HD bought Augusta

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/07/11/harley-davidson-aquiring-mv-agusta-its-official/
Lets turn a fine Italian bike into another Buell

Jerry

Yup, here is the employee wide email

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From: HD - Employee Communications
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 6:48 AM
To: ALL - HARLEY
Subject: Harley-Davidson to Acquire MV Agusta Group

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Group (MVAG). The acquisition is expected to close in several weeks, pending the satisfaction of contingencies and receipt of regulatory approvals. Harley-Davidson intends to fund the transaction primarily through euro-denominated debt.
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A friend of mine has a MV and he can't stand HD. This was a punch in the guts. Of course we already bought some HD stuff to set on his seat whenever he isn't looking. :clown:

Yes, I have been following this since Jerry posted it. It is official. Wow!

Let us know what he does when he finds the parts on his bike.....hehehehe


...............bobby

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