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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 15, 2008

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 and Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement for Luxottica Group S.p.A.'s Ordinary and Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13, 2008.

15.2

 

Proxy Card for use by holders of American Depositary Shares in connection with Luxottica Group S.p.A.'s Ordinary and Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13, 2008.

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 15, 2008

 

By: /s/ Enrico Cavatorta

ENRICO CAVATORTA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER



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