HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 6, 2025.
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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 6, 2025
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-06.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsOther InformationCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-06.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsOther InformationThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Previous report
•Activist shareholders or activist campaigns could cause the Company to incur substantial costs, hinder the execution of the Company’s strategy or have other adverse impacts on the Company. The Company may receive proposals from shareholders requesting certain corporate actions that may not align with the Company’s business strategies or the interests of the Company’s other shareholders or be the target of activist campaigns aimed at pressuring the Company to take actions that do not align with the Company’s business strategies or the interests of the Company’s shareholders. For example, one of the Company’s largest shareholders, H Partners, launched an activist campaign during this year’s proxy season contesting the composition of the Company's senior management and Board. If the composition of the Company's senior management and Board are ultimately impacted by H Partner's activist campaign, it may adversely affect the Company's rigorous and comprehensive CEO search process, its ongoing Board refreshment efforts, and the execution of the Company's Hardwire strategic plan. A proxy contest is costly and time-consuming, requiring the Company to retain advisors on these matters, including legal, financial, and public relations, and requires significant time and attention by our Board and management, disrupting the Company’s operations by diverting their attention. Furthermore, the Company may become involved in legal proceedings stemming from the activist campaign, and such actions would serve as a further distraction to the Board and management and may require the Company to incur substantial additional costs. Any perceived uncertainties regarding the Company's future direction and control, its ability to execute its strategy, or alterations to the composition of its Board or senior management team as a result of the activist campaign could create a perception of instability or a shift in business direction. These perceived uncertainties may lead to the loss of potential business opportunities, hinder the pursuit of strategic initiatives, or restrict the Company’s ability to attract or retain qualified personnel and business partners, affecting the Company’s business, operating results, and the market price and volatility of its common stock.
Previous report
Mark Kornetzke has informed the Company of his intention to retire from the position of Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 15, 2025, after which his employment may continue for a period of time as required to support the transition of his responsibilities. Bryan Beck, Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, will serve as Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 16, 2025. Mr. Beck, aged 40, has been with the Company in his current position since 2022. Prior to joining Harley-Davidson, Mr. Beck worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a global public accounting and professional services firm, where he was promoted to Assurance Director in 2017 and worked in that position until he joined Harley-Davidson.
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Previous wording
An investment in Harley-Davidson, Inc. involves risks, including the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factorsof the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which have not materially changed except as set forth below. The following risk factors have been updated to reflect new developments and emerging risks related to governmental actions related to tariffs and international trade and the pending activist campaign by H Partners, one of the Company's largest shareholders.
Current wording
An investment in Harley-Davidson, Inc. involves risks, including the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factorsof the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which have not materially changed except as set forth below. The following risk factors have been updated to reflect new developments and emerging risks related to governmental actions related to tariffs and international trade as well as the search for the Company's next CEO.
Previous wording
•Changes in national policy, governmental actions related to tariffs or international trade agreements, as well as shifts in social, political, regulatory, and economic conditions or laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development, and investment in the regions where the Company operates, can significantly impact the Company's business. Such changes could lead to negative sentiments towards the Company, potentially depressing economic activity or restricting access to suppliers or customers, and thereby have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and outlook. In January 2025, the global tariff landscape began to quickly change with the U.S. implementing tariffs on goods from various foreign countries, either generally or with respect to certain products, and certain of those foreign countries implementing rebalancing tariffs on goods from the U.S., either generally or with respect to certain products. In certain circumstances the U.S. and certain foreign countries temporarily suspended tariffs they had recently implemented, either in whole or in part. Since then, the U.S. has continued to impose tariffs on imported goods, and affected countries have responded by imposing tariffs on U.S. goods. In April 2025, the U.S. announced a baseline tariff of 10% on goods from all countries and instituted additional individualized reciprocal tariffs for countries with which the U.S. has significant trade deficits. The U.S. continues to implement new, reinstated or adjusted tariffs, and the Company expects that it will continue with this practice. Foreign countries subject to these U.S. tariffs continue to implement new, reinstated or adjusted rebalancing tariffs, and the Company expects that foreign countries will continue with that practice. For example, in February 2025, the U.S. imposed additional tariffs on imports from China, and China responded with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The U.S. and foreign countries may also amend, suspend or withdraw their respective recently-enacted tariffs at any time. If the recently-enacted tariffs are not amended, suspended or withdrawn, it is likely to negatively impact the Company’s ability to sell products domestically and internationally at or near current prices as tariffs impact the cost of raw materials, components and motorcycles.
Current wording
•Changes in national policy, governmental actions related to tariffs or international trade agreements, as well as shifts in social, political, regulatory, and economic conditions or laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development, and investment in the regions where the Company operates, can significantly impact the Company's business. Such changes could lead to negative sentiments towards the Company, potentially depress economic activity or, restrict access to suppliers or customers, and thereby have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and outlook. In January 2025, the global tariff landscape began to quickly change with the U.S. implementing tariffs on goods from various foreign countries, either generally or with respect to certain products, and certain of those foreign countries implementing rebalancing tariffs on goods from the U.S., either generally or with respect to certain products. In certain circumstances the U.S. and certain foreign countries temporarily suspended tariffs they had recently implemented, either in whole or in part. Since then, the U.S. has continued to impose tariffs on imported goods, and affected countries have responded by imposing tariffs on U.S. goods. In April 2025, the U.S. announced a baseline tariff of 10% on goods from all countries and instituted additional individualized reciprocal tariffs for countries with which the U.S. has significant trade deficits. The U.S. continues to implement new, reinstated or adjusted tariffs, and the Company expects that it will continue with this practice. Foreign countries subject to these U.S. tariffs continue to implement new, reinstated or adjusted rebalancing tariffs, and the Company expects that foreign countries will continue with that practice. For example, in February 2025, additional tariffs were imposed on imports from China and China responded with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The U.S. and foreign countries may also amend, suspend or withdraw their respective recently-enacted tariffs at any time. If the recently-enacted tariffs are not amended, suspended or withdrawn, it is likely to negatively impact the Company’s ability to sell products domestically and internationally at or near current prices as tariffs impact the cost of raw materials, components and motorcycles.
Previous wording
For example, in 2018, the U.S. implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. from the EU, and in response, the EU implemented incremental rebalancing tariffs of 25% on certain products imported into the EU, including non-electric motorcycles. In April 2021, the incremental rebalancing tariffs started to apply, resulting in a 31% duty on the Company’s motorcycles imported into the EU from its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Thailand. These incremental tariffs were suspended in October 2021 pending negotiations between the U.S. and EU and were recently further suspended until July 14, 2025. Further, if the U.S. and EU are unable to reach a solution on the steel and aluminum tariffs, the EU has amended its 2018 incremental rebalancing tariffs on motorcycles, removing the additional tariff of 50% on U.S.-origin motorcycles and amending the tariff to 25%, effective July 14, 2025.
Current wording
For example, in 2018 the U.S. implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. from the EU and in response, the EU implemented incremental rebalancing tariffs of 25% on certain products imported into the EU, including non-electric motorcycles. In April 2021, the 2018 incremental rebalancing tariffs of 25% started to apply, resulting in a 31% duty on the Company’s motorcycles imported into the EU from its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Thailand. The 2018 incremental rebalancing tariffs of 25% were suspended in October 2021 pending negotiations between the U.S. and EU and were recently further suspended until August 6, 2025. On July 27, 2025, the U.S and EU announced a framework trade agreement. However, the effects of that framework agreement on the Company are uncertain. In particular, it is unclear what effect the framework agreement may have on the EU's 2018 incremental rebalancing tariffs of 25% on motorcycles, including whether those incremental tariffs will go into effect on or after August 6, 2025.
Previous wording
The U.S. tariffs and rebalancing tariffs that were recently enacted or that may be enacted have contributed to uncertainty about current global economic conditions. In addition to impacting the cost of motorcycles, sustained uncertainty could increase the cost of components and raw materials used to make the Company’s motorcycles and other products and result in a global economic slowdown and long-term changes to global trade. Higher production costs could make the Company’s motorcycles and other products less affordable for consumers, both in the U.S. and in foreign countries, and negatively impact consumer demand.
Current wording
The U.S. tariffs and rebalancing tariffs that were recently enacted or that may be enacted have contributed to uncertainty about current global economic conditions. In addition to impacting the cost of motorcycles, sustained uncertainty could increase the cost of components and materials used to make the Company’s motorcycles and other products and result in a global economic slowdown and long-term changes to global trade. Higher production costs could make the Company’s motorcycles and other products less affordable for consumers, both in the U.S. and in foreign countries, and negatively impact consumer demand.
Previous wording
•The Company’s operations are dependent upon attracting and retaining skilled employees, including skilled labor, executive officers and other senior leaders. The Company’s future success depends on its continuing ability to: (i) identify, hire, develop, motivate, retain and promote skilled personnel for all areas of its organization; (ii) effectively execute reorganization actions within expected costs and realize the expected benefits of those actions; and (iii) attract qualified and experienced independent directors for its Board of Directors. The Company is highly dependent on its senior management, other key personnel and its Board. The loss of key personnel or independent directors could adversely affect the Company’s operations and profitability. The current activist campaign by one of the Company’s largest shareholders, H Partners, contesting the composition of the Company's senior management and Board could adversely impact the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled employees and employees' productivity. An activist campaign of the type the Company is currently experiencing demands considerable time and attention from senior management, other key personnel and the Board, redirecting their focus away from implementing and overseeing the Company’s strategy. Any perceived uncertainties regarding the Company's future direction and control, its ability to execute its strategy, or alterations to the composition of its Board or senior management team as a result of the activist campaign could create a perception of instability or a shift in business direction, affecting the Company’s ability to attract or retain qualified personnel or independent directors. Further, the Company’s current and future total compensation arrangements, which include benefits and incentive awards, may not be successful in attracting new employees and retaining and motivating the Company’s existing employees. In addition, the Company must cultivate and sustain a work environment where employees are engaged and energized in their jobs to maximize their performance, and the Company must effectively execute reorganization actions. If the Company does not succeed in attracting new personnel, retaining existing personnel, implementing effective succession plans and motivating and engaging personnel, including executive officers, the Company may be unable to develop and distribute products and services and effectively execute its plans and strategies.
Current wording
•The Company’s operations are dependent upon attracting and retaining skilled employees, including skilled labor, executive officers and other senior leaders. The Company’s future success depends on its continuing ability to: (i) identify, hire, develop, motivate, retain and promote skilled personnel for all areas of its organization, (ii) effectively execute reorganization actions within expected costs and realize the expected benefits of those actions and (iii) attract qualified and experienced independent directors for its Board of Directors. The Company is highly dependent on its senior management, other key personnel, and its Board. The loss of key personnel or independent directors, or inability of the Company to successfully identify and hire the right new Chief Executive Officer and transition to that Chief Executive Officer, could adversely affect the Company’s operations and profitability. Any perceived uncertainties regarding the Company's future direction and control, its ability to execute its strategy, or alterations to the composition of its Board or senior management team, including uncertainties arising from the
Previous wording
In July 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 24.4 million shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. The Company repurchased 3.4 million shares on a discretionary basis during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 under this authorization. As of March 31, 2025, 18.1 million shares remained under this authorization.
Current wording
In July 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 15.0 million shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. In July 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 24.4 million shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. The Company did not repurchase any shares on a discretionary basis during the quarter ended June 30, 2025 under the July 2024 authorization. As of June 30, 2025, 18.1 million shares remained under the July 2024 authorization. The Company did not repurchase any shares under the July 2025 authorization and there were no shares available as June 30, 2025 under the July 2025 authorization as it occurred subsequent to the end of the period.
Previous wording
The Harley-Davidson, Inc. 2020 Incentive Stock Plan and the 2022 Aspirational Incentive Stock Plan (Incentive Plans) and predecessor stock plans permit participants to satisfy all or a portion of the statutory federal, state, and local withholding tax obligations arising in connection with plan awards by electing to (a) have the Company withhold shares otherwise issuable under the award, (b) tender back shares received in connection with such award, or (c) deliver other previously owned shares, in each case having a value equal to the amount to be withheld. During the first quarter of 2025, the Company acquired 208,602 shares of common stock that employees presented to the Company to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares.
Current wording
The Harley-Davidson, Inc. 2020 Incentive Stock Plan and the 2022 Aspirational Incentive Stock Plan (Incentive Plans) and predecessor stock plans permit participants to satisfy all or a portion of the statutory federal, state, and local withholding tax obligations arising in connection with plan awards by electing to (a) have the Company withhold shares otherwise issuable under the award, (b) tender back shares received in connection with such award, or (c) deliver other previously owned shares, in each case having a value equal to the amount to be withheld. During the second quarter of 2025, the Company acquired 1,873 shares of common stock that employees presented to the Company to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Company's CEO search and eventual transition, could create a perception of instability or a shift in business direction, affecting the Company’s ability to attract or retain qualified personnel or independent directors. Further, the Company’s current and future total compensation arrangements, which include benefits and incentive awards, may not be successful in attracting new employees and retaining and motivating the Company’s existing employees. In addition, the Company must cultivate and sustain a work environment where employees are engaged and energized in their jobs to maximize their performance, and the Company must effectively execute reorganization actions. If the Company does not succeed in attracting new personnel, retaining existing personnel, implementing effective succession plans and motivating and engaging personnel, including executive officers, the Company may be unable to develop and distribute products and services and effectively execute its plans and strategies.