Harley-Davidson, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 29, 2026, disclosing the appointment of two new directors and the announcement of third quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Board expansion: The Board increased in size from eight to ten directors, effective October 28, 2026.
  • New directors named: Anthony D. Fassino and Bryan E. Slone were elected to fill the two newly created vacancies.
  • Independence confirmed: The Board determined that both Fassino and Slone are independent under New York Stock Exchange rules.
  • Annual retainer: Each new director will receive a pro rata portion of the $110,000 annual non-employee director retainer, with at least 50% paid in common stock and/or share units.
  • Share unit grant: Each director will also receive an annual grant of share units valued at $145,000 under the Company's Director Stock Plan, following their first attended Board meeting.
  • Q3 2026 results announced: A press release announcing third quarter 2026 results and raised HDMC and HDFS full-year guidance was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Harley-Davidson Expands Board with Two Independent Directors on October 28, 2026

According to the filing, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) reported that its Board of Directors voted on October 28, 2026 to increase its membership from eight to ten directors and immediately elected Anthony D. Fassino and Bryan E. Slone to the newly created seats. Both directors will serve terms expiring at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board has not yet assigned either director to any Board committee.

The filing describes Anthony D. Fassino as a recently retired Caterpillar Inc. executive who served as Group President of Construction Industries, leading "approximately $25 billion global construction business." Over a 30-year career at Caterpillar, the filing states he held leadership roles spanning engineering, product development, manufacturing, sales, and distribution. He also recently served as Chairman of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, according to the filing.

Bryan E. Slone is described in the filing as a former Managing Partner at Deloitte's Nebraska office and former President and CEO of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He currently serves as Counsel with Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., and sits on the boards of Ameritas Mutual Holding Company, Ameritas Holding Company, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and First National of Nebraska, Inc., chairing the Audit Committee for each organization, the filing states. The filing also notes he brings "more than four decades of leadership experience across tax, law, business, public policy, and corporate governance."

Separately, the filing disclosed that on October 29, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing third quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2026 and raised HDMC and HDFS full-year guidance. That press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and its financial details were not reproduced within the 8-K body text itself.

What Was Disclosed

Harley-Davidson disclosed the expansion of its Board from eight to ten members, the election of Anthony D. Fassino and Bryan E. Slone as independent directors effective October 28, 2026, their compensation terms under the Director Compensation Policy, and the announcement of third quarter 2026 results via a separately furnished press release.