CSR

Essilor-Luxottica, some hope for developing countries?

It’s not in the bag yet, but there may be some major change on the eyewear market in coming years, as the two eyewear giants from Europe work towards a new joint venture. Unless the fusion process is stopped dead in its tracks by Brussels, the operation will have major consequences in terms of access to eyewear for the underprivileged, both in Europe and in developing countries.

Duff and Phelps puts professional values first in valuation services and restructuring practices

Duff & Phelps is on the fast track to the strategic advisory “elite”. Created in 1932, New York-based consulting firm has earned a reputation of excellence, thanks to the “commando spirit” within the company. Upholding values, such as diligence, commitment and persistence, Duff & Phelps now ranks among the leading advisory firms in corporate finance. Robert A. Bartell and Yann Magnan, both managing directors at Duff & Phelps, talk about the only single word that really matters when it comes to C-level advisory services: “results.”