UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
March 24, 2017
COMMISSION FILE NO. 1 - 10421
LUXOTTICA GROUP S.p.A.
Piazzale Cadorna 3, MILAN, 20123 ITALY
(Address of principal executive office)
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On January 16, 2017, Luxottica Group S.p.A. (the “Company”) posted to its website a press release jointly issued by Essilor International (“Essilor”) and Delfin S.à r.l. (“Delfin”) announcing a strategic combination of the Company’s and Essilor’s businesses and an investor presentation in connection therewith. Copies of the press release and investor presentation are included as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, respectively.
On March 23, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing receipt of notice from Essilor that its board of directors has approved the signing of the contribution agreements relating to the pending business combination transaction. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.3 hereto.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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By: |
/s/ MICHAEL A. BOXER |
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Date: March 24, 2017 |
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MICHAEL A. BOXER |
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Group General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 Joint Press Release of Essilor and Delfin dated January 16, 2017 (incorporated by reference to the Company’s filing pursuant to Rule 425 on January 17, 2017, SEC Accession No. 0001104659-17-002546).
Exhibit 99.2 Investor Presentation dated January 16, 2017 (incorporated by reference to the Company’s filing pursuant to Rule 425 on January 17, 2017, SEC Accession No. 0001104659-17-002551).
Exhibit 99.3 Press Release of the Company dated March 23, 2017.