PAI Partners and other minority shareholders have agreed to sell Italian eyewear group Marcolin to VSP Vision, owner of the Marchon brand, for an undisclosed sum.
Founded in 1961, Marcolin distributes its eyewear collections in more than 125 countries and widely in travel retail. Its portfolio of luxury and lifestyle brands includes Tom Ford, Zegna, Christian Louboutin, ic! berlin, Max Mara, Guess and others.
“The addition of Marcolin is another example of our commitment to purposeful growth that will provide greater value for VSP members, clients, doctors, and key customers,” said VSP Vision President and CEO Michael Guyette.
“With a portfolio of some of the world’s most sought-after brands and advanced in-house manufacturing capabilities, Marcolin will strongly complement our existing offerings through Marchon Eyewear as we continue to deliver high-quality eyewear that meets diverse and evolving global customer needs.”
“With a shared passion for bringing the highest quality eyewear to as many people as possible, joining VSP Vision is a perfect fit,” said Marcolin CEO & General Manager Fabrizio Curci.
“We look forward to combining our expertise, focus on craftsmanship, commitment to product innovation and complementary portfolios and geographic presence to give customers the very best in eyewear and service.”
The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025 subject to regulatory approvals.
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