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Stunning new fall models including model NW5128, feature tinted infused crystal acetate.  Each frame creates luminosity, elegance in a soft sophistication, designed with a subtle cat eye. Artisan inspired, laminated zebra over colour blocking temples with metal details.

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Essilor Shares Rise Sharply in Past Month

Essilor’s stock price has been on the rise in the last 4 weeks, increasing 5.97% in that span. Shares of Essilor have moved 0.93% in the last 6 months, and 24.31% over the past year.

Essilor had previously announced that their employee shareholding had surpassed 50%, beating their 35% target.

The Essilor/Luxottica merger has now been approved in Canada, Australia, Colombia, India, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Taiwan. The proposed merger is still being investigated by the European Commission, and the initial February 26, 2018 deadline for a decision has been pushed back after the commission requested more information from the companies.

More information: https://rivesjournal.com/market-check-these-shares-up-over-the-last-month-essilor-intl-adr-esloy/473331/

Modern Optical Hires New National Sales Trainer

Roselle, IL – Modern Optical International announces the addition of Debora DeLong who will serve as the company’s National Sales Trainer. An industry veteran with 23+ years of training and optical experience, Debora will assist with recruitment and lead the onboarding and training process for all new hires. Collaborating closely with Chris Millet, Modern’s Director of Sales Development, she will also assist with key account management.

“Debora’s newly-created position is an investment in the future of Modern Optical,” said Ken Weissman, President and CEO. “We are very fortunate to have someone of Debora’s caliber and energy on our Modern Team. Her extensive optical experience and training expertise will accelerate our newest territory managers’ learning curves to achieve targeted results at a faster rate.”

Source: Modern Optical International

 

Cooper Announces Revenue Gains in 2017

The Cooper Companies, Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended October 31, 2017. Fourth quarter revenue increased 8% year-over-year to $561.5 million. Fiscal 2017 revenue increased 9% to $2,139.0 million.

For CooperVision, the largest year over year increases in revenue were in toric (8%), and single-use sphere (8%), while the European/Middle East/Africa region saw the largest grown, at 12% year over year.

Commenting on the results, Robert S. Weiss, Cooper’s president and chief executive officer said, “I am pleased to report record revenue, record EPS and record cash flow for the year. We accomplished this through market share gains across all geographies, success with our 1-Day silicone hydrogel and Biofinity® franchises, along with CooperSurgical’s success with its fertility business. We enter fiscal 2018 with momentum and are well positioned for sustained growth in each of our businesses.”

Click HERE for the full press release.

 

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