Ducati Motor Holding - Dividend Statement -

    BOLOGNA, Italy, March 16 Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
, a leading manufacturer of high
performance motorcycles, today announced that Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., as
a stand-alone company, registered a net profit of Euro 2.1 million
(US$ 2.0 million) at December 31, 2000.  No dividend distribution is planned.

    Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized
by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall
technical excellence.  Ducati has won nine of the last eleven World Superbike
Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put
together.  The Company produces motorcycles in four market segments which vary
in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike,
Supersport, Monster and SportTouring.  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 Ducati's 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 the Company's
1999 annual report, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on
Form 20-F, dated July 3, 2000.