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Ducati Motor Holding Announces 2003 Bottom Line Results BOLOGNA, Italy, March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced bottom line results for 2003 and confirmed consolidated results down to earnings before tax, as previously reported, on February 13, 2004. In brief, 2003 revenues were Euro 388.2 million, down 1.9% excluding forex effects, (or down 6.0% including forex effects) versus 2002. Gross margin was 34.7% versus 39.6% last year, due to forex effects and a negative bike mix. EBITDA was Euro 45.1 million, up 6.0% excluding forex effects (or down 13.9% including forex effects), representing 11.6% of revenues versus Euro 52.3 million or 12.7% of revenues in 2002. Sales, General and Administrative Costs represented 23.5% of revenues, down from 25.3% last year, reflecting a reduction of Euro 13.1 million . At EBT level, the result was a break even versus a gain of Euro 8.5 million in 2002 due to a lower EBITDA and increased depreciation which more than offset a reduction in financial charges. Net profit for 2003 was break-even, as well. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., as a stand-alone company, registered a net loss of Euro 5.4 million at December 31, 2003. As stated by the Company in the past, no dividend distribution is planned. A press release containing the detailed 2003 results is available in a release dated February 13, 2004, at http://www.ducati.com/ under Company, then Investor Relations, and then Press Releases. 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. DATASOURCE: Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. CONTACT: For further information, please contact: Christopher Spira, Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., Via Cavalieri Ducati, 3, Bologna 40132, Italy, Main Tel: +39 051 6413 111, Direct tel: +39 051 6413 222, Direct fax: +39 051 6413 223,

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