De Rigo has acquired Rodenstock’s eyewear division as part of the company’s strategic plan for international expansion and growth in the premium eyewear market.
The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2023 and would see De Rigo take full ownership of the Rodenstock Eyewear and Porsche Design Eyewear brands.
De Rigo said the acquisition would reinforce its distribution platform in central Europe, particularly in Germany, and strengthen its sales network through additional resources and expertise.
Maurizio Dessolis, executive vice chair at De Rigo Vision, said: ‘I am proud to announce this agreement with Rodenstock, with whom we share the values of operational excellence and a client and people centric business: the keys to our companies’ success.
‘We are delighted to complement our portfolio of premium products with the prestigious Rodenstock brands, building a new champion in the eyewear business. We are confident that building on our global platform and network we will be able to support the continued growth of the business and its brands.’
