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PAI-Backed Eyewear Maker Marcolin Considers Sale

  • Marcolin could be valued at €1.35 billion in any sale
  • Company makes eyewear for brands including Tom Ford, Max Mara
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Marcolin SpA, an eyewear maker for brands including Tom Ford, is considering a sale, people with knowledge of the matter said.

The PAI Partners-backed company is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to gauge potential interest and is targeting a sale to a strategic buyer, according to the people. A deal could value Italy-based Marcolin at €1.35 billion ($1.43 billion), one of the people said.