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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

April 2, 2009

Commission File Number 1 - 10421

LUXOTTICA GROUP S.p.A.

VIA C. CANTÙ 2, MILAN, 20123 ITALY
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.    Form 20-F ý    Form 40-F o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form,
the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes o    No ý

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-             



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Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit
  15.1   Notice of Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement for Luxottica Group S.p.A.'s Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 29, 2009.

 

15.2

 

Proxy Card for use by holders of American Depositary Shares in connection with Luxottica Group S.p.A.'s Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 29, 2009.

        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.

    LUXOTTICA GROUP S.p.A.
        

 
Date: April 2, 2009

 

By: /s/ Enrico Cavatorta

ENRICO CAVATORTA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER



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