Facebook, Threads, Instagram and WhatsApp parent Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, ETR:FB2A, SWX:FB) is in discussions with EssilorLuxottica to acquire a 5% stake in the Ray-Bans owner. If a Bloomberg report citing “people familiar with the matter” proves accurate, it would amount to a nearly $5 billion stake in the Franco-Italian eyewear corporation.
Facebook parent Meta Platforms META -5.68%decrease; red down pointing triangle is in talks to acquire a stake of about 5% in eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica EL 6.14%increase; green up pointing triangle, the company it partners with to make its Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to people familiar with the matter.
Meta Platforms has explored a multibillion-euro investment in eyewear group EssilorLuxottica , the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
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