[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Harley-Davidson, Inc. SEC Filing
H Partners Management, LLC and Rehan Jaffer reported beneficial ownership of 8,000,000 shares of Harley-Davidson, Inc. common stock, representing approximately 6.6% of the outstanding shares. The filing states the position is held with shared voting and dispositive power over 8,000,000 shares and that neither reporting person claims sole voting or dispositive power. The percentage is calculated using 121,487,659 shares outstanding as of April 29, 2025. The Schedule 13G/A asserts the stake was not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer and references an earlier Schedule 13G filed May 28, 2025.
- Aggregate position of 8,000,000 shares disclosed, providing transparency to the market
- Position represents 6.6% of outstanding shares, a clear material threshold disclosure
- Filed on Schedule 13G/A with a certification that the stake is not intended to change control, indicating passive intent
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: A sizable passive stake of 6.6% reported; likely signals investor interest but explicitly non-control.
The Reporting Persons disclose an aggregate 8,000,000-share position (6.6%), held with shared voting and dispositive power. Because the filing is a Schedule 13G/A and includes a certification that the stake is not intended to influence control, this indicates a passive investor reporting a >5% position under the applicable rule. Materiality depends on context: 6.6% is large enough to attract investor attention but, per the filing, is not positioned as an activist or control-seeking stake.
TL;DR: Reported ownership exceeds 5% threshold but is presented as non-control; governance implications are limited absent other actions.
The filing shows shared voting and dispositive power but disclaims intent to affect control. From a governance standpoint, the reporting persons have visibility and potential influence because of position size, yet no explicit plans, agreements, or group control are disclosed here. Further filings or disclosures would be necessary to assess any governance impact.