Italy's Luxottica and France's Essilor are getting together to create a global eyewear powerhouse.
The all-share deal is one of Europe's largest cross-border tie-ups.
Essilor is the leading lens manufacturer.
Luxottica is the world's top glasses maker and and is best known for brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley.
With 7,800 shops in 150 countries, it was founded in 1961 by 81-year-old "Leonardo Del Vecchio":[ Ссылка ], who is now…
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