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.
The purchase of Laverda by Aprilia S.p.A. was part of a larger trend of consolidation among Italian motorcycle manufacturers, with Moto Guzzi serving as a historical precedent for this type of acquisition, which ultimately led to Laverda's restructuring and integration into the Aprilia Group in 2000.