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Who owns Ducati?

Ducati is owned by Volkswagen Group (Germany, XETRA: VOW3), which acquired the brand on 19 July 2012.[1][2] Ducati was founded in 1926 in Bologna and was independent until 2012.

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Volkswagen AG reported
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
€860 million (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Independent (1926–2012)
Owner HQ
🇩🇪 Germany, Wolfsburg
Origin
🇮🇹 Italy, Bologna
Founded
1926
Category
Automotive › Motorcycles › Motorcycles
Parent ticker
XETRA: VOW3
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Ducati

Ducati began making radio components in 1926 and turned to motorcycles after its factory was bombed in the war. Audi acquired it in 2012, and its desmodromic valve system, which closes valves mechanically rather than with springs, is unique in production motorcycles.

Ownership timeline of Ducati

Owners of Ducati from 2012 to 2026 Volkswagen Group 2012–present Volkswagen Group 2012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
  1. 2012 – present Volkswagen Group — acquired 19 July 2012 [1][2] reported

Where Ducati sits in Volkswagen Group

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Deals involving Ducati

Acquisition closed

Volkswagen Group acquires Ducati

Audi, itself part of Volkswagen Group, acquired Ducati for about EUR 860 million including debt. Ducati had started making radio components in 1926 and turned to motorcycles after its factory was bombed in the war, and its desmodromic valve system remains unique in production motorcycles.

Value
€860m
Seller
—
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Ducati?

The parent company of Ducati is Volkswagen Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.

Is Ducati Italian or German?

Ducati originated in Italy in 1926, but it is owned today by Volkswagen Group, which is headquartered in Germany. So Ducati is an Italian-origin brand under German ownership.

When did Volkswagen Group buy Ducati?

Volkswagen Group completed its acquisition of Ducati on 19 July 2012, after announcing the deal on 18 April 2012.

Who owned Ducati before Volkswagen Group?

Ducati was an independent company from its founding in 1926 in Bologna until Volkswagen Group acquired it in 2012.

Is Ducati still owned by Volkswagen Group?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Ducati is still owned by Volkswagen Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Volkswagen AG Annual Report 2025 — Volkswagen AG, Annual report, published 11 March 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
  2. [2] Volkswagen AG - group history and brands — Volkswagen AG, Annual report; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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