16 Oct 2025

"EssilorLuxottica Acquires Ikerian, Parent Company of RetinAI, with Legal Guidance from Niederer Kraft Frey"

"Niederer Kraft Frey advised EssilorLuxottica on its acquisition of Ikerian, the parent company of RetinAI, a health technology firm based in Bern that focuses on eyecare through AI and data management. EssilorLuxottica, listed on Euronext Paris, specializes in vision care products and med-tech solutions. The NKF team included partners and associates from corporate/M&A and life sciences sectors."

Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) advised EssilorLuxottica in its recent acquisition of Ikerian, the parent company of RetinAI. The transaction involved EssilorLuxottica, a globally active group listed on the Euronext Paris, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of vision care products, eyewear, and med-tech solutions, acquiring Ikerian, a health technology company based in Bern that operates under the RetinAI brand and focuses on eyecare through AI and data management. The NKF team included Corporate/M&A partner Philippe Weber, senior associate Samuel Hochstrasser, associate Manuel Hirlinger, and junior associate Sandja Kozina, all from the Corporate/M&A practice area. Additionally, partner Janine Reudt-Demont and associate Luisa Egli, both specializing in Life Sciences, IP/IT, and data protection, also contributed to the transaction.
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