18/11/2013 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: LVMH/Loro Piana. On 18 November, the European Commission authorised the acquisition of the Italian company Loro Piana SpA by the French company LVMH Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton SA, which is controlled by the Arnault Group (France). Both companies produce and sell luxury items, including textiles, fashion accessories and leather goods. The Commission did not see any threats to competition in this acquisition, given the small market share held by the...