| Date | Title | | | 12/16/09 | FGX International to be Acquired by Essilor International for $19.75
Per Share| SMITHFIELD, R.I., Dec 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- FGX International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FGXI) today announced
that it has signed a definitive agreement to merge with a subsidiary of
Essilor International ofCharenton-le-Pont, France. Essilor
shares trade on the NYSE Euronext Paris market and are included in the
CAC 40 index.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, which was unanimously approved
by the Boards of Directors of both companies, FGX Intern... |
|  | | 11/04/09 | FGX International Reports 113% Increase in Earnings from Continuing Operations; Gives Preliminary Guidance for 2010| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2009--
FGX International (NASDAQ:FGXI), a leading designer and marketer
of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses, today announced
financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2009 and
preliminary guidance for 2010.
Highlights for the quarter include:
Net sales increased 14% to $60.6 million from $53.3 million in the
third quarter of 2008. Th... |
| | | 10/29/09 | FGX International Acquires Corinne McCormack, Inc.| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2009--
FGX International (NASDAQ:FGXI), a leading designer and marketer
of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses, today announced that
it has acquired Corinne McCormack, Inc. (CMI), a privately held company
located in New York City.
CMI was founded by Corinne McCormack in 1993 and designs and markets a
collection of eyewear and accessories under the Corinne McCormack brand
name. C... |
| | | 10/19/09 | FGX International Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Call| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2009--
FGX International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FGXI) announced today that
it expects to release third quarter 2009 financial results after the
market closes on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The Company will hold a
conference call on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 8:30 AM ET, hosted by
Alec Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Anthony DiPaola, Chief Financial
Officer and Jack Flynn, President to discuss its la... |
| | | 08/05/09 | FGX International Reports Increase in Second Quarter Revenue and Earnings from Continuing Operations; Reaffirms 2009 Guidance| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2009--
FGX International (NASDAQ: FGXI), a leading designer and marketer
of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses, today announced
financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended July 4, 2009.
Highlights for the quarter include:
Net sales increased 12% to $75.1 million from $66.8 million in the
second quarter of 2008.
Net income from co... |
| | | 08/03/09 | FGX International Inc. Launches New Collection of Eco-Friendly Reading Glasses| Green View(TM) frames from Foster Grant(R) and Magnivision(R) made from 100 percent recycled materials
SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2009--
FGX International Inc, a leading designer and manufacturer of
non-prescription reading glasses, announced the launch of its Green View
collection today, a line of eco-friendly, over-the-counter reading
glasses now available in stores. This special collection features frames
made of 100 percent recycled mat... |
| | | 07/20/09 | FGX International Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Call| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 20, 2009--
FGX International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FGXI) announced today that
it expects to release second quarter 2009 financial results after the
market closes on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. The Company will hold a
conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 8:30 AM ET, hosted by
Alec Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Anthony DiPaola, Chief Financial
Officer and Jack Flynn, President to discuss its lates... |
| | | 07/20/09 | VIDEO from Medialink and FGX International: Foster Grant Sunglasses Celebrates 80th Anniversary| NEW YORK, July 20, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- FGX International (Nasdaq: FGXI), a leading eyewear designer and marketer, celebrates 80 years of selling Foster Grant sunglasses. Raquel Welch, a Hollywood icon who first became affiliated with the brand by starring in the '60s advertising campaign returns as a spokesperson for the 80th anniversary. She will help support the anniversary and related charitable efforts on TV, radio and Internet promotions beginning the week of July 20th.
See v... |
| | | 07/07/09 | FGX International to Present at the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 7, 2009--
FGX International (NASDAQ:FGXI), a leading designer and marketer of
non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses today announced that
Alec Taylor, Chief Executive Officer and Anthony DiPaola, Chief
Financial Officer will be presenting at the Oppenheimer 9th Annual
Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference - July 14, 2009 at The
Four Seasons Hotel in Boston.
FGX International’s p... |
| | | 05/26/09 | FGX International to Present At William Blair & Company's 29th Annual Growth Stock Conference| SMITHFIELD, R.I., May 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FGX International (Nasdaq:FGXI), a leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses today announced that Alec Taylor, Chief Executive Officer and Anthony DiPaola, Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at William Blair & Company's 29th Annual Growth Stock Conference, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at The Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.
FGX International's presentation is scheduled for 8:10 A.M. CT. The presen... |
| | | 05/11/09 | Isn't That Raquel Welch Behind Those Foster Grant Sunglasses?| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 11, 2009--
FGX International (NASDAQ: FGXI), a leading eyewear designer and
marketer, announced today that it has released another set of television
commercials for its Foster Grant sunglasses, once again featuring
Hollywood legend Raquel Welch. The ads will begin airing on May 11th,
2009.
The ads effectively display Foster Grant’s range of sunglasses, from
classic shapes and colors, to fashionab... |
| | | 05/11/09 | Choosing Sunglasses for Face Shape on a Budget| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 11, 2009--
Foster Grant is preparing to celebrate its 80th anniversary
this summer as the oldest American sunglasses company. Foster Grant
continues to offer fashionable, on-trend sunglasses at affordable prices
– styles retail nationwide for $30.00 and under.
Karen Goldman, Design Director for Foster Grant and Quantum Optics
Sunglasses, brands under the FGX International (NASDAQ: FGXI) umbrella... |
| | | 05/06/09 | FGX International Reports Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2009| SMITHFIELD, R.I., May 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- FGX International (NASDAQ:FGXI), a leading designer and marketer
of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses, today announced
financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2009.
Highlights for the quarter include:
Net sales increased 3% to $61.1 million in the current period from
$59.2 million in the first quarter of 2008.
Adjusted net income in the current period... |
| | | 04/23/09 | FGX International Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings Call| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2009--
FGX International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FGXI) announced today that
it expects to release first quarter 2009 financial results after the
market closes on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The Company will hold a
conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 8:30 AM ET, hosted by Alec
Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Anthony DiPaola, Chief Financial
Officer and Jack Flynn, President to discuss its latest finan... |
| | | 03/02/09 | FGX International to Present at Raymond James 30th Annual Institutional Investors Conference| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 2, 2009--
FGX International (NASDAQ:FGXI), a leading designer and marketer
of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses, today announced that
Alec Taylor, Chief Executive Officer will be presenting at the Raymond
James 30th Annual Institutional Investors Conference taking place March
9 – 11, 2009 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida.
Mr. Taylor’s presentation is schedule... |
| | | 02/25/09 | FGX International Reports Strong Sales and Earnings Growth for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008| SMITHFIELD, R.I., Feb 25, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- FGX International (NASDAQ:FGXI), a leading designer and marketer
of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses, today announced
financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January
3, 2009.
Highlights for the quarter include:
Net sales increased 5% to $66.2 million in the current period from
$62.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Net income increased... |
| | | 02/24/09 | FGX International Names Alfred J. Verrecchia to Board of Directors| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2009--
FGX International (NASDAQ:FGXI), a leading designer and marketer
of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses, today announced that
Alfred J. Verrecchia has been appointed to its Board of Directors for a
term ending at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Mr. Verrecchia is currently Chairman of the Board of Hasbro, Inc. From
2003 until his retirement in May 2008, Mr. Verrecchia wa... |
| | | 02/17/09 | Foster Grant Celebrates the Academy Awards| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2009--
FGX International (NASDAQ: FGXI), a leading eyewear designer and
marketer, is pleased to announce Foster Grant’s participation as a
sponsor of a celebrity retreat and gifting house, HAVEN by HFM Media,
during Academy Awards Week 2009 in a luxurious private estate in Beverly
Hills. Foster Grant, the world’s largest distributor of sunglasses, will
have a display on-site February 18 through ... |
| | | 02/12/09 | FGX International Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2008 Earnings Call| SMITHFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2009--
FGX International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FGXI) announced today that
it expects to release fourth quarter fiscal and year-end 2008 financial
results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. The
Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at
8:30 AM EST, hosted by Alec Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, Anthony
DiPaola, Chief Financial Officer and Jack Flynn, Pre... |
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