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Ducati CEO Says "We Don't Really Need VW" Amid Speculation Over Parent Company Sale

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Amid growing speculation that Volkswagen (VW) Group could sell Ducati, Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali made a bold statement, saying "We don't really need VW." While he didn't directly confirm or deny a potential sale, his remarks conveyed confidence in Ducati's standing as an independent business.

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Suresh Kawachi

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From a market standpoint, I see this statement as also positioning for negotiation. What the numbers show is that Ducati is a profitable brand. Whether VW sells it or keeps it, it remains a high-value asset either way. I'd guess CEO Domenicali is speaking from a calculated read of that position.