Bulgari is owned by LVMH (France, EPA: MC), which acquired the brand on 30 September 2011 for €4.3 billion.[1][2] Bulgari was founded in 1884 in Rome and was independent until 2011.
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Bulgari is a Roman jeweller founded in 1884 by a Greek silversmith, known for coloured gemstones and a Mediterranean aesthetic distinct from the Parisian houses. LVMH acquired it in 2011 in a share exchange with the founding family that valued it at about €4.3 billion.
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LVMH acquired Bulgari for about €4.3 billion, paying largely in shares so that the founding family became a substantial LVMH shareholder rather than simply selling out. It remains one of the largest jewellery acquisitions ever made.
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The parent company of Bulgari is LVMH, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Bulgari originated in Italy in 1884, but it is owned today by LVMH, which is headquartered in France. So Bulgari is an Italian-origin brand under French ownership.
LVMH completed its acquisition of Bulgari on 30 September 2011, after announcing the deal on 7 March 2011. The deal was valued at €4.3 billion (enterprise value).
Bulgari was an independent company from its founding in 1884 in Rome until LVMH acquired it in 2011.
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Bulgari is still owned by LVMH. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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