private placement of Euro 100.0 million senior unsecured guaranteed notes (the "September 2010 Notes"), issued in two series (Series G and Series H). The aggregate principal amounts of the Series G and Series H Notes are Euro 50.0 million and Euro 50.0 million, respectively. The Series G Notes mature on September 15, 2017 and the Series H Notes mature on September 15, 2020. Interest on the Series G Notes accrues at 3.75 percent per annum and interest on the Series H Notes accrues at 4.25 percent per annum. The September 2010 Notes contain certain financial and operating covenants. The Company was in compliance with those covenants as of September 30, 2011.

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

20.    LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)

On November 10, 2010, the Company issued senior unsecured guaranteed notes to institutional investors (Eurobond November 10, 2015) for an aggregate principal amount of Euro 500.0 million. The notes mature on November 10, 2015 and interest accrues at 4.00 percent. The notes are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (ISIN XS0557635777). The notes were issued in order to exploit favorable market conditions and extend the average maturity of the Group's debt. The Notes contain certain financial and operating covenants. The Company was in compliance with those covenants as of September 30, 2011.

        (c)   On June 3, 2004 the Company and US Holdings entered into a credit facility with a group of banks providing for loans in the aggregate principal amount of Euro 740.0 million and U.S. $325.0 million. The five-year facility consisted of three Tranches (Tranche A, Tranche B and Tranche C). The March 10, 2006 amendment increased the available borrowings to Euro 1,130.0 million and U.S. $325.0 million, decreased the interest margin and defined a new maturity date of five years from the date of the amendment for Tranche B and Tranche C. In February 2007, the Company exercised an option included in the amendment to the term and revolving facility to extend the maturity date of Tranches B and C to March 2012. In February 2008, the Company exercised an option included in the amendment to the term and revolving facility to extend the maturity date of Tranches B and C to March 2013. Tranche A, which was to be used for general corporate purposes, including the refinancing of existing Company debt as it matures, was a Euro 405.0 million amortizing term loan requiring repayment of nine equal quarterly installments of principal of Euro 45.0 million beginning in June 2007. Tranche A expired on June 3, 2009 and was repaid in full. Tranche B is a term loan of U.S. $325.0 million which was drawn upon on October 1, 2004 by US Holdings to finance the purchase price of the acquisition of Cole National Corporation ("Cole"). Amounts borrowed under Tranche B will mature in March 2013. Tranche C is a Revolving Credit Facility of Euro 725.0 million-equivalent multi-currency (Euro/US dollar). Amounts borrowed under Tranche C may be repaid and reborrowed with all outstanding balances maturing in March 2013. The Company can select interest periods of one, two, three or six months with interest accruing on Euro-denominated loans based on the corresponding EURIBOR rate and US dollar-denominated loans based on the corresponding LIBOR rate, both plus a margin between 0.20 percent and 0.40 percent based on the "Net Debt/EBITDA" ratio, as defined in the agreement. The interest rate on September 30, 2011 was 0.587 percent for Tranche B, while Tranche C was not used. The credit facility contains certain financial and operating covenants. The Company was in compliance with those covenants as of September 30, 2011. Under this credit facility, Euro 217.1 million was borrowed as of September 30, 2011.

During the third quarter of 2007, the Group entered into 13 interest rate swap transactions with an aggregate initial notional amount of U.S. $325.0 million with various banks ("Tranche B Swaps"). These swaps will expire on March 10, 2012. The Tranche B Swaps were entered into as a cash flow hedge on Tranche B of the credit facility discussed above. The Tranche B Swaps exchange the floating rate of LIBOR for an average fixed rate of 4.634 percent per annum. The ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges was tested at the inception date and at least every three months. The results of the tests indicated that the cash flow hedges are highly effective.

        (d)   On November 14, 2007, the Group completed the merger with Oakley for a total purchase price of approximately U.S. $2.1 billion. In order to finance the acquisition of Oakley, on October 12, 2007, the Company and US Holdings entered into two credit facilities with a group of banks providing for certain

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

20.    LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)


term loans and a short-term bridge loan for an aggregate principal amount of U.S. $2.0 billion. The term loan facility is a term loan of U.S. $1.5 billion, with a five-year term, with options to extend the maturity on two occasions for one year each time. The term loan facility is divided into two facilities, Facility D and Facility E. Facility D is a U.S. $1.0 billion amortizing term loan requiring repayments of U.S. $50.0 million on a quarterly basis starting from October 2009, made available to US Holdings, and Facility E consists of a bullet term loan in an aggregate amount of U.S. $500.0 million, made available to the Company. Interest accrues on the term loan at LIBOR plus 20 to 40 basis points based on "Net Debt to EBITDA" ratio, as defined in the facility agreement (0.496 percent for Facility D and 0.593 percent for Facility E on September 30, 2011). In September 2008, the Company exercised an option included in the agreement to extend the maturity date of Facilities D and E to October 12, 2013. These credit facilities contain certain financial and operating covenants. The Company was in compliance with those covenants as of September 30, 2011. U.S. $1.1 billion was borrowed under this credit facility as of September 30, 2011.

During the fourth quarter of 2007, the Group entered into ten interest rate swap transactions with an aggregate initial notional amount of U.S. $500.0 million with various banks ("Tranche E Swaps"). These swaps will expire on October 12, 2012. The Tranche E Swaps were entered into as a cash flow hedge on Facility E of the credit facility discussed above. The Tranche E Swaps exchange the floating rate of LIBOR for an average fixed rate of 4.260 percent per annum. The ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges was tested at the inception date and at least every three months. The results of the tests indicated that the cash flow hedges are highly effective.

During the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, US Holdings entered into 14 interest rate swap transactions with an aggregate initial notional amount of U.S. $700.0 million with various banks ("Tranche D Swaps"), which will start to decrease by U.S. $50.0 million every three months beginning on April 12, 2011. The final maturity of these swaps will be October 12, 2012. The Tranche D Swaps were entered into as a cash flow hedge on Facility D of the credit facility discussed above. The Tranche D Swaps exchange the floating rate of LIBOR for an average fixed rate of 2.587 percent per annum. The ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges was tested at the inception date and at least every three months. The results of the tests indicated that the cash flow hedges are highly effective.

The short-term bridge loan facility was for an aggregate principal amount of U.S. $500.0 million. Interest accrued on the short-term bridge loan at LIBOR (as defined in the facility agreement) plus 0.15 percent. The final maturity of the credit facility was eight months from the first utilization date. On April 29, 2008, the Company and US Holdings entered into an amendment and transfer agreement to this short-term bridge loan facility. The terms of this amendment and transfer agreement, among other things, reduced the total facility amount from U.S. $500.0 million to U.S. $150.0 million, effective on July 1, 2008, and provided for a final maturity date that was 18 months from the effective date of the agreement. From July 1, 2008, interest accrued at LIBOR (as defined in the facility agreement) plus 0.60 percent. On November 27, 2009, the Company and US Holdings amended the U.S. $150.0 million short-term bridge loan facility to, among other things, reduce the total facility amount from U.S. $150.0 million to U.S. $75.0 million, effective November 30, 2009, and provide for a final maturity date of November 30, 2011. The new terms also provided for the repayment of U.S. $25.0 million on November 30, 2010 and the remaining principal at the final maturity date. From November 30, 2009, interest accrued at LIBOR (as defined in the facility agreement) plus 1.90 percent. US Holdings prepaid U.S. $25.0 million on

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
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20.    LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)


September 8, 2010 and the remaining U.S. $50.0 million on October 12, 2010 and at such time the credit facility was terminated.

As of September 30, 2011, the Group had unused committed (revolving) credit lines of Euro 692.2 million.

        (e)   Other loans consist of several small credit agreements which are not material.

        Long-term debt, including capital lease obligations, as of September 30, 2011 matures as follows:

(Thousands of Euro)
   
 
   

2011

    69,745  

2012

    493,553  

2013

    684,257  

2014

    300,257  

2015 and subsequent years

    918,448  

Effect deriving from the adoption of the amortized cost method

    12,089  
       

Total

    2,478,349  
   

        The net financial position was as follows:

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  September 30,
2011
(unaudited)

  December 31,
2010
(audited)

 
   

A

  Cash and cash equivalents     606,355     679,852  

B

  Other availabilities          

C

  Marketable securities          

D

  Availabilities (A) + (B) + (C)     606,355     679,852  

E

  Current Investments          

F

  Bank overdrafts     206,531     158,648  

G

  Current portion of long-term debt     239,788     197,566  

H

  Other liabilities          

I

  Current Liabilities (F) + (G) + (H)     446,319     356,214  

J

 

Net-Current Liabilities (I) – (E) – (D)

   
(160,036

)
 
(323,638

)

K

  Long-term debt     1,289,160     1,491,959  

L

  Notes payable     949,401     943,112  

M

  Other non-current liabilities              

N

  Total non-current liabilities (K) + (L) + (M)     2,238,561     2,435,071  

O

  Net Financial Position (J) + (N)     2,078,525     2,111,433  
   

        Our net financial position with respect to related parties is not material.

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

21.  LIABILITY FOR TERMINATION INDEMNITIES

        This item amounts to Euro 45.1 million as of September 30, 2011 (Euro 45.4 million at December 31, 2010). The balance primarily includes liabilities related to the post-employment benefits of our Italian companies' employees.

22.  DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

        Deferred tax liabilities amount to Euro 426.1 million and Euro 429.8 million as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Deferred tax liabilities primarily relate to temporary differences between the tax values and carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets and cannot be offset with the related deferred tax assets.

23.  OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

   
(Thousands of Euro)
  As of
September 30,
2011
(unaudited)

  As of
December 31,
2010
(audited)

 
   

Provision for risks

    77,596     82,855  

Other liabilities

    86,395     113,077  

Other financial liabilities

    82,811     114,658  
           

Total

    246,802     310,590  
           
   

        The provision for risks primarily includes:

        Other liabilities (Euro 86.4 million, compared to Euro 113.1 million at December 31, 2010) consist of liabilities for U.S. pension funds. Other financial liabilities mainly include the non-current portion of interest rate derivative liabilities (Euro 27.9 million at September 30, 2011, compared to Euro 53.0 million at December 31, 2010).

24.  LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Capital stock

        The Company's capital stock at September 30, 2011 amounted to Euro 28,022,941.98 and was comprised of 467,049,033 ordinary shares of stock with a par value of Euro 0.06 per share. At January 1, 2011, the capital stock amounted to Euro 27,964,632.6 and was comprised of 466,077,210 ordinary shares of stock with a par value of Euro 0.06 per share.

        Following the exercise of 971,823 options to purchase ordinary shares of stock granted to employees under existing stock option plans, the capital stock increased by Euro 58,309.38 in the first

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
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24.  LUXOTTICA GROUP STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)


nine months of 2011. The options exercised included 101,900 from the 2002 grant, 202,300 from the 2003 grant, 257,023 from the 2004 grant (of which 40,000 from the Extraordinary 2004 Plan), 169,100 from the 2005 grant and 231,500 from the 2008 grant.

Legal reserve

        This reserve represents the portion of the Company's earnings that are not distributable as dividends, in accordance with article 2430 of the Italian Civil Code.

Additional paid-in capital

        This reserve increases in connection with the grant and in certain circumstances the exercise of stock options and other similar equity based compensation.

Retained earnings

        These include subsidiaries' earnings that have not been distributed as dividends and the amount of consolidated subsidiaries' equity in excess of the corresponding carrying amounts of investments in the same subsidiaries. This item also includes amounts arising as a result of consolidation adjustments.

Translation of foreign operations

        Translation differences are generated by the translation into Euro of financial statements prepared in currencies other than Euro.

Treasury reserve

        Treasury reserve was equal to Euro 123.0 million as of September 30, 2011 (Euro 112.5 million as of December 31, 2010). The increase was due to the stock buyback program approved at the stockholders' meeting on October 29, 2009 (the "2009 Program"), intended to provide the Company with treasury shares to efficiently manage its share capital and to implement its Performance Shares Plan.

        Under the 2009 Program the Company, in the first three months of 2011, purchased on the Milan Stock Exchange's Mercato Telematico Azionario ("MTA") an aggregate amount of 466,204 ordinary shares of stock at an average price of Euro 22.45 per share for an aggregate amount of Euro 10.5 million. The 2009 Program expired on April 28, 2011.

        Treasury shares purchased by Luxottica Group are recorded at cost as a deduction from equity. Please refer to the consolidated statement of stockholders' equity for further details on the amounts involved.

25.  NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

        Equity attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to Euro 13.2 million and Euro 13.0 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
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26.  NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

        Please refer to Note 3—"Financial Results" in the Management Report on the Interim Consolidated Financial Results as of September 30, 2011 (unaudited).

27.  COMMITMENTS AND RISKS

        The Group has commitments under contractual agreements in place. Such commitments relate to the following:

Guarantees

Credit lines

        As of September 30, 2011 and as of December 31, 2010, the Company had unused short-term lines of credit of approximately Euro 638.4 million and Euro 559.8 million, respectively.

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27.  COMMITMENTS AND RISKS (Continued)

        The Company and its wholly-owned Italian subsidiary Luxottica S.r.l. maintain unsecured lines of credit with primary banks for an aggregate maximum credit of Euro 366.8 million. These lines of credit are renewable annually, can be canceled on short notice and have no commitment fees. At September 30, 2011, these credit lines were not utilized.

        US Holdings maintains unsecured lines of credit with three separate banks for an aggregate maximum credit of Euro 99.3 million (U.S. $134.1 million). These lines of credit are renewable annually, can be canceled on short notice and have no commitment fees. At September 30, 2011, there were no amounts borrowed against these lines, however, there was Euro 32.0 million in aggregate face amount of standby letters of credit outstanding related to guarantees on these lines of credit (see below).

        The blended average interest rate on these lines of credit is approximately LIBOR plus 0.40 percent.

Outstanding Standby Letters of Credit

        A wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary has obtained various standby and trade letters of credit from banks that aggregated Euro 32.0 million and Euro 34.0 million as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Most of these letters of credit are used for security in risk management contracts, purchases from foreign vendors or as security on store leases. Most standby letters of credit contain evergreen clauses under which the letter is automatically renewed unless the bank is notified not to renew. Trade letters of credit are for purchases from foreign vendors and are generally outstanding for a period that is less than six months. Substantially all the fees associated with maintaining the letters of credit fall within the range of 40 to 60 basis points annually.

Litigation

        The Group and its subsidiaries are involved in the following legal and regulatory proceedings of which, unless already settled or otherwise concluded, the timing and outcomes are inherently uncertain and such outcomes could have an adverse effect on the Group's business, financial position or operating results.

French Competition Authority Investigation

        Our French subsidiary Luxottica France S.A.S., together with other major companies which operate in the French eyewear industry, has been the subject of an investigation conducted by the French Competition Authority relating to pricing practices in such industry. The investigation is still ongoing and, to date, no formal action has yet been taken by the French Competition Authority. As a consequence, it is not possible to estimate or provide a range of potential liability that may be involved in this matter. The outcome of any such action, which the Group intends to vigorously defend, is inherently uncertain, and there can be no assurance that such action, if adversely determined, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Other proceedings

        The Group is a defendant in various other lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of the management of the Group that it has meritorious defenses against all such outstanding claims, which the Company will vigorously pursue, and that the outcome of such claims, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Group's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
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28.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Licensing agreements

        The Group executed an exclusive worldwide license for the production and distribution of Brooks Brothers brand eyewear. The brand is held by Retail Brand Alliance, Inc. ("RBA"), which is owned and controlled by a director of the Company, Claudio Del Vecchio. The Group paid royalties to RBA under the license of Euro 0.5 million in the first nine months of 2011 and Euro 0.7 million in the first nine months of 2010.

Stock option plan

        On September 14, 2004, the Company's Chairman and largest stockholder, Leonardo Del Vecchio, allocated 9.6 million shares (representing 2.11 percent of the Company's issued share capital as of such date) that he held through the company La Leonardo Finanziaria S.r.l.—subsequently merged into Delfin S.à r.l., a holding company of the Del Vecchio family—to a stock option plan for the Group's top management. The options vested on June 30, 2006, upon the achievement of certain financial targets. Accordingly, since the vesting date, the holders of these options have been and will remain entitled to exercise these options from such date until their expiration in 2014. In the first nine months of 2011, 720,000 rights were exercised as part of this plan. In the same period of 2010, 500,000 rights were exercised.

        On July 13 the Company acquired an additional 57 percent stake in MOI which became a subsidiary and is no longer a related party. For 2011, the table below reports the transactions with MOI that occurred until the acquisition date.

        A summary of related party transactions as of September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 is provided below:

   
As of September 30, 2011
Related parties
(Thousands of Euro)
  Income Statement   Statement of financial position  
  Revenues
  Costs
  Assets
  Liabilities
 
   

Retail Brand Alliance, Inc.

    78.2     496.2     190.3     181.2  

Multiopticas Internacional S.L.

    4,714.1     25.0     1,584.4     2,465.4  

Eyebiz Laboratories Pty Limited

    690.3     32,755.1     2,584.9     13,097.5  

Others

    423.8     526.6     180.3     120.8  
                   

Total

    5,906.5     33,803.0     4,540.0     15,864.9