French ophthalmic lens maker Essilor SA (EI.FR) Friday reaffirmed its outlook for 2011 as it reported a 6.4% rise in third quarter revenue boosted buy acquisitions and growth in emerging markets.

MAIN FACTS:

- Revenue rose to EUR1.04 billion in the third quarter of this year from EUR977 million in the third quarter of 2010.

- On a like-for-like basis, which excludes the impact of acquisitions and foreign exchange fluctuations, revenue rose 4.4% in the third quarter.

- For 2011, Essilor reaffirmed its objectives of revenue growth of 6% to 8% excluding the currency effect and strategic acquisitions, and a stable contribution margin excluding strategic acquisitions.

- Essilor has acquired 17 companies since the beginning of the year, representing additional full-year revenue of approximately EUR90 million.

- Between July and September, Essilor purchased 226,655 of its own shares on the market, for a total of EUR11.3 million.

- By Paris Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires; +331-4017-1740; djnews.paris@dowjones.com

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