M&A Deal Summary

Essilor of America Acquires Hi-Tech Optical

On January 1, 2008, Essilor of America acquired healthcare services company Hi-Tech Optical

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Essilor of America’s 1st transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is Essilor of America’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Essilor of America’s 1st transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-01-01
Target Hi-Tech Optical
Sector Healthcare Services
Buyer(s) Essilor of America
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Hi-Tech Optical

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Hi-Tech Optical, Inc. is a privately held company owns and operates optical lab.

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Buyer

Essilor of America

Dallas,, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Essilor of America is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of optical lenses in the United States. Essilor became the first fully integrated optical company in the United States, specializing in ophthalmic lens production, manufacturing and distribution in addition to wholesale optical laboratory operations.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 8
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 4
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 6
Year (2008) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-27 Winchester Optical

Elmira, New York, United States

Winchester Optical Company is a provider of personal service and materials of the highest quality for eye care professionals. Winchester Optical Medical Optics prescriptions are filled for eye care practitioners all over the country.

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