French ophthalmic company EssilorLuxottica
(ESLOF.PK, ESLOY.PK), Wednesday reported that its net profit
attributable to owners of the parent for the first-half of fiscal
year 2024 climbed to 1.746 billion euros or 2.98 euros per share from
last year’s 1.655 billion euros or 3.03 euros per share.
Revenue for the first-half of fiscal year 2024 5.2 percent to 13.290 billion
euros from 12.851 billion euros last year.
Francesco Milleri, Chairman and CEO, and Paul du Saillant, Deputy CEO
at EssilorLuxottica commented: “In the first half of the year,
EssilorLuxottica’s strategy continued to pay off with all regions and
businesses contributing to positive results. With top line growth,
margin expansion and record cash flow, the last six months further
solidified our long-term outlook, made possible thanks to the unique
talent and engagement of our 200,000 colleagues worldwide.”(AFP)
