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Safilo Group Updates Concerning Longarone Plant

Following the Company’s previous communication concerning the evaluation of a possible transfer of the Longarone plant to a potential third party.

Published

11 months ago

June 27, 2023

Press Releases

(PRESS RELEASE) PADUA – Following the Company’s previous communication concerning the evaluation of a possible transfer of the Longarone plant to a potential third party, the Company announces the existence of advanced negotiations with Thelios S.p.A., a player in the eyewear sector and part of the LVMH Group, which would allow to preserve the plant’s know-how and to retain a significant number of its employees. Safilo informs that this important transaction is part of a wider context of ongoing negotiations, through which the Company aims to limit the social impact of this intervention. Every possible transaction will be conducted with the full involvement of social parties and institutions.

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