Luxottica, Essilor in 45-billion euro merger deal to create eyewear giant

[LENNY]

Luxottica, Essilor in 45-billion euro merger deal to create eyewear giant: Source

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Ophthalmic lenses on display in the laboratory of an Essilor factory.

Italy's Luxottica and France's Essilor have agreed a 45-billion euro merger deal to create a global powerhouse in the eyewear industry, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
The deal, one of Europe's largest cross-border tie-ups, is expected to be announced before the market opens on Monday. It will see Luxottica's 81-year old founder Leonardo Del Vecchio take a 31 percent stake in the merged group through his family holding Delfin, the source said.
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[Lelarep]

A day late and a dollar short, bud:

http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...9-Wow-just-wow

[LENNY]

Did not see it in the titles...

Verrrrry Sorrrry

[LENNY]

Almost an hour late!
What would be their next steps?