DE RIGO Announces the Signing of a Non-Binding Letter of Intent
07 Mai 2004 - 1:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
DE RIGO Announces the Signing of a Non-Binding Letter of Intent
LONGARONE, Italy, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- De Rigo S.p.A.
and US based Viva International Inc. yesterday have signed a
non-binding letter of intent to explore a strategic alliance
involving the combination of their wholesale and manufacturing
businesses worldwide. De Rigo is one of the world's largest
manufacturers and distributors of premium eyewear, the major
optical retailer in Spain through General Optica, one of the
leading retailers in the British optical market through Dollond
& Aitchison and a partner of the LVMH Fashion Group for the
manufacture and distribution of Celine, Fendi, Givenchy and Loewe
eyewear. De Rigo also manufactures and distributes the licensed
brands Etro, Fila, Furla, La Perla, Mini and Onyx and its own
brands Police, Sting and Lozza. Viva International Group is a
worldwide industry leader, with a dedicated office and direct sales
force in the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, Brazil,
Spain, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and Japan.
Viva also distributes to more than 50 countries around the globe.
The current portfolio of fashion-forward eyewear includes: GUESS?,
Tommy Hilfiger, Gant(R), Candie's(R), Ellen Tracy, Magic-Clip(R),
Harley-Davidson(R), Bongo(R), Marc Ecko Scopes, Catherine Deneuve,
Viva, and Savvy Eyewear. DATASOURCE: De Rigo S.p.A. CONTACT: For
further information, please contact: Maurizio Dessolis, Chief
Financial Officer, Tel +39-0437-7777, Fax +39-0437-770727, e-mail:
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