Market insiders report Harley Finance is seeing upward revisions in EPS forecasts, now pegged at $1.12 for FY The shakeup of Harley-Davidson ( HOG ) continued Monday as the struggling motorcycle maker named a new CEO. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced that Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with KKR, a leading global investment firm, and PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income with expertise across public and private markets. This partnership transforms HDFS into a capital-light financing business through the sale of existing and future retail loans while maintaining its strategic value to Harley-Davidson, its dealers, customers and investors. The sale of more than US$5 billion of existing retail loan receivables is valued at a premium to par. Institutional ownership in Harley Finance rose to 73% this quarter, indicating heightened confidence from large funds. This might amplify price moves as volume consolidates.
