Harley share prices leap as takeover rumours abound

**Bob** · 18th March 2010, 01:33

Harley-Davidson shares rose by more than 5% to USD 27.91, as rumours of a takeover circulated on the New York Stock Exchange.

Harley shares were one of the highest climbers on the Exchange. Harley have not commented on the rumours.

**nallac** · 18th March 2010, 07:09

H'mm if its true, who'd be the buyer?...

**doc** · 18th March 2010, 07:11

Originally Posted by nallac

H'mm if its true, who'd be the buyer?...

Maybe a consortium from Haiti

**Bob** · 18th March 2010, 07:51

Originally Posted by nallac

H'mm if its true, who'd be the buyer?...

Well at one stage, I recall finding a report that Volkswagon had an interest in expanding to bikes and that Harley was a potential target. No idea if they're really in the frame though.

**Bounce001** · 18th March 2010, 08:55

Originally Posted by Bob

Well at one stage, I recall finding a report that Volkswagon had an interest in expanding to bikes and that Harley was a potential target. No idea if they're really in the frame though.

Would make sense, Volkswagons don't corner that well either!