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Wesley Jessen VisionCare

Founded Year

1946

Stage

Acquired | Acquired

Valuation

$0000 

About Wesley Jessen VisionCare

Wesley Jessen VisionCare operates as a Contact Lens manufacturing company. It provides solutions for the visually impaired catering to healthcare establishments. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Des Plaines, Illinois. In October 2000 Wesley Jessen VisionCare was acquired by CIBA Vision.

Headquarters Location

333 East Howard Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois, 60018,

United States

847-294-3000

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Wesley Jessen VisionCare Patents

Wesley Jessen VisionCare has filed 1 patent.

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Application Date

Grant Date

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Related Topics

Status

10/29/2009

4/22/2014

Condiments, Giro d'Italia cyclists, Food law, Spices, Breads

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Application Date

10/29/2009

Grant Date

4/22/2014

Title

Related Topics

Condiments, Giro d'Italia cyclists, Food law, Spices, Breads

Status

Grant

Latest Wesley Jessen VisionCare News

COMPANY NEWS; BAIN CAPITAL PLANS TO SELL STAKE IN CONTACT LENS MAKER - The New York Times

Nov 16, 2023

COMPANY NEWS; BAIN CAPITAL PLANS TO SELL STAKE IN CONTACT LENS MAKER Share full article May 27, 1999, Section C, Page 4 Buy Reprints TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Bain Capital Inc. said yesterday that it would seek to sell its remaining 31 percent stake in Wesley Jessen Visioncare Inc., a maker of contact lenses based in Des Plaines, Ill. Wesley Jessen's shares fell $3, to $29.875 yesterday. Wesley Jessen registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the sale of at least 4.6 million common shares held by Bain and its affiliates. The Bain group may offer as many as 5.3 million shares, or its entire stake, once the S.E.C. approves the filing. That stake is worth $158 million at today's prices. Bain, based in Boston, acquired the company from the Schering-Plough Corporation in 1995 and helped take the unit public in 1997. A version of this article appears in print on  , Section C, Page 4 of the National edition with the headline: COMPANY NEWS; BAIN CAPITAL PLANS TO SELL STAKE IN CONTACT LENS MAKER. Order Reprints | Today’s Paper | Subscribe Share full article

Wesley Jessen VisionCare Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When was Wesley Jessen VisionCare founded?

    Wesley Jessen VisionCare was founded in 1946.

  • Where is Wesley Jessen VisionCare's headquarters?

    Wesley Jessen VisionCare's headquarters is located at 333 East Howard Avenue, Des Plaines.

  • What is Wesley Jessen VisionCare's latest funding round?

    Wesley Jessen VisionCare's latest funding round is Acquired.

  • Who are the investors of Wesley Jessen VisionCare?

    Investors of Wesley Jessen VisionCare include CIBA Vision and Bain Capital.

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