Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 27, 2010

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 1-9183

 

 

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Wisconsin   39-1382325
(State of organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3700 West Juneau Avenue  
Milwaukee, Wisconsin   53208
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

Registrants telephone number: (414) 342-4680

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding at July 30, 2010: 235,498,805 shares

 

 

 


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Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Form 10-Q

For The Quarter Ended June 27, 2010

 

Part I   

Financial Information

   3
Item 1.   

Financial Statements

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   5
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   6
Item 2.   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   39
Item 3.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   61
Item 4.   

Controls and Procedures

   61
Part II   

Other Information

   63
Item 1.   

Legal Proceedings

   63
Item 2.   

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   65
Item 6.   

Exhibits

   66

Signatures

   67

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Revenue:

        

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 1,135,101      $ 1,135,734      $ 2,172,436      $ 2,414,166   

Financial services

     173,705        123,967        343,542        228,634   
                                

Total revenue

     1,308,806        1,259,701        2,515,978        2,642,800   

Costs and expenses:

        

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     738,117        748,539        1,395,905        1,552,925   

Financial services interest expense

     69,121        79,118        150,324        132,818   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     9,262        75,475        41,068        81,386   

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     243,429        229,364        478,779        471,386   

Restructuring expense

     30,125        15,131        78,361        49,993   

Goodwill impairment

     —          28,387        —          28,387   
                                

Total costs and expenses

     1,090,054        1,176,014        2,144,437        2,316,895   
                                

Operating income

     218,752        83,687        371,541        325,905   

Investment income

     1,551        317        2,427        2,270   

Interest expense

     23,591        840        47,046        10,586   
                                

Income before provision for income taxes

     196,712        83,164        326,922        317,589   

Provision for income taxes

     57,425        49,787        118,894        156,159   
                                

Income from continuing operations

     139,287        33,377        208,028        161,430   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (68,130     (13,627     (103,546     (24,333
                                

Net income

   $ 71,157      $ 19,750      $ 104,482      $ 137,097   
                                

Earnings per common share from continuing operations:

        

Basic

   $ 0.60      $ 0.14      $ 0.89      $ 0.69   

Diluted

   $ 0.59      $ 0.14      $ 0.89      $ 0.69   

Loss per common share from discontinued operations:

        

Basic

   $ (0.29   $ (0.06   $ (0.44   $ (0.10

Diluted

   $ (0.29   $ (0.06   $ (0.44   $ (0.10

Earnings per common share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.30      $ 0.08      $ 0.45      $ 0.59   

Diluted

   $ 0.30      $ 0.08      $ 0.45      $ 0.59   

Cash dividends per common share

   $ 0.10      $ 0.10      $ 0.20      $ 0.20   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

     (Unaudited)
June 27,

2010
   December 31,
2009
   (Unaudited)
June 28,
2009

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,414,912    $ 1,630,433    $ 1,023,401

Marketable securities

     86,518      39,685      —  

Accounts receivable, net

     248,620      269,371      253,544

Finance receivables held for investment, net

     1,061,598      1,436,114      1,651,700

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

     743,697      —        —  

Inventories

     296,920      323,029      403,524

Assets of discontinued operations

     85,126      181,211      243,925

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities

     344,595      —        —  

Other current assets

     304,015      462,106      346,299
                    

Total current assets

     4,586,001      4,341,949      3,922,393

Finance receivables held for investment, net

     1,717,644      3,621,048      3,472,325

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

     2,850,684      —        —  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     810,104      906,906      983,050

Goodwill

     28,110      31,400      31,892

Other long-term assets

     231,350      254,215      355,026
                    
   $ 10,223,893    $ 9,155,518    $ 8,764,686
                    

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

   $ 241,719    $ 162,515    $ 272,989

Accrued liabilities

     592,185      514,084      523,233

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     61,501      69,535      72,349

Short-term debt

     322,941      189,999      1,690,910

Current portion of long-term debt

     341,452      1,332,091      —  

Current portion of long-term debt held by variable interest entities

     817,602      —        —  
                    

Total current liabilities

     2,377,400      2,268,224      2,559,481

Long-term debt

     2,825,334      4,114,039      3,038,387

Long-term debt held by variable interest entities

     2,227,025      —        —  

Pension liability

     244,115      245,332      491,021

Postretirement healthcare liability

     265,326      264,472      263,712

Other long-term liabilities

     147,689      155,333      159,302

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

        

Total shareholders’ equity

     2,137,004      2,108,118      2,252,783
                    
   $ 10,223,893    $ 9,155,518    $ 8,764,686
                    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six months ended  
     June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities of continuing operations (Note 3)

   $ 726,010      $ (124,962

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:

    

Capital expenditures

     (45,754     (49,113

Origination of finance receivables held for investment

     (1,201,812     (281,486

Collections on finance receivables held for investment

     1,364,188        255,387   

Collection of retained securitization interests

     —          26,904   

Purchases of marketable securities

     (60,670     —     

Sales and redemptions of marketable securities

     13,526        —     
                

Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities of continuing operations

     69,478        (48,308

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:

    

Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes

     —          589,255   

Proceeds from securitization debt

     —          497,771   

Repayments of securitization debt

     (1,007,271     (13,907

Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper

     38,235        (392,366

Net borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper

     —          87,706   

Net change in restricted cash

     21,946        (76,658

Dividends

     (47,033     (46,913

Purchase of common stock for treasury

     (1,191     (296

Excess tax benefits from share-based payments

     3,400        147   

Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans

     7,184        10   
                

Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities of continuing operations

     (984,730     644,749   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

     (3,172     18,662   

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

     (192,414     490,141   

Cash flows from discontinued operations:

    

Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations

     (22,010     (39,445

Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations

     —          (11,843

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations

     (1,856     (1,217
                
     (23,866     (52,505
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (216,280   $ 437,636   
                

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period

   $ 1,630,433      $ 568,894   

Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—beginning of period

     6,063        24,664   

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (216,280     437,636   

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—end of period

     (5,304     (7,793
                

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

   $ 1,414,912      $ 1,023,401   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the Company), including the accounts of the groups of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Buell Motorcycle Company (Buell), MV Agusta (MV) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). In addition, certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to secured financing are consolidated as the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and material transactions are eliminated.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six month periods then ended and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six month periods then ended.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial reporting. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services (Financial Services).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

During 2008, the Company acquired Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV and the results of MV were included in the Motorcycles segment. On October 15, 2009, the Company announced its intent to divest MV. The Motorcycles segment financial information has been adjusted to reflect MV as a discontinued operation for all periods presented.

 

2. New Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Recently Adopted

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140.” SFAS No. 166 amended the guidance within Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” primarily by removing the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity as well as removing the exception from applying FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” Upon the effective adoption date, formerly qualifying special purpose entities (QSPEs), as defined under prior U.S. GAAP had to be evaluated for consolidation within an entity’s financial statements. Additionally, the guidance within ASC Topic 860 requires enhanced disclosures about the transfer of financial assets as well as an entity’s continuing involvement, if any, in transferred financial assets. In connection with term asset-backed securitization transactions prior to 2009, HDFS utilized QSPEs as defined under prior U.S. GAAP which were not subject to consolidation in the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R).” SFAS No. 167 amended the guidance within ASC Topic 810, “Consolidations,” by adding formerly off-balance sheet QSPEs to its scope (the concept of these entities was eliminated by SFAS No. 166). In addition, companies must perform an analysis to determine whether the company’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (VIE). Companies must also reassess on an ongoing basis whether they are the primary beneficiary of a VIE.

 

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Effects of Adoption on January 1, 2010

The Company was required to adopt the new guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860 as of January 1, 2010. The Company determined that the formerly unconsolidated QSPEs that HDFS utilized were VIEs, of which the Company was the primary beneficiary, and consolidated them into the Company’s financial statements beginning January 1, 2010. In accordance with ASC Topic 810, the Company measured the initial carrying values of the assets and liabilities of the VIEs by determining what those values would have been on January 1, 2010 as if the new guidance had been in effect when the Company first met the conditions as the primary beneficiary. The Company’s VIEs are discussed in further detail in Note 6.

The initial adoption of the new accounting guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860 did not impact the Company’s statement of operations. The following table summarizes the effects on the Company’s balance sheet of adopting the new guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860 on January 1, 2010 (in thousands):

 

     As of
December 31, 2009
    Effect of
consolidation
    As of
January 1, 2010
 

Finance receivables held for investment(1)

   $ 4,961,894      $ 1,922,833      $ 6,884,727   

Allowance for finance credit losses(1)

   $ (150,082   $ (49,424   $ (199,506

Investment in retained securitization interests(1)

   $ 245,350      $ (245,350   $ —     

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities(2)

   $ —        $ 198,874      $ 198,874   

Other current assets(2)

   $ 462,106      $ 40,224      $ 502,330   

Accrued liabilities

   $ (514,084   $ (11,952   $ (526,036

Long-term debt

   $ (5,446,130   $ (1,892,313   $ (7,338,443

Retained earnings

   $ (6,324,268   $ 40,591      $ (6,283,677

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ 417,898      $ (3,483   $ 414,415   

 

(1) These three lines items were reported together as Finance receivables held for investment, net prior to January 1, 2010.
(2) At December 31, 2009, the Company had $167.7 million of restricted cash related to its 2009 on-balance sheet term-asset backed securitization transactions and its asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility. These amounts were reported within Other current assets as of December 31, 2009.

Financial Statement Comparability to Prior Periods

The new accounting guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860 is adopted on a prospective basis. Prior periods have not been restated and therefore will not be comparable to the current period as discussed below.

Under the new accounting guidance, the Company’s securitization transactions are considered secured borrowings rather than asset sales. Beginning in 2010, the Company recognizes interest income and credit losses on the previously unconsolidated securitized receivables and interest expense on the related debt. The Company’s statement of operations no longer includes income from securitizations which consisted of an initial gain or loss on new securitization transactions, income on the investment in retained securitization interests and servicer fees. In addition, the Company will no longer incur charges related to other-than-temporary impairments on its investment in retained securitization interests as that asset has been derecognized.

Finance receivables consolidated as part of the adoption of the new accounting guidance, as well as finance receivables securitized as part of the Company’s 2009 on-balance sheet securitization transactions and finance receivables restricted as collateral under the Company’s asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility, are reported on the Company’s balance sheet as restricted finance receivables held for investment by VIEs. Prior to the adoption of the new accounting guidance, finance receivables held by VIEs were included in finance receivables held for investment. In addition, finance receivable securitization debt is now reported as debt held by VIEs.

 

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Historically, U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables intended for securitization through off-balance sheet securitization transactions were initially classified as finance receivables held for sale. Accordingly, all of the related cash flows were classified as operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows. After the adoption of the new guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860, all retail finance receivables are considered held for investment, as the Company has the intent and ability to hold the finance receivables for the foreseeable future, or until maturity. The adoption guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860 requires the Company to apply the standards on a prospective basis as if they had always been in effect. Therefore, the Company has classified post-January 1, 2010 cash flows related to all of its retail motorcycle finance receivables as investing cash flows in the statement of cash flows.

 

3. Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information

Marketable Securities

The Company’s marketable securities consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     June 27,
2010
   December 31,
2009
   June 28,
2009

Available-for-sale:

        

Corporate bond investments

   $ 86,518    $ 39,685    $ —  

The Company’s available-for-sale securities have maturities of less than one year and are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses reported in other comprehensive income. During the first six months of 2010, the Company recognized gross unrealized losses of $0.8 million, or $0.5 million net of tax, to adjust amortized cost to fair value. There were no marketable securities held at June 28, 2009.

Finance Receivables

Finance receivables held for investment, net, including finance receivables held by VIEs, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     June 27,
2010
    December 31,
2009
    June 28,
2009
 

Wholesale

   $ 784,379      $ 870,001      $ 1,084,709   

Retail

     5,772,227        4,091,893        3,877,424   
                        
     6,556,606        4,961,894        4,962,133   

Allowance for finance credit losses

     (182,983     (150,082     (114,335
                        
     6,373,623        4,811,812        4,847,798   

Investment in retained securitization interests

     —          245,350        276,227   
                        
   $ 6,373,623      $ 5,057,162      $ 5,124,025   
                        

At June 27, 2010, the allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment was $183.0 million which consisted of $170.5 million for retail finance receivables and $12.5 million for wholesale finance receivables. Of the $170.5 million allowance for finance credit losses on retail finance receivables, $107.4 million related to retail finance receivables held by VIEs.

As part of the January 1, 2010 adoption of the new accounting guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860, the Company established an initial $49.4 million allowance for credit losses related to the previously unconsolidated securitized finance receivables. The initial allowance was recorded through the adoption adjustment to retained earnings.

 

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During the second quarter of 2009, the Company reclassified $3.14 billion of finance receivables held for sale at the lower of cost or fair value to finance receivables held for investment due to the structure of its May 2009 term asset-backed securitization transaction and the Company’s intent to structure subsequent securitization transactions in a manner that did not qualify for accounting sale treatment under prior U.S. GAAP. As a result of the reclassification, the Company recorded a $72.7 million increase to the allowance for credit losses during the second quarter of 2009 in order to establish the initial reserve for the reclassified receivables.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Substantially all inventories located in the United States are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Other inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     June 27,
2010
    December 31,
2009
    June 28,
2009
 

Components at the lower of FIFO cost or market

      

Raw materials and work in process

   $ 91,523      $ 104,641      $ 128,813   

Motorcycle finished goods

     144,671        168,002        206,297   

Parts and accessories and general merchandise

     96,163        84,823        105,005   
                        

Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market

     332,357        357,466        440,115   

Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost

     (35,437     (34,437     (36,591
                        
   $ 296,920      $ 323,029      $ 403,524   
                        

 

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Operating Cash Flow

The reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by (used by) operating activities is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended  
     June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 104,482      $ 137,097   

Loss from discontinued operations

     (103,546     (24,333
                

Income from continuing operations

     208,028        161,430   

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     136,600        123,852   

Provision for employee long-term benefits

     45,506        46,689   

Contributions to pension and postretirement plans

     (22,151     (14,510

Stock compensation expense

     13,935        6,622   

Net change in wholesale finance receivables

     100,956        129,075   

Origination of retail finance receivables held for sale

     —          (1,180,467

Collections on retail finance receivables held for sale

     —          473,989   

Impairment of retained securitization interests

     —          32,165   

Lower of cost or fair market value adjustment on finance receivables held for sale

     —          5,895   

Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense

     1,558        —     

Provision for credit losses

     41,068        81,386   

Goodwill impairment

     —          28,387   

Foreign currency adjustments

     (14,429     (28,866

Other, net

     88,708        35,199   

Changes in current assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     1,527        14,400   

Finance receivables - accrued interest and other

     7,742        1,064   

Inventories

     11,077        (9,814

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     134,389        (63,549

Restructuring reserves

     (25,391     29,115   

Derivative instruments

     1,260        176   

Other

     (4,373     2,800   
                

Total adjustments

     517,982        (286,392
                

Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities of continuing operations

   $ 726,010      $ (124,962
                

 

4. MV Planned Divestiture

In October 2009, the Company unveiled a new business strategy to drive growth through a focus of efforts and resources on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson brand and to enhance productivity and profitability through continuous improvement. The Company’s Board of Directors approved and the Company committed to the divestiture of MV as part of this strategy. The Company engaged a third party investment bank to assist with the marketing and sale of MV at a price that is reasonable relative to its fair value. The Company’s efforts to sell MV are progressing and the Company expects to complete its divestiture of MV during 2010. As a result, MV is presented as a discontinued operation for all periods presented.

 

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The following table summarizes the net revenue, pre-tax loss and loss per common share from discontinued operations for the periods noted (in thousands except per share amounts):

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Revenue

   $ 22,029      $ 17,914      $ 44,580      $ 30,130   

Loss before income taxes

   $ (83,580   $ (14,615   $ (125,389   $ (25,301

Net loss

   $ (68,130   $ (13,627   $ (103,546   $ (24,333

Loss per common share

   $ (0.29   $ (0.06   $ (0.44   $ (0.10

During the first half of 2010, the Company incurred a $125.4 million pre-tax loss from discontinued operations, or $103.5 million net of tax. Included in the first half 2010 operating loss was an impairment charge of $111.8 million, or $90.2 million net of tax, which represented the excess of net book value of the held-for-sale assets over the fair value less selling costs. The impairment charge is included in loss from discontinued operations and consisted of $32.3 million accounts receivable valuation allowance; $25.2 million inventory valuation allowance; $26.9 million fixed asset impairment; $15.8 million intangible asset impairment; $2.6 million other asset valuation allowance; and $9.0 million of currency translation adjustment.

At June 27, 2010, assets of discontinued operations consisted of $4.1 million of accounts receivable, net; $3.5 million of inventories; and $77.5 million of other assets. At June 27, 2010, liabilities of discontinued operations consisted $44.9 million of accounts payable and accrued liabilities and $16.6 million of other liabilities.

 

5. Restructuring Expense and Other Impairments

2009 Restructuring Plan

During 2009, in response to the U.S. economic recession and worldwide slowdown in consumer demand, the Company committed to a volume reduction and a combination of restructuring actions (2009 Restructuring Plan) in the Motorcycles and Financial Services segments which are expected to be completed by 2012. The 2009 Restructuring Plan was designed to reduce administrative costs, eliminate excess capacity and exit non-core business operations. The Company’s planned actions include:

 

   

consolidating its two engine and transmission plants in the Milwaukee area into its facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin;

 

   

closing its distribution facility in Franklin, Wisconsin and consolidating Parts and Accessories and General Merchandise distribution through a third party;

 

   

discontinuing the domestic transportation fleet;

 

   

consolidating its vehicle test facilities from three locations in Alabama, Arizona and Florida into one location in Arizona;

 

   

restructuring its York, Pennsylvania motorcycle production facility to focus on the core operations of motorcycle assembly, metal fabrication and paint; and

 

   

exiting the Buell product line. The Company ceased production of Buell motorcycles at the end of October 2009 and the sale of remaining Buell motorcycle inventory to independent dealers and/or distributors is expected to be completed during 2010.

The 2009 Restructuring Plan included a reduction of approximately 2,700 to 2,900 hourly production positions and approximately 720 non-production, primarily salaried positions within the Motorcycles segment and approximately 100 salaried positions in the Financial Services segment. These headcount reductions began in 2009 and are expected to be completed during 2011.

 

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Restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation on the long-lived assets that will be exited as part of the 2009 Restructuring Plan and other related costs. The Company expects total costs related to the 2009 Restructuring Plan to result in restructuring and impairment expenses of approximately $430 million to $460 million from 2009 to 2012, of which approximately 30% are expected to be non-cash. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $302.6 million of restructuring and impairment expense under the 2009 Restructuring Plan as of June 27, 2010, of which $78.4 million was incurred during the first six months of 2010. Approximately 2,500 employees have left the Company under the 2009 Restructuring Plan as of June 27, 2010.

The following table summarizes the Company’s 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve recorded in accrued liabilities as of June 27, 2010 (in thousands):

 

     Motorcycles & Related Products     Financial Services        
     Employee
Severance and
Termination Costs
    Accelerated
Depreciation
    Asset
Impairment
    Other     Total     Employee
Severance and
Termination Costs
    Other     Total     Consolidated
Total
 

Restructuring expense

   $ 39,452      $ 9,141      $ —        $ 1,400      $ 49,993      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 49,993   

Utilized - cash

     (8,187     —          —          (1,400     (9,587     —          —          —          (9,587

Utilized - noncash

     (4,533     (9,141     —          —          (13,674     —          —          —          (13,674
                                                                        

Balance, June 28, 2009

   $ 26,732      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 26,732      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 26,732   

Restructuring expense

     64,317        17,764        18,024        70,878        170,983        1,679        1,623        3,302        174,285   

Utilized - cash

     (21,698     —          —          (39,456     (61,154     (1,460     (1,197     (2,657     (63,811

Utilized - noncash

     (33,281     (17,764     (18,024     —          (69,069     —          (426     (426     (69,495
                                                                        

Balance, December 31, 2009

   $ 36,070      $ —        $ —        $ 31,422      $ 67,492      $ 219      $ —        $ 219      $ 67,711   

Restructuring expense

     27,527        33,724        —          17,110        78,361        —          —          —          78,361   

Utilized - cash

     (32,304     —          —          (35,688     (67,992     (44     —          (44     (68,036

Utilized - noncash

     1,023        (33,724     —          (2,840     (35,541     (175     —          (175     (35,716
                                                                        

Balance, June 27, 2010

   $ 32,316      $ —        $ —        $ 10,004      $ 42,320      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 42,320   
                                                                        

Other restructuring costs include items such as the exit costs for terminating supply contracts, lease termination costs and moving costs.

 

6. Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets purchased. Goodwill is tested for impairment, based on financial data related to the reporting unit to which it has been assigned, at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The impairment test involves comparing the estimated fair value of the reporting unit associated with the goodwill to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value goodwill must be adjusted to its implied fair value.

As a result of the Company’s lower shipment volume projections and the decrease in operating performance at HDFS during 2009 due to significant write-downs of its loan portfolio and investment in retained securitization interests, the Company performed an impairment test of the goodwill balance associated with HDFS as of June 28, 2009. The results of the impairment test indicated the current fair value of HDFS had declined below its carrying value and as such the Company recorded an impairment charge of $28.4 million which represented the Company’s total goodwill balance associated with the Financial Services segment.

 

7. Asset-Backed Financing

HDFS participates in asset-backed financing through both term asset-backed securitization transactions and its asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility. In both types of asset-backed financing programs, HDFS transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to a consolidated special purpose entity (SPE) while retaining the servicing rights. Each SPE then converts those assets into cash, through the issuance of debt. These SPEs are considered VIEs under U.S. GAAP. HDFS is required to consolidate any VIEs in which it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary through having power over the significant activities of the entity and having an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE which are potentially significant to the VIE.

 

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HDFS is considered to have the power over the significant activities of its term asset-backed securitization and asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility VIEs due to its role as servicer. Servicing fees are typically not considered potentially significant variable interests in a VIE. However, HDFS retains a residual interest in the VIEs in the form of a debt security, which gives HDFS the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidates all of its VIEs within its consolidated financial statements. Servicing fees paid by VIEs to HDFS are eliminated in consolidation.

HDFS is not required, and does not currently intend, to provide any additional financial support to its VIEs. Investors and creditors only have recourse to the assets held by the VIEs.

The Company’s VIEs have been aggregated on the balance sheet due to the similarity of the nature of the assets involved as well as the purpose and design of the VIEs.

Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs

The Company transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs which in turn issue secured notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. Each term asset-backed securitization SPE is a separate legal entity and the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the term asset-backed securitizations are only available for payment of the secured debt and other obligations arising from the term asset-backed securitization transactions and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors until the associated secured debt and other obligations are satisfied. Cash and cash equivalent balances held by the SPEs are used only to support the securitizations. There are no amortization schedules for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes’ contractual lives have various maturities ranging from 2010 to 2017.

At June 27, 2010, the assets of the consolidated term asset-backed securitization SPEs totaled $3.91 billion and were primarily included in restricted finance receivables held by VIEs, net and restricted cash held by variable interest entities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. At June 27, 2010, the SPEs held U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables of $3.56 billion restricted as collateral for the payment of $3.04 billion of obligations under the secured notes. The SPEs also held $342.3 million of cash restricted for payment on the secured notes at June 27, 2010.

At June 28, 2009, the assets of the consolidated term asset-backed securitization SPE totaled $644.6 million and were primarily included in other current assets and finance receivables held for investment in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. At June 28, 2009, the SPE held U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables of $608.5 million restricted as collateral for the payment of $486.1 million of obligations under the secured notes. The SPE also held $33.1 million of cash restricted for payment on the secured notes at June 28, 2009.

Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE

In December 2008, HDFS transferred U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE which in turn issued $500.0 million of debt to third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduits. The asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility SPE funded the purchase of the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables from HDFS primarily with cash obtained through the issuance of the debt. In April 2009, HDFS replaced its December 2008 asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility with a new revolving asset-backed commercial paper conduit agreement (2009 Conduit Loan Agreement). The assets of the SPE are restricted as collateral for the payment of the debt or other obligations arising in the transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors.

 

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The 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement provided for a total aggregate commitment of up to $600.0 million as of June 27, 2010 based on, among other things, the amount of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle loans held by the SPE as collateral. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates, or LIBOR plus a specified margin to the extent the advance is not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement also provides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million as of June 27, 2010. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal with the balance due at maturity. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, as of June 27, 2010, the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement had an expiration date of July 28, 2010, at which time HDFS would have been obligated to repay any amounts outstanding in full. Please refer to Note 20 for information regarding the extension of the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement.

At June 27, 2010, HDFS had no borrowings outstanding under the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement. The SPE held $38.8 million of finance receivables and $2.4 million of cash collections restricted as collateral for the payment of fees associated with the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. The assets of the SPE totaled $43.2 million at June 27, 2010, and were primarily included in restricted finance receivables held by VIEs, net and restricted cash held by VIEs in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

At June 28, 2009, HDFS the asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility SPE held finance receivables of $848.1 million restricted as collateral for the payment of the $600.5 million short-term asset-backed conduit facility debt, which was included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The SPE also held $43.6 million of cash collections from the finance receivables held by the SPE restricted for payment on the outstanding debt at June 28, 2009. The assets of the SPE totaled $916.8 million at June 28, 2009 and were primarily included in finance receivables held for investment, net and other current assets in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

8. Off-Balance Sheet Finance Receivable Securitizations

During 2009, the Company entered into term asset-backed securitization transactions that did not satisfy the requirements for accounting sale treatment under prior U.S. GAAP. As such, the 2009 term asset-backed securitization transactions were accounted for as secured financings and the related assets and liabilities were consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The following disclosures apply to the Company’s term asset-backed securitization activities prior to 2009, when pre-2009 term asset-backed securitization transactions utilized off-balance sheet QSPEs that qualified for accounting sale treatment under prior U.S. GAAP. As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted new accounting guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860 as of January 1, 2010 that ultimately required the Company to consolidate these formerly off-balance sheet QSPEs.

Prior to 2009, HDFS sold U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to securitization trusts through off-balance sheet term asset-backed securitization transactions. The securitization trust issued notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of purchased retail loans. The proceeds from the issuance of the term asset-backed securities were utilized by the securitization trust to purchase U.S. retail motorcycle loans from HDFS.

Upon sale of the U.S. retail motorcycle loans to the securitization trust, HDFS received cash, recorded a gain or loss on the transaction and also retained an interest in excess cash flows, subordinated securities, and the right to receive cash reserve account deposits in the future, collectively referred to as “investment in retained securitization interests.” The investment in retained securitization interests was included with finance receivables held for investment, net in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In conjunction with prior year sales, the Company had investments in retained securitization interests of $276.2 million at June 28, 2009.

The interest in excess cash flows reflected the expected cash flows arising from U.S. retail motorcycle loans sold to the securitization trust less expected servicing fees, credit losses and contracted payment obligations owed to securitization trust investors.

 

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Reserve account deposits represented interest-earning cash deposits which collateralized the trust securities. The funds were not available for use by HDFS until the reserve account balances exceeded thresholds specified in the securitization agreements.

HDFS retained servicing rights on the U.S. retail motorcycle loans that it sold to the securitization trust and received annual servicing fees approximating 1% of the outstanding securitized retail loans. HDFS serviced $2.46 billion of U.S. retail motorcycle loans securitized in off-balance sheet term asset-backed securitization transactions as of June 28, 2009. The servicing fee paid to HDFS was considered adequate compensation for the services provided and was included in financial services revenue as earned. HDFS earned $22.2 million from contractually specified servicing fees, late fees, and ancillary fees during the first half of 2009. These fees were recorded in financial services revenue.

Gains or losses on off-balance sheet term asset-backed securitizations from the sale of U.S. retail motorcycle loans were recognized in the period in which the sale occurred. The amount of the gain or loss depended on the proceeds received and the original carrying amount of the transferred U.S. retail motorcycle loans, allocated between the assets sold and the retained interests based on their relative fair values at the date of transfer.

Activities of the securitization trust were limited to acquiring U.S. retail motorcycle loans, issuing term asset-backed securities, making payments on securities to investors and other activities permissible under prior U.S. GAAP. Securitization trusts had a limited life and generally terminated upon final distribution of amounts owed to the investors in the term asset-backed securities. Historically, the lives of securitization trusts that purchased U.S. retail motorcycle loans from HDFS approximated four years.

HDFS did not guarantee payments on the securities issued by the securitization trusts or the projected cash flows from the U.S. retail motorcycle loans purchased from HDFS. The Company’s retained securitization interests, excluding servicing rights, were subordinate to the interests of securitization trust investors. Such investors had priority interests in the cash collections on the retail loans sold to the securitization trust (after payment of servicing fees) and in the cash reserve account deposits. Investors also did not have recourse to the assets of HDFS for failure of the obligors on the retail loans to pay when due.

The investment in retained securitization interests was measured in the same manner as an investment in debt securities that is classified as available-for-sale as defined by ASC Topic 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.” As such, the investment in retained securitization interests was recorded at fair value and periodically reviewed for impairment. Market quotes of fair value were generally not available for retained interests; therefore, HDFS estimated fair value based on the present value of future expected cash flows using HDFS’ best estimates of key assumptions for credit losses, prepayments and discount rates that, in management’s judgment, reflected the assumptions marketplace participants would use. If the fair value of the investment in retained securitization interests is less than the amortized cost, an unrealized loss exists which indicates that the investment is other-than-temporarily impaired.

On March 30, 2009, the Company adopted new guidance codified within ASC Topic 320 regarding the recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairments. In accordance with this guidance, if management has no intent to sell the other-than-temporarily impaired investment and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell, only the credit loss component of the impairment is recognized in earnings, while the rest of the impairment is recognized as an unrealized loss in other comprehensive income. The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as the amount of cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining life of the investment as projected using assumptions for credit losses, prepayments and discounts rates as discussed below. Upon adoption, the Company recorded an increase to the opening balance of retained earnings of $22.5 million ($14.4 million, net of tax) and a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income of $22.5 million ($14.4 million, net of tax) to reclassify the non-credit component of $52.2 million of previously recognized impairments on its investment in retained securitization interests. The credit component of previously recognized impairments on its investment in retained securitization interests was $29.7 million. The fair value of the investment in retained securitization interests did not change.

 

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During the three months ended June 28, 2009, the Company recorded other-than-temporary impairments related to its investment in retained securitization interests. The impairments were due to higher actual and anticipated credit losses partially offset by a slowing in actual and expected prepayment speeds on certain securitization portfolios. As prescribed by the new guidance within ASC Topic 320, the Company recognized the credit component of the other-than-temporary impairment in earnings and the non-credit component in other comprehensive income as the Company did not intend to sell the investment and it was more likely than not that the Company would not be required to sell it prior to recovery of its cost basis. The components of the impairment were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
     June 28,
2009

Total other-than-temporary impairment losses

   $ 13,668

Portion of loss reclassified from other comprehensive income

     1,366
      

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings

   $ 15,034
      

The following activity only applied to other-than-temporary impairments on investment in retained securitization interests for which a component of the impairment was recognized in earnings and a component was recognized in other comprehensive income. The total credit component of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings for all investment in retained securitization interests held as of June 28, 2009 was as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended  
     June 28,
2009
 

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 29,686   

Credit component recognized in earnings during the period

     15,034   

Reductions due to sale/repurchase(1)

     (391
        

Balance, end of period

   $ 44,329   
        

 

(1) The Company exercised its 10% clean up call repurchase option for certain securitization trusts.

Prior to March 30, 2009, if an impairment existed and management deemed it to be other-than-temporary, the entire impairment was recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. During the three months ended March 29, 2009, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $17.1 million related to its investment in retained securitization interests which included both the credit and non-credit components.

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses of the investment in retained securitization interests (in thousands):

 

     June 28, 2009
     Total Investment
in Retained
Securitization Interests
    Investment in Retained
Securitization Interests
Currently in a Loss Position
for less than 12 Months
    Investment in Retained
Securitization Interests
Currently in a Gain Position

Amortized cost

   $ 298,264      $ 266,441      $ 31,823

Gross unrealized gains

     649        —          649

Gross unrealized losses

     (22,686     (22,686     —  
                      

Fair value

   $ 276,227      $ 243,755      $ 32,472
                      

The unrealized loss position was primarily due to an increased discount rate in the fourth quarter of 2008 from 12% to 18%. None of the investments in retained securitization interests had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months.

 

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The investment in retained securitization interests had no stated contractual maturity date. Historically, the investment in retained securitization interests had a life of approximately four years.

As of June 28, 2009, the following weighted-average key assumptions were used to value the investment in retained securitization interests:

 

Prepayment speed (Single Monthly Mortality)

   1.75

Weighted-average life (in years)

   2.08   

Expected cumulative net credit losses

   5.31

Residual cash flows discount rate

   17.83

Expected cumulative net credit losses were a key assumption in the valuation of the investment in retained securitization interests. As of June 28, 2009, weighted-average expected net credit losses for all active securitizations were 5.31%. The table below summarizes, as of June 28, 2009, expected weighted-average cumulative net credit losses by year of securitization, expressed as a percentage of the original balance of loans securitized for all securitizations completed during the years noted:

 

     Loans securitized in  

Expected weighted-average cumulative net credit losses (%) as of :

   2009    2008     2007     2006     2005  

June 28, 2009

   —      5.50   5.59   5.13   4.66

The sensitivity of the fair value to immediate 10% and 20% adverse changes in the weighted-average key assumptions for the investment in retained securitization interests at June 28, 2009 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Carrying amount/fair value of retained interests

   $ 276,227   

Weighted-average life (in years)

     2.08   

Prepayment speed assumption (monthly rate)

     1.75

Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change

   $ (3,515

Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change

   $ (6,928

Expected cumulative net credit losses

     5.31

Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change

   $ (36,009

Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change

   $ (71,505

Residual cash flows discount rate (annual)

     17.83

Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change

   $ (6,792

Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change

   $ (13,327

These sensitivities are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. Changes in fair value generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of change in assumption to change in fair value may not be linear. Also, in this table, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated independently from any change in another assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may contribute to changes in another, which may magnify or counteract the sensitivities. Furthermore, the estimated fair values as disclosed should not be considered indicative of future earnings on these assets.

 

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The following table provides information regarding certain cash flows received from and paid to all motorcycle loan securitization trusts during the six months ended June 28, 2009 (in thousands):

 

Proceeds from new securitizations

   $ —  

Servicing fees received

   $ 15,202

Other cash flows received on retained interests

   $ 32,927

10% clean-up call repurchase option

   $ 100,317

Prior to the adoption of the new accounting guidance discussed in Note 2, managed retail motorcycle loans consisted of all retail motorcycle installment loans serviced by HDFS including those held by off-balance sheet securitization trusts and those held by HDFS. As of June 28, 2009, managed retail motorcycle loans totaled $5.92 billion, of which $2.46 billion were securitized in off-balance sheet term asset-backed securitization transactions. The principal amount of managed retail motorcycle loans 30 days or more past due was $262.4 million at June 28, 2009. The principal amount of securitized retail motorcycle loans 30 days or more past due was $147.0 million at June 28, 2009. Managed loans 30 days or more past due exclude loans reclassified as repossessed inventory. Credit losses, net of recoveries, of the managed retail motorcycle loans were $78.7 million during the first half of 2009 which included securitized retail motorcycle loan credit losses, net of recoveries, of $47.0 million.

 

9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade receivables, finance receivables, net, trade payables, debt, foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps (derivative instruments are discussed further in Note 11). Under U.S. GAAP, certain of these items are required to be recorded in the financial statements at fair value, while others are required to be recorded at historical cost.

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments at June 27, 2010 (in thousands):

 

     June 27, 2010    June 28, 2009
     Fair Value    Carrying Value    Fair Value    Carrying Value

Assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,414,912    $ 1,414,912    $ 1,023,401    $ 1,023,401

Marketable securities

   $ 86,518    $ 86,518    $ —      $ —  

Accounts receivable, net

   $ 248,620    $ 248,620    $ 253,544    $ 253,544

Derivatives

   $ 11,459    $ 11,459    $ 18,280    $ 18,280

Finance receivables, net

   $ 6,403,639    $ 6,373,623    $ 4,881,750    $ 4,847,798

Investment in retained securitization interests

   $ —      $ —      $ 276,227    $ 276,227

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities

   $ 344,595    $ 344,595    $ 76,658    $ 76,658

Liabilities:

           

Accounts payable

   $ 833,904    $ 833,904    $ 796,222    $ 796,222

Derivatives

   $ 9,860    $ 9,860    $ 19,705    $ 19,705

Unsecured commercial paper

   $ 440,441    $ 440,441    $ 1,009,876    $ 1,009,876

Asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility

   $ —      $ —      $ 600,542    $ 600,542

Credit facilities

   $ 348,817    $ 348,817    $ 426,805    $ 426,805

Medium-term notes

   $ 2,118,054    $ 2,100,469    $ 1,390,809    $ 1,605,982

Senior unsecured notes

   $ 801,362    $ 600,000    $ 790,933    $ 600,000

Finance receivable securitization debt

   $ 3,112,328    $ 3,044,627    $ 498,002    $ 486,092

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Accounts Receivable, Net and Accounts Payable – With the exception of certain money-market investments, these items are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The historical cost basis for these amounts is estimated to approximate their respective fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments.

 

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Marketable Securities – Marketable securities are recorded in the financial statements at fair value. The fair value of marketable securities is based primarily on quoted market prices. Changes in fair value are recorded, net of tax, as other comprehensive income and included as a component of shareholders’ equity.

Finance Receivables, Net – Finance receivables, net includes finance receivables held for investment, net and restricted finance receivables held by VIEs, net. Retail and wholesale finance receivables are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost less an allowance for finance credit losses. The fair value of retail finance receivables is generally calculated by discounting future cash flows using an estimated discount rate that reflects current credit, interest rate and prepayment risks associated with similar types of instruments. The historical cost basis of wholesale finance receivables approximates fair value because they either are short-term or have interest rates that adjust with changes in market interest rates.

Debt – Debt is generally recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The carrying value of debt provided under credit facilities approximates fair value since the interest rates charged under the facilities are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. The carrying value of unsecured commercial paper approximates fair value due to its short maturity. The carrying value of debt provided under the asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility approximates the fair value since the interest rates charged on the outstanding portion are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change.

The fair values of the Company’s medium-term notes maturing in December 2012, December 2014 and June 2018 are estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The medium-term notes maturing in December 2010 are carried at fair value and include a fair value adjustment due to the interest rate swap agreement, designated as a fair value hedge, which effectively converts a portion of the note from a fixed to a floating rate.

The fair value of the Company’s senior unsecured notes is estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

The fair value of the debt related to finance receivable securitization transactions is estimated based on pricing currently available for transactions with similar terms and maturities.

 

10. Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value in the financial statements; some of these are measured on a recurring basis while others are measured on a non-recurring basis. Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared. Assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. In determining fair value of assets and liabilities, the Company uses various valuation techniques. The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For many financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.

The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy. The hierarchy indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates and yield curves. Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the following tables.

 

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Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009 (in thousands):

 

     Balance as of
June 27, 2010
   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Assets:

           

Cash equivalents

   $ 913,272    $ 913,272    $ —      $ —  

Marketable securities

     86,518      —        86,518      —  

Derivatives

     11,459      —        11,459      —  
                           
   $ 1,011,249    $ 913,272    $ 97,977    $ —  
                           

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 9,860    $ —      $ 9,860    $ —  
                           
     Balance as of
June 28, 2009
   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Assets:

           

Cash equivalents

   $ 799,846    $ 799,846    $ —      $ —  

Derivatives

     18,280      —        18,280      —  

Investment in retained securitization interests

     276,227      —        —        276,227
                           
   $ 1,094,353    $ 799,846    $ 18,280    $ 276,227
                           

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 19,705    $ —      $ 19,705    $ —  
                           

The investment in retained securitization interests was valued using discounted cash flow methodologies incorporating assumptions that, in management’s judgment, reflect assumptions marketplace participants would use at June 28, 2009. The following table presents additional information about the investment in retained securitization interests which was measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
June  28,

2009
    Six months ended
June  28,

2009
 

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 315,543      $ 330,674   

Realized losses included in financial services income(a)

     (7,676     (11,812

Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income(b)

     1,265        4,623   

Sales, repurchases and settlements, net

     (32,905     (47,258
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 276,227      $ 276,227   
                

 

(a) As discussed in Note 7, realized (losses)/gains included in financial services income includes an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $15.0 million and $32.2 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2009, respectively.
(b) During the three and six months ended June 28, 2009, $1.4 million of net unrealized losses were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into financial services income.

 

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As discussed in Note 2, upon adoption of the new guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860, the Company derecognized its investment in retained securitization interests on January 1, 2010. The carrying value of the investment in retained securitization interests that was derecognized on that date was $245.4 million.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 27, 2010 (in thousands):

 

     Balance as of
June 27, 2010
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Total
Losses

Net assets of discontinued operations

   $ 23,625    $ 23,625    $ 111,759
                    

At June 27, 2010, the net assets of MV, which are held for sale and presented as discontinued operations, were carried at the lower of cost or fair value (less estimated selling costs) using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). During the first half of 2010, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $111.8 million which represented the excess of net book value of the held-for-sale assets over the expected fair value less selling costs. The impairment charge is included in loss from discontinued operations and consisted of $32.3 million accounts receivable valuation allowance; $25.2 million inventory valuation allowance; $26.9 million fixed asset impairment; $15.8 million intangible asset impairment; $2.6 million other asset valuation allowance; and $9.0 million of currency translation adjustment. In determining the fair value of MV, the Company considered information gained through its efforts to sell MV.

 

11. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risks are foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk. To reduce such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value (see Note 9). In accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” the accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item, are recorded in current period earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of gains and losses that result from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is initially recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects income. The Company assesses, at both the inception of each hedge and on an on-going basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. Any ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings. No component of a hedging derivative instrument’s gain or loss is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value and any changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings.

The Company sells its products internationally and in most markets those sales are made in the foreign country’s local currency. As a result, the Company’s earnings can be affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currency. The Company’s most significant foreign currency risk relates to the Euro and the Australian dollar. The Company utilizes foreign currency contracts to mitigate the effect of the Euro and the Australian dollar fluctuations on earnings. The foreign currency contracts are entered into with banks and allow the Company to exchange a specified amount of foreign currency for U.S. dollars at a future date, based on a fixed exchange rate.

 

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The Company utilizes natural gas contracts to hedge portions of the cost of natural gas consumed in the Company’s motorcycle production operations.

The Company’s earnings are affected by changes in interest rates. HDFS utilizes interest rate swaps to reduce the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on its unsecured commercial paper by converting a portion from a floating rate basis to a fixed rate basis. Similarly, HDFS utilizes interest rate swaps with its medium-term notes; however, the impact is to convert from a fixed rate basis to a floating rate basis. HDFS also entered into derivative contracts to facilitate its first quarter 2008 term asset-backed securitization transaction as well as its third quarter 2007 term asset-backed securitization transaction. These derivatives, which hedge assets held by VIEs, do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Additionally, to facilitate asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility agreements that the Company entered into in December 2008 and April 2009, HDFS entered into derivative contracts, certain of which do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments (in thousands):

 

    June 27, 2010   June 28, 2009

Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments Under ASC Topic 815

  Notional
Value
  Asset
Fair  Value(1)
  Liability
Fair  Value(2)
  Notional
Value
  Asset
Fair  Value(1)
  Liability
Fair  Value(2)

Foreign currency contracts(3)

  $ 74,033   $ 6,912   $ —     $ 294,831   $ —     $ 7,918

Natural gas contracts(3)

    2,209     —       138     3,162     —       402

Interest rate swaps - unsecured commercial paper(3)

    155,000     —       9,656     203,700     —       11,385

Interest rate swaps - medium-term notes(4)

    150,000     2,918     —       150,000     8,027     —  
                                   

Total

  $ 381,242   $ 9,830   $ 9,794   $ 651,693   $ 8,027   $ 19,705
                                   
    June 27, 2010   June 28, 2009

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Under ASC Topic 815

  Notional
Value
  Asset
Fair  Value(1)
  Liability
Fair Value(2)
  Notional
Value
  Asset
Fair  Value(1)
  Liability
Fair Value(2)

Derivatives - securitization transactions

  $ 135,836   $ —     $ 66   $ 530,161   $ 716   $ —  

Derivatives - conduit facility

    513,955     1,629     —       631,251     9,537     —  
                                   
  $ 649,791   $ 1,629   $ 66   $ 1,161,412   $ 10,253   $ —  
                                   

 

(1) Included in other current assets
(2) Included in accrued liabilities
(3) Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge
(4) Derivative designated as a fair value hedge

 

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The following table summarizes the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (in thousands):

 

     Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
 
     Three months ended     Six months ended  

Cash Flow Hedges

   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 4,470      $ (17,715   $ 13,871      $ 8,717   

Natural gas contracts

     255        (222     (649     (980

Interest rate swaps - unsecured commercial paper

     (1,681     1,751        (3,481     1,071   

Interest rate swaps - conduit facility

     —          (711     —          (1,447
                                

Total

   $ 3,044      $ (16,897   $ 9,741      $ 7,361   
                                

 

     Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income
 
     Three months ended     Six months ended     Expected to be  Reclassified
Over the Next Twelve Months
 

Cash Flow Hedges

   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
   

Foreign currency contracts(1)

   $ 3,320      $ 6,654      $ 3,681      $ 27,870      $ 5,505   

Natural gas contracts(1)

     (352     (955     (460     (1,912     (138

Interest rate swaps - unsecured commercial paper(2)

     (1,558     (2,212     (3,344     (4,540     (5,510

Interest rate swaps - conduit facility(2)

     —          (4,825     —          (6,452     —     
                                        

Total

   $ 1,410      $ (1,338   $ (123   $ 14,966      $ (143
                                        

 

(1) Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to income is included in cost of goods sold
(2) Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI to income is included in HDFS interest expense, a component of Financial Services expense

For the three and six months ended June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, the cash flow hedges were highly effective and, as a result, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness was not material. No amounts were excluded from effectiveness testing.

The following table summarizes the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges (in thousands):

 

     Amount of Loss
Recognized in Income on Derivative
 
     Three months ended     Six months ended  

Fair Value Hedges

   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Interest rate swaps - medium-term notes(1)

   $ (1,798   $ (924   $ (3,154   $ (1,671
     Amount of Gain
Recognized in Income on Hedged Debt
 
     Three months ended     Six months ended  

Fair Value Hedges

   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Interest rate swaps - medium-term notes(1)

   $ 1,798      $ 924      $ 3,154      $ 1,671   

 

(1) Gain/(loss) recognized in income is included in HDFS interest expense, a component of Financial Services expense

 

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The following table summarizes the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):

 

     Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivative
     Three months ended    Six months ended

Derivatives not Designated as Hedges

   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009

Derivatives - securitization transactions(1)

   $ 2      $ 205    $ (7   $ 404

Derivatives - conduit facility(1)

     (2,210     513      (5,574     233
                             
   $ (2,208   $ 718    $ (5,581   $ 637
                             

 

(1) Gain/(loss) recognized in income is included in HDFS other income, a component of Financial Services revenue

The Company is exposed to credit loss risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to these derivative financial instruments. Although no assurances can be given, the Company does not expect any of the counterparties to these derivative financial instruments to fail to meet its obligations. To manage credit loss risk, the Company selects counterparties based on credit ratings and, on a quarterly basis, evaluates each hedge’s net position relative to the counterparty’s ability to cover its position.

 

12. Comprehensive Income

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of net income to comprehensive income (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended  
     June 27, 2010     June 28, 2009  

Net income

     $ 71,157        $ 19,750   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustment

       (21,413       28,915   

Investment in retained securitization interest:

        

Unrealized net losses arising during the period

   —          (65  

Less: net losses reclassified into net income

   —          —        (876     811   
                

Derivative financial instruments:

        

Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during period

   1,907        (9,469  

Less: net gains (losses) reclassified into net income

   861        1,046      (794     (8,675
                

Marketable securities

        

Unrealized losses on marketable securities

   (26     (26   —          —     
                

Pension and postretirement benefit plans:

        

Amortization of actuarial loss

   4,970        2,534     

Amortization of net prior service cost

   317        5,287      693        3,227   
                            
     $ 56,051        $ 44,028   
                    

 

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     Six months ended  
     June 27, 2010     June 28, 2009  

Net income

     $ 104,482        $ 137,097   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustment

       (30,231       9,566   

Investment in retained securitization interest:

        

Unrealized net gains arising during the period

   —          2,105     

Less: net losses reclassified into net income

   —          —        (876     2,981   
                

Derivative financial instruments:

        

Unrealized net gains arising during period

   6,070        5,711     

Less: net gains reclassified into net income

   (124     6,194      9,227        (3,516
                

Marketable securities

        

Unrealized losses on marketable securities

   (510     (510   —          —     
                

Pension and postretirement benefit plans:

        

Amortization of actuarial loss

   9,939        5,334     

Amortization of net prior service cost

   634        1,432     

Pension and postretirement plan funded status adjustment

   —          4,147     

Less: actuarial loss reclassified into net income due to settlement

   (1,625     (232  

Less: actuarial loss reclassified into net income due to curtailment

   —          (8,352  

Less: prior service credit (cost) reclassified into net income due to curtailment gain (loss)

   644        11,554      (2,839     22,336   
                            
     $ 91,489        $ 168,464   
                    

 

13. Income Taxes

During the first quarter of 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law. As a result of this Act, reimbursements the Company receives under Medicare Part D coverage for providing retiree prescription drug benefits would no longer be tax free beginning in 2011. At the beginning of second quarter of 2010, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 delayed the impact of this change to 2013. On April 14, 2010, the SEC staff announced that the Office of the Chief Accountant would not object to a view that the two Acts should be considered together for accounting purposes. The Company accounted for both Acts in the first quarter of 2010 and recorded income tax expense of $13.3 million associated with this change which affected the Company’s first quarter 2010 income tax rate.

The Company’s second quarter 2010 income tax rate was affected by the favorable conclusion of an Internal Revenue Service audit during the second quarter of 2010 and, in connection with the audit settlement, an adjustment to income taxes payable.

During the first quarter of 2009, an unanticipated change in Wisconsin tax law resulted in the Company establishing a valuation allowance of $22.5 million related to net operating loss carryforwards with a corresponding charge to income tax expense.

During the second quarter of 2009, the Company incurred a $28.4 million non-deductible goodwill impairment.

 

14. Product Warranty and Safety Recall Campaigns

The Company currently provides a standard two-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold worldwide, except for Japan, where the Company currently provides a standard three-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold. The warranty coverage for the retail customer includes parts and labor and generally begins when the motorcycle is sold to a retail customer. The Company maintains reserves for future warranty claims using an estimated cost per unit sold, which is based primarily on historical Company claim information. Additionally, the Company has from time to time initiated certain voluntary safety recall campaigns. The Company reserves for all estimated costs associated with safety recalls in the period that the safety recalls are announced.

 

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Changes in the Company’s warranty and safety recall liability were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 70,204      $ 64,807      $ 68,044      $ 64,543   

Warranties issued during the period

     7,454        11,123        17,357        23,811   

Settlements made during the period

     (14,808     (16,813     (28,073     (32,937

Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities

     (281     1,818        5,241        5,518   
                                

Balance, end of period

   $ 62,569      $ 60,935      $ 62,569      $ 60,935   
                                

The liability for safety recall campaigns was $2.7 million and $3.0 million as of June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, respectively.

 

15. Earnings Per Share

The Company has a share-based compensation plan under which employees may be granted share-based awards including shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs). Non-forfeitable dividends are paid on unvested shares of restricted stock and non-forfeitable dividend equivalents are paid on unvested RSUs. As such, shares of restricted stock and RSUs are considered participating securities under the two-class method of calculating earnings per share as described in ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” The two-class method of calculating earnings per share did not have a material impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculation as of June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009.

The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three months ended    Six months ended
     June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009
   June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009

Numerator:

           

Income from continuing operations used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share

   $ 139,287    $ 33,377    $ 208,028    $ 161,430
                           

Denominator:

           

Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted-average common shares

     233,314      232,616      233,094      232,442

Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock compensation plan

     1,539      904      1,399      646
                           

Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding

     234,853      233,520      234,493      233,088
                           

Earnings per common share from continuing operations:

           

Basic

   $ 0.60    $ 0.14    $ 0.89    $ 0.69

Diluted

   $ 0.59    $ 0.14    $ 0.89    $ 0.69

Outstanding options to purchase 4.2 million and 5.1 million shares of common stock for the three months ended June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, respectively, and 4.3 million and 5.5 million shares of common stock for the six months ended June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, respectively, were not included in the Company’s computation of dilutive securities because the exercise price was greater than the market price and therefore the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

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16. Employee Benefit Plans

The Company has several defined benefit pension plans and several postretirement healthcare benefit plans, which cover substantially all employees of the Motorcycles segment. The Company also has unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan agreements (SERPA) with certain employees which were instituted to replace benefits lost under the Tax Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. Components of net periodic benefit costs were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Pension and SERPA Benefits

        

Service cost

   $ 10,393      $ 12,894      $ 20,786      $ 24,918   

Interest cost

     19,457        20,526        38,914        39,155   

Expected return on plan assets

     (24,344     (24,103     (48,688     (45,855

Amortization of unrecognized:

        

Prior service cost

     1,133        1,576        2,266        3,041   

Net loss

     5,642        3,064        11,284        6,091   

Curtailment loss

     —          —          —          4,164   

Settlement loss

     —          —          2,582        370   
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 12,281      $ 13,957      $ 27,144      $ 31,884   
                                

Postretirement Healthcare Benefits

        

Service cost

   $ 2,517      $ 2,945      $ 5,034      $ 5,946   

Interest cost

     5,297        5,845        10,594        11,572   

Expected return on plan assets

     (2,445     (2,858     (4,890     (5,652

Amortization of unrecognized:

        

Prior service credit

     (629     (297     (1,258     (584

Net loss

     2,251        1,424        4,502        2,866   

Curtailment (gain) loss

     —          —          (1,023     369   
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 6,991      $ 7,059      $ 12,959      $ 14,517   
                                

As disclosed in Note 5, the Company recorded restructuring expense of $78.4 million related to its Motorcycles segment during the first half of 2010. The restructuring action resulted in a postretirement healthcare plan curtailment gain of $1.0 million, which is included in the $78.4 million restructuring expense, and a decrease to equity of $1.0 million, or $0.6 million net of tax, which is included in accumulated other comprehensive income, during the first half of 2010. During the first half of 2009, the Company recorded restructuring expense of $50.0 million, which included a pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment loss of $4.5 million, and an increase to equity of $13.3 million.

During the first half of 2010, the Company incurred a $2.6 million settlement loss related to its SERPA plans compared to a settlement loss of $0.4 million during the first half of 2009. The settlement losses were the result of benefit payments made to former executives who departed from the Company during 2009.

 

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17. Business Segments

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles and Financial Services. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations. Selected segment information is set forth below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009
    June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009
 

Motorcycles net revenue

   $ 1,135,101    $ 1,135,734      $ 2,172,436    $ 2,414,166   

Gross profit

     396,984      387,195        776,531      861,241   

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     208,952      197,871        414,156      406,042   

Restructuring expense

     30,125      15,131        78,361      49,993   
                              

Operating income from Motorcycles

     157,907      174,193        284,014      405,206   

Financial services income

     173,705      123,967        343,542      228,634   

Financial services expense

     112,860      186,086        256,015      279,548   

Goodwill impairment

     —        28,387        —        28,387   
                              

Operating income (loss) from Financial Services

     60,845      (90,506     87,527      (79,301
                              

Operating income

   $ 218,752    $ 83,687      $ 371,541    $ 325,905   
                              

As discussed in Note 2, Financial Services operating income for the three and six months ended June 27, 2010 includes the effects of consolidating formerly unconsolidated QSPEs.

As discussed in Note 3, Financial Services operating income for the three and six months ended June 28, 2009 includes a $72.7 million charge related to increased provision for credit losses resulting from the one-time reclassification of finance receivables held for sale to finance receivables held for investment.

As discussed in Note 8, operating income from Financial Services for the three and six months ended June 28, 2009 includes an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $15.0 million and $32.2 million, respectively, related to the investment in retained securitization interests.

 

18. Commitment and Contingencies

The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining required reserves related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The required reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information in each matter.

Environmental Protection Agency Notice

The Company has received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company has submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and has engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.

 

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Shareholder Lawsuits:

In re Harley-Davidson, Inc. Securities Litigation was a consolidated shareholder securities class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On October 2, 2006, the Lead Plaintiffs filed a Consolidated Class Action Complaint, which named the Company and certain former Company officers as defendants, that alleged securities law violations and sought unspecified damages relating generally to the Company’s April 13, 2005 announcement that it was reducing short-term production growth and planned increases of motorcycle shipments. In 2006, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint. On October 8, 2009, the judge granted defendants’ motion to dismiss, and the clerk of court entered judgment dismissing the consolidated lawsuit. No appeal was taken from the final judgment and the dismissal of the case became final. Subsequently, on March 18, 2010, a group of individuals who appear to be inmates in a federal correctional institution filed a motion to intervene which was immediately dismissed by the District Court because judgment had already been entered. On April 5, 2010, two of the individuals filed notices of appeal of the dismissal. On May 27, 2010, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit dismissed the appeals for failure to pay the required docketing fees. The dismissal of the action again became final.

In 2005, three shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (one of which was later voluntarily dismissed), and two shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on July 22, 2005 and November 16, 2005, against some or all of the following current or former directors and officers of the Company: Jeffrey L. Bleustein, James L. Ziemer, James M. Brostowitz, Barry K. Allen, Richard I. Beattie, George H. Conrades, Judson C. Green, Donald A. James, Sara L. Levinson, George L. Miles, Jr., James A. Norling, James A. McCaslin, Donna F. Zarcone, Jon R. Flickinger, Gail A. Lione, Ronald M. Hutchinson, W. Kenneth Sutton, Jr. and John A. Hevey. The lawsuits also name the Company as a nominal defendant. In general, the shareholder derivative complaints include factual allegations similar to those in the class action complaints and allege that officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company. In 2006, the state court consolidated the two state court derivative actions and appointed Lead Plaintiffs and Lead Plaintiffs’ counsel, and the state court ordered that the consolidated state court derivative action be stayed until after motions to dismiss the federal securities class action were decided.

On November 24, 2009, both federal court derivative plaintiffs moved to voluntarily dismiss their lawsuits and all claims without prejudice. On November 30, 2009, the federal court entered orders granting the motions and dismissing the federal court derivative lawsuits without prejudice, and those cases are now closed. Lead plaintiffs in the consolidated state court derivative action filed an amended complaint on February 22, 2010 and defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint in its entirety on April 26, 2010. Further briefing and a hearing on the motion to dismiss are pending.

The Company believes the allegations in the state court derivative lawsuit are without merit and it intends to vigorously defend against the suit. The Company is unable to predict the scope or outcome or quantify their eventual impact, if any, on the Company. At this time, the Company is also unable to estimate associated expenses or possible losses. The Company maintains insurance that may limit its financial exposure for defense costs and liability for an unfavorable outcome, should it not prevail, for claims covered by the insurance coverage.

York Environmental Matters:

The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.

 

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In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.

Although the RI/FS is still underway and substantial uncertainty exists concerning the nature and scope of the additional environmental investigation and remediation that will ultimately be required at the York facility, the Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $5.9 million. The Company has established reserves for this amount, which are included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs related to the remediation of soil are expected to be incurred over a period of several years ending in 2015. Response Costs related to ground water remediation may continue for some time beyond 2015.

Product Liability Matters:

Additionally, the Company is involved in product liability suits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

19. Supplemental Consolidating Data

The supplemental consolidating data for the periods noted is presented for informational purposes. The supplemental consolidating data may be different than segment information presented elsewhere due to the allocation of intercompany eliminations to reporting segments. All supplemental data is presented in thousands.

 

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     Three months ended June 27, 2010  
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
    Financial
Services Operations
   Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue:

         

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 1,135,562      $ —      $ (461   $ 1,135,101   

Financial services

     —          174,327      (622     173,705   
                               

Total revenue

     1,135,562        174,327      (1,083     1,308,806   

Costs and expenses:

         

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     738,117        —        —          738,117   

Financial services interest expense

     —          69,121      —          69,121   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     —          9,262      —          9,262   

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     209,574        34,938      (1,083     243,429   

Restructuring expense

     30,125        —        —          30,125   
                               

Total costs and expenses

     977,816        113,321      (1,083     1,090,054   
                               

Operating income

     157,746        61,006      —          218,752   

Investment income

     1,551        —        —          1,551   

Interest expense

     23,591        —        —          23,591   
                               

Income before provision for income taxes

     135,706        61,006      —          196,712   

Provision for income taxes

     35,463        21,962      —          57,425   
                               

Income from continuing operations

     100,243        39,044      —          139,287   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (68,130     —        —          (68,130
                               

Net income

   $ 32,113      $ 39,044    $ —        $ 71,157   
                               
     Six months ended June 27, 2010  
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
    Financial
Services Operations
   Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue:

         

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 2,172,897      $ —      $ (461   $ 2,172,436   

Financial services

     —          343,852      (310     343,542   
                               

Total revenue

     2,172,897        343,852      (771     2,515,978   

Costs and expenses:

         

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     1,395,905        —        —          1,395,905   

Financial services interest expense

     —          150,324      —          150,324   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     —          41,068      —          41,068   

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     414,466        65,084      (771     478,779   

Restructuring expense

     78,361        —        —          78,361   
                               

Total costs and expenses

     1,888,732        256,476      (771     2,144,437   
                               

Operating income

     284,165        87,376      —          371,541   

Investment income

     2,427        —        —          2,427   

Interest expense

     47,046        —        —          47,046   
                               

Income before provision for income taxes

     239,546        87,376      —          326,922   

Provision for income taxes

     87,438        31,456      —          118,894   
                               

Income from continuing operations

     152,108        55,920      —          208,028   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (103,546     —        —          (103,546
                               

Net income

   $ 48,562      $ 55,920    $ —        $ 104,482   
                               

 

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     Three months ended June 28, 2009  
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
    Financial
Services Operations
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue:

        

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 1,135,734      $ —        $ —        $ 1,135,734   

Financial services

     —          125,079        (1,112     123,967   
                                

Total revenue

     1,135,734        125,079        (1,112     1,259,701   

Costs and expenses:

        

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     748,539        —          —          748,539   

Financial services interest expense

     —          79,118        —          79,118   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     —          75,475        —          75,475   

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     198,983        31,493        (1,112     229,364   

Restructuring expense

     15,131        —          —          15,131   

Goodwill impairment

     —          28,387        —          28,387   
                                

Total costs and expenses

     962,653        214,473        (1,112     1,176,014   
                                

Operating income

     173,081        (89,394     —          83,687   

Investment income

     317        —          —          317   

Interest expense

     840        —          —          840   
                                

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

     172,558        (89,394     —          83,164   

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     71,616        (21,829     —          49,787   
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     100,942        (67,565     —          33,377   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (13,627     —          —          (13,627
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 87,315      $ (67,565   $ —        $ 19,750   
                                
     Six months ended June 28, 2009  
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
    Financial
Services Operations
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue:

        

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 2,414,166      $ —        $ —        $ 2,414,166   

Financial services

     —          229,271        (637     228,634   
                                

Total revenue

     2,414,166        229,271        (637     2,642,800   

Costs and expenses:

        

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     1,552,925        —          —          1,552,925   

Financial services interest expense

     —          132,818        —          132,818   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     —          81,386        —          81,386   

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     406,679        65,344        (637     471,386   

Restructuring expense

     49,993        —          —          49,993   

Goodwill impairment

     —          28,387        —          28,387   
                                

Total costs and expenses

     2,009,597        307,935        (637     2,316,895   
                                

Operating income (loss)

     404,569        (78,664     —          325,905   

Investment income

     2,270        —          —          2,270   

Interest expense

     10,586        —          —          10,586   
                                

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

     396,253        (78,664     —          317,589   

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     173,991        (17,832     —          156,159   
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     222,262        (60,832     —          161,430   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (24,333     —          —          (24,333
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 197,929      $ (60,832   $ —        $ 137,097   
                                

 

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     June 27, 2010
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
   Financial
Services Operations
   Eliminations     Consolidated

ASSETS

          

Current assets:

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,244,541    $ 170,371    $ —        $ 1,414,912

Marketable securities

     86,518      —        —          86,518

Accounts receivable, net

     519,272      —        (270,652     248,620

Finance receivables held for investment, net

     —        1,061,598      —          1,061,598

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

     —        743,697      —          743,697

Inventories

     296,920      —        —          296,920

Assets of discontinued operations

     85,126      —        —          85,126

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities

     —        344,595      —          344,595

Other current assets

     206,588      97,427      —          304,015
                            

Total current assets

     2,438,965      2,417,688      (270,652     4,586,001

Finance receivables held for investment, net

     —        1,717,644      —          1,717,644

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

     —        2,850,684      —          2,850,684

Property, plant and equipment, net

     778,849      31,255      —          810,104

Goodwill

     28,110      —        —          28,110

Other long-term assets

     269,106      29,987      (67,743     231,350
                            
   $ 3,515,030    $ 7,047,258    $ (338,395   $ 10,223,893
                            

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Current liabilities:

          

Accounts payable

   $ 206,400    $ 305,971    $ (270,652   $ 241,719

Accrued liabilities

     537,256      57,732      (2,803     592,185

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     61,501      —        —          61,501

Short-term debt

     —        322,941      —          322,941

Current portion of long-term debt

     138,537      202,915      —          341,452

Current portion of long-term debt held by variable interest entities

     —        817,602      —          817,602
                            

Total current liabilities

     943,694      1,707,161      (273,455     2,377,400

Long-term debt

     600,000      2,225,334      —          2,825,334

Long-term debt held by variable interest entities

     —        2,227,025      —          2,227,025

Pension liability

     244,115      —        —          244,115

Postretirement healthcare benefits

     265,326      —        —          265,326

Other long-term liabilities

     135,830      11,859      —          147,689

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

          

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,326,065      875,879      (64,940     2,137,004
                            
   $ 3,515,030    $ 7,047,258    $ (338,395   $ 10,223,893
                            

 

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     December 31, 2009
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
   Financial
Services Operations
   Eliminations     Consolidated

ASSETS

          

Current assets:

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,141,862    $ 488,571    $ —        $ 1,630,433

Marketable securities

     39,685      —        —          39,685

Accounts receivable, net

     356,932      —        (87,561     269,371

Finance receivables held for investment, net

     —        1,436,114      —          1,436,114

Inventories

     323,029      —        —          323,029

Assets of discontinued operations

     181,211      —        —          181,211

Other current assets

     191,748      270,358      —          462,106
                            

Total current assets

     2,234,467      2,195,043      (87,561     4,341,949

Finance receivables held for investment, net

     —        3,621,048      —          3,621,048

Property, plant and equipment, net

     872,336      34,570      —          906,906

Goodwill

     31,400      —        —          31,400

Other long-term assets

     293,681      26,932      (66,398     254,215
                            
   $ 3,431,884    $ 5,877,593    $ (153,959   $ 9,155,518
                            

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Current liabilities:

          

Accounts payable

   $ 141,097    $ 108,979    $ (87,561   $ 162,515

Accrued liabilities

     447,021      69,644      (2,581     514,084

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     69,535      —        —          69,535

Short-term debt

     —        189,999      —          189,999

Current portion of long-term debt

     204,959      1,127,132      —          1,332,091
                            

Total current liabilities

     862,612      1,495,754      (90,142     2,268,224

Long-term debt

     600,000      3,514,039      —          4,114,039

Pension liability

     245,332      —        —          245,332

Postretirement healthcare benefits

     264,472      —        —          264,472

Other long-term liabilities

     143,905      11,428      —          155,333

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

          

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,315,563      856,372      (63,817     2,108,118
                            
   $ 3,431,884    $ 5,877,593    $ (153,959   $ 9,155,518
                            

 

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     June 28, 2009
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
   Financial
Services Operations
   Eliminations     Consolidated

ASSETS

          

Current assets:

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 599,283    $ 424,118    $ —        $ 1,023,401

Accounts receivable, net

     527,311      —        (273,767     253,544

Note receivable from HDFS

     600,000      —        (600,000     —  

Finance receivables held for sale

     —        —        —          —  

Finance receivables held for investment, net

     —        1,651,700      —          1,651,700

Inventories

     403,524      —        —          403,524

Assets of discontinued operations

     243,925      —        —          243,925

Other current assets

     147,661      198,638      —          346,299
                            

Total current assets

     2,521,704      2,274,456      (873,767     3,922,393

Finance receivables held for sale

     —        —        —          —  

Finance receivables held for investment, net

     —        3,472,325      —          3,472,325

Property, plant and equipment, net

     945,206      37,844      —          983,050

Goodwill

     31,439      453      —          31,892

Other long-term assets

     423,192      25,309      (93,475     355,026
                            
   $ 3,921,541    $ 5,810,387    $ (967,242   $ 8,764,686
                            

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Current liabilities:

          

Accounts payable

   $ 231,691    $ 315,065    $ (273,767   $ 272,989

Accrued liabilities

     453,616      71,851      (2,234     523,233

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     72,349      —        —          72,349

Short-term debt

     —        1,690,910      —          1,690,910
                            

Total current liabilities

     757,656      2,077,826      (276,001     2,559,481

Long-term debt

     782,751      2,255,636      —          3,038,387

Note payable to HDMC

     —        600,000      (600,000     —  

Pension liability

     491,021      —        —          491,021

Postretirement healthcare benefits

     263,712      —        —          263,712

Other long-term liabilities

     146,028      13,274      —          159,302

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

          

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,480,373      863,651      (91,241     2,252,783
                            
   $ 3,921,541    $ 5,810,387    $ (967,242   $ 8,764,686
                            

 

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     Six months ended June 27, 2010  
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
    Financial
Services Operations
    Eliminations &
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income

   $ 48,562      $ 55,920      $ —        $ 104,482   

Loss from discontinued operations

     (103,546     —          —          (103,546
                                

Income from continuing operations

     152,108        55,920        —          208,028   

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation

     133,208        3,392        —          136,600   

Provision for employee long-term benefits

     44,770        736        —          45,506   

Contributions to pension and postretirement plans

     (22,151     —          —          (22,151

Stock compensation expense

     12,811        1,124        —          13,935   

Net change in wholesale finance receivables

     —          —          100,956        100,956   

Curtailment and settlement expense

     1,558        —          —          1,558   

Provision for credit losses

     —          41,068        —          41,068   

Foreign currency adjustments

     (14,429     —          —          (14,429

Other, net

     13,599        75,109        —          88,708   

Change in current assets and current liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

     (181,564     —          183,091        1,527   

Finance receivables - accrued interest and other

     —          7,742        —          7,742   

Inventories

     11,077        —          —          11,077   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     174,937        142,573        (183,121     134,389   

Restructuring reserves

     (25,172     (219     —          (25,391

Derivative instruments

     (3,269     4,529        —          1,260   

Other

     (444     (3,929     —          (4,373
                                

Total adjustments

     144,931        272,125        100,926        517,982   
                                

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

     297,039        328,045        100,926        726,010   
                                

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:

        

Capital expenditures

     (44,891     (863     —          (45,754

Origination of finance receivables held for investment

     —          (2,797,055     1,595,243        (1,201,812

Collections of finance receivables held for investment

     —          3,060,387        (1,696,199     1,364,188   

Purchases of marketable securities

     (60,670     —          —          (60,670

Sales and redemptions of marketable securities

     13,526        —          —          13,526   
                                

Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations

     (92,035     262,469        (100,956     69,478   
                                

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:

        

Repayments of securitization debt

     —          (1,007,271     —          (1,007,271

Net (decrease) increase in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper

     (38,734     76,969        —          38,235   

Net change in restricted cash

     —          21,946        —          21,946   

Dividends paid

     (47,033     —          —          (47,033

Purchase of common stock for treasury

     (1,191     —          —          (1,191

Excess tax benefits from share based payments

     3,400        —          —          3,400   

Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans

     7,184        —          —          7,184   
                                

Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations

     (76,374     (908,356     —          (984,730

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

     (2,844     (358     30        (3,172

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

     125,786        (318,200     —          (192,414

Cash flows from discontinued operations:

        

Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations

     (22,010     —          —          (22,010

Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations

     —          —          —          —     

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations

     (1,856     —          —          (1,856
                                
     (23,866     —          —          (23,866
                                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 101,920      $ (318,200   $ —        $ (216,280
                                

Cash and cash equivalents:

        

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

   $ 1,141,862      $ 488,571      $ —        $ 1,630,433   

Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - beginning of period

     6,063        —          —          6,063   

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     101,920        (318,200     —          (216,280

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - end of period

     (5,304     —          —          (5,304
                                

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

   $ 1,244,541      $ 170,371      $ —        $ 1,414,912   
                                

 

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     Six months ended June 28, 2009  
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
    Financial
Services Operations
    Eliminations &
Adjustments
    Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income (loss)

   $ 197,929      $ (60,832   $ —        $ 137,097   

Loss from discontinued operations

     (24,333     —          —          (24,333
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     222,262        (60,832     —          161,430   

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation

     119,970        3,882        —          123,852   

Provision for employee long-term benefits

     46,286        403        —          46,689   

Contributions to pension and postretirement plans

     (14,510     —          —          (14,510

Stock compensation expense

     6,334        288        —          6,622   

Net change in wholesale finance receivables

     —          —          129,075        129,075   

Origination of retail finance receivables held for sale

     —          (1,180,467     —          (1,180,467

Collections of retail finance receivables held for sale

     —          473,989        —          473,989   

Impairment of investment in retained securitization interests

     —          32,165        —          32,165   

Lower of cost or FMV adj. on finance receivables HFS

     —          5,895        —          5,895   

Provision for credit losses

     —          81,386        —          81,386   

Goodwill impairment

     —          28,387        —          28,387   

Foreign currency adjustments

     (28,866     —          —          (28,866

Other, net

     16,108        19,091        —          35,199   

Change in current assets and current liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

     47,066        —          (32,666     14,400   

Finance receivables - accrued interest and other

     —          1,064        —          1,064   

Inventories

     (9,814     —          —          (9,814

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (23,218     (72,996     32,665        (63,549

Restructuring reserves

     29,115        —          —          29,115   

Derivative instruments

     8,946        (8,770     —          176   

Other

     4,484        (1,684     —          2,800   
                                

Total adjustments

     201,901        (617,367     129,074        (286,392
                                

Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities of continuing operations

     424,163        (678,199     129,074        (124,962
                                

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Capital expenditures

     (45,303     (3,810     —          (49,113

Origination of finance receivables held for investment

     —          (2,143,374     1,861,888        (281,486

Collections of finance receivables held for investment

     —          2,246,350        (1,990,963     255,387   

Collection of retained securitization interests

     —          26,904        —          26,904   
                                

Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities

     (45,303     126,070        (129,075     (48,308
                                

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes

     589,255        —          —          589,255   

Loan to HDFS

     (600,000     600,000        —          —     

Proceeds from securitization debt

     —          497,771        —          497,771   

Repayments of securitization debt

     —          (13,907     —          (13,907

Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper

     —          (392,366     —          (392,366

Net borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper

     —          87,706        —          87,706   

Net change in restricted cash

     —          (76,658     —          (76,658

Dividends paid

     (46,913     —          —          (46,913

Purchase of common stock for treasury

     (296     —          —          (296

Excess tax benefits from share based payments

     147        —          —          147   

Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans

     10        —          —          10   
                                

Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities of continuing operations

     (57,797     702,546        —          644,749   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

     18,342        319        1        18,662   

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

     339,405        150,736        —          490,141   

Cash flows from discontinued operations:

        

Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations

     (39,445     —          —          (39,445

Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations

     (11,843     —          —          (11,843

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations

     (1,217     —          —          (1,217
                                
     (52,505     —          —          (52,505
                                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 286,900      $ 150,736      $ —        $ 437,636   
                                

Cash and cash equivalents:

        

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

   $ 295,512      $ 273,382      $ —        $ 568,894   

Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - beginning of period

     24,664        —          —          24,664   

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     286,900        150,736        —          437,636   

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - end of period

     (7,793     —          —          (7,793
                                

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

   $ 599,283      $ 424,118      $ —        $ 1,023,401   
                                

 

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20. Subsequent Events

On July 28, 2010, the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement was extended to September 10, 2010 by mutual agreement of HDFS and its lenders.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the groups of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), Buell Motorcycle Company (Buell) and MV Agusta (MV). HDMC produces heavyweight custom and touring motorcycles. HDMC manufactures five families of motorcycles: Touring, Dyna®, Softail®, Sportster® and VRSC. HDFS provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs primarily to Harley-Davidson and Buell dealers and customers.

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services (Financial Services). The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations.

The “% Change” figures included in the “Results of Operations” section were calculated using unrounded dollar amounts and may differ from calculations using the rounded dollar amounts presented.

Overview

The Company’s income from continuing operations was $139.3 million for the second quarter of 2010, up $105.9 million over prior year driven by higher operating income from Financial Services. Operating income for the Financial Services segment improved by $151.4 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009; however, second quarter 2009 results were adversely affected by two non-recurring, non-cash charges totaling $101.1 million. During the second quarter of 2009, the operating loss from Financial Services included a $72.7 million credit loss provision related to a reclassification of finance receivables held for sale to finance receivables held for investment; and a $28.4 million goodwill impairment charge to write off goodwill related to the original purchase of HDFS.

Overall, retail sales of the Company’s Harley-Davidson motorcycles continue to be affected by the difficult economic environment; however, the Company continues to be encouraged by a moderation in the rate of decline for retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles declined 5.5% in the second quarter of 2010 compared to last year’s second quarter. Second quarter 2010 results reflect a sequential moderation in the rate of decline from the prior four quarters, although the basis for comparison has decreased over that period. The rates of decline in retail sales for the preceding four quarters were 30.1%, 21.3%, 21.4% and 18.2% for the quarters ended June 2009, September 2009, December 2009 and March 2010, respectively.

Please refer to the “Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 27, 2010” and “Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 27, 2010” for a further discussion of results.

Restructuring Activities(1)

During 2009, in response to the U.S. economic recession and worldwide slowdown in consumer demand, the Company committed to a volume reduction and a combination of restructuring actions that are expected to be completed in 2012. The actions were designed to reduce administrative costs, eliminate excess capacity and exit

 

 

 

(1) Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The Company intends that certain matters discussed in this report are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such by reference to this footnote or because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” or “estimates” or words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe future plans, objectives, outlooks, targets, guidance or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this report. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described in close proximity to such statements or elsewhere in this report, including under the caption “Cautionary Statements” and in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date of the filing of this report (August 5, 2010), and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

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non-core business operations. The Company’s significant planned actions, which the Company believes are generally proceeding on schedule, include:

 

   

consolidating its two engine and transmission plants in the Milwaukee area into its facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin;

 

   

closing its distribution facility in Franklin, Wisconsin and consolidating Parts and Accessories and General Merchandise distribution through a third party;

 

   

discontinuing the domestic transportation fleet;

 

   

consolidating its vehicle test facilities from three locations in Alabama, Arizona and Florida into one location in Arizona;

 

   

restructuring its York, Pennsylvania motorcycle production facility to focus on the core operations of motorcycle assembly, metal fabrication and paint; and

 

   

exiting the Buell product line. The Company ceased production of Buell motorcycles at the end of October 2009 and the sale of remaining Buell motorcycle inventory to independent dealers and/or distributors is expected to be completed during 2010.

The 2009 restructuring plans include a reduction of approximately 2,700 to 2,900 hourly production positions and approximately 720 non-production, primarily salaried positions within the Motorcycles segment and approximately 100 salaried positions in the Financial Services segment. These headcount reductions began in 2009 and are expected to be completed during 2011.

During the first half of 2010, the Company incurred $78.4 million in restructuring and impairment expense related to these activities. This is in addition to $224.3 million in restructuring and impairment expense incurred in 2009. The Company expects total costs for these restructuring activities to result in one-time restructuring and impairment expenses of $430 million to $460 million from 2009 through 2012 of which approximately 30% are expected to be non-cash. In 2010, the Company expects to incur restructuring expenses of $175 million to $195 million. The Company anticipates annual ongoing total savings from restructuring of approximately $240 million to $260 million upon completion of all announced restructuring activities. In the near-term, the Company has realized or estimates that it will realize savings from these restructuring activities, measured against 2008 spending, as follows:

 

   

2009 - $91 million (91% operating expense and 9% cost of sales);

 

   

2010 - $135 million to $155 million (70-80% operating expense and 20-30% cost of sales);

 

   

2011 - $220 million to $240 million (45-55% operating expense and 45-55% cost of sales);

 

   

2012 - $230 million to $250 (40-50% operating expense and 50-60% cost of sales); and

 

   

Ongoing annually upon completion - $240 million to $260 million (40-50% operating expense and 50-60% cost of sales).

The Company and the unions representing its Wisconsin production employees began negotiations in July 2010 on new labor agreements that would take effect upon the expiration of the current contracts in April 2012. Through the negotiation of new agreements, the Company seeks to close large cost gaps in its Milwaukee-area and Tomahawk production operations and improve flexibility to meet seasonal and other customer-driven production needs. If the Company is unable to achieve those objectives through agreement with the unions by mid-September 2010, the Company has said it will move Wisconsin production operations to another U.S. location. The financial effects of a decision on Wisconsin production operations are not included in the restructuring costs and savings delineated above. The Company will provide updated cost and savings information at such time as it discloses a final decision on the Wisconsin operations. The Company will retain corporate headquarters, product development and the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, regardless of the outcome of its decision on production operations.

 

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Discontinued Operations

The Company’s efforts to sell MV are progressing and the Company expects to complete its divestiture of MV during 2010. During the second quarter of 2010, the Company incurred a $68.1 million loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, which was comprised of operating losses and a fair value adjustment of $61.5 million, net of taxes.

Outlook(1)

On July 20, 2010, the Company reiterated its guidance to ship 201,000 to 212,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles to dealers in 2010 and announced its expectation to ship 53,000 to 58,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the third quarter of 2010.

On July 20, 2010, the Company announced that it expects gross margin to be between 32.5% and 34.0% for the full year of 2010, an increase from the prior estimate of 32.0% to 33.5%. The Company is pleased with its first half 2010 gross margin performance; however, the Company expects that gross margins in the second half of 2010 will not benefit from product mix to the extent they have in the first half of 2010. Also, the Company expects unfavorable margin impacts from foreign exchange rates and raw material prices during the second half of 2010.

The Company also announced on July 20, 2010 that it expects its 2010 full year effective income tax rate to be approximately 36.0% for continuing operations. In addition, on July 20, 2010, the Company confirmed its expected capital expenditures for 2010 of approximately $235 million to $255 million including approximately $95 million to $110 million for capital expenditures made in connection with its restructuring activities in 2010. The Company anticipates it will have the ability to fund all capital expenditures in 2010 with internally generated funds.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 27, 2010

Compared to the Three Months Ended June 28, 2009

Consolidated Results

 

     Three months ended     (Decrease)
Increase
    %
Change
 

(in thousands, except earnings per share)

   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
     

Operating income from motorcycles & related products

   $ 157,907      $ 174,193      $ (16,286   (9.3 %) 

Operating income (loss) from financial services

     60,845        (90,506     151,351      N/M   
                          

Operating income

     218,752        83,687        135,065      161.4   

Investment income

     1,551        317        1,234      389.3   

Interest expense

     23,591        840        22,751      N/M   
                          

Income before income taxes

     196,712        83,164        113,548      136.5   

Provision for income taxes

     57,425        49,787        7,638      15.3   
                          

Income from continuing operations

     139,287        33,377        105,910      317.3   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     (68,130     (13,627     (54,503   400.0   
                          

Net income

   $ 71,157      $ 19,750      $ 51,407      260.3
                          

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

   $ 0.59      $ 0.14      $ 0.45      321.4

Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations

   $ (0.29   $ (0.06   $ (0.23   383.3

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.30      $ 0.08      $ 0.22      275.0

Operating income for the Motorcycles segment during the second quarter of 2010 was adversely impacted by an increase in restructuring expenses and higher operating expenses. Operating income for the Financial Services segment improved by $151.4 million during the second quarter of 2010; however, second quarter 2009 results were adversely affected by two non-recurring, non-cash charges totaling $101.1 million. The remaining improvement in the Financial Services segment results was partially due to improved credit performance in the retail motorcycle loan portfolio and a lower cost of funds.

 

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Interest expense for the second quarter of 2010 includes $22.5 million related to the Company’s $600.0 million senior unsecured notes issued in February 2009. Prior to the end of the first quarter of 2009, the Company transferred the full proceeds from the issuance of the notes to HDFS to fund HDFS’ operations. As HDFS diversified its debt structure through a combination of actions during 2009, its funding profile improved. During the fourth quarter of 2009, HDFS transferred the full proceeds back to the Company. As a result, interest expense for 2009 includes interest on the notes only during the periods when the full proceeds were held at HDMC. Interest expense for the periods during which the proceeds were held by HDFS is included in financial services interest expense.

The effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2010 was 29.2% compared to 59.9% for the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in the effective income tax rate from the second quarter of 2009 to the second quarter of 2010 was generally due to the non-recurrence of a $28.4 million non-deductible goodwill charge incurred during the second quarter of 2009 as well as the favorable conclusion of an Internal Revenue Service audit in the second quarter of 2010 and, in connection with the audit settlement, an adjustment to income taxes payable.

Motorcycles & Related Products Segment

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales

Worldwide independent dealer retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 5.5% during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009. Retail sales results continue to be impacted on a global basis by difficult economic conditions. Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 8.4% in the United States and 0.2% internationally in the quarter. On an industry-wide basis, the heavyweight (651+cc) portion of the market was down 10.1% in the United States for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and down 2.2% in Europe for the three months ended May 31, 2010 when compared to the same periods in 2009. The following table includes retail unit sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles:

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales(a)

Heavyweight (651+cc)

 

     Three months ended             
   June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
   (Decrease)
Increase
    %
Change
 

North America Region

          

United States

   49,841    54,410    (4,569   (8.4 %) 

Canada

   4,897    5,015    (118   (2.4
                  

Total North America Region

   54,738    59,425    (4,687   (7.9

Europe Region (Includes Middle East and Africa)

          

Europe(b)

   15,909    15,327    582      3.8   

Other

   1,207    971    236      24.3   
                  

Total Europe Region

   17,116    16,298    818      5.0   

Asia Pacific Region

          

Japan

   3,237    4,022    (785   (19.5

Other

   2,222    2,403    (181   (7.5
                  

Total Asia Pacific Region

   5,459    6,425    (966   (15.0

Latin America Region

   1,633    1,420    213      15.0   
                  

Total Worldwide Retail Sales

   78,946    83,568    (4,622   (5.5 %) 
                  

 

(a) Data source for retail sales figures shown above is sales warranty and registration information provided by Harley-Davidson dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information that its dealers supply concerning retail sales and this information is subject to revision. Only Harley-Davidson motorcycles are included in the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales data.

 

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(b) Data for Europe include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Motorcycle Unit Shipments

The following table includes wholesale motorcycle unit shipments for the Motorcycles segment:

 

     Three months ended     (Decrease)
Increase
    %
Change
 
   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
     

United States

   33,957    57.5   35,194    60.5   (1,237   (3.5 %) 

International

   25,089    42.5   22,985    39.5   2,104      9.2   
                              

Harley-Davidson motorcycle units

   59,046    100.0   58,179    100.0   867      1.5
                              

Touring motorcycle units

   20,486    34.7   20,989    36.1   (503   (2.4 %) 

Custom motorcycle units*

   24,170    40.9   22,245    38.2   1,925      8.7   

Sportster motorcycle units

   14,390    24.4   14,945    25.7   (555   (3.7
                              

Harley-Davidson motorcycle units

   59,046    100.0   58,179    100.0   867      1.5
                              

Buell motorcycle units

   620      2,702      (2,082   (77.1 %) 
                      

 

* Custom motorcycle units, as used in this table, include Dyna, Softail, VRSC and CVO models.

The Company shipped 59,046 Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide during the second quarter of 2010, which was 1.5% higher than the second quarter of 2009. The second quarter 2010 shipment volume was in line with Company expectations and resulted in approximately 21,000 fewer new Harley-Davidson motorcycle units in U.S. dealer inventory at the end of the second quarter of 2010 compared to the end of the second quarter of 2009. Touring motorcycle unit mix decreased 1.4 percentage points while Sportster motorcycle mix decreased 1.3 percentage points from the second quarter 2009 to the second quarter 2010. Despite the decrease from prior year, Sportster motorcycle mix in the second quarter of 2010 was higher than the historical range of 18% to 22% primarily due to initial dealer shipments of the new Forty-EightTM model. Sportster motorcycle mix in the second quarter of 2009 was higher than the historical range primarily due to increased Sportster production in anticipation of a more price-conscious consumer during the remainder of 2009. The Company announced on July 20, 2010 that it anticipates shipping between 53,000 to 58,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycle units in the third quarter of 2010.(1)

 

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Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Motorcycles segment (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended    Increase
(Decrease)
    %
Change
 
   June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009
    

Revenue:

          

Harley-Davidson motorcycles

   $ 831,631    $ 808,709    $ 22,922      2.8

Buell motorcycles

     116      22,132      (22,016   (99.5
                        
     831,747      830,841      906      0.1   

Parts & Accessories

     231,784      231,339      445      0.2   

General Merchandise

     67,360      69,600      (2,240   (3.2

Other

     4,210      3,954      256      6.5   
                        

Total revenue

     1,135,101      1,135,734      (633   (0.1

Cost of goods sold

     738,117      748,539      (10,422   (1.4
                        

Gross profit

     396,984      387,195      9,789      2.5   

Selling & administrative expense

     179,445      162,634      16,811      10.3   

Engineering expense

     29,507      35,237      (5,730   (16.3

Restructuring expense

     30,125      15,131      14,994      99.1   
                        

Operating expense

     239,077      213,002      26,075      12.2   
                        

Operating income from motorcycles

   $ 157,907    $ 174,193    $ (16,286   (9.3 %) 
                        

The following table includes the estimated impact of significant factors affecting the comparability of revenues and gross profit from the second quarter of 2009 to the second quarter of 2010 (in millions):

 

     Net
Revenue
    Cost of
Goods Sold
    Gross
Profit
 

June 28, 2009

   $ 1,136      $ 749      $ 387   

Volume

     (14     (9     (5

Foreign currency exchange rates and hedging

     (9     2        (11

Product mix

     22        (3     25   

Raw material prices

     —          5        (5

Manufacturing costs

     —          (6     6   
                        

Total

     (1     (11     10   
                        

June 27, 2010

   $ 1,135      $ 738      $ 397   
                        

 

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Foreign currency exchange rate changes, primarily due to a weakening Euro during the second quarter of 2010 relative to the second quarter 2009, resulted in a negative impact on net revenue. In addition, gains and losses associated with foreign currency hedging (included in cost of goods sold) were also unfavorable when compared to the same period last year resulting in an overall negative impact on gross margins.

 

   

Product mix benefited net revenue and gross profit primarily from product mix changes within the Company’s motorcycle families.

 

   

Lower manufacturing costs were the result of productivity gains partially offset by higher other costs including product cost associated with new models and increased product content, such as new features and options on the Company’s motorcycles.

The net increase in operating expense was primarily due to the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities and an increase in expense associated with the Company’s variable incentive compensation programs. For further information regarding the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities, refer to Note 5 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Services Segment

Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Financial Services segment (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended     Increase
(Decrease)
    %
Change
 
   June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009
     

Interest income

   $ 160,045    $ 106,159      $ 53,886      50.8

Loss from securitizations

     —        (7,676     7,676      N/M   

Other income

     13,660      25,484        (11,824   (46.4
                         

Financial services revenue

     173,705      123,967        49,738      40.1   

Interest expense

     69,121      79,118        (9,997   (12.6

Provision for credit losses

     9,262      75,475        (66,213   (87.7

Operating expenses

     34,477      31,493        2,984      9.5   

Goodwill impairment

     —        28,387        (28,387   N/M   
                         

Financial services expense

     112,860      214,473        (101,613   (47.4
                         

Operating income (loss) from financial services

   $ 60,845    $ (90,506   $ 151,351      N/M   
                         

On January 1, 2010, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (codified within ASC Topic 860), and SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (codified in ASC Topic 810). As a result of the adoption of the new accounting guidance, the Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of its formerly unconsolidated QSPEs on January 1, 2010. Beginning on January 1, 2010, the Company began recognizing interest income and credit losses on the previously unconsolidated securitized receivables and interest expense on the related debt within its statements of operations. The Company’s statement of operations no longer includes income from securitizations including the initial gain or loss previously recorded on off-balance sheet securitizations, income on the investment in retained securitization interests and servicer fees. In addition, the Company no longer incurs charges related to other-than-temporary impairments on its investment in retained securitization interests as that asset has been derecognized.

Interest income for the three months ended June 27, 2010 benefited primarily from higher average retail finance receivables, which was driven by the consolidation of formerly off-balance sheet QSPEs. Interest expense was lower due to more favorable cost of funds, partially offset by increased borrowings related to the newly consolidated securitization trusts.

 

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There was no income or loss from securitizations during the second quarter of 2010 due to the elimination of the investment in retained securitization interests. During the second quarter of 2009, HDFS recorded a $15.0 million other-than-temporary impairment of certain retained securitization interests due to higher actual and anticipated credit losses partially offset by a slowing in actual and expected prepayment speeds. Partially offsetting the other-than-temporary impairment was $7.4 million of income earned from the investment in the retained securitization interests.

Other income decreased during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009 primarily due to a $2.2 million derivative loss and no servicer fee income. As a result of the consolidation of the formerly off-balance sheet securitization trusts, the Company no longer records servicer fee income from servicing off-balance sheet finance receivables. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company earned $6.7 million of servicer fee income.

The provision for credit losses related to retail and wholesale receivables decreased by $61.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in the provision for retail credit losses was primarily driven by the second quarter 2009 reclassification of $3.14 billion of finance receivables held for sale to finance receivables held for investment. The reclassification resulted in a $72.7 million increase in the allowance for finance credit losses during the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in the provision for wholesale credit losses is primarily due to lower overall wholesale finance receivables outstanding.

Changes in the allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment, including finance receivables held by variable interest entities (VIEs), were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended  
     June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 192,100      $ 40,534   

Provision for finance credit losses

     9,261        75,474   

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

     (18,378     (1,673
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 182,983      $ 114,335   
                

At June 27, 2010, the allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment was $170.5 million for retail receivables, which includes $107.4 million related to finance receivables held by VIEs, and $12.5 million for wholesale receivables. See Note 7 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Company’s VIEs. The allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment was $99.2 million for retail receivables and $15.1 million for wholesale receivables at June 28, 2009.

HDFS’ periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment is generally based on HDFS’ past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, current economic conditions and the estimated value of any underlying collateral.

As discussed in Note 6 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, during the three months ended June 28, 2009, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $28.4 million related to the goodwill associated with HDFS.

 

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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 27, 2010

Compared to the Six Months Ended June 28, 2009

Consolidated Results

 

(in thousands, except earnings per share)

   Six months ended     (Decrease)
Increase
    %
Change
 
   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
     

Operating income from motorcycles & related products

   $ 284,014      $ 405,206      $ (121,192   (29.9 %) 

Operating income (loss) from financial services

     87,527        (79,301     166,828      N/M   
                          

Operating income

     371,541        325,905        45,636      14.0   

Investment income

     2,427        2,270        157      6.9   

Interest expense

     47,046        10,586        36,460      344.4   
                          

Income before income taxes

     326,922        317,589        9,333      2.9   

Provision for income taxes

     118,894        156,159        (37,265   (23.9
                          

Income from continuing operations

     208,028        161,430        46,598      28.9   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     (103,546     (24,333     (79,213   325.5   
                          

Net income

   $ 104,482      $ 137,097      $ (32,615   (23.8 %) 
                          

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

   $ 0.89      $ 0.69      $ 0.20      29.0

Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations

   $ (0.44   $ (0.10   $ (0.34   (340.0 %) 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.45      $ 0.59      $ (0.14   (23.7 %) 

Motorcycles operating income fell 29.9% during the first half of 2010 driven by a decrease in shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and restructuring charges. Operating income for the Financial Services segment improved by $166.8 million during the first half of 2010 primarily due to improved credit performance in the retail motorcycle loan portfolio, lower cost of funds and two non-recurring, non-cash charges totaling $101.1 million that were incurred during the first half of 2009. The lower cost of funds was due in part to HDFS’ repayment in the fourth quarter of 2009 of amounts related to the Company’s $600.0 million senior unsecured notes issued in February 2009.

Interest expense for the first six months of 2010 includes $45.0 million related to the Company’s senior unsecured notes, compared to $8.0 million in the first half of 2009. Prior to the end of the first quarter of 2009, the Company transferred the full proceeds from the issuance of the notes to HDFS to fund HDFS’ operations. As HDFS diversified its debt structure through a combination of actions during 2009, its funding profile improved. During the fourth quarter of 2009, HDFS transferred the full proceeds back to the Company. As a result, interest expense for 2009 includes interest on the notes only during the periods when the full proceeds were held at HDMC. Interest expense for the periods during which the proceeds were held by HDFS is included in financial services interest expense.

The effective income tax rate for the first half of 2010 was 36.4% compared to 49.2% for the first half of 2009. During the first quarter of 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law. As a result of this Act, reimbursements the Company receives under Medicare Part D coverage for providing retiree prescription drug benefits would no longer be tax free beginning in 2011. At the beginning of second quarter of 2010, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 delayed the impact of this change to 2013. On April 14, 2010, the SEC staff announced that the Office of the Chief Accountant would not object to a view that the two Acts should be considered together for accounting purposes. The Company accounted for both Acts in the first quarter of 2010 and recorded income tax expense of $13.3 million associated with this change. Also impacting the effective income tax rate for the first half of 2010 was the favorable conclusion of an Internal Revenue Service audit in the second quarter of 2010 and, in connection with the audit settlement, an adjustment to income taxes payable. The effective income tax rate for the first half of 2009 was impacted by a $28.4 million non-deductible goodwill charge incurred during the second quarter of 2009 as well as an unanticipated change in Wisconsin tax law during the first quarter of 2009 which resulted in the Company establishing a valuation allowance of $22.5 million related to net operating loss carryforwards.

 

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Motorcycles & Related Products Segment

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales

Worldwide independent dealer retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 10.7% during the first half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009. Retail sales results continue to be impacted on a global basis by difficult economic conditions. Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 15.3% in the United States and 1.1% internationally in the first half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009. On an industry-wide basis, the heavyweight (651+cc) portion of the market was down 14.7% in the United States for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and down 3.9% in Europe for the five months ended May 31, 2010 when compared to the same periods in 2009. The following table includes retail unit sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles:

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales(a)

Heavyweight (651+cc)

 

     Six months ended    (Decrease)
Increase
    %
Change
 
   June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
    

North America Region

          

United States

   81,686    96,451    (14,765   (15.3 %) 

Canada

   6,792    6,882    (90   (1.3
                  

Total North America Region

   88,478    103,333    (14,855   (14.4

Europe Region (Includes Middle East and Africa)

          

Europe(b)

   23,467    22,894    573      2.5   

Other

   2,138    1,792    346      19.3   
                  

Total Europe Region

   25,605    24,686    919      3.7   

Asia Pacific Region

          

Japan

   5,255    6,292    (1,037   (16.5

Other

   4,638    5,051    (413   (8.2
                  

Total Asia Pacific Region

   9,893    11,343    (1,450   (12.8

Latin America Region

   2,895    2,789    106      3.8   
                  

Total Worldwide Retail Sales

   126,871    142,151    (15,280   (10.7 %) 
                  

 

(a) Data source for retail sales figures shown above is new sales warranty and registration information provided by Harley-Davidson dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information that its dealers supply concerning new retail sales and this information is subject to revision. Only Harley-Davidson motorcycles are included in the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales data.
(b) Data for Europe include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

 

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The following table includes industry retail motorcycle registration data:

Motorcycle Industry Retail Registrations

Heavyweight (651+cc)

 

     Six months ended    Decrease     %
Change
 
   June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
    

United States(a)

   151,679    177,880    (26,201   (14.7 %) 
     Five months ended    Decrease     %
Change
 
   May 31,
2010
   May 31,
2009
    

Europe(b)

   158,637    165,087    (6,450   (3.9 %) 

 

(a) U.S. industry data includes 651+cc models derived from submission of new motorcycle retail sales by each major manufacturer to an independent third party. This third party data is subject to revision and update. Industry data includes three-wheeled vehicles.
(b) Europe data includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Industry retail motorcycle registration data includes 651+cc models derived from information provided by Giral S.A., an independent agency. This third party data is subject to revision and update. Industry data includes three-wheeled vehicles.

Industry retail registration data for the remaining international markets has not been presented because the Company does not believe definitive and reliable registration data is available at this time.

Motorcycle Unit Shipments

The following table includes wholesale motorcycle unit shipments for the Motorcycles segment:

 

     Six months ended           %
Change
 
   June 27, 2010     June 28, 2009     Decrease    

United States

   69,625    61.8   87,904    66.2   (18,279   (20.8 %) 

International

   43,095    38.2   44,945    33.8   (1,850   (4.1
                              

Harley-Davidson motorcycle units

   112,720    100.0   132,849    100.0   (20,129   (15.2 %) 
                              

Touring motorcycle units

   43,371    38.4   46,964    35.3   (3,593   (7.7 %) 

Custom motorcycle units*

   46,742    41.5   54,164    40.8   (7,422   (13.7

Sportster motorcycle units

   22,607    20.1   31,721    23.9   (9,114   (28.7
                              

Harley-Davidson motorcycle units

   112,720    100.0   132,849    100.0   (20,129   (15.2 %) 
                              

Buell motorcycle units

   2,394      5,143      (2,749   (53.5 %) 
                      

 

* Custom motorcycle units, as used in this table, include Dyna, Softail, VRSC and CVO models.

 

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The Company shipped 112,720 Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide during the first half of 2010, which was 15.2% lower than the first half of 2009. The first half 2010 shipment volume was in line with Company expectations and resulted in lower U.S. dealer inventory of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles at the end of the first half of 2010 compared to the end of the first half of 2009.

Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Motorcycles segment (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended    (Decrease)
Increase
    %
Change
 
   June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009
    

Revenue:

          

Harley-Davidson motorcycles

   $ 1,640,437    $ 1,819,518    $ (179,081   (9.8 %) 

Buell motorcycles

     10,906      41,276      (30,370   (73.6
                        
     1,651,343      1,860,794      (209,451   (11.3

Parts & Accessories

     380,870      401,001      (20,131   (5.0

General Merchandise

     133,615      144,790      (11,175   (7.7

Other

     6,608      7,581      (973   (12.8
                        

Total revenue

     2,172,436      2,414,166      (241,730   (10.0

Cost of goods sold

     1,395,905      1,552,925      (157,020   (10.1
                        

Gross profit

     776,531      861,241      (84,710   (9.8

Selling & administrative expense

     354,540      333,380      21,160      6.3   

Engineering expense

     59,616      72,662      (13,046   (18.0

Restructuring expense

     78,361      49,993      28,368      56.7   
                        

Operating expense

     492,517      456,035      36,482      8.0   
                        

Operating income from motorcycles

   $ 284,014    $ 405,206    $ (121,192   (29.9 %) 
                        

The following table includes the estimated impact of significant factors affecting the comparability of revenues and gross profit from the first half of 2009 to the first half of 2010 (in millions):

 

     Net
Revenue
    Cost of
Goods Sold
    Gross
Profit
 

June 28, 2009

   $ 2,414      $ 1,553      $ 861   

Volume

     (352     (227     (125

Foreign currency exchange rates and hedging

     23        37        (14

Product mix

     87        8        79   

Raw material prices

     —          6        (6

Manufacturing costs

     —          19        (19
                        

Total

     (242     (157     (85
                        

June 27, 2010

   $ 2,172      $ 1,396      $ 776   
                        

 

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Volume decreases were primarily the result of the 15.2% decrease in wholesale shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycle units as well as lower volumes for Parts and Accessories and General Merchandise.

 

   

Foreign currency exchange rate changes, primarily due to a stronger Euro and Australian dollar during the first six months of 2010 relative to the first six months of 2009, resulted in a positive impact on net revenue. Gains and losses associated with foreign currency hedging (included in cost of goods sold) were unfavorable when compared to the same period last year which more than offset the positive impact of currency included in net revenue.

 

   

Product mix benefited revenue and gross profit due to a higher mix of the Company’s higher margin touring motorcycles and changes in product mix within the Company’s motorcycle families. Product mix changes were also impacted by motorcycle option offerings, shipment location and related products.

 

   

Manufacturing costs increased partially as the result of a higher fixed cost per unit due to allocating fixed costs to fewer units. Additionally, higher manufacturing costs were the result of increasing product cost associated with new models and increased product content, such as new features and options on the Company’s motorcycles. These increased costs were partially offset by productivity gains.

The net increase in operating expense was primarily due to the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities, increased expense associated with the Company’s variable incentive compensation programs and increased international spending partially offset by ongoing cost reduction initiatives. For further information regarding the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities, refer to Note 5 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Services Segment

Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Financial Services segment (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended     Increase
(Decrease)
    %
Change
 
   June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009
     

Interest income

   $ 320,057    $ 202,317      $ 117,740      58.2

Loss from securitizations

     —        (11,812     11,812      N/M   

Other income

     23,485      38,129        (14,644   (38.4
                         

Financial services revenue

     343,542      228,634        114,908      50.3   

Interest expense

     150,324      132,818        17,506      13.2   

Provision for credit losses

     41,068      81,386        (40,318   (49.5

Operating expenses

     64,623      65,344        (721   (1.1

Goodwill impairment

     —        28,387        (28,387   N/M   
                         

Financial services expense

     256,015      307,935        (51,920   (16.9
                         

Operating income (loss) from financial services

   $ 87,527    $ (79,301   $ 166,828      N/M   
                         

On January 1, 2010, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (codified within ASC Topic 860), and SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (codified in ASC Topic 810). As a result of the adoption of the new accounting guidance, the Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of

 

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its formerly unconsolidated QSPEs on January 1, 2010. Beginning on January 1, 2010, the Company began recognizing interest income and credit losses on the previously unconsolidated securitized receivables and interest expense on the related debt within its statements of operations. The Company’s statement of operations no longer includes income from securitizations including the initial gain or loss previously recorded on off-balance sheet securitizations, income on the investment in retained securitization interests and servicer fees. In addition, the Company no longer incurs charges related to other-than-temporary impairments on its investment in retained securitization interests as that asset has been derecognized.

Interest income for the six months ended June 27, 2010 benefited primarily from higher average retail finance receivables, which was driven by the consolidation of formerly off-balance sheet QSPEs. Interest expense was higher as a result of the increased borrowings related to the newly consolidated securitization trusts, partially offset by a lower cost of funds.

There was no income or loss from securitizations during the first six months of 2010 due to the elimination of the investment in retained securitization interests. During the first six months of 2009, HDFS recorded a $32.2 million other-than-temporary impairment of certain retained securitization interests due to higher actual and anticipated credit losses partially offset by a slowing in actual and expected prepayment speeds. Partially offsetting the other-than-temporary impairment was $20.4 million of income earned from the investment in the retained securitization interests.

Other income decreased during the first half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009 primarily due to a $5.6 million derivative loss and no servicer fee income, offset by the benefit of no lower of cost or market valuation adjustment for finance receivables held for sale. As a result of the consolidation of the formerly off-balance sheet securitization trusts, the Company no longer records servicer fee income from servicing off-balance sheet finance receivables. During the first half of 2009, the Company earned $14.5 million of servicer fee income. During the first half of 2009, the Company recognized a $5.9 million charge to earnings for a lower of cost or market valuation adjustment related to its finance receivables held for sale. The charge, which was the result of the determination that the cost exceeded the fair value of the finance receivables held for sale, was due to higher projected credit losses partially offset by lower funding costs. HDFS used discounted cash flow methodologies to estimate the fair value of finance receivables held for sale that incorporated appropriate assumptions for discount rate, funding costs and credit enhancement, as well as estimates concerning credit losses and prepayments that, in management’s judgment, reflected assumptions that market participants would use.

The provision for credit losses related to retail and wholesale receivables decreased by $32.5 million and $6.5 million, respectively in the first half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009. The decrease in the provision for retail credit losses was primarily driven by the second quarter 2009 reclassification of $3.14 billion of finance receivables held for sale to finance receivables held for investment. The reclassification resulted in a $72.7 million increase in the allowance for finance credit losses during the first half of 2009. Partially offsetting the decrease was an increase in the provision for retail credit losses in the first half of 2010 primarily driven by an increase in finance receivables held for investment including those held by VIEs. As part of the January 1, 2010 adoption of the new accounting guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860, the Company established an initial allowance for credit losses of $49.4 million related to the previously unconsolidated securitized finance receivables through an adjustment to retained earnings. Subsequent changes in the provision are included in the statement of operations. The decrease in the provision for wholesale credit losses is primarily due to lower overall wholesale finance receivables outstanding.

Annualized losses on HDFS’ managed retail motorcycle loans were 2.04% during the first half of 2010 compared to 2.69% during the first half of 2009. The 30-day delinquency rate for managed retail motorcycle loans at June 27, 2010 decreased to 4.50% from 4.97% at June 28, 2009. At June 27, 2010, managed retail loans were comprised of all loans held by HDFS, including those that were consolidated beginning January 1, 2010. Prior to January 1, 2010, managed retail loans include loans held by HDFS as well as those sold through off-balance sheet securitization transactions. The decrease in credit losses from the first half of 2009 was due to a lower frequency of loss and improvement in the recovery values of repossessed motorcycles.

 

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Changes in the allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment, including finance receivables held by VIEs, were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended  
     June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 150,082      $ 40,068   

Allowance related to newly consolidated finance receivables(1)

     49,424        —     

Provision for finance credit losses

     41,068        81,385   

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

     (57,591     (7,118
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 182,983      $ 114,335   
                

 

(1) As part of the required consolidation of formerly off-balance sheet securitization trusts, the Company established a $49.4 million allowance for finance credit losses related to the newly consolidated finance receivables.

At June 27, 2010, the allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment was $170.5 million for retail receivables, which includes $107.4 million related to finance receivables held by VIEs, and $12.5 million for wholesale receivables. See Note 7 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Company’s VIEs. The allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment was $99.2 million for retail receivables and $15.1 million for wholesale receivables at June 28, 2009.

HDFS’ periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables held for investment is generally based on HDFS’ past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, current economic conditions and the estimated value of any underlying collateral.

As discussed in Note 6 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, during the six months ended June 28, 2009, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $28.4 million related to the goodwill associated with HDFS.

Other Matters

Contractual Obligations

As described in Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company adopted new accounting guidance that resulted in the consolidation of formerly off-balance sheet securitization trusts. As a result of the newly consolidated securitization trusts, the amount of debt carried in the Company’s consolidated financial statements has increased significantly since December 31, 2009. Accordingly, the Company has updated its Contractual Obligations table as of June 27, 2010 to reflect the new projected principal and interest payments for the remainder of 2010 and beyond as follows:

 

     2010    2011 - 2012    2013 - 2014    Thereafter    Total

Principal payments on debt

   $ 1,179,534    $ 2,404,460    $ 1,929,220    $ 1,021,140    $ 6,534,354

Interest payments on debt

     161,787      542,747      303,231      235,470      1,243,235
                                  
   $ 1,341,321    $ 2,947,207    $ 2,232,451    $ 1,256,610    $ 7,777,589
                                  

Interest obligations include the impact of interest rate hedges outstanding as of June 27, 2010. Interest for floating rate instruments, as calculated above, assumes rates in effect at June 27, 2010 remain constant.

There have been no other material changes to the Company’s summary of expected payments for significant contractual obligations under the caption “Contractual Obligations” in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

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Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining required reserves related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The required reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information in each matter.

Environmental Protection Agency Notice

The Company has received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company has submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and has engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.

Shareholder Lawsuits:

In re Harley-Davidson, Inc. Securities Litigation was a consolidated shareholder securities class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On October 2, 2006, the Lead Plaintiffs filed a Consolidated Class Action Complaint, which named the Company and certain former Company officers as defendants, that alleged securities law violations and sought unspecified damages relating generally to the Company’s April 13, 2005 announcement that it was reducing short-term production growth and planned increases of motorcycle shipments. In 2006, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint. On October 8, 2009, the judge granted defendants’ motion to dismiss, and the clerk of court entered judgment dismissing the consolidated lawsuit. No appeal was taken from the final judgment and the dismissal of the case became final. Subsequently, on March 18, 2010, a group of individuals who appear to be inmates in a federal correctional institution filed a motion to intervene which was immediately dismissed by the District Court because judgment had already been entered. On April 5, 2010, two of the individuals filed notices of appeal of the dismissal. On May 27, 2010, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit dismissed the appeals for failure to pay the required docketing fees. The dismissal of the action again became final.

In 2005, three shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (one of which was later voluntarily dismissed), and two shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on July 22, 2005 and November 16, 2005, against some or all of the following current or former directors and officers of the Company: Jeffrey L. Bleustein, James L. Ziemer, James M. Brostowitz, Barry K. Allen, Richard I. Beattie, George H. Conrades, Judson C. Green, Donald A. James, Sara L. Levinson, George L. Miles, Jr., James A. Norling, James A. McCaslin, Donna F. Zarcone, Jon R. Flickinger, Gail A. Lione, Ronald M. Hutchinson, W. Kenneth Sutton, Jr. and John A. Hevey. The lawsuits also name the Company as a nominal defendant. In general, the shareholder derivative complaints include factual allegations similar to those in the class action complaints and allege that officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company. In 2006, the state court consolidated the two state court derivative actions and appointed Lead Plaintiffs and Lead Plaintiffs’ counsel, and the state court ordered that the consolidated state court derivative action be stayed until after motions to dismiss the federal securities class action were decided.

On November 24, 2009, both federal court derivative plaintiffs moved to voluntarily dismiss their lawsuits and all claims without prejudice. On November 30, 2009, the federal court entered orders granting the motions and dismissing the federal court derivative lawsuits without prejudice, and those cases are now closed. Lead plaintiffs in the consolidated state court derivative action filed an amended complaint on February 22, 2010 and defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint in its entirety on April 26, 2010. Further briefing and a hearing on the motion to dismiss are pending.

 

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The Company believes the allegations in the state court derivative lawsuit are without merit and it intends to vigorously defend against the suit. The Company is unable to predict the scope or outcome or quantify their eventual impact, if any, on the Company. At this time, the Company is also unable to estimate associated expenses or possible losses. The Company maintains insurance that may limit its financial exposure for defense costs and liability for an unfavorable outcome, should it not prevail, for claims covered by the insurance coverage.

York Environmental Matters:

The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.

In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.

Although the RI/FS is still underway and substantial uncertainty exists concerning the nature and scope of the additional environmental investigation and remediation that will ultimately be required at the York facility, the Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $5.9 million. The Company has established reserves for this amount, which are included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs related to the remediation of soil are expected to be incurred over a period of several years ending in 2015. Response Costs related to ground water remediation may continue for some time beyond 2015.

Product Liability Matters:

Additionally, the Company is involved in product liability suits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources as of June 27, 2010

Over the long-term, the Company expects that its business model will continue to generate cash that will allow it to invest in the business, fund future growth opportunities and return value to shareholders.(1) The Company believes the Motorcycles operations will continue to be primarily funded through internally-generated cash flows. The Company’s Financial Services operations have been funded with unsecured debt, unsecured commercial paper, an asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility and committed unsecured bank facilities and through the term asset-backed securitization market. The Company believes HDFS’ anticipated 2010 funding needs have been met through actions taken during 2009.(1) Any new capital market funding during 2010 is expected to be used to pre-fund 2011 funding requirements.(1)

 

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The Company’s strategy is to maintain a minimum of twelve months of its projected liquidity needs through a combination of cash and availability under credit facilities. In addition, the Company expects to continue to carry higher cash balances until the U.S. economy, as well as the capital and credit markets and the Company’s debt ratings, stabilize and improve.

During the past few quarters, the Company performed a comprehensive study of its strategic options relative to its Financial Services operations to find more diversified and cost-effective funding to meet HDFS’ goal of providing credit while delivering appropriate returns and profitability. Several scenarios were considered ranging from selling the business to finding a partner and various other financing arrangements. The Company’s criteria for any new business structure or relationship included:

 

   

A consistent and reliable source of financing to the Company’s dealers and customers;

 

   

Adequate control or influence over underwriting and pricing;

 

   

A long-term relationship that enhances the brand; and

 

   

An earnings stream back to the Company reflective of the value of HDFS.

The Company has completed a thorough exploration of business models and relationships that might meet the above criteria and has concluded at this time that it is in the Company’s best interest to maintain the current captive finance subsidiary model. The Company continues to believe that HDFS is a strategic asset that has served the Company, its dealer network, retail customers and shareholders well in the past including through the recent economic downturn. The Company will continue to evaluate ongoing funding requirements and alternatives to manage funding risk.

Although the Company believes it has obtained the funding necessary to support HDFS’ operations for 2010(1), the Company recognizes that it must be able to adjust its business to a changing lending environment. The Company intends to continue to diversify its funding profile through a combination of short-term and long-term funding vehicles, reduce its reliance on the term asset-backed securitization market and continue to pursue all avenues to obtain cost-effective funding. The Financial Services operations could be negatively affected by higher costs of funding and increased difficulty of raising, or potential unsuccessful efforts to raise, funding in the short-term and long-term capital markets.(1) These negative consequences could in turn adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations in various ways, including through higher costs of capital, reduced funds available through its Financial Services operations to provide loans to independent dealers and their retail customers, and dilution to existing shareholders through the use of alternative sources of capital.

Cash Flow Activity

The following table summarizes the cash flow activity of continuing operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended  
   June 27,
2010
    June 28,
2009
 

Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities

   $ 726,010      $ (124,962

Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities

     69,478        (48,308

Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities

     (984,730     644,749   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (3,172     18,662   
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

   $ (192,414   $ 490,141   
                

 

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Operating Activities of Continuing Operations

The increase in operating cash flow for the first half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009 was due primarily to the changes in classification of the Company’s retail lending activities and favorable movements in working capital.

Retail loans originated prior to June 28, 2009 were classified as held-for-sale based on the Company’s intent to securitize these U.S. retail motorcycle loans in off-balance sheet securitization transactions under prior U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the origination and collection of these retail loans were components of operating cash flows. In connection with the Company’s adoption of the new guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860 on January 1, 2010, all U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables are considered held for investment, as the Company has the intent and ability to hold the finance receivables for the foreseeable future, or until maturity. Consistent with the adoption guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860, which requires the Company to adopt the standards on a prospective basis as if they had always been in effect, the Company has classified the post-January 1, 2010 cash flows related to all of its retail motorcycle finance receivables as investing cash flows in the statement of cash flows.

Investing Activities of Continuing Operations

The Company’s investing activities consist primarily of capital expenditures, net changes in finance receivables held for investment and net changes in marketable securities. Capital expenditures were $45.8 million and $49.1 million during the first six months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Net changes in finance receivables held for investment in the first half of 2010 reflect the Company’s increased utilization of on-balance sheet term asset-backed securitization transactions subsequent to June 28, 2009 as well as the cash flows from finance receivables held by securitization trusts that were not consolidated prior to January 1, 2010. The effects of consolidating formerly off-balance sheet QSPEs are discussed further in Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financing Activities of Continuing Operations

The Company’s financing activities consist primarily of debt activity, dividend payments and share repurchases. As of June 27, 2010, there were 16.7 million shares remaining on a board-approved share repurchase authorization. An additional board-approved share repurchase authorization is in place to offset option exercises.

The Company paid dividends of $0.20 per share at a total cost of $47.0 million and $46.9 million during each of the first six months of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

As of June 27, 2010, debt increased by $1.81 billion compared to June 28, 2009, primarily driven by the Company’s adoption of new accounting guidance within ASC Topic 810 and ASC Topic 860, which resulted in the consolidation of all formerly off-balance sheet QSPE debt. The Company’s total outstanding debt consisted of the following as of June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009 (in thousands):

 

     June 27,
2010
   June 28,
2009

Global credit facilities

   $ 348,817    $ 426,805

Unsecured commercial paper

     440,441      1,009,876

Medium-term notes

     2,100,469      1,605,982

Senior unsecured notes

     600,000      600,000
             
     3,489,727      3,642,663

Asset-backed conduit facility

     —        600,542

Finance receivable securitization debt

     3,044,627      486,092
             

Debt held by variable interest entities

     3,044,627      1,086,634
             

Total debt

   $ 6,534,354    $ 4,729,297
             

 

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In order to access the debt capital markets, the Company relies on credit rating agencies to assign short-term and long-term credit ratings. Generally, lower credit ratings result in higher borrowing costs and reduced access to debt capital markets. A credit rating agency may change or withdraw the Company’s ratings based on its assessment of the Company’s current and future ability to meet interest and principal repayment obligations. The Company’s short-term debt ratings affect its ability to issue unsecured commercial paper. The Company’s short- and long-term debt ratings as of June 27, 2010 were as follows:

 

     Short-Term    Long-Term    Outlook

Moody’s

   P2    Baa1    Negative

Standard & Poor’s

   A2    BBB    Stable

Fitch

   F2    BBB+    Negative

On July 30, 2010, Fitch Ratings revised the Company’s rating outlook from “Negative” to “Stable” but held the Company’s short-term and long-term debt ratings at F2 and BBB+, respectively.

Global Credit Facilities – On April 29, 2010, the Company and HDFS entered into a new $675.0 million 364-day credit facility (New 364-Day Credit Facility) to refinance and replace a $625.0 million 364-day credit facility (2009 364-Day Credit Facility), which matured in April 2010. The New 364-Day Credit Facility matures in April 2011. In connection with the New 364-Day Credit Facility, the Company and HDFS also entered into a new $675.0 million three-year credit facility to refinance and replace a $950.0 million three-year credit facility agreement, which was set to mature in July 2011. The new three-year credit facility matures in April 2013. The New 364-Day Credit Facility and the new three-year credit facility agreement (together, the Global Credit Facilities) bear interest at various variable interest rates, which may be adjusted upward or downward depending on certain criteria, such as credit ratings. The Global Credit Facilities also require the Company to pay a fee based upon the average daily unused portion of the aggregate commitments under the Global Credit Facilities. The Global Credit Facilities are committed facilities and primarily used to support HDFS’ unsecured commercial paper program.

Unsecured Commercial Paper – Subject to limitations, HDFS can issue unsecured commercial paper of up to $1.35 billion as of June 27, 2010 as a result of the Global Credit Facilities discussed above. Outstanding unsecured commercial paper may not exceed the unused portion of the Global Credit Facilities. Maturities may range up to 365 days from the issuance date. HDFS intends to finance the repayment of unsecured commercial paper as it matures by issuing traditional unsecured commercial paper or through other means, such as borrowing under the Global Credit Facilities, borrowing under its asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility and term asset-backed securitizations.(1)

Medium-Term Notes – The Company had the following medium-term notes (collectively, the Notes) issued and outstanding at June 27, 2010 (in thousands):

 

Principal Amount

   Rate    

Issue Date

  

Maturity Date

$ 200,000    5.00   December 2005    December 2010
$ 400,000    5.25   December 2007    December 2012
$ 1,000,000    6.80   May 2008    June 2018
$ 500,000    5.75   November 2009    December 2014

The Notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity. At June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, the Notes included a fair value adjustment increasing the balance by $2.9 million and $8.0 million, respectively, due to interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges. The effect of the interest rate swap agreements is to convert the interest rate on a portion of the Notes from a fixed to a floating rate, which is based on 3-month LIBOR. Unamortized discounts on the Notes reduced the balance by $2.4 million and $2.0 million at June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, respectively.

 

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Senior Unsecured Notes – In February 2009, the Company issued $600.0 million of senior unsecured notes in an underwritten offering. The senior unsecured notes mature in February 2014 and have an annual interest rate of 15%. The senior unsecured notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity. Prior to the end of the first quarter of 2009, the Company transferred the full proceeds from the issuance to HDFS to fund HDFS’ operations. As HDFS diversified its debt structure through a combination of actions during 2009, its funding profile improved. During the fourth quarter of 2009, HDFS transferred the full proceeds back to the Company.

Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Conduit Facility – During April 2009, HDFS entered into a new revolving asset-backed conduit facility agreement (2009 Conduit Loan Agreement) to refinance and replace the existing $500.0 million asset-backed conduit facility agreement (2008 Conduit Loan Agreement). The 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement provides for the extension of credit by a group of third-party bank sponsored conduits, some of which were party to the 2008 Conduit Loan Agreement. The 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement provided for total revolving borrowings of up to $1.20 billion based on, among other things, the amount of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle loan collateral. As part of the April 2009 transaction, HDFS increased the U.S. retail motorcycle loan collateral by $354.4 million and also increased the debt issued to the third-party bank sponsored conduits from $500.0 million to $640.2 million. On April 29, 2010, the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement was extended to July 28, 2010 by mutual agreement of HDFS and its lenders. In addition, the total amount of borrowings available under the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement was reduced from $1.20 billion to $600.0 million. At June 27, 2010, HDFS had no outstanding borrowings under the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement.

This debt provides for interest on outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates, or LIBOR plus a specified margin to the extent the advance is not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement also provides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment or $600.0 million as of June 27, 2010. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivable collateral are applied to outstanding principal with the balance due at maturity. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, as of June 27, 2010, the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement had an expiration date of July 28, 2010, at which time HDFS would have been obligated to repay any amounts outstanding in full. On July 28, 2010, the 2009 Conduit Loan Agreement was extended to September 10, 2010 by mutual agreement of HDFS and its lenders.

Finance Receivable Securitization Debt – On January 1, 2010, the Company adopted new guidance within ASC Topics 810 and 860 for consolidating VIEs. As a result, the Company consolidated the securitized U.S. retail motorcycle loans, resulting secured borrowings, and other related assets and liabilities related to the formerly unconsolidated QSPEs in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The consolidation of the secured notes related to these VIEs resulted in a $1.89 billion increase in securitization debt on January 1, 2010, the effective date of adoption.

During 2009, the Company issued $2.46 billion of secured notes through four separate term asset-backed securitization transactions that were consolidated in the Company’s financial statements due to the structure of those transactions at the time of issuance. During 2010, the Company has not completed any term asset-backed securitization transactions.

For all of the term asset-backed securitization transactions, the Company transferred U.S. retail motorcycle loans to separate VIEs, which in turn issued secured notes, with various maturities and interest rates to investors. All of the notes held by the VIEs are secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle loans. The U.S. retail motorcycle loans included in the term asset-backed securitization transactions are only available for payment of the debt and other obligations arising from term asset-backed securitization transactions and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors until the associated debt and other obligations are satisfied. Cash and cash equivalent balances held by the VIEs are used only to support the securitizations. There is no amortization schedule for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related retail motorcycle loans are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes’ contractual lives have various maturities ranging from 2010 to 2017.

As of June 27, 2010, the assets of the VIEs totaled $3.91 billion, of which $3.56 billion of finance receivables and $342.3 million of cash were restricted as collateral for the payment of $3.04 billion of obligations under the secured notes. Approximately $817.6 million of the obligations under the secured notes were classified as current at June 27, 2010, based on the contractual maturities of the restricted finance receivables.

 

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Intercompany Borrowing – During the first six months of 2009, HDFS borrowed $600.0 million from the Company with interest terms matching the Company’s senior unsecured notes described above. During the fourth quarter of 2009, HDFS repaid the full proceeds back to the Company. In addition, HDFS has a revolving credit line with the Company whereby HDFS may borrow up to $210.0 million from the Company at a market interest rate. As of June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, HDFS had no outstanding borrowings owed to the Company under the revolving credit line.

The Company has a support agreement with HDFS whereby, if required, the Company agrees to provide HDFS with financial support to maintain HDFS’ fixed-charge coverage at 1.25 and minimum net worth of $40.0 million. Support may be provided at the Company’s option as capital contributions or loans. Accordingly, certain debt covenants may restrict the Company’s ability to withdraw funds from HDFS outside the normal course of business. No amount has ever been provided to HDFS under the support agreement.

Operating and Financial Covenants – HDFS and the Company are subject to various operating and financial covenants related to the Global Credit Facilities and the asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility and various operating covenants under the Notes. The more significant covenants are described below.

The covenants limit the Company’s and HDFS’ ability to:

 

   

incur certain additional indebtedness;

 

   

assume or incur certain liens;

 

   

participate in a merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution; and

 

   

purchase or hold margin stock.

Under the financial covenants of the Global Credit Facilities and the asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility, the debt to equity ratio of HDFS and its consolidated subsidiaries cannot exceed 10.0 to 1.0 and HDFS must maintain a consolidated tangible net worth of not less than $500.0 million. In addition, the Company must maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio at the end of each fiscal quarter of at least 2.0 to 1.0 for the fiscal quarters ending June 27, 2010 and September 26, 2010, 2.25 to 1.0 for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2010 and 2.5 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter thereafter. No financial covenants are required under the Notes.

At June 27, 2010, HDFS and the Company remained in compliance with all of the existing covenants.

Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations

Cash flows from discontinued operations consist of the operating and investing activities of MV. During the six months ended June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2009, cash flows from discontinued operations were a net cash outflow of $23.9 million and $52.5 million, respectively. The Company expects that consolidated cash flow will benefit once the divestiture of MV is complete, which is expected to be during 2010.(1)

Cautionary Statements

The Company’s ability to meet the targets and expectations noted depends upon, among other factors, the Company’s ability to:

 

  (i) execute its business strategy and divest certain Company assets;

 

  (ii) effectively execute the Company’s restructuring plans within expected costs and timing;

 

  (iii) successfully achieve with the Company’s labor unions flexible and cost-effective agreements to accomplish restructuring goals and long-term competitiveness;

 

  (iv) manage the risks that the Company’s independent dealers may have difficulty obtaining capital, and adjusting to the recession and slowdown in consumer demand;

 

  (v) manage supply chain issues;

 

  (vi) anticipate the level of consumer confidence in the economy;

 

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  (vii) continue to have access to reliable sources of capital funding and adjust to fluctuations in the cost of capital;

 

  (viii) manage the credit quality, the loan servicing and collection activities, and the recovery rates of HDFS’ loan portfolio;

 

  (ix) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead;

 

  (x) manage production capacity and production changes;

 

  (xi) provide products, services and experiences that are successful in the marketplace;

 

  (xii) develop and implement sales and marketing plans that retain existing retail customers and attract new retail customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace;

 

  (xiii) sell all of its motorcycles and related products and services to its independent dealers;

 

  (xiv) continue to develop the capabilities of its distributor and dealer network;

 

  (xv) manage changes and prepare for requirements in legislative and regulatory environments for its products, services and operations;

 

  (xvi) adjust to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices;

 

  (xvii) adjust to healthcare inflation and reform, pension reform and tax changes;

 

  (xviii) retain and attract talented employees;

 

  (xix) detect any issues with the Company’s motorcycles or manufacturing processes to avoid delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, increased warranty costs or litigation; and

 

  (xx) implement and manage enterprise-wide information technology solutions and secure data contained in those systems.

In addition, the Company could experience delays or disruptions in its operations as a result of work stoppages, strikes, natural causes, terrorism or other factors. Other factors are described in risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risk factors are impacted by the current turbulent capital, credit and retail markets and the Company’s ability to adjust to the recession.

The Company’s ability to sell its motorcycles and related products and services and to meet its financial expectations also depends on the ability of the Company’s independent dealers to sell its motorcycles and related products and services to retail customers. The Company depends on the capability and financial capacity of its independent dealers and distributors to develop and implement effective retail sales plans to create demand for the motorcycles and related products and services they purchase from the Company.

In addition, the Company’s independent dealers and distributors may experience difficulties in operating their businesses and selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products and services as a result of weather, economic conditions or other factors.

Refer to “Risk Factors” under Item 1A of this report and under Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 for a discussion of additional factors and a more complete discussion of some of the cautionary statements noted above.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 for a complete discussion of the Company’s market risk. There have been no material changes to the market risk information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year December 31, 2009.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Chief

 

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Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its President and Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 27, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

Environmental Protection Agency Notice

The Company has received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company has submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and has engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.

Shareholder Lawsuits:

In re Harley-Davidson, Inc. Securities Litigation was a consolidated shareholder securities class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On October 2, 2006, the Lead Plaintiffs filed a Consolidated Class Action Complaint, which named the Company and certain former Company officers as defendants, that alleged securities law violations and sought unspecified damages relating generally to the Company’s April 13, 2005 announcement that it was reducing short-term production growth and planned increases of motorcycle shipments. In 2006, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint. On October 8, 2009, the judge granted defendants’ motion to dismiss, and the clerk of court entered judgment dismissing the consolidated lawsuit. No appeal was taken from the final judgment and the dismissal of the case became final. Subsequently, on March 18, 2010, a group of individuals who appear to be inmates in a federal correctional institution filed a motion to intervene which was immediately dismissed by the District Court because judgment had already been entered. On April 5, 2010, two of the individuals filed notices of appeal of the dismissal. On May 27, 2010, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit dismissed the appeals for failure to pay the required docketing fees. The dismissal of the action again became final.

In 2005, three shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (one of which was later voluntarily dismissed), and two shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on July 22, 2005 and November 16, 2005, against some or all of the following current or former directors and officers of the Company: Jeffrey L. Bleustein, James L. Ziemer, James M. Brostowitz, Barry K. Allen, Richard I. Beattie, George H. Conrades, Judson C. Green, Donald A. James, Sara L. Levinson, George L. Miles, Jr., James A. Norling, James A. McCaslin, Donna F. Zarcone, Jon R. Flickinger, Gail A. Lione, Ronald M. Hutchinson, W. Kenneth Sutton, Jr. and John A. Hevey. The lawsuits also name the Company as a nominal defendant. In general, the shareholder derivative complaints include factual allegations similar to those in the class action complaints and allege that officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company. In 2006, the state court consolidated the two state court derivative actions and appointed Lead Plaintiffs and Lead Plaintiffs’ counsel, and the state court ordered that the consolidated state court derivative action be stayed until after motions to dismiss the federal securities class action were decided.

On November 24, 2009, both federal court derivative plaintiffs moved to voluntarily dismiss their lawsuits and all claims without prejudice. On November 30, 2009, the federal court entered orders granting the motions and dismissing the federal court derivative lawsuits without prejudice, and those cases are now closed. Lead plaintiffs in the consolidated state court derivative action filed an amended complaint on February 22, 2010 and defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint in its entirety on April 26, 2010. Further briefing and a hearing on the motion to dismiss are pending.

The Company believes the allegations in the state court derivative lawsuit are without merit and it intends to vigorously defend against the suit. The Company is unable to predict the scope or outcome or quantify their eventual impact, if any, on the Company. At this time, the Company is also unable to estimate associated expenses or possible losses. The Company maintains insurance that may limit its financial exposure for defense costs and liability for an unfavorable outcome, should it not prevail, for claims covered by the insurance coverage.

 

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York Environmental Matters:

The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.

In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.

Although the RI/FS is still underway and substantial uncertainty exists concerning the nature and scope of the additional environmental investigation and remediation that will ultimately be required at the York facility, the Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $5.9 million. The Company has established reserves for this amount, which are included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs related to the remediation of soil are expected to be incurred over a period of several years ending in 2015. Response Costs related to ground water remediation may continue for some time beyond 2015.

Product Liability Matters:

Additionally, the Company is involved in product liability suits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Item 1A – Risk Factors

Refer to Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 for a discussion regarding risk factors relating to the Company. In addition, investors should consider the following:

 

   

The Company’s operations may be affected by greenhouse emissions and climate change and related regulations. In particular, climate change is receiving increasing attention worldwide. Many scientists, legislators and others attribute climate change to increased levels of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which has led to significant legislative and regulatory efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. There have been bills pending in Congress that would regulate greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, several states, including states where the Company has manufacturing plants, are considering various greenhouse gas registration and reduction programs. Energy security and availability and its related costs affect all aspects of the Company’s manufacturing operations in the United States, including the Company’s supply

 

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chain. The Company’s manufacturing plants use energy, including electricity and natural gas, and certain of the Company’s plants emit amounts of greenhouse gas that may be affected by these legislative and regulatory efforts. Greenhouse gas regulation could increase the price of the electricity the Company purchases, increase costs for use of natural gas, potentially restrict access to or the use of natural gas, require the Company to purchase allowances to offset the Company’s own emissions or result in an overall increase in costs of raw materials, any one of which could increase the Company’s costs, reduce competitiveness in a global economy or otherwise negatively affect the Company’s business, operations or financial results. Many of the Company’s suppliers face similar circumstances. While additional regulation of emissions in the future appears likely, it is too early to predict how this regulation will ultimately affect the Company’s business, operations or financial results. Physical risks to the Company’s business operations as identified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and other expert bodies include scenarios such as sea level rise, extreme weather conditions and resource shortages. Extreme weather may disrupt the production and supply of natural gas, a fuel necessary for the manufacture of motorcycles. Supply disruptions would raise market rates and jeopardize the continuity of motorcycle production.

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table contains detail related to the repurchase of common stock based on the date of trade during the quarter ended June 27, 2010:

 

2010 Fiscal Month

   Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
   Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under  the
Plans or Programs

March 29 to April 2

   576    $ 27    —      23,847,987

April 3 to May 30

   —      $ —      —      23,953,453

May 31 to June 27

   —      $ —      —      23,954,461
                   

Total

   576    $ 27    —     
                   

The Company has an authorization (originally adopted in December 1997) by its Board of Directors to repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock under which the cumulative number of shares repurchased, at the time of any repurchase, shall not exceed the sum of (1) the number of shares issued in connection with the exercise of stock options occurring on or after January 1, 2004 plus (2) one percent of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company on January 1 of the current year, adjusted for any stock split. The Company did not purchase shares under this authorization during the quarter ended June 27, 2010.

In December 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors separately authorized the Company to buy back up to 20.0 million shares of its common stock with no dollar limit or expiration date. As of December 31, 2009, 16.7 million shares remained under this authorization.

The Harley-Davidson, Inc. 2009 Incentive Stock Plan 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 2010, the Company acquired 576 shares of common stock that employees presented to the Company to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards.

 

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Item 6 – Exhibits

Refer to the Exhibit Index on page 68 of this report.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
Date: August 5, 2010  

/s/ John A. Olin

  John A. Olin
 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal financial officer)

Date: August 5, 2010  

/s/ Mark R. Kornetzke

  Mark R. Kornetzke
 

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal accounting officer)

 

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Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Exhibit Index to Form 10-Q

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

  4.1    Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Servicing Agreement dated as of July 27, 2010 by and among certain subsidiaries of the Company, various institutions party thereto as lenders and agents and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as among other things, Program Agent
10.1    Harley-Davidson, Inc. Employee Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held April 24, 2010 (File No. 1-9183))
10.2    Amended and Restated Harley-Davidson, Inc. Director Stock Plan as amended and restated effective April 24, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Appendix C to the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held April 24, 2010 (File No. 1-9183))
31.1    Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2    Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1    Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
101    Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Harley-Davidson, Inc. for the quarter ended June 27, 2010, filed on August 5, 2010, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements tagged as blocks of text.

 

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