- H Partners calls for leadership changes at Harley-Davidson (HOG, Financial) due to perceived underperformance and governance issues.
- The investment firm, owning 9.1% of Harley-Davidson's shares, criticizes key board members.
- Shareholders encouraged to vote "WITHHOLD" at the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting.
H Partners Management, LLC, a significant stakeholder in Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG), has issued a detailed presentation urging immediate leadership changes at the renowned motorcycle manufacturer. With a 9.1% stake in the company, H Partners is advocating for accountability from top executives, citing concerns over shareholder value decline, cultural issues, and management shortcomings.
The call to action specifically targets CEO and Chairman Jochen Zeitz, Presiding Director Thomas Linebarger, and longtime director Sara Levinson. H Partners attributes much of the company's struggles to these individuals and is campaigning for shareholders to vote "WITHHOLD" against their re-election at the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting scheduled for May 14.
Concerned Harley-Davidson shareholders are encouraged to visit FreeTheEagle.com to access the full presentation and understand why H Partners believes a leadership overhaul is essential for revitalizing the brand and strengthening stakeholder relationships. The firm advises shareholders to ignore the company's white proxy card and instead use the blue proxy card for voting against the current board members they oppose.
