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Report: Ducati Sold to Audi for US$1.13 Billion

Reuters is reporting Audi has reached a deal with Investindustrial to acquire Ducati for a price of 860 million euros (US$1.13 billion). Citing two unnamed sources familiar with the deal, Reuters reports the purchase price includes Ducati‘s debts, estimated by one of those sources at below 200 million euros (US$262.6 million). As previously reported, the deal will be officially announced April 18, ahead of the annual shareholders meeting for Audi’s parent company, the Volkswagen Group.

European Union Approves Audi Acquisition of Ducati

The European Union has granted approval of Audi‘s acquisition of Ducati, removing any legal barriers to the sale. The approval was expected, but an official decision was nevertheless required before the transaction could proceed. The acquisition was announced in April but the deal was still subject to examination by anti-trust authorities.

Rossi’s 2012 Qatar Qualifying Lampooned in Popular YouTube Hitler ‘Downfall’ Video – Video

The now very popular Hitler Downfall YouTube video used so often as a template to poke funny at any number of pop-culture subjects has been employeed as a zinger on Valentino Rossi’s performance during qualifying for the Qatar round of MotoGP 2012. “Hitler’s” plans, near the video’s end, to resurrect the Ducati name via scooter production is priceless. Enjoy!