Fielmann in figures

The market leader sold 6.0 million pairs of glasses (previous year: 5.8 million), achieved external sales of EUR 984.4 million (previous year: EUR 913.4 million) and consolidated sales of EUR 839.2 million (previous year: EUR 792.9 million). Pre-tax profits rose to EUR136.3 million (+ 27.5 per cent), while net income for the year totalled EUR 82.0 million (+ 14.3 per cent). Amongst others, included in the pre-tax profits is a sum amounting to EUR 10 million, which reflects the results of the German Social Court (Bundessozialgericht) ruling made in September 2007 concerning the date on which the health reform act came into effect. The statutory health insurance companies settle our claims from financial year 2004

For 2008, Fielmann is planning a further increase in unit sales, sales and profits, adjusted by one-off extraordinary health insurance back-payments. For the year overall, we intend to open 30 new branches with the creation of more than 400 new jobs.