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Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) generates a steady flow of news that reflects its role in motorcycle manufacturing, branded lifestyle products, and financial services. As the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, the company issues updates on motorcycles, apparel collaborations, financing activities, leadership changes and strategic transactions.
On this page, readers can follow HOG news related to new motorcycle model-year introductions, such as announcements of Grand American Touring, Sport, Adventure Touring, Cruiser and Trike models and associated trim packages. Harley-Davidson also publishes news about limited-edition apparel collaborations and branded gear that extend its motorcycle culture into clothing and accessories.
From a financial perspective, Harley-Davidson and Harley-Davidson Financial Services release information on quarterly results, dividends, share repurchase plans, tender offers for medium-term notes, and redemptions of outstanding debt. Recent communications describe a transaction in which Harley-Davidson Credit Corp. agreed to sell motorcycle receivables portfolios and enter forward flow arrangements with entities associated with KKR and PIMCO, along with a related minority equity investment in HDFS.
Corporate governance and leadership developments are another recurring theme in Harley-Davidson news. The company reports appointments of new executives, changes in board composition, and updates to its organizational structure intended to support dealer relations, marketing, technology, operations and brand strategy. It also announces webcasts and presentations where senior management discusses financial results, transactions and outlook considerations.
Investors, riders and other interested readers can use this news feed to review Harley-Davidson’s official press releases and related disclosures, covering topics from product launches and apparel partnerships to capital markets actions and boardroom changes.
Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) reported Q2 2025 results and announced a significant transaction with KKR and PIMCO involving its Financial Services division (HDFS). The transaction values HDFS at 1.75x post-transaction book value and will unlock $1.25 billion in cash.
Q2 2025 showed challenging results with diluted EPS of $0.88, down 46% year-over-year. Revenue declined 19% to $1.307 billion, while global motorcycle shipments decreased 28%. The company plans to use transaction proceeds to reduce debt by $450 million and accelerate its share buyback program with $500 million in H2 2025, with $300 million reserved for growth opportunities.
Under the HDFS deal, KKR and PIMCO will acquire a 4.9% equity stake and purchase approximately two-thirds of HDFS future retail loan originations for five years, along with over $5 billion of existing consumer retail loans.
Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call for July 30, 2025. The financial results will be released before market hours, followed by an audio webcast from 8:00-9:00 AM CT.
During the webcast, senior management will discuss financial results, business developments, and provide updates on the company's outlook. A supporting slide presentation will be available on the investor relations website. Participants are advised to register at least 10 minutes before the start time, and a replay will be available approximately two hours after the call.
H Partners Management, holding a 9.3% stake in Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), has achieved a significant victory in its campaign for leadership change at the company's 2025 Annual Meeting. Nearly 50% of overall shares and almost 90% of non-passive institutional shares voted to withhold support from three targeted directors: Mr. Zeitz, Mr. Linebarger, and Ms. Levinson.
As a result of this shareholder pressure, Harley's Board has committed to several major changes: the resignation of the three directors before the 2026 Annual Meeting, the appointment of a new external CEO, and the elimination of consideration for Mr. Zeitz to remain as Executive Chair. H Partners views this as a clear mandate for change in the company's direction and leadership.
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) has announced its quarterly dividend payment for Q2 2025. The company's Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.18 per share, which will be paid on June 18, 2025. Shareholders who own HOG common stock as of the record date of June 2, 2025 will be eligible to receive this dividend payment. The announcement comes from the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services.
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where shareholders elected all of the company's nominated Directors to the Board. The preliminary results show that shareholders also approved all other proposals presented at the meeting. The elected Board includes Jochen Zeitz as Chairman, President and CEO, along with eight other directors including Norman Thomas Linebarger as Presiding Director.
Tom Linebarger expressed gratitude to shareholders for their trust and support, emphasizing the Board's commitment to executing its duties in the best interests of all shareholders. Final voting results will be officially reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC.
[]Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is urging shareholders to vote "FOR ALL" its director nominees on the WHITE proxy card ahead of the May 14, 2025 Annual Meeting. The company is at a critical point as it searches for a new CEO while facing opposition from H Partners, an activist investor. Leading proxy advisor ISS has recommended shareholders vote for all of Harley-Davidson's director nominees, stating that H Partners "has not presented a compelling case for change."
ISS noted that Harley-Davidson's current strategy has shown positive results and kept pace with peers, marking a significant improvement from previous underperformance. The proxy advisor also suggested that H Partners' campaign has likely delayed the CEO search process and appears to be a reaction to their preferred candidate not being selected.
Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) and MotoGP have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch a new global racing championship in 2026. The series will feature race-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles competing in twelve races across six Grands Prix in Europe and North America.
The racing bikes, engineered by Harley-Davidson Factory Racing, will deliver over 200 horsepower and reach speeds exceeding 300 km/h. The championship will include 6-8 teams with two riders each, with identical bikes ensuring competitive racing. This strategic partnership aims to expand Harley-Davidson's global reach while bringing a new spectacle to MotoGP race weekends.
H Partners Management, owning 9.3% of Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), has exposed alleged secret commitments made by the company's Board to select shareholders ahead of the 2025 Annual Meeting. The controversy centers around undisclosed promises regarding the planned departure of CEO Jochen Zeitz and directors Thomas Linebarger and Sara Levinson, as well as intentions to appoint an external CEO.
H Partners criticizes these actions as violations of corporate governance norms and SEC proxy rules, highlighting $9 billion in equity value destruction over past CEO successions. Two independent proxy advisory firms - Glass, Lewis & Co. and Egan-Jones - have recommended shareholders vote "WITHHOLD" for these directors at the upcoming May 14, 2025 Annual Meeting.