Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for Q2 decreased by 19%, primarily due to a planned reduction in motorcycle shipments and soft demand [10][26] - Consolidated operating income was $112 million, reflecting a 69% decline at HDMC [27] - Earnings per share for Q2 was $0.88, with global retail sales down 15% year over year [27][28] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q2 were $1.6 billion, down $261 million from the previous year [47][48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - HDMC revenue decreased by 23% in Q2, driven by a 28% decline in motorcycle shipments [34] - HDFS revenue was $257 million, a decrease of 2%, while operating income was $70 million, also down 2% [43][44] - LiveWire reported an operating loss of $19 million, an improvement from a $28 million loss in the prior year [46] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American retail sales were down 17%, while international markets saw a 12% decline [27][28] - In Asia Pacific, retail sales decreased by 21% due to intense competition [31] - The U.S. cruiser category experienced a 6% volume growth, increasing market share to 53% [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company entered strategic partnerships with KKR and PIMCO for HDFS, enhancing flexibility and reducing overall leverage [4][6] - Plans to reduce debt by $450 million and accelerate a $1 billion share buyback program [9][50] - Introduction of new entry-level products and a small displacement motorcycle targeting a price below $6,000 [20][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates impacting customer purchasing behavior [10][11] - There is cautious optimism regarding future trade agreements that may mitigate operational impacts [14] - Management expects a significant improvement in retail performance in July, with positive trends anticipated for the remainder of the year [67][68] Other Important Information - The company plans to implement a new efficiency program leveraging technology, including AI, to drive cost savings [11] - The global tariff environment remains uncertain, with an estimated full-year impact from tariffs projected between $50 million and $85 million [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the components used to calculate the 1.75 times book value marker for the HDFS transaction? - The calculation is based on the proceeds from KKR and PIMCO's equity investment relative to the post-transaction book value of HDFS [52][54] Question: What is driving the underlying profitability of HDFS, and what is the normalized profitability expected in 2026? - The profitability has improved due to stabilization in used values and better repossession rates, with normalized earnings expected to be around $240 million to $250 million annually [56][65] Question: How does the company feel about current dealer inventories and the target for year-end? - The company expects a significant reduction in dealer inventory, targeting a double-digit decline by year-end [73] Question: Why was the 4.9% equity sale the right level, and are there any tax ramifications? - The 4.9% limit is due to regulatory requirements from the FDIC, and the $1.25 billion figure is a pretax amount [78][82] Question: Is there any guarantee of growth in retail sales or receivables associated with the HDFS transaction? - There are no guarantees regarding growth rates or loss levels associated with the transaction [89]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for Q2 2025 decreased by 19%, primarily due to a planned reduction in motorcycle shipments and soft demand [10][27] - Consolidated operating income was $112 million, reflecting a 69% decline at HDMC, while HDFS operating income decreased by 2% [28][43] - Earnings per share for Q2 was $0.88, with global retail sales down 15% year over year [28][29] - Operating cash flow decreased by $68 million from the prior period, totaling $509 million [47] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - HDMC revenue decreased by 23% in Q2, driven by a 28% decline in motorcycle shipments [34][35] - HDFS revenue was $257 million, down 2% due to lower retail and commercial receivables [43] - LiveWire reported an operating loss of $19 million, an improvement from a $28 million loss in the prior year [46] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American retail sales were down 17%, while international markets saw a 12% decline [28][29] - In EMEA, retail was down 5%, with growth in Germany and the Benelux regions offset by declines in France and the UK [30] - Asia Pacific retail was down 21%, attributed to intense competition in the lightweight motorcycle segments [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company entered strategic partnerships with KKR and PIMCO for HDFS, aiming to enhance long-term value and reduce overall funding costs [4][5] - Plans to reduce debt by $450 million and accelerate a $1 billion share buyback program were announced [9][49] - The introduction of new entry-level products and a small displacement motorcycle is scheduled for 2026, targeting a price below $6,000 [20][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates impacting customer purchasing behavior [10][11] - There are signs of improvement in customer traffic in North America, with expectations for positive retail performance in the second half of the year [66][67] - The company remains cautious about the global tariff environment, estimating a full-year impact of $50 million to $85 million from tariffs [42] Other Important Information - The HDFS transaction is expected to generate $1.25 billion in cash for Harley Davidson, representing about 40% of the current market cap [9][10] - The company is committed to returning capital to shareholders despite the challenging operating environment [48] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the components used to calculate the 1.75 times book value marker for the HDFS transaction? - The calculation is based on the proceeds from KKR and PIMCO's equity investment in the business, reflecting the premium paid versus the post-transaction book value [52][54] Question: What is driving the underlying profitability of HDFS? - The profitability has improved due to stabilization in used motorcycle values and better repossession rates, contributing positively to HDFS performance [56][58] Question: How does the company view current dealer inventories and what is the target for year-end? - The company expects a significant reduction in dealer inventory, targeting a double-digit decline by year-end [71] Question: What is the timing of the model launch shift? - The model year shift is planned for the fall, with new models being introduced to maintain excitement in dealerships [73][74] Question: Are there any guarantees associated with the HDFS transaction regarding growth in retail sales? - There are no guarantees for maintaining certain growth rates or loss levels; however, there is confidence in the business's ability to run profitably through cycles [88][89]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue in Q2 2025 decreased by 19%, largely in line with expectations across HDMC and HDFS, while revenue also decreased at LiveWire [27] - Consolidated operating income for Q2 was $112 million, a decline of 69% at HDMC, while HDFS operating income decreased by 2% [28] - Earnings per share for Q2 was $0.88, with global retail sales down 15% year-over-year [28][29] - Operating cash flow was $509 million, down $68 million from the prior period, with total cash and cash equivalents at $1.6 billion, a decrease of $261 million year-over-year [46][47] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - HDMC revenue decreased by 23% in Q2, driven by a 28% decline in motorcycle shipments, totaling 36,000 units compared to 50,000 units in the prior year [34] - HDFS revenue was $257 million, a decrease of 2%, with operating income at $70 million, down 2% compared to last year [43] - LiveWire reported an operating loss of $19 million, an improvement from a $28 million loss in the prior Q2, with unit sales down to 55 from 158 [46] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American retail sales were down 17%, while international markets saw a decline of 12% [28][29] - In EMEA, retail was down 5%, with growth in Germany and the Benelux regions offset by declines in France and the UK [30] - Asia Pacific retail was down 21%, attributed to intense competition in the lightweight motorcycle segments [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has entered strategic partnerships with KKR and PIMCO for HDFS, aiming to enhance long-term value and reduce overall funding costs [3][5] - A new efficiency program will be introduced to enhance productivity, leveraging technology including AI for cost savings [11] - Plans to launch new entry-level products and a small displacement motorcycle are set for 2026, targeting an entry price below $6,000 [20][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates impacting customer purchasing behavior [10][29] - There are signs of improvement in customer traffic in North America, with expectations for positive comp growth in the latter half of the year [64][65] - The company remains cautious about the global tariff environment, estimating a full-year impact from tariffs to be between $50 million and $85 million [42] Other Important Information - The HDFS transaction is expected to generate $1.25 billion in cash for Harley Davidson, allowing for debt reduction and share buybacks [9][49] - The company plans to reduce debt by $450 million and invest up to $300 million in future growth opportunities [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the components used to calculate the 1.75 times book value marker for the HDFS transaction? - The calculation is based on the proceeds from KKR and PIMCO for their equity investment in the business, reflecting the premium paid versus the post-transaction book value [51][53] Question: What is driving the underlying profitability of HDFS, and what is the normalized profitability expected in 2026? - The profitability has improved due to stabilization in used values and better repossession rates, with normalized earnings expected to be around $240 million to $250 million annually [55][62] Question: How does the company feel about current dealer inventories and the target for year-end? - The company expects a significant reduction in dealer inventory, targeting a double-digit decline by year-end [69][70] Question: What is the rationale for the 4.9% equity sale in the HDFS transaction? - The 4.9% limit is due to regulatory requirements from the FDIC regarding ownership percentages in the HDFS business [76][78]

Q2 2025 Performance - Harley-Davidson diluted EPS was $0.88[6] - HDMC operating income margin was 5.9%[6] - HDMC revenue decreased by 23% year-over-year[6] - Global motorcycle shipments decreased by 28%, primarily due to planned dealer inventory reduction[6] - Global motorcycle retail sales decreased by 15% year-over-year[6] - Global dealer inventories decreased by 28% compared to Q2 '24[6, 21] - The cost of new or increased tariffs implemented in '25 was $13 million in Q2 '25[6] - HDFS operating income margin was 27.1%[6] HDFS Transaction - Strategic partners valued the HDFS business at approximately 1.75x post-transaction book value[7, 11, 14] - HDFS agreed to sell a 4.9% common equity interest to investment vehicles managed by KKR and PIMCO[7] - HDFS will sell approximately two-thirds of HDFS future retail loan originations at a premium on an annual basis for five years[7, 14, 55, 58] - The transaction unlocks $1.25 billion in discretionary cash, representing approximately 40% of current Harley-Davidson market capitalization[7] - HDFS agreed to sell over $5 billion of existing gross consumer retail loan receivables and residual interests in securitized consumer loan receivables at a premium[7, 14, 55] - HDFS expects to use a portion of the proceeds to reduce indebtedness to optimize its post-transaction capital structure[7] Financial Outlook & Capital Allocation - HDFS transaction is expected to generate ~$1B of available cash and allow for ~$1.25B distribution to H-D from HDFS[14, 67] - The company intends to use available cash for share buyback of $500M, HDI debt reduction of $450M and reinvestment in HDMC[14, 66]

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