Ducati Motor Holding SpA’s three major share holders made a takeover offer. The bid is contingent upon the investors gaining control over at least two thirds of the company’s capital.

Although I work in the investment field as a retirement planner, the purpose of this blog is not to analyze stocks, investments or buyouts, so please don’t consider this to be investment advice. But from a selfish perspective, I worry that this offer will be a distraction for Ducati at a time when the company seems to be on a hot streak. They won the MotoGP. Their sales are up. They are making money in a tough market, and they have a wealth of good products. In other words, they seem to be doing everything right. It just seems that when an acquisition takes place, everyone loses focus. I know that there are a lot of other factors that enter into situations like this. But from my worm’s-eye view, I just hope that Ducati can continue on the same path to success that they have been following for the last couple of years.

[Sources: Clutch & Chrome; Bloomberg.com]