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Satisfaction in Ducati with signing of definitive agreement between
TPG and InvestIndustrial.
Ducati and UBM sign preliminary contract to establish syndicate of
stand-by underwriters for proposed capital increase.
Bologna, March 1st, 2006 - Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH
and Borsa Italiana S.p.A: DMH), expressed satisfaction at the
signing of the definitive contract between Texas Pacific Group and
InvestIndustrial Holding S.A. for the transfer of 30% less one
share (not considering treasury shares which may be retained by the
Company) at Euro 0.85 per share.
The Company has also signed a preliminary contract with UniCredit
Banca Mobiliare, to establish a syndicate of stand-by underwriters
relating to the proposed capital increase for a maximum of Euro 80
million in ordinary shares to be offered by way of subscription
rights.
Ducati has also obtained a new credit line of Euro 35 million from
UniCredit Banca d’Impresa, which is guaranteed for a period of 5
years, and negotiations are continuing with other banks for a
further Euro 25 million financing.
Following communication of the signing of the acquisition
agreement, a Ducati Board of Directors meeting has been convened to
deliberate on the postponement of the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting
which was scheduled for March 20th, 2006 (first call) and March
22nd, 2006 (second call), to appoint the new Board of Directors,
among other items. It is expected that the meeting will be held
before mid-April in order to allow the new shareholder to complete
the transition of the controlling stake in time to present its own
list of Board candidates. Closing of the transaction is expected by
the end of March.
"We are very satisfied that the change of ownership is drawing to
the desired close, thereby ensuring the company’s relaunch",
declared Federico Minoli, Ducati’s Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer.
"We would like to thank Ducati’s banks, and in particular UniCredit
Group, for their continuing confidence in the company", said Enrico
D’Onofrio, Chief Financial Officer at Ducati.
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