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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): May 19, 2026
LiveWire Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| 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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: | | | | | |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | | 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).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On May 19, 2026, LiveWire Group, Inc (“the Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has acquired the assets of Dust Motorcycle, Inc. (the “Transaction”). The press release attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference and is being furnished to, but not filed with, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The information required by Item 1.01, including a copy of the asset purchase agreement relating to the Transaction, will be filed in a separate Current Report on Form 8-K.
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| 99.1 | Press Release of LiveWire Group, Inc. dated May 19, 2026 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The Company intends that certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events or results of operations, and any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, including with respect to the Transaction and expected benefits of the Transaction, are forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “is on track,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “remain committed,” “should,” “target,” “will” and “would,” or similar words or phrases, or the negatives of those words or phrases, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in prior public filings titled “Risk Factors.” These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, including, without limitation, the following: unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the Transaction; uncertainty regarding the expected financial performance following completion of the Transaction; the Company’s ability to achieve its short-term and long-term operating targets following completion of the Transaction; the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Transaction may have on the Company; the Company’s and Dust Moto’s respective businesses and ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and others with whom the Company or Dust Moto do business; the Company’s ability or failure to successfully integrate Dust Moto’s business with existing operations; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated synergies or obtain the results anticipated; the ability of the Company and the acquired business to compete in their respective industries. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond our control, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements.
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Date: May 19, 2026 | | | | | | /s/ Jennifer Hoover |
| | | | | | Jennifer Hoover |
| | | | | | Head Accounting Officer |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LIVEWIRE GROUP, INC. ACQUIRES DUST MOTO
LiveWire expands further into the electric off‑road category with their first acquisition, combining complementary capabilities and accelerating product development.
MILWAUKEE, WI – May 19, 2026 – LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE: LVWR), a leader in the electric two‑wheel industry, today announced it has acquired the assets of Dust Moto, bringing deep off‑road knowledge and expertise to LiveWire, thereby marking a strategic expansion into the electric off‑road segment.
The acquisition strengthens LiveWire’s strategy to grow beyond on‑road electric motorcycles and address the rapidly expanding electric off‑road market, which is being driven by riders seeking incredible torque and performance with the added benefits of reduced noise, lower maintenance, and an accessible riding experiences through simplified operation and single‑speed drive.
With the completed transaction, LiveWire is advancing Dust’s electric dirt bike platform toward production, leveraging LiveWire’s engineering capabilities, manufacturing scale, and global marketing, sales, and service network to accelerate development and go‑to‑market execution.
“LiveWire pioneered the on‑road electric motorcycle market, and this acquisition allows us to build on that leadership as we expand into off‑road, continuing the journey that began with STACYC ten years ago,” said Karim Donnez, CEO of LiveWire Group, Inc. “Dust Moto is a strong strategic fit and an accelerator of our vision, bringing proven off‑road insight that will contribute meaningfully to LiveWire’s leadership position in electric powersports.”
“Joining LiveWire marks an exciting next chapter in our journey,” said Colin Godby, CEO of Dust Moto. “LiveWire shares our fundamental DNA as an American brand focused on performance, innovation, and putting riders first. With LiveWire’s scale, resources, and global reach, we can bring our electric off-road bike to market with a worldwide audience and deliver an unmatched off-road experience.”
The acquisition reflects LiveWire’s continued focus on expanding its product portfolio and addressable market while reinforcing its commitment to innovation across electric powersports. LiveWire intends to share more information on the launch of the product in the second half (2H) of this year.
Press Contact:
Jon Bekefy
jon.bekefy@livewire.com
Media, Images, & Video
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About LiveWire
LiveWire has a dedicated focus on the electric powersports sector. LiveWire’s majority stockholder is Harley-Davidson, Inc. LiveWire comes from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and is capitalizing on a decade of its learnings in the EV sector. LiveWire plans to develop the technology of the future and invest in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorcycling and powersports.
About Dust Moto
DUST Moto, a pioneering electric motorcycle startup in the U.S., launched with the intention of offering an affordable, high performance electric dirt bike.
