Ducati owners looking to sell?

[Bob]

The financial markets are postulating that Ducati’s owners, private equity firm Investindustrial, are looking to sell the iconic brand.

Reports say that the head of Investindustrial, Andrea Bonomi, expects to raise up to EUR 1 billion, but wants to sell to a single buyer.

Volkswagen – who have stated possible interest in the past (and who entered into an initially promising but ultimately sour tie-up with Suzuki) are thought to be one of the main contenders for the purchase, along with Indian company Mahindra & Mahindra, who already make scooters plus a 110cc motorcycle, the Stallio.

[5150]

The financial markets are postulating that Ducati’s owners, private equity firm Investindustrial, are looking to sell the iconic brand.

Reports say that the head of Investindustrial, Andrea Bonomi, expects to raise up to EUR 1 billion, but wants to sell to a single buyer.

Volkswagen – who have stated possible interest in the past (and who entered into an initially promising but ultimately sour tie-up with Suzuki) are thought to be one of the main contenders for the purchase, along with Indian company Mahindra & Mahindra, who already make scooters plus a 110cc motorcycle, the Stallio.

I could see bottom dropping out of the value of Ducati bikes if Indians buy into it.:rolleyes:

[oneofsix]

I could see bottom dropping out of the value of Ducati bikes if Indians buy into it.:rolleyes:

HDs seem to hold their own with Indian parts :jerry:. Then there are the car companies that are now Indian. All depends how it is done and the Indians seem adapt at keeping a low public profile with these brands. You might spend less time fixing them after the Indians a Germans grab a slice of the action. :laugh:

[5150]

HDs seem to hold their own with Indian parts :jerry:. Then there are the car companies that are now Indian. All depends how it is done and the Indians seem adapt at keeping a low public profile with these brands. You might spend less time fixing them after the Indians a Germans grab a slice of the action. :laugh:

And I thought all the Indian or Chinese parts just rettle off HD's at idle :confused:

[haydes55]

And I thought all the Indian or Chinese parts just rettle off HD's at idle :confused:

What doesn't rattle off a Harley at idle?

[hayd3n]

show me a white man do this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJjJd5yHDY0

[BMWST?]

show me a white man do this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJjJd5yHDY0

most impressive thing is he can do with all the prattle in his ear..

[Mental Trousers]

Shit, lets have a quick whip around. I'm sure we could come up with enough to buy them out. KB Ducati - I like it.

[jaffaonajappa]

show me a white man do this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJjJd5yHDY0



Ok. Pinstriping an 1199....perhaps calling it a Royal Duke.