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Talk of a takeover of Harley-Davidson by private equity firm has hit the share markets for the second time this year, sparking a share spike and some concern among owners. Harley shares leapt almost 20% on July 1 2016 and 7.3% on September 22 as traders reacted to unsubstantiated talk of a possible takeover by private …
Harley-Davidson sales are up 4.3% globally, but down 5.2% in the US in the past quarter because of uncertainty over, among other factors, the presidential election outcome. Announcing the second-quarter figures, company bosses refused to comment on recent speculation that Harley would be bought by private equity company Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR & …
Harley-Davidson is “among the most valuable brands on the planet with an intensely loyal customer base”, yet its share price dropped sharply this week on an uncorroborated rumour of a takeover. Harley shares leapt almost 20% on Friday (July 1 2016) as traders reacted to unsubstantiated talk of a possible takeover by private equity company Kohlberg Kravis …
Alarm bells are ringing today among Harley-Davidson fans of a return to the dark days of AMF ownership as rumours circulate of a takeover of the American motorcycle giant by a private equity firm. Harley shares leapt almost 20% on Friday (July 1 2016) as traders reacted to unsubstantiated talk of a possible takeover by private equity …