EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme

EssilorLuxottica is a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of vision care products, including ophthalmic lenses, eyewear frames, and medical devices. The company operates through two main business segments: Professional Solutions, which supplies independent opticians, distributors, and large retail chains, and Direct to Consumer, which sells through its own retail stores and e-commerce platforms. Its product portfolio includes proprietary brands such as Varilux, Transitions, Crizal, Ray-Ban, and Oakley, as well as licensed luxury brands like Armani, Prada, and Chanel. EssilorLuxottica also provides medical technologies and services through subsidiaries such as Essilor Instruments, Heidelberg Engineering, RetinAI, and Optegra. The company serves customers globally and partners with Meta to develop AI-powered smart eyewear under the Ray-Ban and Oakley brands. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Essilor and Luxottica, the group combines heritage in optical lens manufacturing with a global network of retail and distribution assets.