Along with historical rival Moto Guzzi, the Laverda motorcycle brand was purchased by Aprilia S.p.A. (another Italian motorcycle manufacturer based in the same region) in 2000, restructured and incorporated into the Aprilia Group.
Laverda's acquisition by Aprilia S.p.A. mirrored the historical partnership between Moto Guzzi and another Italian motorcycle manufacturer based in the same region, with Laverda being restructured and incorporated into the Aprilia Group in 2000.