Charenton-le-Pont, France (July 29, 2013) – Essilor International announces the signature of an agreement to acquire the 51% stake in Transitions Optical owned by PPG. Transitions Optical is a leading provider of photochromic lenses to optical manufacturers worldwide. Following the transaction, Essilor will own 100% of the capital of Transitions Optical. The transaction also includes the acquisition of Intercast, a leading supplier of sun lenses.