[chicken]

Remember that TPG bought in at Ducati's most recent zenith - the 916 was the most lusted after consumer product in the world, the naked sportsbike category was created with the monster, and Ducati won almost every race that it entered. The market (and analysts) have always been very short-sighted and extrapolated bike sales and licensing revenues to infinity.

Expectations have been somewhat downgraded since then. I would have thought now would be a great time to buy one of the most recognised brands in the world....