01/07/2011 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: LVMH/Bulgari. On 30 June, the Commission approved the proposed acquisition of Italian company Bulgari (luxury goods, luxury hotels) by the Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton Group (“LVMH”) of France, controlled by Groupe Arnault. Bulgari and LVMH both produce and sell high-end watches, jewellery, perfumes and cosmetics, and also fashion and leather goods, including accessories. LVMH owns and operates several selective distribution retail chains. The...