Harley-Davidson to Acquire MV Agusta
HARLEY-DAVIDSON EXPANDING PRESENCE IN EUROPE – Italian Company Known for Premium, High-Performance Motorcycles
Milwaukee, Wis., July 11, 2008 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Group (MVAG). Under the agreement, Harley-Davidson will acquire 100 percent of MV Agusta Group shares for total consideration of approximately 70 million euros ($109 million), which includes the satisfaction of existing bank debt for approximately 45 million euros ($70 million). Read more »
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