More Harley-Davidson management changes
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Dirty Frank
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Lots of doom and gloom about the future of the industry and sport.
Just the new CEO making their changes. Why not, I don't think they could do much damage.
I think what HD enthusiasts really have to worry about is the company being taken over by private equity in 2-3 years
I think what HD enthusiasts really have to worry about is the company being taken over by private equity in 2-3 years
“As we reimagine our future, we are returning to what makes Harley-Davidson uniquely powerful. These changes set us up to deepen our connection to riders and dealers, accelerate data-led and tech-enabled engagement, and unlock the full potential of our operations.”
Blah blah blah blah
Blah blah blah blah
As a small miracle, he didn't toss AI into his word salad.
TK4
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Nothing about 'synergy' ?
I just checked, HD market cap is currently $2.55B.
Polaris' market cap is $3.83B...!
damn.
Only two periods during the last quarter-century where their share price has dipped so low was the Dotcom bubble bust in 2000 and the GFC in 2008, where the falling tide lowered everyone's valuations.
I'd say $2.55B is still a pretty big swing for any kind of leveraged buyout, but maybe not for a larger outfit such as an automotive (American?) company looking to get into the motorcycle business on the cheap, or just to get rich selling T-shirts and mugs and cosplay branded pirate gear...
But to your point, if the share price continues to plummet and the valuation reaches $1B or less? Then yeah, I can totally see the vultures swooping down to pick on the bones!
Definitely not AI, otherwise the press release would have generated the text as Harley—Davidson...
IYKYK
