Ducati Motor Holding Director Increases Ducati Stake to

2.0% Bologna, Italy (PROTEXT) - Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE:DMH; Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: DMH), a leading manufacturer of highperformance motorcycles, today announced Giorgio Seragnoli, amember of Ducati's Board of Directors, has increased his equitystake in the Company to 2.0%. Mr. Seragnoli, 44, has been a member of the Board of Directorssince October 1998 and is a distinguished member of the Bolognabusiness community. Federico Minoli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,commented, "We are very pleased by Giorgio Seragnoli's commitmentto Ducati and feel that his investment underscores his faith inour initiatives and corporate strategy. His business experienceand guidance will continue to be an asset as we execute our plansfor growth." Since 1982, Mr. Seragnoli has been Vice President and ManagingDirector of G.D. SpA, a manufacturer of rolling and packagingmachines used in the tobacco industry. He currently also serveson the Boards of 21 Investimenti SpA, Mediaset SpA, CAER SpA andFideuram Bank SpA. Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcyclescharacterized by unique engine features, innovative design,advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati haswon seven of the last nine World Superbike Championship titlesand more individual victories than the competition put together.The Company produces motorcycles in four market segments whichvary in their technical and design features and intendedcustomers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster and SportTouring. Thecompany's motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countriesworldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and NorthAmerican markets. For more information about the Company, pleasevisit their web site at http://www.Ducati.com. This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertaintiesthat could cause actual results to differ materially from thoseanticipated, as described in the Company's prospectus dated March23, 1999. ots Original Text Service: Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.Internet: http://www.newsaktuell.de Contact: Investors: LynnMorgen, Carolyn Capaccio, Teresa Kollappallil, Morgen-WalkeAssociates, (USA) 212-850-5600 Jean-Francois Carminati, CarolineBruel, Catherine Juillard 33-1-47-03-6810; or Media: MichaelMcMullan, Stacy Roth, Morgen-Walke Associates (USA) 212-850-5600;Madeleine Resener, 33-1-47-03-6810; Jason M. Jacobs, DucatiMotor Holding S.p.A., 39-051-6413-222 Web site:http://www.Ducati.com

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