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- **Dealer Support Actions**: Immediate inventory reduction, promotional programs, and fuel facility guideline flexibility to improve dealer profitability.
- **HDFS Transaction Benefits**: $1.2-1.25 billion cash unlock by 2026, with HDFS operating income growth through servicing fees.
- **Product Strategy**: Affordable entry points (e.g., $99.99 bikes) and the 2026 Sprint model to attract new riders.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: $55-75 million direct costs in 2025, with ongoing efforts to reduce impact.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- CEO Ardeep Starrs highlighted the importance of dealer network health, announcing immediate actions to reduce inventory levels, introduce market-responsive promotions, and review fuel facility guidelines to provide dealer flexibility.
- Emphasized dealer profitability as a foundation for long-term success, with a focus on affordability and accessibility in product offerings.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Celebrated brand strength, product quality, and dealer network resilience.
- Identified opportunities to balance aspiration with affordability, accelerate product innovation, and improve cost efficiency.
- Highlighted the successful launch of LiveWire's S4 Honcho and its positive market reception.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **HDFS Transaction**: Sold $6 billion in loans, reducing debt and unlocking $1.2-1.25 billion in discretionary cash by 2026. HDFS operating income expected to grow through servicing fees.
- **Q3 Results**: Consolidated revenue up 17% YoY, driven by HDMC (23% growth). HDMC operating income down 2% due to tariffs and production costs.
- **Tariff Impact**: 2025 direct costs estimated at $55-75 million, with ongoing mitigation efforts.
- **Share Buybacks**: $100 million in Q3, with plans to repurchase $1 billion by 2026.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Inventory Management**: Targeting 20-30% dealer inventory reduction by year-end, with 2026 shipments focused on 2026 models.
- **Promotional Strategy**: Lower APR programs and price tier experiments (e.g., $99.99, $14.99) to drive affordability and traffic.
- **HDFS Normalization**: Post-transaction, operating income expected to grow through servicing fees and origination volumes.
- **Margin Expansion**: Dependent on tariff resolution, inventory reduction, and pricing strategy execution.

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