Operating profit additionally improved and marks a + 14.8% enhance, rising from 59 to 68 million euros in contrast with the similar interval in 2021.
The Bologna-based motorcycle producer delivered a complete of 33,265 bikes to fanatic clients, containing a loss in deliveries of – 3.6% in comparison with the similar interval in 2021 (34.515). This consequence was achieved due to nice flexibility, fixed dialogue with companions and the commerce union, regardless of the difficulties associated to the provide disaster.
Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO: “2021 was a record year for Ducati with the best result ever in terms of deliveries, revenues and operating profit. 2022 is proving to be a more challenging year: despite strong demand from enthusiasts, as evidenced by the order portfolio which at the end of the first half is up + 86% over the same period of 2021, the strong discontinuity in the world of logistics and supply remains. However, we managed to obtain satisfactory results considering the context in which we are operating, especially in terms of revenue, which is the best ever recorded in the first six months of the year. I would like to thank once again all the enthusiasts who continue to choose us, and I personally apologize to all those who had to or will have to wait longer than necessary to receive their bike.”
Henning Jens, Ducati CFO: “The financial performance of Ducati in the first half of 2022 again shows a solid improvement of the company compared to the previous year. Considering the unpredictable challenges in the supply chain, including significant raw material cost increases and parts shortages, this result proofs the high resilience of our financial set up and the flexibility of our operations. With 542 million Euros revenue, we achieved a new record, driven by a very high demand from our customers. Also based on fixed cost discipline and improved margins, we could even increase Operating Profit from 59 to 68 million Euros by 14.8% versus the same period of 2021. Backed by a very solid liquidity position, we will continue our investments in a qualitative growth of Ducati with new attractive premium products.”
The Chinese market is rising
Italy is confirmed as the first market for Ducati with 6,028 bikes delivered, adopted by North America with 5,239 items, Germany with 3,745 bikes and France with 2,647. The numbers are vital in China, which reaches + 12% with 2,411 bikes delivered.
The Multistrada V4 stays the best-selling bike
Since its launch in 2020, the Multistrada V4 has loved rising success amongst fans. Over time it has been in a position to reside as much as the expectations created, establishing itself as a really perfect bike for any sort of journey and taking a spot amongst the hottest fashions in the Ducati vary. Also for the first half of 2022 the Multistrada V4 is the most delivered bike with 6,139 items. Next is the Monster, with 4,776 bikes delivered, and the Scrambler Ducati 800 household with 3,999 bikes
Future investments and community enlargement
Thanks to its strong monetary place, Ducati continues its formidable improvement path that may lead the firm to enhance and develop additional, additionally by means of entry into new market segments, at all times respecting its values of Style, Sophistication, Performance. All investments for technological improvement and product and course of innovation are self-financed.
The steady enchancment and enlargement of the world gross sales community, with the intention of serving the group of Ducatisti round the world, are additionally an essential half of the firm’s development path. Through the digitization of processes and omnichannel inside its sellers, Ducati needs to ensure its fans an unforgettable expertise that displays the firm’s values. To date, the Ducati community has 797 dealerships in over 90 nations round the world, 21 of which have been opened in the first six months of 2022.
