LiveWire Group (NYSE: LVWR) appoints Harley-Davidson COO Bryan Niketh as director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LiveWire Group, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors appointed Bryan Niketh to serve on the Board, effective January 5, 2026. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.

The company stated that Mr. Niketh will not receive any additional compensation for his service as a director because of his existing executive role at Harley-Davidson. This update reflects a change in the company’s board composition without any direct financial impact disclosed in the report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2026

LiveWire Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-41511

87-4730333

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3700 West Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(650) 447-8424

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value

LVWR

New York Stock Exchange

Warrants to purchase common stock

LVWR WS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of LiveWire Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Bryan Niketh to serve on the Board of Directors, effective as of January 5, 2026.

Mr. Niketh will not be entitled to receive any additional compensation for his service as a director of the Company because he currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			LiveWire Group, Inc.
Date: January 9, 2026			/s/ Allen Gerrard
			Allen Gerrard
			General Counsel & Board Secretary

FAQ

What did LiveWire Group, Inc. (LVWR) announce in this 8-K filing?

LiveWire Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors appointed Bryan Niketh to serve as a member of the Board, effective January 5, 2026.

Who is the new director appointed to LiveWire Group, Inc.'s Board?

The new director is Bryan Niketh, who was appointed to the Board of Directors of LiveWire Group, Inc., effective January 5, 2026.

What is Bryan Niketh’s current role outside LiveWire Group, Inc.?

Bryan Niketh currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc., as disclosed in the filing.

Will Bryan Niketh receive additional compensation as a director of LiveWire Group, Inc.?

No. The filing states that Mr. Niketh will not be entitled to receive any additional compensation for his service as a director because he serves as Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Does this LiveWire (LVWR) 8-K filing disclose any financial results or major transactions?

No financial results or major transactions are described. The filing focuses on the appointment of a new director and his compensation treatment.

Who signed the 8-K filing for LiveWire Group, Inc.?

The report was signed on behalf of LiveWire Group, Inc. by Allen Gerrard, identified as General Counsel & Board Secretary.