Fire at EssilorLuxottica future headquarters construction site

Italian media reports indicate that Delfin, the Del Vecchio family holding company controlling 32.4 percent of EssilorLuxottica, may alter its shareholding structure and management. These potential changes aim to resolve a long-standing dispute among the heirs of Luxottica founder Leonardo Del Vecchio. The information is based on media reports rather than an official announcement from Delfin or EssilorLuxottica. Consequently, specific details regarding the nature of the proposed structural adjustments, timeline for implementation, or final outcomes remain unconfirmed. This development highlights ongoing internal tensions within the ownership group but does not yet constitute a completed corporate action or verified strategic shift by the eyewear giant itself.

A fire broke out on the roof of a historic building in Paris's 13th arrondissement, which is being renovated to become EssilorLuxottica’s future headquarters by 2028. The incident occurred on Thursday morning in the Austerlitz district. Approximately 100 firefighters and 30 vehicles were deployed to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported, and workers from the Bouygues-managed site were evacuated calmly. The building, owned by Crédit Agricole, previously served the neighboring train station. The cause of the fire remains unknown. After technical verification and securing the infrastructure, renovation work is expected to resume quickly. The completed headquarters will accommodate up to 2,000 employees.