Meta Acquires Stake in EssilorLuxottica, Eyeing Wearable Tech Expansion

Jul 09, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

Meta, Facebook's parent company, acquires a minority stake worth around $3.51 billion in EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Ban sunglasses, signaling its ambitions to expand into wearable technology and AI-powered devices, with shares of EssilorLuxottica surging 6%.

Key Points

  • Shares of Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica jump 6% on reports Meta takes minority stake
  • Meta reportedly buys stake worth around $3.51 billion, could increase to 5% share
  • Move signals Meta's growing focus on wearable tech, AI-powered devices

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