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Czech Businessman Michal Strnad Offers €30 Billion for Delfin
Czech businessman Michal Strnad has submitted a €30 billion offer to acquire Delfin. Delfin is the holding company controlled by the Del Vecchio family, which holds a stake in EssilorLuxottica.
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Eyewear IntelligenceCzech Businessman Michal Strnad Offers €30 Billion for Delfin, Parent of EssilorLuxottica Stakeholder Del Vecchio Family
Czech businessman Michal Strnad has offered €30 billion to acquire Delfin, the holding company controlled by the Del Vecchio family. Delfin holds a 32.4 percent stake in EssilorLuxottica, along with minority interests in Italian insurance and banking groups Generali, UniCredit, and Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. The report, published on October 30, 2026, describes an offer rather than a completed transaction or confirmed acceptance.