Innovation is of course at the heart of the group's strategy, whether it be the development of new products, services or marketing innovation. Investments in R&D will be of particular interest.
Currently, EssilorLuxottica's capital is divided among several major shareholders, including Delfin Sarl, the Del Vecchio family's finance company, which holds 32% of the shares, FCPE for employees with 1.06%, Amundi Asset Management with 0.92%, Essilor with the employee savings plan with 0.28%, EssilorLuxottoca with 0.25%, William Blair Investment Management with 0.23%, Scout Investments with 0.17%, Texas Teachers' Pension Fund with 0.048%, Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research with 0.036% and Allianz Global Investors with 0.033%.