From a press release issued by Ducati Motor Holding, S.p.A. and forwarded by Ducati North America today:

DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING CONFIRMS ITS INTEREST IN APRILIA GROUP

Bologna, September 9th, 2004, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH, Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: DMH), a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles today confirmed its interest in the Aprilia Group, reiterating its offer made on July 30th, 2004.

In addition, Ducati has confirmed its interest in Moto Guzzi and Aprilia’s off-road project, recognizing an indicative value of Euro 40 Million for these assets