Ducati Preliminary First Quarter Results

Ducati Preliminary First Quarter Results 


BOLOGNA, Italy, May 10  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. ,
a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycle, in response to recent
reports in the press, confirmed preliminary first quarter 2004 results.

Preliminary revenues and EBITDA, subject to the approval of the Board of
Directors on May 13, 2004, increased about 25% and 40%, respectively.

An official press release will be sent out on May 14, 2004.

Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by
unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall
technical excellence. Ducati has won twelve of the last fourteen World
Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the
competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in five market
segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended
customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. The
Company's motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a
primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. For more
information about the Company, please visit our 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 uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those anticipated, as described in documents previously
filed by the Company with CONSOB and with the US Securities and Exchange
Commission. 

DATASOURCE: Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.



CONTACT:  Christopher Spira, Fabrizio Nardi, Investor Relations and

Corporate Communications, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., main

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