Ducati Motor is Not in Talks with Harley Davidson
8.07.1999, 16:25
Bologna, Italy (PROTEXT) - With reference to press stories ofan interest by Harley Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) to acquireDucati Motor Holding SpA (NYSE: DMH; Borsa Italiana) FedericoMinoli, Chairman and CEO of Ducati declared: "Neither Ducati norits principal shareholder TPG have had any contacts with HarleyDavidson concerning a possible acquisition of an interest inDucati." 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, Sport Naked and SportTouring.The company's motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countriesworldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and NorthAmerican markets. ots Original Text Service: Ducati MotorHoldings S.p.A. Internet: http://www.newsaktuell.de Contact:Investors: Lynn Morgen, Carolyn Capaccio, Teresa Kollappallil,(USA) 212-850-5600, Herve Pauze, Caroline Bruel, CatherineJuillard, +33-1-47-03-6810, of Morgen-Walke Associates, Media:Michael McMullan, Stacy Roth, (USA) 212-850-5600, Marina Ezdiarior Madeleine Resener, +33-1-47-03-6810 of Morgen-WalkeAssociates, for Ducati; or Jason M. Jacobs of Ducati MotorHolding S.p.A., +39-051-6413-222 Web site: http://www.ducati.com
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