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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) 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.
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) has issued a letter to shareholders addressing an ongoing proxy battle with H Partners ahead of its May 14, 2025 Annual Meeting. The company defends its board's performance and criticizes H Partners' campaign, which emerged after their board representative quit when their preferred CEO candidate wasn't selected. The Board highlights its outperformance with 13% operating margins (4 percentage points above peer median) and 70% free cash flow to EBITDA ratio (twice the peer median) during 2022-2024.
The company urges shareholders to vote "FOR ALL" director nominees on the WHITE proxy card, emphasizing the critical role of current directors in selecting the next CEO. H Partners is targeting three board members, including current CEO Jochen Zeitz, despite previously supporting both Zeitz and the company's Hardwire strategic plan during their three-year board representation.
Harley-Davidson has released two presentations defending against claims made by investor H Partners, urging shareholders to vote "FOR ALL" company nominees at the May 14, 2025 Annual Meeting. The company highlights its Board's oversight of the Hardwire strategic plan and recent performance, including:
- 13% operating margins (2022-2024), ~4 points above peer median
- 70% free cash flow to EBITDA ratio, twice the peer median
- 25% reduction in share count over three years
- $1.4 billion returned to shareholders since 2022
- 14% increase in dividend from $0.63 to $0.72
The dispute centers on CEO succession after Jochen Zeitz expressed interest in retiring. H Partners' preferred CEO candidate failed to gain majority Board support. The company criticizes H Partners' campaign as destructive, noting that their Board representative supported management decisions for three years before abruptly resigning. Harley-Davidson defends its peer group selection and governance practices while questioning H Partners' motives.
H Partners, owning 9.1% of Harley-Davidson shares, has issued a rebuttal presentation challenging claims made in the company's April 25, 2025 investor presentation. The investment firm is leading a campaign urging shareholders to vote "WITHHOLD" on three incumbent directors at the upcoming Annual Meeting on May 14, 2025.
The targeted directors include:
- CEO and Chairman Jochen Zeitz
- Presiding Director Thomas Linebarger
- 29-year director Sara Levinson
H Partners alleges poor performance, weak execution, flawed corporate governance, and substantial value destruction under current leadership. The firm has launched a website, www.FreeTheEagle.com, where shareholders can access the rebuttal presentation and campaign materials. Shareholders can vote using either the company's WHITE proxy card or H Partners' BLUE proxy card, with the latest dated vote counting.
Purple Chip Capital announces support for H Partners' campaign for change at Harley Davidson (NYSE:HOG) and plans to withhold votes for CEO/Chairman Jochen Zeitz and Directors Thomas Linebarger and Sara Levinson at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
The investment firm criticizes the current board for:
- Neglecting Harley's distinctive culture and dealer network
- Shifting focus to online sales
- Introducing off-brand product lines
- Launching the "misguided" electric Livewire bikes
- Using lower-quality plastic parts instead of chrome, steel, and leather
Purple Chip Capital advocates for:
- Strengthening dealer partnerships
- Discontinuing the Livewire electric line
- Reintroducing the Sportster 883 as an entry-level motorcycle
- Returning to high-quality materials and parts
- Refocusing on attracting next-generation riders