VMAIL Exclusive: EssilorLuxottica’s Uguzzoni Reflects on ‘Innovation as a Driving Force’

Published on February 25, 2026
NEWARK, N.J.—Early in 2017, Essilor and Luxottica, then 2 distinct companies, announced plans for what VMAIL reported as a “mega merger” between the two companies. Combining to form what is now known as EssilorLuxottica, (Euronext Paris: EL) it was anticipated that the deal would reshape the international optical industry, creating “an integrated player dedicated to visual health and superior consumer experience through a combination of Essilor and Luxottica Group,” according to a joint statement issued by the two companies at the time.
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