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Luxottica, Essilor’s $49B merger naturally complementary for sector growth

January 17, 2017

Kristen Stewart for Chanel eyewear, a license of Luxottica Kristen Stewart for Chanel eyewear, a license of Luxottica

 

By Staff reports

Eyewear manufacturers Luxottica Group and Essilor will become one entity following a 46 billion euro, or $49 billion, merger agreement.

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