The first quarter of 2013(2) saw positive growth in terms of both net sales and profits and confirmed the Group’s expectations in terms of robust and continued growth, particularly in emerging markets (+17% at constant exchange rates1,6).
(in millions of Euro)
1Q 2013
1Q 2012
Change
Net sales
1,864
1,788
+4.2% (+5.6% at constant exchange rates1)
Wholesale Division
781
727
+7.5% (+9.3% at constant exchange rates1)
Retail Division
1,083
1,061
+2.0% (+3.1% at constant exchange rates1)
Operating income
275
234
+17.6%
Adjusted3,4
275
255
+7.7%
Net income attributable to Luxottica Group Stockholders
159
129
+23.5%
Adjusted3,4
159
144
+10.5%
Earnings per share
0.34
0.28
+21.5%
Adjusted3,4
0.34
0.31
+8.7%
In US$ adjusted3,4
0.45
0.41
+9.5%
1, 2, 3, 4, 6: for further information, see press release