Luxottica-Essilor Merger Will Result in a Vertically Integrated Eye-Care Giant
On Jan. 16, 2017, Luxottica and Essilor announced a merger that will create a global integrated eyewear leader with approximately 15% market share. The transaction will result in a vertically integrated group, from production (Essilor--lenses, Luxottica--frames), to distribution, leveraging Luxottica’s extensive retail channels. Both businesses have economic moats: We currently award a narrow economic moat rating to Luxottica and a wide economic moat rating to Essilor, based on sizeable manufact...
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