About EssilorLuxottica

Company Description

EssilorLuxottica, a fully integrated player, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically-integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry. Founded in 1849, Essilor’s long history is bound to its mission of improving lives by improving sight. This mission has borne major technological advances such as the invention of the organic lens and the progressive lens.

Year founded

2018

Served area

Worldwide

Headcount

180,000

Headquarters

147 Rue de Paris, 94220 Charenton-Le-Pont – France

Shareholder information

Shares outstanding

442,555,762

IPO

Jan. 1, 1975

Stock exchange(s)

Euronext Paris

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