Essilor acquires MyOptique Group
Client(s) Essilor International S.A.
Jones Day advised Essilor International S.A., a company listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange, on the acquisition of MyOptique Group Limited ("MyOptique"). Based in the United Kingdom, MyOptique Group is an online retailer offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses through a number of local websites, such as Glasses Direct, LensOn, Netzoptiker, and SunglassesShop in the UK, Germany, and the Nordic countries.
In addition to M&A representation, Jones Day provided tax and antitrust advice regarding this transaction.