Luxottica closed the first half of the year with revenues of €3,9 billion, up 0,5% on the first half of 2013 at current exchange rates (+5,6% at constant exchange rates). The company underlined that sales accelerated in the second quarter, reaching 2 billion (+2,1% at current exchange rates and +7% at constant exchange rates).
As for profits, the company recorded a profit of 393 million, up 12,8% at constant exchange rates and 5,8% at current exchange rates. The managing director Andrea Guerra said he was confident and optimistic about the performance of the second half of 2014, which will benefit from a gradually improving exchange rate effect.
Along with the bills the group announced a licensing deal with Chanel until 2018.
