[Fernando Coelho]

Or, "Ducati buying Aprilia?, Part II"

Here is the latest in the continuing saga...

Ducati Motor Holding has Presented a Master Agreement for the Acquisition of the Majority Stake of the Aprilia Group and a Proposal for the Continued Operations of the Group
Friday July 30, 2:23 pm ET

BOLOGNA, Italy, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH, Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: DMH), in accordance with the terms of the sale process initiated by the advisors of the Aprilia Group (Caretti & Associati and Interbanca), presented today the master agreement for the acquisition of the majority stake of the Aprilia Group and a proposal for the continued operations of the company, with a financial and management contribution for the period necessary to complete the transaction, in the interest of Aprilia and the future combined motorcycle company.

For the complete press release, click here.

And even more recent...

The Ducati Motor Holding Offer for the Acquisition of the Majority Stake of The Aprilia Group Remains Unchanged
Tuesday August 3, 9:09 am ET

BOLOGNA, Italy, August 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A (NYSE: DMH, Borsa Italiana S.p.AMH) takes note of the decision of the Aprilia Board of Directors, taken on July 31 2004, not to extend the exclusivity and not to agree to the proposal, presented by Ducati on July 30 2004 in accordance with the terms of the sale process - aimed at guaranteeing the continued operations of the Aprilia company for the period necessary to complete the acquisition of the group.

For the complete press release, click here.

 

[Munch]

Latest news in this saga is here:

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2004/Aug/040805a.htm

I wish they would stop messing around; I really want to get a MG Nero Corsa!

 

[Fernando Coelho]

Looks like a new and final twist...

Italian moped maker Piaggio agrees to acquire motorcycle company Aprilia
August 13, 2004 10:41am
Associated Press WorldStream

MILAN, Italy_Italian motorscooter maker Piaggio agreed Friday to acquire cash-strapped motorcycle producer Aprilia SpA, the companies said.

For the complete story, click here.