Baltic eyeglass maker mulls over EUR 10 million bond issue
OC Vision Announces EUR 10 Million Bond Issuance for Regional Growth
OC Vision, a leading player in the optometry sector across the Baltics, has announced plans for a EUR 10 million bond issuance, scheduled for public announcement at the end of May 2025. The details of the issuance, including the interest rate and investor loyalty program, have yet to be disclosed.
The funds from this bond issue will support OC Vision's ambitious expansion plans, focusing on enhanced access to healthcare services, store modernisation, and the development of new, specialised concepts for vision and hearing examination rooms. The company aims to consolidate and strengthen its market leadership, while prioritising advanced myopia control programmes for children and partnerships with medical institutions.
For over 35 years, OC Vision has been a key partner for global manufacturers and a significant contributor to the development of the entire optometry sector. Currently, the company operates 77 store locations in Latvia and Lithuania, serving a wide range of customers.
The bond issuance is being developed in cooperation with Signet Bank. OC Vision's goal is to leverage these funds to support its continued M&A activity across the region, fostering regional growth and improving vision quality for clients aged 40 and above.
It's worth noting that the specific terms of the bond issue, such as the interest rate and loyalty programs, are not available in the provided public or official disclosures as of August 1, 2025. For precise information, it is recommended to consult OC Vision’s official investor relations communications or financial filings directly.
[1] Median Technologies' financing agreements and capital increases involving €16–37.5 million, but unrelated to OC Vision or a EUR 10 million offering in May 2025. [2] Issuance schedules for Japanese Climate Transition Bonds in 2025 by the Japanese government, unrelated to OC Vision. [3] Other corporate financial disclosures and earnings calls for various companies, none mentioning OC Vision or related bond issuance details. [4] Large treasury bond issuance plans by Portugal’s Treasury, unrelated to OC Vision or the May 2025 date.
- OC Vision, with its EUR 10 million bond issuance, aspires to invest in health-and-wellness sectors, including advanced science and technology for myopia control programs for children, thereby fostering stronger partnerships with European medical institutions within the healthcare industry.
- The EU-based finance sector will play a significant role in OC Vision's growth strategy, as the proceeds from the EUR 10 million bond issue will be allocated towards business expansion, store modernization, and the introduction of innovative health-and-wellness concepts, contributing to the economy and improving vision quality for clients aged 40 and above.
- Regional collaboration will be essential for OC Vision's strategic M&A activities, as the company looks forward to expanding its influence, using funds raised from the EUR 10 million bond issuance, to promote regional growth and set new standards in science-driven healthcare and optometry services, ultimately benefiting both consumers and the economy.
