UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 27, 2020March 28, 2021
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to           
Commission file number 1-9183
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 39-1382325
(State of organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3700 West Juneau AvenueMilwaukeeWisconsin53208
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 342-4680
None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock Par Value $.01 PER SHAREHOGNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes     No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes No  
The registrant had outstanding 153,278,729153,665,546 shares of common stock as of OctoberApril 30, 2020.2021.



HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
Form 10-Q
For The Quarter Ended September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 
Part I
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Part II
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 5.
Item 6.



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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months endedNine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
Motorcycles and Related ProductsMotorcycles and Related Products$964,029 $1,068,942 $2,733,091 $3,698,583 Motorcycles and Related Products$1,232,107 $1,099,788 
Financial ServicesFinancial Services201,655 203,577 596,064 590,935 Financial Services190,400 198,456 
1,165,684 1,272,519 3,329,155 4,289,518 1,422,507 1,298,244 
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods soldMotorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold676,796 748,878 2,019,310 2,576,342 Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold811,622 780,868 
Financial Services interest expenseFinancial Services interest expense67,533 53,390 182,193 158,387 Financial Services interest expense55,707 52,473 
Financial Services provision for credit lossesFinancial Services provision for credit losses7,835 33,747 178,433 94,621 Financial Services provision for credit losses(22,474)79,419 
Selling, administrative and engineering expenseSelling, administrative and engineering expense231,721 309,031 734,057 885,273 Selling, administrative and engineering expense231,844 277,971 
Restructuring expense43,915 7,629 85,864 31,682 
Restructuring benefitRestructuring benefit(366)
1,027,800 1,152,675 3,199,857 3,746,305 1,076,333 1,190,731 
Operating incomeOperating income137,884 119,844 129,298 543,213 Operating income346,174 107,513 
Other income, netOther income, net155 3,160 466 11,857 Other income, net277 155 
Investment income2,672 2,041 3,082 11,970 
Investment income (loss)Investment income (loss)1,402 (5,347)
Interest expenseInterest expense7,783 7,789 23,307 23,304 Interest expense7,708 7,755 
Income before provision for income taxesIncome before provision for income taxes132,928 117,256 109,539 543,736 Income before provision for income taxes340,145 94,566 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes12,710 30,693 11,843 133,597 Provision for income taxes81,001 24,871 
Net incomeNet income$120,218 $86,563 $97,696 $410,139 Net income$259,144 $69,695 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
BasicBasic$0.78 $0.55 $0.64 $2.59 Basic$1.69 $0.46 
DilutedDiluted$0.78 $0.55 $0.64 $2.58 Diluted$1.68 $0.45 
Cash dividends per shareCash dividends per share$0.020 $0.375 $0.420 $1.125 Cash dividends per share$0.15 $0.38 
The accompanying notes are integral to the consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months endedNine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Net incomeNet income$120,218 $86,563 $97,696 $410,139 Net income$259,144 $69,695 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments12,737 (15,321)(275)(3,720)Foreign currency translation adjustments(17,338)(34,455)
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments(2,101)6,284 (28,255)(6,080)Derivative financial instruments17,530 (19,845)
Pension and postretirement benefit plansPension and postretirement benefit plans11,959 7,744 35,876 23,230 Pension and postretirement benefit plans13,588 11,959 
22,595 (1,293)7,346 13,430 13,780 (42,341)
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$142,813 $85,270 $105,042 $423,569 Comprehensive income$272,924 $27,354 
The accompanying notes are integral to the consolidated financial statements.


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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$3,560,950 $833,868 $862,381 
Accounts receivable, net232,845 259,334 307,616 
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $74,111, $43,006, and $39,9641,701,478 2,272,522 2,210,001 
Inventories, net322,375 603,571 489,098 
Restricted cash160,155 64,554 79,115 
Other current assets178,931 168,974 140,786 
6,156,734 4,202,823 4,088,997 
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $334,591, $155,575, and $158,6125,142,014 5,101,844 5,305,579 
Property, plant and equipment, net785,165 847,382 844,446 
Prepaid pension costs82,378 56,014 
Goodwill64,884 64,160 63,727 
Deferred income taxes137,960 101,204 132,019 
Lease assets47,599 61,618 55,905 
Other long-term assets115,541 93,114 85,557 
$12,532,275 $10,528,159 $10,576,230 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$289,103 $294,380 $348,951 
Accrued liabilities591,281 582,288 556,990 
Short-term debt1,227,763 571,995 1,013,137 
Current portion of long-term debt, net2,109,284 1,748,109 1,779,673 
4,217,431 3,196,772 3,698,751 
Long-term debt, net6,171,676 5,124,826 4,607,041 
Lease liabilities31,225 44,447 39,408 
Pension liabilities57,853 56,138 82,561 
Postretirement healthcare liabilities68,379 72,513 89,032 
Other long-term liabilities215,813 229,464 223,218 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, NaN issued
Common stock1,835 1,828 1,827 
Additional paid-in-capital1,501,410 1,491,004 1,482,669 
Retained earnings2,148,462 2,193,997 2,238,313 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(529,603)(536,949)(616,254)
Treasury stock, at cost(1,352,206)(1,345,881)(1,270,336)
1,769,898 1,803,999 1,836,219 
$12,532,275 $10,528,159 $10,576,230 

(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,320,645 $3,257,203 $1,465,061 
Accounts receivable, net216,569 143,082 299,148 
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $64,139, $72,632, and $63,8811,798,194 1,509,539 2,358,989 
Inventories, net470,997 523,497 610,924 
Restricted cash185,374 131,642 99,903 
Other current assets195,356 280,470 142,357 
5,187,135 5,845,433 4,976,382 
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $282,094, $318,304, and $271,6154,958,583 4,933,469 4,933,418 
Property, plant and equipment, net718,968 743,784 826,845 
Pension and postretirement assets105,910 95,711 64,802 
Goodwill65,157 65,976 64,063 
Deferred income taxes135,387 158,538 127,856 
Lease assets44,765 45,203 56,496 
Other long-term assets123,083 122,487 90,085 
$11,338,988 $12,010,601 $11,139,947 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$402,764 $290,904 $333,411 
Accrued liabilities570,440 557,214 584,535 
Short-term deposits, net93,887 79,965 
Short-term debt765,263 1,014,274 1,335,664 
Current portion of long-term debt, net1,622,243 2,039,597 2,326,460 
3,454,597 3,981,954 4,580,070 
Long-term deposits, net58,766 
Long-term debt, net5,478,091 5,932,933 4,478,078 
Lease liabilities30,061 30,115 40,053 
Pension and postretirement liabilities103,854 114,206 128,054 
Deferred income taxes8,682 8,607 6,219 
Other long-term liabilities228,551 220,001 215,490 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)000
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock1,690 1,685 1,834 
Additional paid-in-capital1,517,129 1,507,706 1,495,141 
Retained earnings1,520,862 1,284,823 2,126,646 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(469,637)(483,417)(579,290)
Treasury stock, at cost(593,658)(588,012)(1,352,348)
1,976,386 1,722,785 1,691,983 
$11,338,988 $12,010,601 $11,139,947 
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
Balances held by consolidated variable interest entities (Note 13):
Balances held by consolidated variable interest entities (Note 12):Balances held by consolidated variable interest entities (Note 12):
Finance receivables, net - currentFinance receivables, net - current$576,750 $291,444 $308,568 Finance receivables, net - current$567,887 $530,882 $381,904 
Other assetsOther assets$3,129 $2,420 $1,618 Other assets$4,027 $3,753 $2,262 
Finance receivables, net - non-currentFinance receivables, net - non-current$2,177,875 $1,027,179 $1,175,086 Finance receivables, net - non-current$2,113,344 $1,889,472 $1,435,832 
Restricted cash - current and non-currentRestricted cash - current and non-current$170,925 $63,812 $78,334 Restricted cash - current and non-current$196,946 $142,892 $99,235 
Current portion of long-term debt, netCurrent portion of long-term debt, net$677,099 $317,607 $346,350 Current portion of long-term debt, net$692,903 $608,987 $437,488 
Long-term debt, netLong-term debt, net$1,886,594 $937,212 $1,079,278 Long-term debt, net$1,757,003 $1,585,174 $1,319,357 
The accompanying notes are integral to the consolidated financial statements.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Net cash provided by operating activities (Note 7)$1,135,068 $848,649 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (Note 7)Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (Note 7)$162,781 $(8,582)
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures(92,295)(121,161)Capital expenditures(18,813)(32,928)
Origination of finance receivablesOrigination of finance receivables(2,873,259)(3,141,626)Origination of finance receivables(909,138)(780,061)
Collections on finance receivablesCollections on finance receivables2,730,166 2,695,918 Collections on finance receivables900,485 841,261 
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities10,007 
Acquisition of business(7,000)
Other investing activitiesOther investing activities334 12,388 Other investing activities733 16 
Net cash used by investing activities(235,054)(551,474)
Net cash (used) provided by investing activitiesNet cash (used) provided by investing activities(26,733)28,288 
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes1,396,602 546,655 
Repayments of medium-term notesRepayments of medium-term notes(1,400,000)(1,350,000)Repayments of medium-term notes(1,050,000)(600,000)
Proceeds from securitization debtProceeds from securitization debt2,064,450 1,021,353 Proceeds from securitization debt597,411 522,694 
Repayments of securitization debtRepayments of securitization debt(735,885)(244,250)Repayments of securitization debt(291,346)(130,918)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paperBorrowings of asset-backed commercial paper225,187 177,950 Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper225,187 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paperRepayments of asset-backed commercial paper(236,846)(240,008)Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper(66,894)(67,809)
Net increase (decrease) in unsecured commercial paper509,978 (120,707)
Net (decrease) increase in unsecured commercial paperNet (decrease) increase in unsecured commercial paper(262,517)772,208 
Net increase in credit facilitiesNet increase in credit facilities150,000 Net increase in credit facilities15,629 
Deposits29,992 
Net increase in depositsNet increase in deposits72,664 
Dividends paidDividends paid(65,002)(179,409)Dividends paid(23,105)(58,817)
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(7,895)(217,454)Repurchase of common stock(5,646)(7,071)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plansIssuance of common stock under share-based plans96 2,180 Issuance of common stock under share-based plans1,085 34 
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities1,930,677 (603,690)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activitiesNet cash (used) provided by financing activities(1,012,719)655,508 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash6,071 (4,110)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(5,163)(5,732)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$2,836,762 $(310,625)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashNet (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(881,834)$669,482 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$905,366 $1,259,748 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$3,409,168 $905,366 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash2,836,762 (310,625)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashNet (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(881,834)669,482 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$3,742,128 $949,123 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$2,527,334 $1,574,848 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated balance sheets to the Consolidated statements of cash flows:Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated balance sheets to the Consolidated statements of cash flows:Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated balance sheets to the Consolidated statements of cash flows:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$3,560,950 $862,381 Cash and cash equivalents$2,320,645 $1,465,061 
Restricted cashRestricted cash160,155 79,115 Restricted cash185,374 99,903 
Restricted cash included in Other long-term assetsRestricted cash included in Other long-term assets21,023 7,627 Restricted cash included in Other long-term assets21,315 9,884 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the Consolidated statements of cash flowsCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the Consolidated statements of cash flows$3,742,128 $949,123 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the Consolidated statements of cash flows$2,527,334 $1,574,848 
The accompanying notes are integral to the consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
 Issued
Shares
Balance
Balance, December 31, 2019182,816,536 $1,828 $1,491,004 $2,193,997 $(536,949)$(1,345,881)$1,803,999 
Net income— — — 69,695 — — 69,695 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 18)— — — — (42,341)— (42,341)
Dividends ($0.380 per share)— — — (58,817)— — (58,817)
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — (7,071)(7,071)
Share-based compensation585,053 4,137 — — 604 4,747 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting (Note 2)— — — (78,229)— — (78,229)
Balance, March 29, 2020183,401,589 1,834 1,495,141 2,126,646 (579,290)(1,352,348)1,691,983 
Net loss— — — (92,217)— — (92,217)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 18)— — — — 27,092 — 27,092 
Dividends ($0.020 per share)— — — (3,100)— — (3,100)
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — (85)(85)
Share-based compensation9,615 — (882)— — 914 32 
Balance, June 28, 2020183,411,204 1,834 1,494,259 2,031,329 (552,198)(1,351,519)1,623,705 
Net income— — — 120,218 — — 120,218 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 18)— — — — 22,595 — 22,595 
Dividends ($0.020 per share)— — — (3,085)— — (3,085)
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — (739)(739)
Share-based compensation82,329 7,151 — — 52 7,204 
Balance, September 27, 2020183,493,533 $1,835 $1,501,410 $2,148,462 $(529,603)$(1,352,206)$1,769,898 
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
Issued
Shares
Balance
Balance, December 31, 2018181,931,225 $1,819 $1,459,620 $2,007,583 $(629,684)$(1,065,389)$1,773,949 
Net income— — — 127,945 — — 127,945 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 18)— — — — 7,633 — 7,633 
Dividends ($0.375 per share)— — — (60,859)— — (60,859)
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — (61,712)(61,712)
Share-based compensation702,687 5,961 — — 4,687 10,655 
Balance, March 31, 2019182,633,912 1,826 1,465,581 2,074,669 (622,051)(1,122,414)1,797,611 
Net income— — — 195,631 — — 195,631 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 18)— — — — 7,090 — 7,090 
Dividends ($0.375 per share)— — — (59,982)— — (59,982)
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — (42,908)(42,908)
Share-based compensation9,338 9,238 — — 3,960 13,199 
Balance, June 30, 2019182,643,250 1,827 1,474,819 2,210,318 (614,961)(1,161,362)1,910,641 
Net income— — — 86,563 — — 86,563 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 18)— — — — (1,293)— (1,293)
Dividends ($0.375 per share)— — — (58,568)— — (58,568)
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — (112,834)(112,834)
Share-based compensation80,249 7,850 — — 3,860 11,710 
Balance, September 29, 2019182,723,499 $1,827 $1,482,669 $2,238,313 $(616,254)$(1,270,336)$1,836,219 
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
 Issued
Shares
Balance
Balance, December 31, 2020168,503,526 $1,685 $1,507,706 $1,284,823 $(483,417)$(588,012)$1,722,785 
Net income— — — 259,144 — — 259,144 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 17)— — — — 13,780 — 13,780 
Dividends ($0.15 per share)— — — (23,105)— — (23,105)
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — (5,646)(5,646)
Share-based compensation483,326 9,423 — — — 9,428 
Balance, March 28, 2021168,986,852 $1,690 $1,517,129 $1,520,862 $(469,637)$(593,658)$1,976,386 
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
Issued
Shares
Balance
Balance, December 31, 2019182,816,536 $1,828 $1,491,004 $2,193,997 $(536,949)$(1,345,881)$1,803,999 
Net income— — — 69,695 — — 69,695 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 17)— — — — (42,341)— (42,341)
Dividends ($0.38 per share)— — — (58,817)— — (58,817)
Repurchase of common stock— — — — — (7,071)(7,071)
Share-based compensation585,053 4,137 — — 604 4,747 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting— — — (78,229)— — (78,229)
Balance, March 29, 2020183,401,589 $1,834 $1,495,141 $2,126,646 $(579,290)$(1,352,348)$1,691,983 
The accompanying notes are integral to the consolidated financial statements.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned (the Company), including the accounts of the groups of companies referred to as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). In addition, certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to secured financing are consolidated as the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and material intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
The Company operates in 2 reportable segments: Motorcycles and Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services.
In the opinion of the Company's management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Consolidated balance sheets as of September 27,March 28, 2021 and March 29, 2020, and September 29, 2019, the Consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine month periods then ended, the Consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine month periods then ended, the Consolidated statements of cash flows for the ninethree month periods then ended, and the Consolidated statements of shareholders' equity for the three and nine month periods then ended.
Certain information and disclosures normally included in complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial reporting. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
During the first quarter of 2020, the outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) spread throughout the world, and it was recognized as a pandemic in March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely restricted the level of economic activity in the U.S. and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to supply chain destabilization, facility closures, workforce disruption,world and volatility in the economy, andfull extent of its full impact is not yet known. These impacts may continue to expand in scope, type and severity.
The Company’s operations and demand for its products have been adversely impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company acted quickly and in alignment with government efforts to protect the safety and health of its employees and the Harley-Davidson community. The Company implemented travel restrictions, enhanced sanitation practices, cancelled events and closed facilities including temporarily suspending its global manufacturing. While the Company's global manufacturing has resumed and the impacts on demand, facility closures and other restrictions resulting from the pandemic are expected to be temporary, the duration of the pandemic and its financial impact to the Company are unknown at this time. This uncertainty could have an impact in future periods on certainCertain estimates used in the preparation of financial results for the period ending September 27, 2020, including, but not limited to,March 28, 2021 could be impacted in future periods as a result of the allowance for credit losses, goodwill, long-lived assets, fair value measurements, the provision for income tax and hedge accounting with respect to forecasted future transactions.COVID-19 pandemic.
2. New Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Recently Adopted
In July 2016,December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13). ASU 2016-13 changes how a company recognizes expected credit losses on financial instruments by requiring recognition of the full lifetime expected credit losses upon initial recognition of the financial instrument. ASU 2016-13 replaced the incurred loss methodology. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective approach for financial instruments measured at amortized cost.
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On January 1, 2020, the Company remeasured the allowance for credit losses on financial instruments under the new accounting standard. The difference was recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment to Retained earnings, net of income taxes. The initial adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not impact the Company’s Consolidated statements of operations. The effect of adopting ASU 2016-13 on the Company’s Consolidated balance sheets was as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
2019
Effect of AdoptionJanuary 1,
2020
ASSETS
Finance receivables(a)
$7,572,947 $$7,572,947 
Allowance for credit losses on finance receivables(a)
$(198,581)$(100,604)$(299,185)
Deferred income taxes$101,204 $22,484 $123,688 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued liabilities$582,288 $109 $582,397 
Retained earnings$2,193,997 $(78,229)$2,115,768 
(a)Reported as Finance receivables, net on the Consolidated balance sheets, allocated between current and non-current
Financial Statement Comparability to Prior Periods – Beginning in 2020, under ASU 2016-13, the Company recognized full lifetime expected credit losses upon initial recognition of the associated financial instrument. Under ASU 2016-13, changes in the allowance for credit losses and the impact on the provision for credit losses will be affected by the size and composition of the Company's finance receivables portfolios, economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and other appropriate factors at each reporting period. Prior periods have not been restated and will continue to be reported in accordance with the previously applicable U.S. GAAP, which generally required that a credit loss be incurred before it was recognized.As such, prior periods will not be comparable to the current period. Additional information on the Company’s finance receivables is discussed further in Note 8.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (ASU 2017-04). ASU 2017-04 simplified the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill. Rather, the goodwill impairment is calculated by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, and an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, limited to the total goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. All reporting units apply the same impairment test under the new standard. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 on January 1, 2020 on a prospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not have a material impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (ASU 2018-13). ASU 2018-13 amended Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements to eliminate, modify, and add certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The amendments were required to be applied retrospectively, with the exception of a few disclosure additions, which were to be applied on a prospective basis. The Company adopted ASC 2018-13 on January 1, 2020. The adoption of ASU 2018-13 did not have a material impact on the Company's disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) (ASU 2018-15). The new guidance requires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract to follow the existing internal-use software guidance to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. The Company adopted ASU 2018-15 on January 1, 2020 on a prospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2018-15 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (ASU No. 2019-12). The new guidance eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. The new guidance also simplifies aspects of the accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. EarlyCompany adopted ASU 2019-12 on January 1, 2021 on a prospective basis. The adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluatingof ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the impact of adopting ASU 2019-12.Company's consolidated financial statements.
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3. Revenue
The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a good or service to a customer. Revenue is measured based on the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the goods or services transferred. Taxes that are collected from a customer concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue.
Disaggregated revenue by major source was as follows (in thousands):
Three months endedNine months endedThree months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Motorcycles and Related Products Revenue:Motorcycles and Related Products Revenue:Motorcycles and Related Products Revenue:
MotorcyclesMotorcycles$684,344 $779,344 $2,030,447 $2,871,982 Motorcycles$1,016,334 $899,365 
Parts & AccessoriesParts & Accessories209,808 203,173 513,201 584,134 Parts & Accessories149,859 134,685 
General MerchandiseGeneral Merchandise49,356 60,334 136,321 180,379 General Merchandise50,323 49,160 
LicensingLicensing8,894 8,611 21,826 27,099 Licensing5,512 8,029 
OtherOther11,627 17,480 31,296 34,989 Other10,079 8,549 
964,029 1,068,942 2,733,091 3,698,583 1,232,107 1,099,788 
Financial Services Revenue:Financial Services Revenue:Financial Services Revenue:
Interest incomeInterest income174,464 175,840 512,726 502,721 Interest income159,814 170,001 
OtherOther27,191 27,737 83,338 88,214 Other30,586 28,455 
201,655 203,577 596,064 590,935 190,400 198,456 
$1,165,684 $1,272,519 $3,329,155 $4,289,518 $1,422,507 $1,298,244 
The Company maintains certain deferred revenue balances related to payments received at contract inception in advance of the Company’s performance under the contract and generally relates to the sale of Harley Owners Group® memberships and extended service plan contracts. Deferred revenue is recognized as revenue as the Company performs under the contract. Deferred revenue, included in Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets, was as follows (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$29,745 $29,055 Balance, beginning of period$36,614 $29,745 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$31,209 $32,374 Balance, end of period$36,266 $29,434 
Previously deferred revenue recognized as revenue in the three months ended September 27,March 28, 2021 and March 29, 2020 and September 29, 2019 was $6.3$6.2 million and $6.0$6.9 million, respectively, and $19.6 million and $18.3 million in the nine months ended September 27, 2020 and September 29, 2019.respectively. The Company expects to recognize approximately $15.3$14.9 million of the remaining unearned revenue over the next 12 months and $15.9$21.4 million thereafter.
4. Restructuring Activities
Expenses associated with theThe Company's restructuring activities are included in Restructuring expensebenefit on the Consolidated statements of operations.
2020 Restructuring Activities – In 2020, the Company initiated restructuring activities including a workforce reduction, the termination of certain current and future products, facility changes, optimizing its global independent dealer network, exiting certain international markets, and discontinuing its sales and manufacturing operations in India. The workforce reduction will resultresulted in the elimination of approximately 700 positions globally, including the termination of approximately 500 employees. In addition, the India action will resultresulted in the termination of approximately 70 employees.
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Restructuring expenses related toSince the 2020inception of these restructuring activities byin 2020 through the three months ended March 28, 2021, the Company has incurred cumulative restructuring expenses of $129.6 million. This includes a restructuring benefit during the three months ended March 28, 2021 of $0.4 million, consisting of a $0.6 million benefit in the Motorcycles segment were as follows (in millions):
Amount Incurred
Three months ended September 27, 2020Nine months ended September 27, 2020
Motorcycles and Related Products$43.6 $84.6 
Financial Services0.3 1.3 
$43.9 $85.9 
and expense of $0.2 millionin the Financial Services segment. The Company expects total estimated restructuring expenses of approximately $169$150 million, primarily in 2020. This includesincluding approximately $155$139 million and $14$11 million expected to be in incurred in the Motorcycles and Financial Services segments, respectively. Total expected restructuring expenses under the 2020 restructuring activities include approximately $34$30 million related to employee termination benefits, $103$90 million related to contract termination and other costs and $32$30 million related to non-current asset adjustments, including accelerated depreciation and other adjustments to the carrying value of non-current assets. The Company expects to incur the remaining estimated restructuring expenses of approximately $20 million in 2021.
Changes in accrued restructuring expenses, for the 2020 restructuring activities initiated in the second quarter of 2020, which are included in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets, were as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended September 27, 2020Nine months ended September 27, 2020
Employee Termination BenefitsContract Terminations & OtherNon-Current Asset AdjustmentsTotalEmployee Termination BenefitsContract Terminations & OtherNon-Current Asset AdjustmentsTotal
Balance, beginning of period$25,298 $14,270 $$39,568 $$$$
Restructuring expense4,493 23,422 16,000 43,915 29,814 37,692 18,358 85,864 
Utilized cash
(11,940)(5,899)(17,839)(11,940)(5,899)(17,839)
Utilized non cash
(16,000)(16,000)(18,358)(18,358)
Foreign currency changes166 (54)112 143 (54)89 
Balance, end of period$18,017 $31,739 

$$49,756 $18,017 $31,739 $$49,756 
2018 Restructuring Activities – In 2018, the Company initiated a plan to further improve its manufacturing operations and cost structure by commencing a multi-year manufacturing optimization plan which included the consolidation of its motorcycle assembly plant in Kansas City, Missouri, into its plant in York, Pennsylvania, and the closure of its wheel operations in Adelaide, Australia (Manufacturing Optimization Plan). The consolidation of operations included the elimination of approximately 800 jobs at the Kansas City facility and the addition of approximately 450 jobs at the York facility through 2019. The Adelaide facility closure included the elimination of approximately 90 jobs. Through December 31, 2019, the Motorcycles segment incurred cumulative restructuring expenses of $122.2 million and other costs related to temporary inefficiencies of $23.2 million under the Manufacturing Optimization Plan. The Manufacturing Optimization Plan was completed in 2019.
In 2018, the Company initiated a reorganization of its workforce (Reorganization Plan), which was completed in 2019. As a result, approximately 70 employees left the Company on an involuntary basis.
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Changes in accrued restructuring expenses for the 2018 restructuring activities which are included in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets during 2019There were as follows (in thousands). The changes in accrued restructuring expenses for the 2018no restructuring activities during the three and nine months ended September 27, 2020 were immaterial.March 29, 2020.
 Three months ended September 29, 2019
Manufacturing Optimization PlanReorganization Plan
 Employee Termination BenefitsAccelerated DepreciationOtherTotalEmployee Termination BenefitsTotal
Balance, beginning of period$9,661 $$23 $9,684 $144 $9,828 
Restructuring (benefit) expense(1)719 6,850 7,568 61 7,629 
Utilized cash
(6,617)(6,535)(13,152)(205)(13,357)
Utilized non cash
(2)(719)(336)(1,057)(1,057)
Foreign currency changes(26)(26)(26)
Balance, end of period$3,015 $$$3,017 $$3,017 
Nine months ended September 29, 2019
Manufacturing Optimization PlanReorganization Plan
Employee Termination BenefitsAccelerated DepreciationOtherTotalEmployee Termination BenefitsTotal
Balance, beginning of period$24,958 $$79 $25,037 $3,461 $28,498 
Restructuring expense (benefit)16 14,684 17,316 32,016 (334)31,682 
Utilized cash
(21,951)(16,357)(38,308)(3,101)(41,409)
Utilized non cash
(2)(14,684)(1,032)(15,718)(15,718)
Foreign currency changes(6)(4)(10)(26)(36)
Balance, end of period$3,015 $$$3,017 $$3,017 
The Company incurred incremental Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold due to temporary inefficiencies resulting from implementing the Manufacturing Optimization Plan during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2019 of $2.5 million and $10.0 million, respectively.
Three months ended March 28, 2021
Employee Termination BenefitsContract Terminations
& Other
Non-Current Asset AdjustmentsTotal
Balance, beginning of period$7,724 $16,196 $$23,920 
Restructuring (benefit) expense(944)1,106 (528)(366)
Utilized cash
(3,661)(12,781)(16,442)
Utilized non cash
528 528 
Foreign currency changes(112)(54)(166)
Balance, end of period$3,007 $4,467 

$$7,474 
5. Income Taxes
The Company’s effective income tax rate for the ninethree months ended September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 was 10.8%23.8% compared to 24.6%26.3% for the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 29, 2019.2020. The decrease in the 2020first quarter 2021 effective income tax rate as compared to 2019from 2020 was due primarily to netthe increase in Income before provision for income taxes, resulting in discrete income tax benefits recorded duringadjustments having a reduced impact on the nine months ended September 27, 2020, including favorable settlements with taxing authorities.effective income tax rate for the quarter. The effective income tax rate for the ninethree months ended September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 was determined based on the Company's current projections for full-year 20202021 financial results. Given uncertainty surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company's projection for full-year 2020 financial results, in total and across its numerous tax jurisdictions, may evolve and ultimately impact the Company's 2020 full-year effective income tax rate.
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6. Earnings Per Share
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three months endedNine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Net incomeNet income$120,218 $86,563 $97,696 $410,139 Net income$259,144 $69,695 
Basic weighted-average shares outstandingBasic weighted-average shares outstanding153,252 156,239 153,153 158,117 Basic weighted-average shares outstanding153,478 153,004 
Effect of dilutive securities employee stock compensation plan
Effect of dilutive securities employee stock compensation plan
663 705 637 677 
Effect of dilutive securities employee stock compensation plan
1,012 740 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstandingDiluted weighted-average shares outstanding153,915 156,944 153,790 158,794 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding154,490 153,744 
Net earnings per share:Net earnings per share:Net earnings per share:
BasicBasic$0.78 $0.55 $0.64 $2.59 Basic$1.69 $0.46 
DilutedDiluted$0.78 $0.55 $0.64 $2.58 Diluted$1.68 $0.45 
Shares of common stock related to share-based compensation that were not included in the effect of dilutive securities because the effect would have been anti-dilutive include 1.30.6 million and 1.11.7 million shares for the three months ended September 27,March 28, 2021 and March 29, 2020, and September 29, 2019, respectively, and 1.6 million and 1.2 million shares for the nine months ended September 27, 2020 and September 29, 2019, respectively.
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7. Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information
Investments in Marketable Securities – The Company’s investments in marketable securities consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
Mutual funds$48,845 $52,575 $49,821 
March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
Mutual funds$50,239 $52,061 $44,144 
Mutual funds, included in Other long-term assets on the Consolidated balance sheets, are carried at fair value with gains and losses recorded in income. Mutual funds are held to support certain deferred compensation obligations.
Inventories, net – Substantially all inventories located in the U.S. are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Other inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventories, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
Raw materials and work in processRaw materials and work in process$152,740 $235,433 $189,144 Raw materials and work in process$251,199 $211,979 $245,384 
Motorcycle finished goodsMotorcycle finished goods125,930 280,306 206,324 Motorcycle finished goods185,590 281,132 272,648 
Parts & Accessories and General MerchandiseParts & Accessories and General Merchandise100,131 144,258 152,269 Parts & Accessories and General Merchandise88,291 84,469 149,318 
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable valueInventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable value378,801 659,997 547,737 Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable value525,080 577,580 667,350 
Excess of FIFO over LIFO costExcess of FIFO over LIFO cost(56,426)(56,426)(58,639)Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost(54,083)(54,083)(56,426)
$322,375 $603,571 $489,098 $470,997 $523,497 $610,924 
Deposits Beginning in 2020, HDFS began offering brokered certificates of deposit to customers indirectly through contractual arrangements with third-party banks and/or securities brokerage firms through its bank subsidiary. The Company had $152.7 million and $80.0 million, net of fees, of interest-bearing brokered certificates of deposit outstanding as of March 28, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. There were 0 deposits as of March 29, 2020. The liabilities for deposits are included in Short-term deposits, net or Long-term deposits, net on the Consolidated balance sheets based upon the term of each brokered certificate of deposit issued.Each separate brokered certificate of deposit is issued under a master certificate, and as such, all outstanding brokered certificates of deposit are considered below the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance coverage limits.
Future maturities of the Company's certificates of deposit as of March 28, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
2021$80,000 
202214,000 
20237,000 
202422,000 
2025
Thereafter30,000 
Unamortized fees(347)
$152,653 
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Operating Cash Flow – The reconciliation of Net income to Net cash provided (used) by operating activities was as follows (in thousands):
Nine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$97,696 $410,139 Net income$259,144 $69,695 
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided (used) by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization140,057 174,609 Depreciation and amortization40,221 47,427 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costsAmortization of deferred loan origination costs52,374 57,303 Amortization of deferred loan origination costs19,200 16,739 
Amortization of financing origination feesAmortization of financing origination fees10,628 7,032 Amortization of financing origination fees3,614 2,999 
Provision for long-term employee benefitsProvision for long-term employee benefits23,557 10,888 Provision for long-term employee benefits7,090 7,852 
Employee benefit plan contributions and paymentsEmployee benefit plan contributions and payments(5,456)(11,166)Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(9,885)(1,608)
Stock compensation expenseStock compensation expense12,076 25,323 Stock compensation expense8,968 3,896 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to salesNet change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales330,793 683 Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales(308,532)(208,183)
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses178,433 94,621 Provision for credit losses(22,474)79,419 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(18,978)3,535 Deferred income taxes13,192 (3,803)
Other, netOther, net(9,320)7,839 Other, net1,171 3,579 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:Changes in current assets and liabilities:Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net29,630 (7,833)Accounts receivable, net(79,012)(47,272)
Finance receivables accrued interest and other
Finance receivables accrued interest and other
5,097 (4,574)
Finance receivables accrued interest and other
8,947 4,007 
Inventories, netInventories, net273,668 62,870 Inventories, net45,086 (23,943)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities(16,922)13,138 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities153,597 10,562 
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments(1,543)2,537 Derivative financial instruments(3,309)2,812 
OtherOther33,278 1,705 Other25,763 27,240 
1,037,372 438,510 (96,363)(78,277)
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,135,068 $848,649 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activitiesNet cash provided (used) by operating activities$162,781 $(8,582)

8. Finance Receivables
The Company provides retail financial services to customers of its independent dealers in the U.S. and Canada. The origination of retail loans is a separate and distinct transaction between the Company and the retail customer, unrelated to the Company’s sale of product to its dealers. Retail finance receivables consist of secured promissory notes and secured installment sales contracts and are primarily related to independent dealer sales of motorcycles to retail customers. The Company holds either titles or liens on titles to vehicles financed by promissory notes and installment sales contracts.
The Company offers wholesale financing to its independent dealers in the U.S. and Canada. Wholesale finance receivables are related primarily to the Company's sale of motorcycles and related parts and accessories to dealers. Wholesale loans to dealers are generally secured by financed inventory or property.
Finance receivables, net, consisted of the following were as follows (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
Retail finance receivablesRetail finance receivables$6,585,298 $6,416,428 $6,642,809 Retail finance receivables$6,310,982 $6,344,195 $6,269,247 
Wholesale finance receivablesWholesale finance receivables666,896 1,156,519 1,071,347 Wholesale finance receivables792,028 489,749 1,358,656 
7,252,194 7,572,947 7,714,156 7,103,010 6,833,944 7,627,903 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(408,702)(198,581)(198,576)Allowance for credit losses(346,233)(390,936)(335,496)
$6,843,492 $7,374,366 $7,515,580 $6,756,777 $6,443,008 $7,292,407 
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On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13), which requires an entity to recognize expected lifetime losses on finance receivables upon origination. The allowance for credit losses as of September 27, 2020 represents the Company’s estimate of lifetime losses for its finance receivables. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company maintained an allowance for credit losses based on the Company’s estimate of probable losses inherent in its finance receivables as of the balance sheet date.
Under ASU 2016-13, the Company’s finance receivables are reported at amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost includes the principal outstanding, accrued interest, and deferred loan fees and costs. Based on differences in the nature of the finance receivables and the underlying methodology for calculating the allowance for loan losses, the Company segments its finance receivables into the retail and wholesale portfolios. The Company further disaggregates each portfolio by credit quality indicators. As the credit risk varies between the retail and wholesale portfolios, the Company utilizes different credit quality indicators for each portfolio. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company’s investment in finance receivables included the same components as the amortized cost under the new accounting guidance.
The retail portfolio primarily consists of a large number of small balance, homogeneous finance receivables. The Company performs a collective evaluation of the adequacy of the retail allowance for credit losses. For periods after January 1, 2020, theThe Company utilizes a vintage-based loss forecast methodology that includes decompositions for probability of default, exposure at default, attrition rate, and recovery balance rate. Reasonable and supportable economic forecasts for a two-year period are incorporated into the methodology to reflect the estimated impact of changes in future economic conditions, such as unemployment rates, household obligations or other relevant factors, over the two-year reasonable and supportable period. For periods beyond the Company’s reasonable and supportable forecasts, the Company reverts to its average historical loss experience using a mean-reversion process over a three-year period. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, or term as well as other relevant factors. For periods prior to January 1, 2020, the Company performed a periodic and systematic collective evaluation of the adequacy of the retail allowance for credit losses. The Company utilized loss forecast models which considered a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss trends, origination or vintage analysis, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral, recovery rates, and current economic conditions.
The wholesale portfolio is primarily composed of large balance, non-homogeneous loans. The Company’s evaluation for the wholesale allowance for credit losses is first based on a loan-by-loan review to determine whether the loans share similar risk characteristics. The Company individually evaluates loans that do not share risk characteristics. Loans identified as those for which foreclosure is probable are classified as Non-Performing, and a specific allowance for credit losses is established when appropriate. The specific allowance is determined based on the amortized cost of the related finance receivable and the estimated fair value of the collateral, less selling costs and the cash that the Company expects to receive. Finance receivables in the wholesale portfolio not individually assessed are aggregated, based on similar risk characteristics, according to the Company’s internal risk rating system and measured collectively. For periods after January 1, 2020, theThe related allowance for credit losses is based on factors such as the specific borrower’s financial performance and ability to repay, the Company’s past loan loss experience, reasonable and supportable economic forecasts, and the value of the underlying collateral and expected recoveries. For periods prior to January 1, 2020, the related allowance for credit losses was based on factors such as the specific borrower’s financial performance and ability to repay, the Company’s past loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and the value of the underlying collateral.
The Company considers various economic forecast scenarios as part of estimating the allowance for expected credit losses and applies a probability-weighting to those economic forecast scenarios. Changes in the Company’s outlook on economic conditions impacted the retail and wholesale estimates for expected credit losses at September 27, 2020. As part of the January 1, 2020 adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company expected to be operating in a negative economic environment throughout 2020. The Company’s economic forecast worsened duringMarch 28, 2021. During the first and second quarters of 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the third quarter of 2020,2021, the U.S. economy and the Company’s outlook on economic conditions improved modestly from the secondfourth quarter of 2020; however, significantthere is uncertainty still exists surrounding futurethe pace of economic outcomes.recovery as demonstrated by unemployment levels above those experienced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges across the U.S., among other factors. As such, the Company’s economic outlook at the end of the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021, the Company’s economic outlook on economic conditions included economic improvement; however, given the uncertainty surrounding the pace of economic recovery, the Company also included some adverse economic improvement with a heavier emphasis on deterioratingconditions in its economic trend assumptions asscenario weighting.
Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to restrain the U.S. economy as evidenced by continued high unemployment rates and a slow U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recovery.
The historical experience incorporated into the portfolio-specific models does not fully reflect the Company's comprehensive expectations regarding the future. As such, the Company incorporated qualitative factors to produce reasonable and supportableestablish an appropriate allowance balances.balance. These factors include motorcycle recovery value considerations, delinquency adjustments, and specific problem loan trends.
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trends, and others, as appropriate.
Due to the use of projections and assumptions in estimating the losses, the amount of losses actually incurred by the Company in either portfolio could differ from the amounts estimated. Further, the Company’s allowance for credit losses incorporates management’s expectations surrounding the economic forecasts and known conditions at the balance sheet date.date and the Company's management’s expectations surrounding the economic forecasts. The Company’s expectations surrounding its economic forecasts may change in future periods as additional information becomes available.
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Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables by portfolio were as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended September 27, 2020
RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of period$389,758 $21,257 $411,015 
Provision for credit losses8,024 (189)7,835 
Charge-offs(20,378)(2,442)(22,820)
Recoveries12,672 12,672 
Balance, end of period$390,076 $18,626 $408,702 
Three months ended September 29, 2019 Three months ended March 28, 2021
RetailWholesaleTotal RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$186,722 $8,274 $194,996 Balance, beginning of period$371,738 $19,198 $390,936 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses35,071 (1,324)33,747 Provision for credit losses(22,449)(25)(22,474)
Charge-offsCharge-offs(41,076)(41,076)Charge-offs(34,589)(34,589)
RecoveriesRecoveries10,909 10,909 Recoveries12,360 12,360 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$191,626 $6,950 $198,576 Balance, end of period$327,060 $19,173 $346,233 
Nine months ended September 27, 2020 Three months ended March 29, 2020
RetailWholesaleTotal RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$188,501 $10,080 $198,581 Balance, beginning of period$188,501 $10,080 $198,581 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting(a)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting(a)
95,558 5,046 100,604 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting(a)
95,558 5,046 100,604 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses172,491 5,942 178,433 Provision for credit losses70,417 9,002 79,419 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(105,452)(2,442)(107,894)Charge-offs(55,215)(55,215)
RecoveriesRecoveries38,978 38,978 Recoveries12,107 12,107 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$390,076 $18,626 $408,702 Balance, end of period$311,368 $24,128 $335,496 
Nine months ended September 29, 2019
RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of period$182,098 $7,787 $189,885 
Provision for credit losses95,458 (837)94,621 
Charge-offs(121,538)(121,538)
Recoveries35,608 35,608 
Balance, end of period$191,626 $6,950 $198,576 
(a)On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and increased the allowance for loan loss through Retained earnings, net of income taxes, to establish an allowance that represents expected lifetime credit losses on the finance receivable portfolios at date of adoption.
The Company manages retail credit risk through its credit approval process and ongoing collection efforts. The Company uses FICO scores, a standard credit rating measurement, to differentiate the expected default rates of retail credit applicants, enabling the Company to better evaluate credit applicants for approval and to tailor pricing according to this assessment. For the Company’s U.S. and Canadian retail finance receivables, the Company determines the credit quality indicator for each loan at origination and does not update the credit quality indicator subsequent to the loan origination date.
As loan performance by credit quality indicator differs between the U.S. and Canadian retail loans, the Company’s credit quality indicators vary for the two portfolios. For U.S. retail finance receivables, those with a FICO score of 740 or above at origination are generally considered super prime, loans with a FICO score between 640 and 740 are generally categorized as prime, and loans with FICO score below 640 are generally considered sub-prime. For Canadian retail finance receivables, those
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with a FICO score of 700 or above at origination are generally considered super prime, loans with a FICO score between 620 and 700 are generally categorized as prime, and loans with FICO score below 620 are generally considered sub-prime.
The amortized cost of the Company's U.S. and Canadian retail finance receivables by credit quality indicatorvintage and vintage, as of September 27, 2020, was as follows (in thousands):
202020192018201720162015 & PriorTotal
U.S. Retail:
Super prime$730,539 $649,174 $408,201 $196,050 $90,179 $39,749 $2,113,892 
Prime993,429 877,714 570,851 336,134 187,067 101,403 3,066,598 
Sub-prime387,766 326,537 196,001 124,312 82,975 64,537 1,182,128 
2,111,734 1,853,425 1,175,053 656,496 360,221 205,689 6,362,618 
Canadian Retail:
Super prime48,974 51,939 31,351 16,013 6,526 2,723 157,526 
Prime17,053 14,681 10,630 7,285 3,555 2,489 55,693 
Sub-prime2,790 2,630 1,706 1,171 685 479 9,461 
68,817 69,250 43,687 24,469 10,766 5,691 222,680 
$2,180,551 $1,922,675 $1,218,740 $680,965 $370,987 $211,380 $6,585,298 
Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, retail loans with a FICO score of 640 or above at origination were generally considered prime, and loans with a FICO score below 640 were generally considered sub-prime. These credit quality indicators were determined at the time of loan origination and were not updated subsequent to the loan origination date. The recorded investment in retail finance receivables, by credit quality indicator was as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
March 28, 2021
202120202019201820172016 & PriorTotal
U.S. Retail:U.S. Retail:
Super primeSuper prime$260,359 $725,383 $502,847 $301,839 $134,213 $74,086 $1,998,727 
PrimePrime$5,278,093 $5,454,920 Prime349,662 1,026,080 706,940 445,201 249,327 183,217 2,960,427 
Sub-primeSub-prime1,138,335 1,187,889 Sub-prime130,389 395,495 263,203 156,368 96,998 100,827 1,143,280 
$6,416,428 $6,642,809 740,410 2,146,958 1,472,990 903,408 480,538 358,130 6,102,434 
Canadian Retail:Canadian Retail:
Super primeSuper prime13,938 48,309 42,993 24,549 11,116 4,831 145,736 
PrimePrime4,245 17,350 13,055 9,263 5,808 4,178 53,899 
Sub-primeSub-prime601 2,949 2,227 1,407 951 778 8,913 
18,784 68,608 58,275 35,219 17,875 9,787 208,548 
$759,194 $2,215,566 $1,531,265 $938,627 $498,413 $367,917 $6,310,982 

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December 31, 2020
202020192018201720162015 & PriorTotal
U.S. Retail:
Super prime$822,631 $575,977 $355,529 $165,436 $71,360 $29,181 $2,020,114 
Prime1,133,637 794,058 508,713 293,358 156,688 77,046 2,963,500 
Sub-prime435,875 295,403 177,598 111,163 72,556 52,060 1,144,655 
2,392,143 1,665,438 1,041,840 569,957 300,604 158,287 6,128,269 
Canadian Retail:
Super prime53,465 48,692 28,581 13,818 5,018 2,011 151,585 
Prime18,568 14,257 10,269 6,727 3,198 2,025 55,044 
Sub-prime3,172 2,498 1,560 1,095 607 365 9,297 
75,205 65,447 40,410 21,640 8,823 4,401 215,926 
$2,467,348 $1,730,885 $1,082,250 $591,597 $309,427 $162,688 $6,344,195 

March 29, 2020
202020192018201720162015 & PriorTotal
U.S. Retail:
Super prime$204,937 $825,176 $539,296 $275,621 $140,284 $62,924 $2,048,238 
Prime265,365 1,065,132 717,234 441,284 262,421 155,338 2,906,774 
Sub-prime108,068 394,291 239,571 155,391 108,531 98,124 1,103,976 
578,370 2,284,599 1,496,101 872,296 511,236 316,386 6,058,988 
Canadian Retail:
Super prime12,819 61,889 39,516 22,186 10,565 4,989 151,964 
Prime3,968 16,479 12,389 8,441 4,549 3,929 49,755 
Sub-prime768 2,827 1,919 1,348 921 757 8,540 
17,555 81,195 53,824 31,975 16,035 9,675 210,259 
$595,925 $2,365,794 $1,549,925 $904,271 $527,271 $326,061 $6,269,247 
The Company's credit risk on the wholesale portfolio is different from that of the retail portfolio. Whereas the retail portfolio represents a relatively homogeneous pool of retail finance receivables that exhibit more consistent loss patterns, the wholesale portfolio exposures are less consistent. The Company utilizes an internal credit risk rating system to manage credit risk exposure consistently across wholesale borrowers and individually evaluates credit risk factors for each borrower. The Company uses the following internal credit quality indicators, based on an internal risk rating system, listed from highest level of risk to lowest level of risk for the wholesale portfolio: Doubtful, Substandard, Special Mention, Medium Risk and Low Risk. Based upon the Company’s review, the dealers classified in the Doubtful category are the dealers with the greatest likelihood of being charged-off, while the dealers classified as Low Risk are least likely to be charged-off. TheAdditionally, the Company classifies dealers identified as those in which foreclosure is probable as Non-Performing. The internal rating system considers factors such as the specific borrower's ability to repay and the estimated value of any collateral. Dealer risk rating classifications are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.
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The amortized cost of wholesale financial receivables, by credit quality indicatorvintage and vintage, was as follows as of September 27, 2020 (in thousands):
202020192018201720162015 & PriorTotal
Non-Performing$$$$$$$
Doubtful14 14 
Substandard277 238 515 
Special Mention2,316 1,213 160 1,139 4,828 
Medium Risk1,283 448 33 1,764 
Low Risk505,328 118,466 18,602 8,551 5,525 3,303 659,775 
$509,204 $120,365 $18,809 $8,551 $5,525 $4,442 $666,896 
Dealer risk rating categories prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13 were consistent with the current risk rating categories with the exception of the Non-Performing category for dealers identified as those in which foreclosure is probable, which was established in connection with the January 1, 2020 adoption. The recorded investment in wholesale finance receivables, by internal credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
March 28, 2021
202120202019201820172016 & PriorTotal
Non-PerformingNon-Performing$$$$$$$
DoubtfulDoubtful$11,664 $4,964 Doubtful
SubstandardSubstandard6,122 752 Substandard
Special MentionSpecial Mention16,125 14,813 Special Mention567 530 262 17 1,376 
Medium RiskMedium Risk16,800 11,544 Medium Risk728 417 1,145 
Low RiskLow Risk1,105,808 1,039,274 Low Risk600,144 122,970 44,614 12,568 6,392 2,819 789,507 
$1,156,519 $1,071,347 $600,711 $124,228 $45,293 $12,585 $6,392 $2,819 $792,028 

December 31, 2020
202020192018201720162015 & PriorTotal
Non-Performing$$$$$$$
Doubtful
Substandard
Special Mention658 365 31 1,054 
Medium Risk1,925 242 2,167 
Low Risk388,568 71,441 13,412 7,887 2,297 2,923 486,528 
$391,151 $72,048 $13,443 $7,887 $2,297 $2,923 $489,749 

March 29, 2020
202020192018201720162015 & PriorTotal
Non-Performing$$2,376 $1,774 $107 $25 $43 $4,325 
Doubtful478 4,169 529 51 726 5,953 
Substandard5,375 6,374 391 131 12,271 
Special Mention5,239 8,001 977 1,268 15,491 
Medium Risk8,307 10,996 1,091 23 826 21,243 
Low Risk658,137 574,401 47,101 10,997 6,323 2,414 1,299,373 
$677,536 $606,317 $51,863 $11,315 $6,348 $5,277 $1,358,656 
Retail finance receivables are contractually delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the specified due date. Retail finance receivables at amortized cost, excluding accrued interest, are generally charged-off when the receivable is 120 days or more delinquent, the related asset is repossessed, or the receivable is otherwise deemed uncollectible. The Company reverses accrued interest related to charged-off accounts against interest income when the account is charged-off. The Company reversed $3.1$5.2 million and $14.5$6.4 million of accrued interest against interest income during the three and nine months ended September 27,March 28, 2021 and March 29, 2020, respectively. All retail finance receivables accrue interest until either collected or charged-off. Due to the timely write-off of accrued interest, the Company made the election provided under ASU 2016-13Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (ASC Topic 326) to exclude accrued interest from its allowance for credit losses. Accordingly, as of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, December 31, 20192020 and SeptemberMarch 29, 2019,2020, all retail finance receivables were accounted for as interest-earning receivables, of which $22.9 million, $48.0 million and $35.6 million, respectively, were 90 days or more past due.receivables.
Wholesale finance receivables are delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the contractual due date. Wholesale finance receivables are written down once the Company determines that the specific borrower does not have the ability to repay the loan in full. Interest continues to accrue on past due finance receivables until the date the Company determines that foreclosure is probable, and the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status. The Company will resume accruing interest on these accounts when payments are current according to the terms of the loans and future payments are reasonably assured. While on non-accrual status, all cash received is applied to principal or interest as appropriate. Once an account is charged-off, the Company will reverse the associated accrued interest against interest income. As the Company follows a non-accrual policy for interest, the allowance for credit losses excludes accrued interest for the wholesale portfolio. The Company reverse
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d $0.4 million Table of accrued interest related to the charge-off of Non-Performing dealer loansContents
There were no charged-off accounts during the three and nine months ended September 27,March 28, 2021 and March 29, 2020. As such, the Company did not reverse any accrued interest in those periods. There were no dealers on non-accrual status at September 27,March 28, 2021 and December 31, 2020. WholesaleAt March 29, 2020, $4.3 million of wholesale finance receivables outstanding on non-accrual status, and of this, $2.6 million were over 90 days or more past due and accruing interestdue.
Additional information related to the wholesale finance receivables on non-accrual status at September 27,March 29, 2020 December 31, 2019 and September 29, 2019 were $0.3 million, $2.6 million, and $2.0 million, respectively.includes (in thousands):
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Amortized Cost, Beginning of PeriodAmortized Cost, End of PeriodInterest Income Recognized
No related allowance recorded$$$
Related allowance recorded4,994 4,325 
$4,994 $4,325 $
The aging analysis of finance receivables was as follows (in thousands):
 September 27, 2020
Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Retail finance receivables$6,434,642 $96,243 $31,467 $22,946 $150,656 $6,585,298 
Wholesale finance receivables666,335 244 314 561 666,896 
$7,100,977 $96,487 $31,470 $23,260 $151,217 $7,252,194 
 December 31, 2019
Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Retail finance receivables$6,171,930 $142,479 $53,995 $48,024 $244,498 $6,416,428 
Wholesale finance receivables1,152,416 1,145 384 2,574 4,103 1,156,519 
$7,324,346 $143,624 $54,379 $50,598 $248,601 $7,572,947 
 September 29, 2019
Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Retail finance receivables$6,425,097 $134,074 $48,033 $35,605 $217,712 $6,642,809 
Wholesale finance receivables1,068,510 615 209 2,013 2,837 1,071,347 
$7,493,607 $134,689 $48,242 $37,618 $220,549 $7,714,156 
Prior to the Company's January 1, 2020 adoption of ASU 2016-13, finance receivables were considered impaired when management determined it was probable that the Company would not be able to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement. Portions of the allowance for credit losses were established to cover estimated losses on finance receivables specifically identified for impairment. The unspecified portion of the allowance for credit losses covered estimated losses on finance receivables which were collectively reviewed for impairment.
The allowance for credit losses and finance receivables by portfolio, segregated by those amounts that were individually evaluated for impairment and those that were collectively evaluated for impairment, were as follows (in thousands):
 December 31, 2019
 RetailWholesaleTotal
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment$$2,100 $2,100 
Collectively evaluated for impairment188,501 7,980 196,481 
$188,501 $10,080 $198,581 
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment$$4,601 $4,601 
Collectively evaluated for impairment6,416,428 1,151,918 7,568,346 
$6,416,428 $1,156,519 $7,572,947 
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 September 29, 2019
 RetailWholesaleTotal
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment$$$
Collectively evaluated for impairment191,626 6,950 198,576 
$191,626 $6,950 $198,576 
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment$$$
Collectively evaluated for impairment6,642,809 1,071,347 7,714,156 
$6,642,809 $1,071,347 $7,714,156 
 March 28, 2021
Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Retail finance receivables$6,196,345 $69,032 $23,420 $22,185 $114,637 $6,310,982 
Wholesale finance receivables791,826 128 22 52 202 792,028 
$6,988,171 $69,160 $23,442 $22,237 $114,839 $7,103,010 
 December 31, 2020
Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Retail finance receivables$6,164,369 $106,818 $39,933 $33,075 $179,826 $6,344,195 
Wholesale finance receivables489,556 166 23 193 489,749 
$6,653,925 $106,984 $39,956 $33,079 $180,019 $6,833,944 
 March 29, 2020
Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Retail finance receivables$6,091,319 $101,412 $37,816 $38,700 $177,928 $6,269,247 
Wholesale finance receivables1,352,084 2,051 1,437 3,084 6,572 1,358,656 
$7,443,403 $103,463 $39,253 $41,784 $184,500 $7,627,903 
At September 29, 2019, there were no wholesale receivables that were individually deemed to be impaired under ASC Topic 310, Receivables. Additional information related to the wholesale finance receivables that were individually deemed to be impaired at December 31, 2019 included the following (in thousands):
Recorded InvestmentUnpaid Principal BalanceRelated AllowanceAverage Recorded InvestmentInterest Income Recognized
Wholesale:
No related allowance recorded$$$— $$
Related allowance recorded4,994 4,601 2,100 4,976 
$4,994 $4,601 $2,100 $4,976 $
Retail finance receivables were not evaluated individually for impairment prior to charge-off at December 31, 2019 or September 29, 2019.
Generally, it is the Company’s policy not to change the terms and conditions of finance receivables. However, to minimize economic loss, the Company may modify certain finance receivables in troubled debt restructurings. Total finance receivables in troubled debt restructurings were not significantsignificant as of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, December 31, 20192020 and SeptemberMarch 29, 2019.2020. Additionally, in certain situations, the Company may offer short-term adjustments to customer payment due dates without affecting the associated interest rate or loan term. During the second2020 and into the first part of the third quarter of 2020,2021, the Company offered an increased amount of short-term payment due date extensions on eligible retail loans to help retail customers get through financial difficulties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first quarter of 2021, the volume of payment extensions granted for eligible retail loans declined from the levels experienced during the second quarter and into the third quarter of 2020 but had not yet returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. The Company continues to grant payment extensions to customers in accordance with its policies.
9. Goodwill, Intangible and Long-Lived Assets
Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company also periodically evaluates whether there are indicators that the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used may not be recoverable. The Company has assessed the changes in events and circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic and determined there was no impairment of goodwill or long-lived assets during the three and nine months ended September 27, 2020.
On March 4, 2019, the Company purchased certain assets and liabilities of StaCyc, Inc. for total consideration of $14.9 million including cash paid at acquisition of $7.0 million. The primary assets acquired and included in the Motorcycles segment were goodwill of $9.5 million, which was tax deductible, and intangible assets of $5.3 million.
10. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company is exposed to risks from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. To reduce its exposure to such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
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The Company sells products in foreign currencies and utilizes foreign currency exchange contracts to mitigate the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations related to the Euro, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, Brazilian real, Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, Chinese yuan, Thai baht, Indian rupee, Singapore dollar, and Pound sterling. The Company's foreign currency exchange contracts generally have maturities of less than one year.
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The Company utilizes commodity contracts to mitigate the effects of commodity price fluctuations related to metals and fuel consumed in the Company’s motorcycle operations. The Company's commodity contracts generally have maturities of less than one year.
The Company periodically utilizes treasury rate lock contracts to fix the interest rate on a portion of the principal related to an anticipated issuance of long-term debt, interest rate swaps to reduce the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on medium-term notes with floating interest rates, and cross-currency swaps to mitigate the effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on foreign currency-denominated debt. The Company also utilizes interest rate caps to facilitate certain asset-backed securitization transactions.
All derivative financial instruments are recognized on the Consolidated balance sheets at fair value. In accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC Topic 815), the accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative financial instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship.
Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges are initially recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects income. The Company assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative financial instruments that are designated as cash flow hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. No component of a designated hedging derivative financial instrument’s gain or loss is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage the Company’s exposure to foreign currency, commodity risks, and interest rate risks. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded directly in income.
The notional and fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815 were as follows (in thousands):
Derivative Financial Instruments
Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
September 27, 2020December 31, 2019September 29, 2019 March 28, 2021December 31, 2020March 29, 2020
Notional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued Liabilities
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts$352,933 $2,334 $6,132 $434,321 $3,505 $3,661 $441,131 $11,459 $790 Foreign currency contracts$402,814 $6,356 $6,071 $533,925 $11 $21,927 $414,753 $12,108 $575 
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts801 95 616 80 744 56 Commodity contracts668 20 671 52 482 74 
Cross-currency swapsCross-currency swaps1,367,460 57,787 292 660,780 8,326 Cross-currency swaps1,367,460 73,449 1,367,460 138,622 660,780 41,283 
Interest rate swap450,000 6,184 900,000 9,181 900,000 11,164 
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps450,000 3,086 900,000 11,398 
$2,171,194 $60,216 $12,608 $1,995,717 $11,831 $12,922 $1,341,875 $11,459 $12,010 $1,770,942 $79,808 $6,091 $2,352,056 $138,633 $25,065 $1,976,015 $12,108 $53,330 
Derivative Financial Instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
September 27, 2020December 31, 2019September 29, 2019March 28, 2021December 31, 2020March 29, 2020
Notional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued LiabilitiesNotional
Value
Other Current AssetsAccrued Liabilities
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts$284,991 $342 $574 $220,139 $721 $865 $193,959 $278 $219 Foreign currency contracts$214,337 $670 $595 $245,494 $737 $435 $182,642 $2,573 $2,194 
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts6,854 231 215 8,270 95 147 9,485 230 360 Commodity contracts8,172 1,193 40 6,806 849 21 7,769 1,452 
Interest rate capsInterest rate caps1,124,260 60 375,980 427,530 Interest rate caps844,673 170 978,058 47 326,976 
$1,416,105 $633 $789 $604,389 $818 $1,012 $630,974 $512 $579 $1,067,182 $2,033 $635 $1,230,358 $1,633 $456 $517,387 $2,575 $3,646 
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The amounts of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands):
Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from AOCL into Income
Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from AOCL into Income
Three months endedNine months endedThree months endedNine months ended Three months endedThree months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts$(6,587)$13,135 $6,250 $14,422 $3,027 $5,826 $11,732 $15,947 Foreign currency contracts$14,037 $16,899 $(4,953)$3,400 
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts131 (15)(26)(55)(12)(28)(201)(45)Commodity contracts(129)(32)(135)
Cross-currency swapsCross-currency swaps63,182 49,168 59,625 83,634 Cross-currency swaps(65,174)(49,609)(65,788)(12,906)
Treasury rate lock contractsTreasury rate lock contracts(124)(124)(370)(369)Treasury rate lock contracts(124)(124)
Interest rate swap(994)(708)(7,503)(9,569)(3,931)(1,463)(10,500)(2,899)
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps397 (5,333)(2,689)(3,116)
$55,732 $12,412 $47,889 $4,798 $58,585 $4,211 $84,295 $12,634 $(50,737)$(38,172)$(73,586)$(12,881)
The location and amount of gains and losses recognized in income related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands):
 Motorcycles
cost of goods sold
Selling, administrative &
engineering expense
Interest expenseFinancial Services interest expense
Three months ended September 27, 2020
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$676,796 $231,721 $7,783 $67,533 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contracts$3,027 $— $— $— 
Commodity contracts$(12)$— $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps$— $59,625 $— $— 
Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(91)$(33)
Interest rate swap$— $— $— $(3,931)
Three months ended September 29, 2019
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$748,878 $309,031 $7,789 $53,390 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contracts$5,826 $— $— $— 
Commodity contracts$(28)$— $— $— 
Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(91)$(33)
Interest rate swap$— $— $— $(1,463)
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Motorcycles
cost of goods sold
Selling, administrative &
engineering expense
Interest expenseFinancial Services interest expense
Motorcycles
cost of goods sold
Selling, administrative &
engineering expense
Interest expenseFinancial Services interest expense
Nine months ended September 27, 2020Three months ended March 28, 2021
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recordedLine item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$2,019,310 $734,057 $23,307 $182,193 Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$811,622 $231,844 $7,708 $55,707 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts$11,732 $— $— $— Foreign currency contracts$(4,953)$— $— $— 
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts$(201)$— $— $— Commodity contracts$(32)$— $— $— 
Cross-currency swapsCross-currency swaps$— $83,634 $— $— Cross-currency swaps$— $(65,788)$— $— 
Treasury rate lock contractsTreasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(272)$(98)Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(91)$(33)
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap$— $— $— $(10,500)Interest rate swap$— $— $— $(2,689)
Nine months ended September 29, 2019Three months ended March 29, 2020
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recordedLine item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$2,576,342 $885,273 $23,304 $158,387 Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$780,868 $277,971 $7,755 $52,473 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts$15,947 $— $— $— Foreign currency contracts$3,400 $— $— $— 
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts$(45)$— $— $— Commodity contracts$(135)$— $— $— 
Cross-currency swapsCross-currency swaps$— $(12,906)$— $— 
Treasury rate lock contractsTreasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(272)$(97)Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(91)$(33)
Interest rate swap$— $— $— $(2,899)
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps$— $— $— $(3,116)
The amount of net loss included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) at September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, estimated to be reclassified into income over the next 12 months was $23.8$17.1 million.
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The amount of gains and losses recognized in income related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments were as follows (in thousands). Gains and losses on foreign currency contracts and commodity contracts were recorded in Motorcycles cost of goods sold and the interest rate caps were recorded in Financial Services interest expense.
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income
Three months endedNine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts$(3,569)$1,719 $(1,897)$1,602 Foreign currency contracts$(3,629)$2,194 
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts134 (15)(859)(8)Commodity contracts703 (1,551)
Interest rate capsInterest rate caps92 (1)519 (142)Interest rate caps123 
$(3,343)$1,703 $(2,237)$1,452 $(2,803)$643 
The Company is exposed to credit loss risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to its derivative financial instruments. Although no assurances can be given, the Company does not expect any of the counterparties to its derivative financial instruments to fail to meet their obligations. To manage credit loss risk, the Company evaluates counterparties based on credit ratings and, on a quarterly basis, evaluates each hedge’s net position relative to the counterparty’s ability to cover their position.
11.10. Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception. Right-of-use (ROU) assets related to the Company's leases are recorded in Lease assets and lease liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities and Lease liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets
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ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset over the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease term. The ROU asset also includes prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs and is reduced for lease incentives paid by the lessor. The discount rate used to determine the present value is generally the Company's incremental borrowing rate because the implicit rate in the lease is not readily determinable. The lease term used to calculate the ROU asset and lease liabilities includes periods covered by options to extend or terminate when the Company is reasonably certain the lease term will include these optional periods.
In accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases (ASC Topic 842), the Company elected the short-term lease practical expedient that allows entities to recognize lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The Company has also elected the practical expedient under ASC Topic 842 allowing entities to not separate non-lease components from lease components, but instead account for such components as a single lease component for all leases except leases involving assets operated by a third-party.
The Company has operating lease arrangements for sales and administrative offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities, product testing facilities, equipment and vehicles. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms ranging from 1 to 1211 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term for periods generally not greater than 5 years and some of which include options to terminate the leases within 1 year. Certain leases also include options to purchase the leased asset. The Company's leases do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Operating lease expense for the three months ended September 27,March 28, 2021 and March 29, 2020 and September 29, 2019 was $7.1$8.2 million and $7.4$7.3 million, respectively, and $20.9 million and $20.1 million for the nine months ended September 27, 2020 and September 29, 2019, respectively. This includes variable lease costs related to leases involving assets operated by a third party of approximately $2.1$3.1 million and $1.6$1.9 million for the three months ended September 27,March 28, 2021 and March 29, 2020, and September 29, 2019, respectively, and $5.2 million and $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 27, 2020 and September 29, 2019, respectively. Other variable and short-term lease costs were not material.
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Balance sheet information related to the Company's leases was as follows (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
Lease assetsLease assets$47,599 $61,618 $55,905 Lease assets$44,765 $45,203 $56,496 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities$17,704 $19,013 $18,421 Accrued liabilities$17,021 $17,081 $17,939 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities31,225 44,447 39,408 Lease liabilities30,061 30,115 40,053 
$48,929 $63,460 $57,829 $47,082 $47,196 $57,992 
Future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities as of September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
Operating Leases
2020$5,090 
202118,024 
202212,808 
20236,369 
20244,443 
Thereafter4,927 
Future lease payments51,661 
Present value discount(2,732)
Lease liabilities$48,929 
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Operating Leases
2021$13,805 
202214,466 
20236,511 
20244,518 
20256,816 
Thereafter3,677 
Future lease payments49,793 
Present value discount(2,711)
Lease liabilities$47,082 
Other lease information surrounding the Company's operating leases was as follows (dollars in thousands):
Three months endedNine months endedThree months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Cash outflows for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilitiesCash outflows for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$5,274 $6,073 $15,893 $15,944 Cash outflows for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$4,947 $5,378 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of modificationsROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of modifications$(1,327)$6,724 $327 $10,986 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of modifications$5,305 $557 

September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)3.924.684.23Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)3.813.784.20
Weighted-average discount rateWeighted-average discount rate3.1 %2.1 %3.3 %Weighted-average discount rate2.9 %3.1 %3.3 %

12.11. Debt
Debt with a contractual term less than 12 months is generally classified as short-term and consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
Unsecured commercial paperUnsecured commercial paper$1,077,763 $571,995 $1,013,137 Unsecured commercial paper$749,801 $1,014,274 $1,335,664 
364-day credit facility borrowings150,000 
Global credit facility borrowingsGlobal credit facility borrowings15,462 
$1,227,763 $571,995 $1,013,137 $765,263 $1,014,274 $1,335,664 
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Debt with a contractual term greater than 12 months is generally classified as long-term and consisted of the following (in thousands): 
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
Secured debt:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$127,500 $114,693 $128,368 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities467,338 490,427 552,757 
Asset-backed securitization debt2,106,258 766,965 875,966 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(9,903)(2,573)(3,095)
2,691,193 1,369,512 1,553,996 
Unsecured notes (at par value):
Medium-term notes:
Due in 2020, issued February 20152.15 %600,000 600,000 
Due in 2020, issued May 2018LIBOR + 0.50%450,000 450,000 
Due in 2020, issued March 20172.40 %350,000 350,000 
Due in 2021, issued January 20162.85 %600,000 600,000 600,000 
Due in 2021, issued November 2018LIBOR + 0.94%450,000 450,000 450,000 
Due in 2021, issued May 20183.55 %350,000 350,000 350,000 
Due in 2022, issued February 20194.05 %550,000 550,000 550,000 
Due in 2022, issued June 20172.55 %400,000 400,000 400,000 
Due in 2023, issued February 20183.35 %350,000 350,000 350,000 
Due in 2023, issued May 2020(a)
4.94 %760,890 
Due in 2024, issued November 2019(b)
3.14 %702,360 672,936 
Due in 2025, issued June 20203.35 %700,000 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(17,289)(12,809)(10,409)
4,845,961 4,760,127 4,089,591 
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March 28,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 29,
2020
Secured debt:Secured debt:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facilityAsset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$102,543 $116,678 $155,243 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilitiesAsset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities350,648 402,205 600,000 
Asset-backed securitization debtAsset-backed securitization debt2,109,046 1,800,393 1,161,047 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costsUnamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(9,788)(8,437)(4,202)
2,552,449 2,310,839 1,912,088 
Unsecured notes (at par value):Unsecured notes (at par value):
Medium-term notes:Medium-term notes:
Due in 2020, issued May 2018Due in 2020, issued May 2018LIBOR + 0.50%450,000 
Due in 2020, issued March 2017Due in 2020, issued March 20172.40 %350,000 
Due in 2021, issued January 2016Due in 2021, issued January 20162.85 %600,000 600,000 
Due in 2021, issued November 2018Due in 2021, issued November 2018LIBOR + 0.94%450,000 450,000 
Due in 2021, issued May 2018Due in 2021, issued May 20183.55 %350,000 350,000 350,000 
Due in 2022, issued February 2019Due in 2022, issued February 20194.05 %550,000 550,000 550,000 
Due in 2022, issued June 2017Due in 2022, issued June 20172.55 %400,000 400,000 400,000 
Due in 2023, issued February 2018Due in 2023, issued February 20183.35 %350,000 350,000 350,000 
Due in 2023, issued May 2020(a)
Due in 2023, issued May 2020(a)
4.94 %762,996 797,206 
Due in 2024, issued November 2019(b)
Due in 2024, issued November 2019(b)
3.14 %704,304 735,882 660,030 
Due in 2025, issued June 2020Due in 2025, issued June 20203.35 %700,000 700,000 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costsUnamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(13,564)(15,374)(11,046)
3,803,736 4,917,714 4,148,984 
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
Senior notes:Senior notes:Senior notes:
Due in 2025, issued July 2015Due in 2025, issued July 20153.50 %450,000 450,000 450,000 Due in 2025, issued July 20153.50 %450,000 450,000 450,000 
Due in 2045, issued July 2015Due in 2045, issued July 20154.625 %300,000 300,000 300,000 Due in 2045, issued July 20154.625 %300,000 300,000 300,000 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costsUnamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(6,194)(6,704)(6,873)Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(5,851)(6,023)(6,534)
743,806 743,296 743,127 744,149 743,977 743,466 
5,589,767 5,503,423 4,832,718 4,547,885 5,661,691 4,892,450 
Long-term debtLong-term debt8,280,960 6,872,935 6,386,714 Long-term debt7,100,334 7,972,530 6,804,538 
Current portion of long-term debt, netCurrent portion of long-term debt, net(2,109,284)(1,748,109)(1,779,673)Current portion of long-term debt, net(1,622,243)(2,039,597)(2,326,460)
Long-term debt, netLong-term debt, net$6,171,676 $5,124,826 $4,607,041 Long-term debt, net$5,478,091 $5,932,933 $4,478,078 
(a)Euro denominated, €650.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at September 27,March 28, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
(b)Euro denominated, €600.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at September 27,March 28, 2021, December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019,March 29, 2020, respectively

13.The Company's future principal payments on debt obligations as of March 28, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
2021$1,670,913 
20221,685,613 
20231,829,349 
20241,120,828 
20251,287,560 
Thereafter300,537 
$7,894,800 

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12. Asset-Backed Financing
The Company participates in asset-backed financing both through asset-backed securitization transactions and through asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. In the Company's asset-backed financing programs, the Company transfers retail motorcycle finance receivables to special purpose entities (SPEs), which are considered VIEs under U.S. GAAP. Each SPE then converts those assets into cash, through the issuance of debt. The Company retains servicing rights for all of the retail motorcycle finance receivables transferred to SPEs as part of an asset-backed financing. The accounting treatment for asset-backed financings depends on the terms of the related transaction and the Company’s continuing involvement with the VIE.
In transactions where the Company has power over the significant activities of the VIE and has an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are potentially significant to the VIE, the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE and consolidates the VIE within its consolidated financial statements. On a consolidated basis, the asset-backed financing is treated as a secured borrowing in this type of transaction and is referred to as an on-balance sheet asset-backed financing.
In transactions where the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE, the Company must determine whether it can achieve a sale for accounting purposes under ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing (ASC Topic 860). To achieve a sale for accounting purposes, the assets being transferred must be legally isolated, not be constrained by restrictions from further transfer, and be deemed to be beyond the Company’s control. If the Company does not meet all of these criteria for sale accounting, then the transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing and is referred to as an on-balance sheet asset-backed financing.
If the Company meets all three of the sale criteria above, the transaction is recorded as a sale for accounting purposes and is referred to as an off-balance sheet asset-backed financing. Upon sale, the retail motorcycle finance receivables are removed from the Company’s Consolidated balance sheets and a gain or loss is recognized for the difference between the cash proceeds received, the assets derecognized, and the liabilities recognized as part of the transaction. The gain or loss on sale is included in Financial Services revenue on the Consolidated statements of operations.
The Company is not required, and does not currently intend, to provide any additional financial support to the on- or off-balance sheet VIEs associated with these transactions. Investors and creditors in these transactions only have recourse to the assets held by the VIEs.
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The assets and liabilities related to the on-balance sheet asset-backed financings included in the Consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in thousands):
September 27, 2020March 28, 2021
Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debtFinance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:Consolidated VIEs:Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizationsAsset-backed securitizations$2,422,841 $(143,775)$138,276 $1,923 $2,419,265 $2,096,355 Asset-backed securitizations$2,448,681 $(126,053)$166,694 $2,852 $2,492,174 $2,099,258 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities505,507 (29,948)32,649 1,206 509,414 467,338 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilityAsset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility378,035 (19,432)30,252 1,175 390,030 350,648 
Unconsolidated VIEs:Unconsolidated VIEs:Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facilityAsset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility219,466 (6,878)10,253 142 222,983 127,500 Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility115,742 (5,388)9,743 206 120,303 102,543 
$3,147,814 $(180,601)$181,178 $3,271 $3,151,662 $2,691,193 $2,942,458 $(150,873)$206,689 $4,233 $3,002,507 $2,552,449 
December 31, 2019
Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizations$826,047 $(24,935)$36,037 $778 $837,927 $764,392 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities533,587 (16,076)27,775 1,642 546,928 490,427 
Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility232,699 (2,786)7,686 296 237,895 114,693 
$1,592,333 $(43,797)$71,498 $2,716 $1,622,750 $1,369,512 
September 29, 2019
Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizations$929,773 $(27,517)$45,096 $469 $947,821 $872,871 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities599,099 (17,701)33,238 1,149 615,785 552,757 
Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility242,244 (3,182)8,408 258 247,728 128,368 
$1,771,116 $(48,400)$86,742 $1,876 $1,811,334 $1,553,996 
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Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizations$2,129,372 $(124,627)$116,268 $2,622 $2,123,635 $1,791,956 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility441,402 (25,793)26,624 1,131 443,364 402,205 
Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility133,976 (6,508)9,073 126 136,667 116,678 
$2,704,750 $(156,928)$151,965 $3,879 $2,703,666 $2,310,839 
March 29, 2020
Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizations$1,250,382 $(62,159)$61,945 $852 $1,251,020 $1,156,845 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities662,385 (32,872)37,290 1,410 668,213 600,000 
Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility182,353 (6,671)10,552 148 186,382 155,243 
$2,095,120 $(101,702)$109,787 $2,410 $2,105,615 $1,912,088 
On-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs – The Company transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs which in turn issue secured notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. Each on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization SPE is a separate legal entity, and the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the asset-backed securitizations are only available for payment of the secured debt and other obligations arising from the asset-backed securitization transactiontransactions and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors until the associated secured debt and other obligations are satisfied. Restricted cash balances held by the SPEs are used only to support the securitizations. There are no amortization schedules for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes currently have various contractual maturities ranging from 20212022 to 2028.
The Company is the primary beneficiary of its on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization VIEs because it retains servicing rights and a residual interest in the VIEs in the form of a debt security. As the servicer, the Company is the variable interest holder with the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic
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performance. As a residual interest holder, the Company has the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits which could potentially be significant to the VIE.
Quarterly transfersDuring the first quarter of 2021, the Company transferred $663.1 million of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs, the respective proceeds, and the respective proceeds,an SPE which, in turn, issued $600.0 million, or $597.4 million net of discountsdiscount and issuance costs, were as follows (in thousands):
20202019
TransfersProceedsProceeds, netTransfersProceedsProceeds, net
First quarter$580,200 $525,000 $522,700 $$$
Second quarter1,840,500 1,550,200 $1,541,800 1,120,000 1,025,000 1,021,300 
Third quarter
$2,420,700 $2,075,200 $2,064,500 $1,120,000 $1,025,000 $1,021,300 
of secured notes through an on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transaction. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company transferred $580.2 million of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE which, in turn, issued $525.0 million, or $522.7 million net of discount and issuance costs, of secured notes through an on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transaction.
On-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facilities VIE –The Until November 25, 2020, the Company hashad two separate agreements with third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits, a $300.0 million revolving facility agreement and a $600.0 million revolving facility agreement (together, the Former U.S. Conduit Facilities). On November 25, 2020, the Company amended each revolving facility agreement by consolidating the two agreements into one $900.0 million revolving facility agreement with third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits under which itconduits. Under the revolving facility agreement, the Company may transfer U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE, which in turn may issue debt to those third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits. In May 2019,addition to the Company amended its $300.0$900.0 million revolving facilityaggregate commitment, the agreement to allowallows for incrementaladditional borrowings, at the lender's lender’s
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discretion, of up to an additional $300.0 million in excess ofmillion. Availability under the $300.0 million commitment. In November 2019, the Company renewed its existing $600.0 million and the amended $300.0$900.0 million revolving facility agreements with third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits. Availability under the revolving facilities (together, the(the U.S. Conduit Facilities)Facility) is based on, among other things, the amount of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables held by the SPE as collateral.
Under the U.S. Conduit Facilities,Facility, the assets of the SPE are restricted as collateral for the payment of the debt or other obligations arising in the transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates if funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. If not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper, the terms of the interest are based on LIBOR. In each of these cases, a program fee is assessed based on the outstanding principal. The U.S. Conduit FacilitiesFacility also provideprovides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment. When calculating the unused fee, the aggregate commitment for the $300.0 million agreement does not include any unused portion of the $300.0 million incrementaladditional borrowings allowed. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the U.S. Conduit Facilities,Facility, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. The expected remaining term of the related receivables held by the SPE is approximately 54 years. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of the Company and the lenders, as of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, the U.S. Conduit Facilities haveFacility has an expiration date of November 25, 2020.19, 2021.
The Company is the primary beneficiary of its U.S. Conduit FacilitiesFacility VIE because it retains servicing rights and a residual interest in the VIE in the form of a debt security. As the servicer, the Company is the variable interest holder with the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. As a residual interest holder, the Company has the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits which could potentially be significant to the VIE.
QuarterlyThere were 0 finance receivable transfers under the U.S. Conduit Facility during the first quarter of 2021. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company transferred $195.3 million of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE which, in turn, issued $163.6 million of debt under the Former U.S. Conduit Facilities and the respective proceeds were as follows (in thousands):
20202019
TransfersProceedsTransfersProceeds
First quarter$195,300 $163,600 $$
Second quarter
Third quarter174,400 154,600 
$195,300 $163,600 $174,400 $154,600 
Facilities.
On-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility – In June 2020, the Company renewed its facility agreement (Canadian Conduit) with a Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit. Under the agreement, the Canadian Conduit is contractually committed, at the Company's option, to purchase eligible Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds up to C$220.0 million. The transferred assets are restricted as collateral for the payment of the associated debt. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing market interest rates plus a specified margin. The Canadian Conduit also provides for a program fee and an unused
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commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of C$220.0 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the Canadian Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. The expected remaining term of the related receivables is approximately 4 years. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement between the Company and the lenders, as of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, the Canadian Conduit has an expiration date of June 25, 2021.
The Company is not the primary beneficiary of the Canadian bank-sponsored, multi-seller conduit VIE; therefore, the Company does not consolidate the VIE. However, the Company treats the conduit facility as a secured borrowing as it maintains effective control over the assets transferred to the VIE and, therefore, does not meet the requirements for sale accounting.
As the Company participates in and does not consolidate the Canadian bank-sponsored, multi-seller conduit VIE, the maximum exposure to loss associated with this VIE, which would only be incurred in the unlikely event that all the finance receivables and underlying collateral have no residual value, was $95.5$17.8 million at September 27, 2020.March 28, 2021. The maximum exposure is not an indication of the Company's expected loss exposure.
QuarterlyThere were 0 finance receivable transfers under the Canadian Conduit Facility during the first quarter of 2021. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company transferred $77.9 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables to the Canadian Conduit and the respectivefor proceeds were as follows (in thousands):
20202019
TransfersProceedsTransfersProceeds
First quarter$77,900 $61,600 $$
Second quarter28,200 23,400 
Third quarter
$77,900 $61,600 $28,200 $23,400 
of $61.6 million.
Off-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed Securitization VIE – There were 0 off-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transactions during the nine months ended September 27, 2020first quarter of 2021 or September 29, 2019.2020. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company sold retail motorcycle finance receivables with a principal balance of $301.8 million into a securitization VIE that was not consolidated, recognized a gain of $9.3 million and received cash proceeds of $312.6 million. The gain on sale was included in Financial Services revenue on the Consolidated statements of operations. In April 2020, the Company repurchased the finance receivables associated with this off-balance sheet asset-backed securitization VIE for $27.4 million.
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Similar to an on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization, the Company transferred U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE which in turn issued secured notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. The off-balance sheet asset-backed securitization SPE was a separate legal entity, and the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the asset-backed securitization were only available for payment of the secured debt and other obligations arising from the asset-backed securitization transaction and were not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors. In an on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization, the Company retains a financial interest in the VIE in the form of a debt security. As part of this off-balance sheet securitization, the Company did not retain any financial interest in the VIE beyond servicing rights and ordinary representations and warranties and related covenants.
The Company was not the primary beneficiary of the off-balance sheet asset-backed securitization VIE because it only retained servicing rights and did not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could potentially be significant to the VIE. Accordingly, this transaction met the accounting sale requirements under ASC Topic 860 and was recorded as a sale for accounting purposes. Upon the sale in 2016, the retail motorcycle finance receivables were removed from the Company’s Consolidated balance sheets and a gain was recognized for the difference between the cash proceeds received, the assets derecognized and the liabilities recognized as part of the transaction.
Servicing Activities The Company services all retail motorcycle finance receivables that it originates. When the Company transfers retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs through asset-backed financings, the Company retains the right to service the finance receivables and receives servicing fees based on the securitized finance receivables balance and certain ancillary fees. In on-balance sheet asset-backed financings, servicing fees are eliminated in consolidation and therefore are not recorded on a consolidated basis. In off-balance sheet asset-backed financings, servicing fees and ancillary fees are recorded in Financial Services revenue on the Consolidated statements of operations. The fees the Company is paid for servicing represent adequate compensation, and consequently, the Company does not recognize a servicing asset or liability. The Company repurchased the finance receivables associated with the off-balance sheet securitization VIE in April 2020. As such, the Company did not recognize any servicing fee income in 2021. The Company recognized servicing fee income of $0.1 million and $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 27, 2020 and September 29, 2019, respectively.
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The unpaid principal balance of retail motorcycle finance receivables serviced by the Company was as follows (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
On-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables$6,423,104 $6,274,551 $6,500,938 
Off-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables35,197 43,938 
$6,423,104 $6,309,748 $6,544,876 
The unpaid principal balance of retail motorcycle finance receivables serviced by the Company 30 days or more delinquent was as follows (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
December 31,
2019
September 29,
2019
On-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables$150,656 $244,498 $217,712 
Off-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables885 954 
$150,656 $245,383 $218,666 
Credit losses, net of recoveries for theoff-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables serviced by the Company were $27.4 million as follows (in thousands):
Three months endedNine months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
On-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables$7,706 $30,167 $66,474 $85,930 
Off-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables(18)13 375 
$7,706 $30,149 $66,487 $86,305 

of March 29, 2020 of which $0.7 million were 30 days or more delinquent. Credit losses, net of recoveries for the off-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables as of March 29, 2020 were $0.01 million. There was no unpaid principal balance or credit losses, net of recoveries associated with the off-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables as of December 31, 2020 and March 28, 2021.
14.13. Fair Value
The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy.
Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.
Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and yield curves. The Company uses the market approach to derive the fair value for its Level 2 fair value measurements. Foreign currency contracts, commodity contracts, cross-currency swaps and treasury rate lock contracts are valued using quoted forward rates and prices; interest rate swaps and caps are valued using quoted interest rates and yield curves; investments in marketable securities and cash equivalents are valued using quoted prices.
Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include the Company's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
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Recurring Fair Value Measurements – The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in thousands):
 September 27, 2020
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Assets:
Cash equivalents$3,250,891 $3,150,891 $100,000 
Marketable securities48,845 48,845 
Derivative financial instruments60,849 60,849 
$3,360,585 $3,199,736 $160,849 
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$13,397 $$13,397 
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December 31, 2019 March 28, 2021
BalanceLevel 1Level 2BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Cash equivalentsCash equivalents$624,832 $459,885 $164,947 Cash equivalents$2,069,400 $1,919,400 $150,000 
Marketable securitiesMarketable securities52,575 52,575 Marketable securities50,239 50,239 
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments12,649 12,649 Derivative financial instruments81,841 81,841 
$690,056 $512,460 $177,596 $2,201,480 $1,969,639 $231,841 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments$13,934 $$13,934 Derivative financial instruments$6,726 $$6,726 
September 29, 2019 December 31, 2020
BalanceLevel 1Level 2BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Cash equivalentsCash equivalents$624,789 $496,900 $127,889 Cash equivalents$3,019,884 $2,819,884 $200,000 
Marketable securitiesMarketable securities49,821 49,821 Marketable securities52,061 52,061 
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments11,971 11,971 Derivative financial instruments140,266 140,266 
$686,581 $546,721 $139,860 $3,212,211 $2,871,945 $340,266 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments$12,589 $$12,589 Derivative financial instruments$25,521 $$25,521 
March 29, 2020
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Assets:Assets:
Cash equivalentsCash equivalents$1,207,799 $1,144,800 $62,999 
Marketable securitiesMarketable securities44,144 44,144 
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments14,683 14,683 
$1,266,626 $1,188,944 $77,682 
Liabilities:Liabilities:
Derivative financial instrumentsDerivative financial instruments$56,976 $$56,976 
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements – Repossessed inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value through a nonrecurring fair value measurement. Repossessed inventory was $17.1$18.6 million, $21.4$17.7 million and $19.4$22.2 million at September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, December 31, 20192020 and SeptemberMarch 29, 2019,2020, respectively, for which the fair value adjustment was $2.9$2.4 million, $11.9$4.2 million and $8.8$10.9 million, respectively. Fair value is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on the recent market values of repossessed inventory.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments Measured at Cost – The carrying value of the Company's Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash approximates their fair values. The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s remaining financial instruments that are measured at cost or amortized cost were as follows (in thousands):
 September 27, 2020December 31, 2019September 29, 2019
 Fair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
Assets:
Finance receivables, net$6,954,661 $6,843,492 $7,419,627 $7,374,366 $7,561,797 $7,515,580 
Liabilities:
Deposits$29,999 $29,999 $$$$
Debt:
Unsecured commercial paper$1,077,763 $1,077,763 $571,995 $571,995 $1,013,137 $1,013,137 
364-day credit facility borrowings$150,000 $150,000 $$$$
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities$467,338 $467,338 $490,427 $490,427 $552,757 $552,757 
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$127,500 $127,500 $114,693 $114,693 $128,368 $128,368 
Asset-backed securitization debt$2,123,715 $2,096,355 $768,094 $764,392 $877,423 $872,871 
Medium-term notes$4,895,006 $4,845,961 $4,816,153 $4,760,127 $4,138,941 $4,089,591 
Senior notes$798,411 $743,806 $774,949 $743,296 $773,434 $743,127 
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 March 28, 2021December 31, 2020March 29, 2020
 Fair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
Assets:
Finance receivables, net$6,930,531 $6,756,777 $6,586,348 $6,443,008 $7,391,948 $7,292,407 
Liabilities:
Deposits, net$152,715 $152,653 $79,965 $79,965 $$
Debt:
Unsecured commercial paper$749,801 $749,801 $1,014,274 $1,014,274 $1,335,664 $1,335,664 
Global credit facility borrowings$15,462 $15,462 $$$$
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities$350,648 $350,648 $402,205 $402,205 $600,000 $600,000 
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$102,543 $102,543 $116,678 $116,678 $155,243 $155,243 
Asset-backed securitization debt$2,120,855 $2,099,258 $1,817,892 $1,791,956 $1,139,076 $1,156,845 
Medium-term notes$3,955,743 $3,803,736 $5,118,928 $4,917,714 $4,013,409 $4,148,984 
Senior notes$789,967 $744,149 $828,141 $743,977 $685,805 $743,466 
Finance Receivables, net – The carrying value of retail and wholesale finance receivables is amortized cost less an allowance for credit losses. The fair value of retail finance receivables is generally calculated by discounting future cash flows using an estimated discount rate that reflects current credit, interest rate and prepayment risks associated with similar types of instruments. Fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs. The amortized cost basis of wholesale finance receivables approximates fair value because they are generally either short-term or have interest rates that adjust with changes in market interest rates.
Deposits, net – The carrying value of deposits is amortized cost. The fair value of deposits is estimated based upon rates currently available for deposits with similar terms and maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs and approximates carrying value due to its short maturity.3 inputs.
Debt – The carrying value of debt is generally amortized cost, net of discounts and debt issuance costs. The fair value of unsecured commercial paper and credit facility borrowings are calculated using Level 2 inputs and approximates carrying value due to its short maturity. The fair value of debt provided under the U.S. Conduit Facilities and Canadian Conduit Facility is calculated using Level 2 inputs and approximates carrying value since the interest rates charged under the facilityfacilities are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. The fair values of the medium-term notes and senior notes are estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities (Level 2 inputs). The fair value of the fixed-rate debt related to on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transactions is estimated based on pricing currently available for transactions with similar terms and maturities (Level 2 inputs). The fair value of the floating-rate debt related to on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transactions is calculated using Level 2 inputs and approximates carrying value since the interest rates charged are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change.
15.14. Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns
The Company currently provides a standard two-yeartwo-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold worldwide, except in Japan, where the Company currently provides a standard three-yearthree-year limited warranty. The Company also provides a five-yearfive-year unlimited warranty on the battery for new electric motorcycles. In addition, the Company provides a one-yearone-year warranty for parts and accessories. The warranty coverage for the retail customer generally begins when the product is sold to a retail customer. The Company accrues for future warranty claims at the time of sale using an estimated cost based primarily on historical Company claim information.
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Additionally, the Company has from time to time initiated certain voluntary recall campaigns. The Company records estimated recall costs when the liability is both probable and estimable. This generally occurs when the Company's management approves and commits to a recall. The warranty and recall liability is included in Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the Company’s warranty and recall liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
Three months endedNine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$83,513 $108,804 $89,793 $131,740 Balance, beginning of period$69,208 $89,793 
Warranties issued during the periodWarranties issued during the period8,564 12,988 25,821 41,955 Warranties issued during the period11,672 11,025 
Settlements made during the periodSettlements made during the period(12,886)(26,906)(37,780)(73,291)Settlements made during the period(8,585)(14,157)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilitiesRecalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities239 1,990 1,596 (3,528)Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities132 (353)
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$79,430 $96,876 $79,430 $96,876 Balance, end of period$72,427 $86,308 
The liability for recall campaigns, included in the balance above, was $29.8$25.3 million, $36.4$24.7 million and $40.5$33.6 million at September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, December 31, 20192020 and SeptemberMarch 29, 2019,2020, respectively. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 29, 2019 the Company recorded supplier recoveries within operating expenses separate from the amounts disclosed above of $28.0 million.
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16.15. Employee Benefit Plans
The Company has a qualified pension plan and postretirement healthcare benefit plans. The plans cover certain eligible employees and retirees of the Motorcycles segment. The Company also has unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan agreements (SERPA) with certain employees. Service cost is allocated among Selling, administrative and engineering expense, Motorcycles cost of goods sold and Inventories, net. Amounts capitalized in inventory are not significant. Non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost are presented in Other income, net. Components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company's defined benefit plans were as follows (in thousands):
Three months endedNine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Pension and SERPA Benefits:Pension and SERPA Benefits:Pension and SERPA Benefits:
Service costService cost$6,806 $6,072 $20,418 $19,336 Service cost$6,348 $6,806 
Interest costInterest cost19,112 21,371 57,335 64,113 Interest cost15,470 19,112 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(33,764)(35,581)(101,292)(106,743)Expected return on plan assets(32,720)(33,764)
Amortization of unrecognized:Amortization of unrecognized:Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service creditPrior service credit(272)(483)(816)(1,449)Prior service credit(312)(272)
Net lossNet loss16,372 11,128 49,116 33,384 Net loss18,386 16,372 
Settlement lossSettlement loss1,500 1,500 Settlement loss816 
Net periodic benefit costNet periodic benefit cost$8,254 $4,007 $24,761 $10,141 Net periodic benefit cost$7,988 $8,254 
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits:Postretirement Healthcare Benefits:Postretirement Healthcare Benefits:
Service costService cost$1,202 $1,040 $3,605 $3,409 Service cost$1,288 $1,201 
Interest costInterest cost2,336 2,938 7,008 8,814 Interest cost1,626 2,336 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(3,467)(3,507)(10,401)(10,521)Expected return on plan assets(3,495)(3,467)
Amortization of unrecognized:Amortization of unrecognized:Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service creditPrior service credit(595)(595)(1,785)(1,785)Prior service credit(581)(595)
Net lossNet loss123 69 369 207 Net loss264 123 
Special retirement benefit cost1,583 
Curtailment gain(960)
Net periodic benefit costNet periodic benefit cost$(401)$(55)$(1,204)$747 Net periodic benefit cost$(898)$(402)
There are no required or planned voluntary qualified pension plan contributions for 2020.2021. The Company expects it will continue to make ongoing benefit payments under the SERPA and postretirement healthcare plans.
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16. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining costs to accrue related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. Any amounts accrued for these matters are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information as it becomes available for each matter.
Environmental Protection Agency Notice – In December 2009, the Company received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company promptly submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and has engaged in information exchanges and discussions with the EPA. In August 2016, the Company entered into a consent decree with the EPA regarding these issues, and the consent decree was subsequently revised in July 2017 (the Settlement). In the Settlement, the Company agreed to, among other things, pay a fine, and not sell tuning products unless they are approved by the EPA or California Air Resources Board. In December 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of the EPA, filed the Settlement with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for the purpose of obtaining court approval of the Settlement. On September 14, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approved the Settlement. The Company has an accrual for this matter recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets. The payment of the settlement amount will not have a
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material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. The Company will continue to comply with the non-monetary terms of the consent decree entered into with the EPA.
York Environmental Matter – The Company is involved with government agencies and the U.S. Navy related to a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. The Company has an agreement with the U.S. Navy which calls for the U.S. Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). A site wide remedial investigation/feasibility study and a proposed final remedy for the York facility have been completed and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the EPA.United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The associated cleanup plan documents were approved in February 2020 and the remaining cleanup activities are expected to begin later in late 2020 or early 2021. The Company has an accrual for its share of the estimated future Response Costs recorded in Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets.
Product Liability Matters – The Company is periodically involved in product liability suits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability suits will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
18.17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended September 27, 2020Three months ended March 28, 2021
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotalForeign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$(53,825)$(40,740)$(457,633)$(552,198)Balance, beginning of period$(7,589)$(46,116)$(429,712)$(483,417)
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications13,331 55,732 69,063 
Income tax expense(594)(12,299)(12,893)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassificationsOther comprehensive loss, before reclassifications(17,074)(50,737)(67,811)
Income tax (expense) benefitIncome tax (expense) benefit(264)11,092 10,828 
12,737 43,433 56,170 (17,338)(39,645)(56,983)
Reclassifications:Reclassifications:Reclassifications:
Net gains on derivative financial instruments— (58,585)— (58,585)
Net loss on derivative financial instrumentsNet loss on derivative financial instruments— 73,586 — 73,586 
Prior service credits(a)
Prior service credits(a)
— — (867)(867)
Prior service credits(a)
— — (893)(893)
Actuarial losses(a)
Actuarial losses(a)
— — 16,495 16,495 
Actuarial losses(a)
— — 18,650 18,650 
Reclassifications before taxReclassifications before tax(58,585)15,628 (42,957)Reclassifications before tax73,586 17,757 91,343 
Income tax benefit (expense)13,051 (3,669)9,382 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense(16,411)(4,169)(20,580)
(45,534)11,959 (33,575)57,175 13,588 70,763 
Other comprehensive income (loss)12,737 (2,101)11,959 22,595 
Other comprehensive (loss) incomeOther comprehensive (loss) income(17,338)17,530 13,588 13,780 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$(41,088)$(42,841)$(445,674)$(529,603)Balance, end of period$(24,927)$(28,586)$(416,124)$(469,637)
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Three months ended September 29, 2019Three months ended March 29, 2020
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotalForeign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$(38,007)$(10,579)$(566,375)$(614,961)Balance, beginning of period$(40,813)$(14,586)$(481,550)$(536,949)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before reclassifications(15,451)12,412 (3,039)
Income tax benefit (expense)130 (2,923)(2,793)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassificationsOther comprehensive loss, before reclassifications(35,821)(38,172)(73,993)
Income tax benefitIncome tax benefit1,366 8,267 9,633 
(15,321)9,489 (5,832)(34,455)(29,905)(64,360)
Reclassifications:Reclassifications:Reclassifications:
Net gains on derivative financial instruments— (4,211)— (4,211)
Net loss on derivative financial instrumentsNet loss on derivative financial instruments— 12,881 — 12,881 
Prior service credits(a)
Prior service credits(a)
— — (1,078)(1,078)
Prior service credits(a)
— — (867)(867)
Actuarial losses(a)
Actuarial losses(a)
— — 11,197 11,197 
Actuarial losses(a)
— — 16,495 16,495 
Reclassifications before taxReclassifications before tax(4,211)10,119 5,908 Reclassifications before tax12,881 15,628 28,509 
Income tax benefit (expense)1,006 (2,375)(1,369)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense(2,821)(3,669)(6,490)
(3,205)7,744 4,539 10,060 11,959 22,019 
Other comprehensive (loss) incomeOther comprehensive (loss) income(15,321)6,284 7,744 (1,293)Other comprehensive (loss) income(34,455)(19,845)11,959 (42,341)
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$(53,328)$(4,295)$(558,631)$(616,254)Balance, end of period$(75,268)$(34,431)$(469,591)$(579,290)

Nine months ended September 27, 2020
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of period$(40,813)$(14,586)$(481,550)$(536,949)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before reclassifications(434)47,889 47,455 
Income tax benefit (expense)159 (10,718)(10,559)
(275)37,171 — 36,896 
Reclassifications:
Net gains on derivative financial instruments— (84,295)— (84,295)
Prior service credits(a)
— — (2,601)(2,601)
Actuarial losses(a)
— — 49,485 49,485 
Reclassifications before tax— (84,295)46,884 (37,411)
Income tax benefit (expense)18,869 (11,008)7,861 
— (65,426)35,876 (29,550)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(275)(28,255)35,876 7,346 
Balance, end of period$(41,088)$(42,841)$(445,674)$(529,603)
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Nine months ended September 29, 2019
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of period$(49,608)$1,785 $(581,861)$(629,684)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before reclassifications(3,693)4,798 1,105 
Income tax expense(27)(1,247)(1,274)
(3,720)3,551 (169)
Reclassifications:
Net gains on derivative financial instruments— (12,634)— (12,634)
Prior service credits(a)
— — (3,234)(3,234)
Actuarial losses(a)
— — 33,591 33,591 
Reclassifications before tax— (12,634)30,357 17,723 
Income tax benefit (expense)— 3,003 (7,127)(4,124)
— (9,631)23,230 13,599 
Other comprehensive (loss) income(3,720)(6,080)23,230 13,430 
Balance, end of period$(53,328)$(4,295)$(558,631)$(616,254)
(a)Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost, discussed further in Note 1615
19.18. Business Segments
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the groups of companies referred to as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). The Company operates in 2 business segments: Motorcycles and Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services. The Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services and are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations.
The Motorcycles segment consists of HDMC which designs, manufactures and sells Harley-Davidson motorcycles as well as motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise and services. The Company's products are sold to retail customers primarily through a network of independent dealers.
The Financial Services segment consists of HDFS which is engaged in the business of financing and servicing wholesale inventory receivables and retail consumer loans, primarily for the purchase of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. HDFS also works with certain unaffiliated insurance companies to provide motorcycle insurance and protection products to motorcycle owners.
Select segment information is set forth below (in thousands):
 Three months endedNine months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
Motorcycles and Related Products:
Motorcycles revenue$964,029 $1,068,942 $2,733,091 $3,698,583 
Gross profit287,233 320,064 713,781 1,122,241 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense196,912 265,464 618,912 754,479 
Restructuring expense43,581 7,629 84,586 31,682 
Operating income46,740 46,971 10,283 336,080 
Financial Services:
Financial Services revenue201,655 203,577 596,064 590,935 
Financial Services expense110,177 130,704 475,771 383,802 
Restructuring expense334 1,278 
Operating income91,144 72,873 119,015 207,133 
Operating income$137,884 $119,844 $129,298 $543,213 

 Three months ended
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Motorcycles and Related Products:
Motorcycles revenue$1,232,107 $1,099,788 
Gross profit420,485 318,920 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense193,546 234,353 
Restructuring benefit(593)
Operating income227,532 84,567 
Financial Services:
Financial Services revenue190,400 198,456 
Financial Services expense71,531 175,510 
Restructuring expense227 
Operating income118,642 22,946 
Operating income$346,174 $107,513 
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20.Total assets for the Motorcycles and Financial Services segments were $2.4 billion and $8.9 billion, respectively, as of March 28, 2021, $2.5 billion and $9.5 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2020, and $2.5 billion and $8.6 billion, respectively, as of March 29, 2020.
19. Supplemental Consolidating Data
The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes and is different than segment information due to the allocation of consolidating reporting adjustments to the reportable segments. Supplemental consolidating data is as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended September 27, 2020 Three months ended March 28, 2021
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidatedHDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
Motorcycles and Related ProductsMotorcycles and Related Products$969,399 $$(5,370)$964,029 Motorcycles and Related Products$1,238,468 $$(6,361)$1,232,107 
Financial ServicesFinancial Services200,448 1,207 201,655 Financial Services188,750 1,650 190,400 
969,399 200,448 (4,163)1,165,684 1,238,468 188,750 (4,711)1,422,507 
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods soldMotorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold676,796 676,796 Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold811,622 811,622 
Financial Services interest expenseFinancial Services interest expense67,533 67,533 Financial Services interest expense55,707 55,707 
Financial Services provision for credit lossesFinancial Services provision for credit losses7,835 7,835 Financial Services provision for credit losses(22,474)(22,474)
Selling, administrative and engineering expenseSelling, administrative and engineering expense199,829 35,774 (3,882)231,721 Selling, administrative and engineering expense196,359 40,275 (4,790)231,844 
Restructuring expense43,581 334 43,915 
Restructuring (benefit) expenseRestructuring (benefit) expense(593)227 (366)
920,206 111,476 (3,882)1,027,800 1,007,388 73,735 (4,790)1,076,333 
Operating incomeOperating income49,193 88,972 (281)137,884 Operating income231,080 115,015 79 346,174 
Other income, netOther income, net155 155 Other income, net277 277 
Investment incomeInvestment income2,672 2,672 Investment income1,402 1,402 
Interest expenseInterest expense7,783 7,783 Interest expense7,708 7,708 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes44,237 88,972 (281)132,928 Income before income taxes225,051 115,015 79 340,145 
Income tax (benefit) provision(6,347)19,057 12,710 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes55,996 25,005 81,001 
Net incomeNet income$50,584 $69,915 $(281)$120,218 Net income$169,055 $90,010 $79 $259,144 
Nine months ended September 27, 2020
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and Related Products$2,743,562 $$(10,471)$2,733,091 
Financial Services591,206 4,858 596,064 
2,743,562 591,206 (5,613)3,329,155 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold2,019,310 2,019,310 
Financial Services interest expense182,193 182,193 
Financial Services provision for credit losses178,433 178,433 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense627,874 111,903 (5,720)734,057 
Restructuring expense84,586 1,278 85,864 
2,731,770 473,807 (5,720)3,199,857 
Operating income11,792 117,399 107 129,298 
Other income, net466 466 
Investment income103,082 (100,000)3,082 
Interest expense23,307 23,307 
Income before income taxes92,033 117,399 (99,893)109,539 
Income tax (benefit) provision(14,014)25,857 11,843 
Net income$106,047 $91,542 $(99,893)$97,696 

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 Three months ended September 29, 2019
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and Related Products$1,074,397 $$(5,455)$1,068,942 
Financial Services201,308 2,269 203,577 
1,074,397 201,308 (3,186)1,272,519 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold748,878 748,878 
Financial Services interest expense53,390 53,390 
Financial Services provision for credit losses33,747 33,747 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense269,080 42,996 (3,045)309,031 
Restructuring expense7,629 7,629 
1,025,587 130,133 (3,045)1,152,675 
Operating income48,810 71,175 (141)119,844 
Other income, net3,160 3,160 
Investment income52,041 (50,000)2,041 
Interest expense7,789 7,789 
Income before provision for income taxes96,222 71,175 (50,141)117,256 
Provision for income taxes13,517 17,176 30,693 
Net income$82,705 $53,999 $(50,141)$86,563 
 Nine months ended September 29, 2019
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and Related Products$3,714,091 $$(15,508)$3,698,583 
Financial Services584,258 6,677 590,935 
3,714,091 584,258 (8,831)4,289,518 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold2,576,342 2,576,342 
Financial Services interest expense158,387 158,387 
Financial Services provision for credit losses94,621 94,621 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense764,848 129,170 (8,745)885,273 
Restructuring expense31,682 31,682 
3,372,872 382,178 (8,745)3,746,305 
Operating income341,219 202,080 (86)543,213 
Other income, net11,857 11,857 
Investment income151,970 (140,000)11,970 
Interest expense23,304 23,304 
Income before provision for income taxes481,742 202,080 (140,086)543,736 
Provision for income taxes85,422 48,175 133,597 
Net income$396,320 $153,905 $(140,086)$410,139 

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 September 27, 2020
 HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$733,704 $2,827,246 $$3,560,950 
Accounts receivable, net473,530 (240,685)232,845 
Finance receivables, net1,701,478 1,701,478 
Inventories, net322,375 322,375 
Restricted cash160,155 160,155 
Other current assets81,551 102,156 (4,776)178,931 
1,611,160 4,791,035 (245,461)6,156,734 
Finance receivables, net5,142,014 5,142,014 
Property, plant and equipment, net736,589 48,576 785,165 
Prepaid pension costs82,378 82,378 
Goodwill64,884 64,884 
Deferred income taxes46,676 92,318 (1,034)137,960 
Lease assets42,639 4,960 47,599 
Other long-term assets176,873 32,853 (94,185)115,541 
$2,761,199 $10,111,756 $(340,680)$12,532,275 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$265,263 $264,525 $(240,685)$289,103 
Accrued liabilities424,391 170,830 (3,940)591,281 
Short-term debt1,227,763 1,227,763 
Current portion of long-term debt, net2,109,284 2,109,284 
689,654 3,772,402 (244,625)4,217,431 
Long-term debt, net743,806 5,427,870 6,171,676 
Lease liabilities26,951 4,274 31,225 
Pension liabilities57,853 57,853 
Postretirement healthcare liabilities68,379 68,379 
Other long-term liabilities168,037 45,256 2,520 215,813 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Shareholders’ equity1,006,519 861,954 (98,575)1,769,898 
$2,761,199 $10,111,756 $(340,680)$12,532,275 

 March 28, 2021
 HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$607,941 $1,712,704 $$2,320,645 
Accounts receivable, net603,273 (386,704)216,569 
Finance receivables, net1,798,194 1,798,194 
Inventories, net470,997 470,997 
Restricted cash185,374 185,374 
Other current assets81,559 113,797 195,356 
1,763,770 3,810,069 (386,704)5,187,135 
Finance receivables, net4,958,583 4,958,583 
Property, plant and equipment, net687,086 31,882 718,968 
Pension and postretirement assets105,910 105,910 
Goodwill65,157 65,157 
Deferred income taxes56,911 79,206 (730)135,387 
Lease assets36,559 8,206 44,765 
Other long-term assets184,876 33,929 (95,722)123,083 
$2,900,269 $8,921,875 $(483,156)$11,338,988 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$355,722 $433,746 $(386,704)$402,764 
Accrued liabilities443,529 125,768 1,143 570,440 
Short-term deposits, net93,887 93,887 
Short-term debt765,263 765,263 
Current portion of long-term debt, net1,622,243 1,622,243 
799,251 3,040,907 (385,561)3,454,597 
Long-term deposits, net58,766 58,766 
Long-term debt, net744,149 4,733,942 5,478,091 
Lease liabilities22,461 7,600 30,061 
Pension and postretirement liabilities103,854 103,854 
Deferred income taxes7,166 1,516 8,682 
Other long-term liabilities179,525 46,920 2,106 228,551 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)0000
Shareholders’ equity1,043,863 1,032,224 (99,701)1,976,386 
$2,900,269 $8,921,875 $(483,156)$11,338,988 
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 December 31, 2019
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$470,649 $363,219 $$833,868 
Accounts receivable, net369,717 (110,383)259,334 
Finance receivables, net2,272,522 2,272,522 
Inventories, net603,571 603,571 
Restricted cash64,554 64,554 
Other current assets110,145 59,665 (836)168,974 
1,554,082 2,759,960 (111,219)4,202,823 
Finance receivables, net5,101,844 5,101,844 
Property, plant and equipment, net794,131 53,251 847,382 
Prepaid pension costs56,014 56,014 
Goodwill64,160 64,160 
Deferred income taxes62,768 39,882 (1,446)101,204 
Lease assets55,722 5,896 61,618 
Other long-term assets166,972 19,211 (93,069)93,114 
$2,753,849 $7,980,044 $(205,734)$10,528,159 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$266,710 $138,053 $(110,383)$294,380 
Accrued liabilities463,491 119,186 (389)582,288 
Short-term debt571,995 571,995 
Current portion of long-term debt, net1,748,109 1,748,109 
730,201 2,577,343 (110,772)3,196,772 
Long-term debt, net743,296 4,381,530 5,124,826 
Lease liabilities38,783 5,664 44,447 
Pension liabilities56,138 56,138 
Postretirement healthcare liabilities72,513 72,513 
Other long-term liabilities186,252 40,609 2,603 229,464 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Shareholders’ equity926,666 974,898 (97,565)1,803,999 
$2,753,849 $7,980,044 $(205,734)$10,528,159 

 Three months ended March 28, 2021
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$169,055 $90,010 $79 $259,144 
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash (used) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization37,778 2,443 40,221 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs19,200 19,200 
Amortization of financing origination fees172 3,442 3,614 
Provision for long-term employee benefits7,090 7,090 
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(9,885)(9,885)
Stock compensation expense8,174 794 8,968 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales(308,532)(308,532)
Provision for credit losses(22,474)(22,474)
Deferred income taxes3,811 9,812 (431)13,192 
Other, net476 775 (80)1,171 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net(388,688)309,676 (79,012)
Finance receivables accrued interest and other
8,947 8,947 
Inventories, net45,086 45,086 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities104,486 354,507 (305,396)153,597 
Derivative financial instruments(3,219)(90)(3,309)
Other18,222 11,271 (3,730)25,763 
(176,497)388,627 (308,493)(96,363)
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities(7,442)478,637 (308,414)162,781 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(18,427)(386)(18,813)
Origination of finance receivables(1,923,911)1,014,773 (909,138)
Collections on finance receivables1,606,844 (706,359)900,485 
Other investing activities733 733 
Net cash used by investing activities(17,694)(317,453)308,414 (26,733)
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 September 29, 2019
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$482,106 $380,275 $$862,381 
Accounts receivable, net635,997 (328,381)307,616 
Finance receivables, net2,210,001 2,210,001 
Inventories, net489,098 489,098 
Restricted cash79,115 79,115 
Other current assets109,724 46,013 (14,951)140,786 
1,716,925 2,715,404 (343,332)4,088,997 
Finance receivables, net5,305,579 5,305,579 
Property, plant and equipment, net791,107 53,339 844,446 
Goodwill63,727 63,727 
Deferred income taxes92,921 40,411 (1,313)132,019 
Lease assets49,706 6,199 55,905 
Other long-term assets157,341 20,401 (92,185)85,557 
$2,871,727 $8,141,333 $(436,830)$10,576,230 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$314,843 $362,489 $(328,381)$348,951 
Accrued liabilities462,644 108,719 (14,373)556,990 
Short-term debt1,013,137 1,013,137 
Current portion of long-term debt, net1,779,673 1,779,673 
777,487 3,264,018 (342,754)3,698,751 
Long-term debt, net743,127 3,863,914 4,607,041 
Lease liabilities33,296 6,112 39,408 
Pension liabilities82,561 82,561 
Postretirement healthcare liabilities89,032 89,032 
Other long-term liabilities180,103 40,261 2,854 223,218 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Shareholders’ equity966,121 967,028 (96,930)1,836,219 
$2,871,727 $8,141,333 $(436,830)$10,576,230 
 Three months ended March 28, 2021
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of medium-term notes(1,050,000)(1,050,000)
Proceeds from securitization debt597,411 597,411 
Repayments of securitization debt(291,346)(291,346)
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper(66,894)(66,894)
Net decrease in unsecured commercial paper(262,517)(262,517)
Net increase in credit facilities15,629 15,629 
Net increase in deposits72,664 72,664 
Dividends paid(23,105)(23,105)
Repurchase of common stock(5,646)(5,646)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans1,085 1,085 
Net cash used by financing activities(27,666)(985,053)(1,012,719)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(5,418)255 (5,163)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(58,220)$(823,614)$$(881,834)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$666,161 $2,743,007 $$3,409,168 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(58,220)(823,614)(881,834)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$607,941 $1,919,393 $$2,527,334 

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 Nine months ended September 27, 2020
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$106,047 $91,542 $(99,893)$97,696 
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization133,679 6,378 140,057 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs52,374 52,374 
Amortization of financing origination fees510 10,118 10,628 
Provision for long-term employee benefits23,557 23,557 
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(5,456)(5,456)
Stock compensation expense10,959 1,117 12,076 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales330,793 330,793 
Provision for credit losses178,433 178,433 
Deferred income taxes6,171 (24,737)(412)(18,978)
Other, net(13,628)4,416 (108)(9,320)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net(100,672)130,302 29,630 
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other5,097 5,097 
Inventories, net273,668 273,668 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(38,815)154,121 (132,228)(16,922)
Derivative financial instruments(1,584)41 (1,543)
Other26,704 2,634 3,940 33,278 
315,093 389,992 332,287 1,037,372 
Net cash provided by operating activities421,140 481,534 232,394 1,135,068 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(90,592)(1,703)(92,295)
Origination of finance receivables(4,697,675)1,824,416 (2,873,259)
Collections on finance receivables4,886,976 (2,156,810)2,730,166 
Other investing activities334 334 
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities(90,258)187,598 (332,394)(235,054)
Belgium that, following a request from the European Union (EU), the Company would be subject to the revocation of Binding Origin Information (BOI) rulings, effective April 19, 2021. Beginning in 2019, the Company has operated under BOIs which allowed it to supply its EU markets with certain motorcycles produced at its Thailand manufacturing facility at tariff rates of 6%. Following the revocation, all non-electric motorcycles that Harley-Davidson imports into the EU, regardless of origin, will be subject to a total tariff rate of 31% from April 19, 2021 through May 31, 2021. This rate is expected to increase to 56% effective June 1, 2021. This ruling will effectively prohibit the Company from functioning competitively in the EU. The Company estimates the impact of the additional EU tariffs in 2021, if unmitigated, to be approximately $135 million and expects the impact to be approximately $200 million to $225 million on annual basis in future years. The Company is appealing the revocation of the BOIs. It has also sought temporary extended reliance on the 6% tariff rate for motorcycles produced in Thailand, ordered prior to April 19, 2021. There is no assurance that the appeal will be successful or that the Company will receive the extended reliance.
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 Nine months ended September 27, 2020
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes1,396,602 1,396,602 
Repayments of medium-term notes(1,400,000)(1,400,000)
Proceeds from securitization debt2,064,450 2,064,450 
Repayments of securitization debt(735,885)(735,885)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper225,187 225,187 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper(236,846)(236,846)
Net increase in unsecured commercial paper509,978 509,978 
Net increase in credit facilities150,000 150,000 
Deposits29,992 29,992 
Dividends paid(65,002)(100,000)100,000 (65,002)
Repurchase of common stock(7,895)(7,895)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans96 96 
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities(72,801)1,903,478 100,000 1,930,677 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash4,974 1,097 6,071 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$263,055 $2,573,707 $$2,836,762 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$470,649 $434,717 $$905,366 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash263,055 2,573,707 2,836,762 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$733,704 $3,008,424 $$3,742,128 

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 Nine months ended September 29, 2019
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$396,320 $153,905 $(140,086)$410,139 
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization168,013 6,596 174,609 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs57,303 57,303 
Amortization of financing origination fees503 6,529 7,032 
Provision for long-term employee benefits10,888 10,888 
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(11,166)(11,166)
Stock compensation expense22,869 2,454 25,323 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales683 683 
Provision for credit losses94,621 94,621 
Deferred income taxes5,514 (1,765)(214)3,535 
Other, net9,126 (1,372)85 7,839 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net(216,961)209,128 (7,833)
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other(4,574)(4,574)
Inventories, net62,870 62,870 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities8,729 207,971 (203,562)13,138 
Derivative financial instruments2,443 94 2,537 
Other(19,516)12,144 9,077 1,705 
43,312 380,001 15,197 438,510 
Net cash provided by operating activities439,632 533,906 (124,889)848,649 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(118,182)(2,979)(121,161)
Origination of finance receivables(5,757,384)2,615,758 (3,141,626)
Collections on finance receivables5,326,787 (2,630,869)2,695,918 
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities10,007 10,007 
Acquisition of business(7,000)(7,000)
Other investing activities12,388 12,388 
Net cash used by investing activities(102,787)(433,576)(15,111)(551,474)
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 Nine months ended September 29, 2019
HDMC EntitiesHDFS EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes546,655 546,655 
Repayments of medium-term notes(1,350,000)(1,350,000)
Proceeds from securitization debt1,021,353 1,021,353 
Repayments of securitization debt(244,250)(244,250)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper177,950 177,950 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper(240,008)(240,008)
Net decrease in unsecured commercial paper(120,707)(120,707)
Dividends paid(179,409)(140,000)140,000 (179,409)
Repurchase of common stock(217,454)(217,454)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans2,180 2,180 
Net cash used by financing activities(394,683)(349,007)140,000 (603,690)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(4,604)494 (4,110)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(62,442)$(248,183)$$(310,625)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$544,548 $715,200 $$1,259,748 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(62,442)(248,183)(310,625)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$482,106 $467,017 $$949,123 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of the group of companies referred to as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the "Company"“Company” include Harley-Davidson, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. The Company operates in two segments: Motorcycles and Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services.
The “% Change” figures included in the Results of Operations sections section were calculated using unrounded dollar amounts and may differ from calculations using the rounded dollar amounts presented. Certain “% Change” deemed not meaningful (NM) have been excluded.
(1) Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The Company intends that certain matters discussed in this report are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such by reference to this footnote or because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “estimates”“estimates,” “targets,” “intend” or words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe or refer to future expectations, future plans, strategies, objectives, outlooks, targets, guidance, commitments or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, unfavorably or favorably, from those anticipated as of the date of this report. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described in close proximity to such statements or elsewhere in this report, including under the caption “Cautionary Statements” in this Item 2 and in Item 1A. Risk Factors, as well as in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in the “Overview” and “Outlook”“Guidance” sections in this Item 2 are only made as of October 27, 2020April 19, 2021 and the remaining forward-looking statements in this report are made as of the date of the filing of this report (November 5, 2020)(May 6, 2021), and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Overview(1)
The Company's net income was $120.2$259.1 million, or $0.78$1.68 per diluted share, in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, compared to $86.6$69.7 million, or $0.55$0.45 per diluted share, in the thirdfirst quarter of 2019.2020. The Motorcycles segment reported operating income of $46.7$227.5 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 which was down slightlyup $143.0 million over the first quarter of 2020. Operating income from $47.0 millionthe Motorcycles segment for the thirdfirst quarter of 2019. Current year operating income2021 was favorably impacted by a 6.2% decline3.5% increase in wholesale motorcycle shipments, unfavorablefavorable product mix, and higher restructuring expenses which were mostly offset by lower manufacturing costssales incentives and reduced selling, administrative and engineering expenses.
Operating income from the Financial Services segment in the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 was $91.1$118.6 million, up 25.1%417.0% compared to the year-ago quarter due primarily to a lower provision for credit losses and lower operating expenses. The provision for credit losses benefited from lower credit losses and a modest improvement in the Company’s outlook on economic conditions during the third quarter of 2020. The current year provision also reflects a new accounting standard that changed how companies recognize expected credit losses on financial instruments. The new standard requires recognition of full lifetime expected credit losses upon initial recognition of a financial instrument, replacing the prior, incurred loss methodology. The Company adopted the new accounting standard on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective approach. As a result, prior period results were not restated.losses.
Worldwide independent dealer retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the thirdfirst quarter of 2021 were up 9.4% compared to the first quarter of 2020 were down 8.1%led by a 30.6% increase in the U.S., partially offset by declines in Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Latin America. Refer to the Motorcycles Retail Sales and Registration Data section for further discussion of retail sales results.
The Company is pleased with the pace of recovery that it has experienced across the business as compared to prior year when the Company's results were adversely impacted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company continues to manage through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic keeping safety and community well-being at the forefront. The Company believes its actions during 2020 to reshape the business through The Rewire and its initial execution of The Hardwire 5-year strategic plan are having a positive impact on the Company's results. Refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for more information on The Rewire and The Hardwire.
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Guidance(1)
Given the strong 2021 first quarter performance, the Company has increased its guidance for the full year. The decision to increase guidance was based on several key factors. First, the Company has better clarity on the cost impact of supply chain challenges and its ability to adapt to those challenges. Also, the economic outlook has improved with falling unemployment numbers, recent federal stimulus in the U.S. and continued progress on the global COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. The Company also has a better read on demand for its new model year 2021 motorcycles, which has been stronger than it had anticipated, particularly in the most profitable segments of Touring and Large Cruiser motorcycles. As a result, for the full-year 2021, the Company now expects:
Motorcycles segment revenue growth of 30% to 35%, an increase from the previous guidance of 20% to 25%.
Motorcycles segment operating income margin of 7% to 9%, up from the previous guidance of 5% to 7%, assuming the Company can successfully mitigate the impact of the additional European Union (EU) tariffs discussed below. This increase reflects an improved demand outlook and confidence in the Company's ability to continue navigating through the global supply chain headwinds.
If the Company is unable to mitigate the impact of the additional EU tariffs to any extent in 2021, the Company expects Motorcycles segment operating income margin of 5% to 7%, in line with the original guidance.
Financial Services segment operating income growth of 50% to 60%, an increase from the previous guidance of 10% to 15%, driven primarily by a favorable provision for credit losses.
Additionally, for the full-year 2021, the Company continues to expect capital expenditures of $190 million to $220 million.
Within 2021, the Company expects (a) approximately 60% of the total annual Motorcycles segment revenue to occur in the first half of the year driven by momentum from the model year 2021 launch through the riding season and (b) assuming the Company can successfully mitigate the impact of the additional EU tariffs discussed below, Motorcycles segment operating margin percent to be in the mid-teens during the first half of 2021 and near break-even in the second half of 2021.
In the second half of 2021, the Company expects retail inventory to decrease from its expected peak level at the end of the second quarter. In the fourth quarter the Company will prepare its manufacturing facilities to begin production of model year 2022 motorcycles. The Company believes the pattern for inventory and shipments in the second half of 2021 will be similar to what the Company experienced in the second half of 2020. In addition, during 2020, the Company benefited from cost reductions associated with COVID-19 pandemic cash preservation efforts, which started in the second quarter of 2020, and The Rewire restructuring savings, which started in the third quarter of 2019, due primarily2020. Refer to a 10.3% decline in the U.S. The Company believes U.S. retail sales"Restructuring Plan Costs and Savings" for the third quarter of 2020, compared to prior year, were adversely impacted by a shift in new model year launch timing from the third quarter to the first quarter. The Company believes its new approach to supply and inventory management also adversely impacted retail sales in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2020 compared to the third quarter of last year.
additional discussion.
OutlookAdditional EU Tariffs(1)
AsIn April 2021, the Company received notification from the Economic Ministry of Belgium that, following a resultrequest from the EU, the Company would be subject to the revocation of Binding Origin Information (BOI) rulings, effective April 19, 2021. Beginning in 2019, the Company has operated under BOIs which allowed it to supply its EU markets with certain motorcycles produced at its Thailand manufacturing facility at tariff rates of 6%. Following the revocation, all non-electric motorcycles that Harley-Davidson imports into the EU, regardless of origin, will be subject to a total tariff rate of 31% from April 19, 2021 through May 31, 2021. This rate is expected to increase to 56% effective June 1, 2021. This ruling will effectively prohibit the Company from functioning competitively in the EU. The Company estimates the impact of the uncertainty surroundingadditional EU tariffs in 2021, if unmitigated, to be approximately $135 million and expects the impact to be approximately $200 million to $225 million on annual basis in future years. The Company is appealing the revocation of the BOIs. It has also sought temporary extended reliance on the 6% tariff rate for motorcycles produced in Thailand, ordered prior to April 19, 2021. There is no assurance that the appeal will be successful or that the Company will receive the extended reliance.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on future results depends on future developments, such as the Company withdrew all of its forward-looking guidance on March 26, 2020. While the impacts on demand, facility closuresultimate duration and other restrictions resulting from the pandemic are expected to be temporary, the durationscope of the pandemic, the success of vaccination programs, and its financial impact toon the Company are unknown at this time. To the extent theseCompany's customers, independent dealers, distributors, and suppliers. Future impacts continue, they are likely toand disruptions could have an adverse effect on production, supply chains, distribution, and demand for the Company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.products.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery Actions(1)
Cash PreservationSupply ChainDuring the first quarter of 2021, the Company experienced some disruption and increased cost related to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on its global supply chain. To date, the Company has been successful in mitigating these disruptions to avoid material adverse impacts on its ability to produce and supply product. The Company is executing its previously disclosed plansexpects the global supply chain disruptions to reduce planned capitalcontinue through the remainder of 2021, and planned non-capital spending. In total, the Company continues to expect that these efforts will preserve approximately $250 million of cash in 2020 with approximately 15% related to capital spending. The planned spending reductions exclude the impact of restructuring charges as discussed further under "Restructuring Plan Costs and Savings." Also, discretionary share repurchases continue to be suspended, and the Company's Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.02 per share for the fourth quarter of 2020, which was down from last year's fourth quarter, but in line with the 2020 second and third quarter dividends.actively work to mitigate these impacts on its business.
LiquidityThe Company continues to closely monitor its liquidity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, the Company had $4.7$4.0 billion of available liquidity through cash, cash equivalents and availability under its credit and conduit facilities. Liquidity is discussed in more detail underLiquidity and Capital Resources.
Supporting Dealers and Riders – The Company's response and recovery plans have included supporting global dealers and customers. HDFS continues to work with qualified retail borrowers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by offering short-term adjustments to payment due dates. These temporary extensions do not affect the associated interest rate or loan term. The volume of payment extensions on eligible retail loans has declined from the levels experienced during the second quarter and into the third quarter of 2020 but has not yet returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
Community StrengthSafety – The Company continues to proactively manage through the COVID-19 pandemic and has implemented robust protocols to keep workers safe in its factories. The Company expects mostmanufacturing facilities. Most non-production workers will continue working from home at least until the endto work remotely in light of the year.
The Rewire
The Company is executing a set of actions, referred to as The Rewire. The Rewire is a critical overhaul of the Company's business setting a strong foundation for the Company. Key elements of The Rewire and highlights to date include the following:
New operating model with reduced complexity and increased speed– The Company has implemented a new operating model to eliminate duplication and complexity across its global operations. The streamlined structure requires 700 fewer positions across the Company's global operations and is expected to result in significant annual ongoing savings as discussed further under "Restructuring Plan Costs and Savings."
Reset global business and focus on high-potential markets – The Company plans to concentrate on approximately 50 markets primarily in North America, Europe and parts of Asia Pacific that represent a high percentage of the Company’s expected volume and growth potential. The Company’s international business has been significantly re-set and re-focused with investment and resources aligned with projected market potential. The 36 highest potential markets will remain with the resources and autonomy, within a clearly defined framework, to best drive growth and profitability. Approximately 17 markets will remain as or transition to a cost-effective dealer-direct or distributor model. This includes the India market where the Company will wholesale it products through a third-party distributor in the future. The Company will exit approximately 39 markets due to volume, profitability or potential that does not support continued investment.
Refined motorcycle line-up and high-impact product launches – The Company has streamlined its planned product portfolio by approximately 30% and overhauled launch timing and go-to-market practices for maximum impact and success. Highlights of the new approach include:
Further streamlining the product portfolio to reduce complexity
Sharper focus - reducing complexity and directing resources toward highest priority and core, stronghold products
Seasonal alignment - plans underway for a virtual, new model year launch for dealers and consumers in the first quarter (shifted annual model year launch from August to the first quarter to be closer to the start of the riding season)
Marketing that drives desirability - the Company has executed new marketing campaigns featuring celebrities, generating significant leads and growing awareness, excitement and desirability for the Harley-Davidson brand and products
Growth through Parts & Accessories (P&A) and General Merchandise (GM) – The P&A and GM businesses are now organized around dedicated leaders and business units with strategies poised for new growth as the Company invests in new channel strategies and better product assortments.
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Protecting value – The Company is operating with a remodeled approach to supply and inventory management with a focus on a strong dealer network to better preserve the value and desirability of Harley-Davidson motorcycles for customers. Some initial outcomes of this approach include:
A reduced gap between new and used Harley-Davidson motorcycles pricing in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2020
Global dealer inventory reduced over 30% at the end of September 2020 compared to the same time last year
Essentially eliminated promotions and discounting with a focus on brand building in the third quarter of 2020
The Company is seeking to optimize its dealer network and believes an integrated customer experience driven by a strong network of profitable dealers is essential to delivering the most desirable Harley-Davidson experience. The Company reduced its global dealer network during the first nine months of 2020 and continues to seek to optimize its network of independent dealers to strengthen priority markets and provide and improve the customer experience.
The Hardwire
The Hardwire is the Company's forthcoming 5-year (2021-2025) strategic plan to deliver profitable, growth and shareholder value based on building and expanding the desirability of Harley-Davidson. The following is an initial look at the framework for The Hardwire:
The Hardwire will be guided by Harley-Davidson's vision and mission.
Vision: To build on its legend and lead its industry through innovation, evolution and emotion
Mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul.
Both statements will keep the Company grounded in its authentic brand delivering adventure and freedom for the soul.
Harley-Davidson as the most desirable motorcycle brand in the world and the Company that defines motorcycle culture globally is the basis of The Hardwire. Desirability provides the framework for the Company’s work and for its success measures. The Hardwire framework will be organized around desirable:
Growth strategy for motorcycles, P&A and GM in priority markets
Customer focus inclusive of distinct products, brand and purchase experiences
Operations that are high-performance, lean and efficient
Impact with emphasis on inclusive stakeholder management and delivering long-term value
Workplace that is diverse, inclusive and built around top talent rooted in a high-performance, winning culture
Desirability will also help define success measures. Through The Hardwire, the Companywill target growth that is focused and profitable across the businesses, rooted in a clear understanding of sources of growth associated with value. The Company intends to set achievable targets and it will not pursue growth merely for growth sake.
The Company believes its brand is powerful and recognized globally – backed by an incredible heritage and iconic products. TheRewire will set a strong foundation to execute the Company's forthcoming 2021-2025 strategic plan to achieve its ambition as the most desirable motorcycle brand in the world.COVID-19 pandemic.
Restructuring Plan Costs and Savings(1)
During 2020, the Company initiated certain restructuring activities as part of The Rewire including a workforce reduction, the termination of certain current and future products, facility changes, optimizing its global independent dealer network, exiting certain international markets, and discontinuing its sales and manufacturing operations in India. These actions will result inincluded restructuring expenses includingrelated to employee termination costs, contract termination costs and non-current asset adjustments. The workforce reduction will resultresulted in the elimination of approximately 700 positions globally, including the termination of approximately 500 employees. In addition, the India action will resultresulted in the termination of approximately 70 employees. Based onThe Company incurred approximately $130 million of restructuring expense in connection with these actions theduring 2020. The Company expects to incur total restructuring expenses for these actions of approximately $169$150 million, primarilyincluding approximately $20 million in 2020, and2021. The Company continues to expect annual ongoing gross savings resulting from these restructuring activities of approximately $115 million beginning in 2021.million. Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the Company's restructuring activities.
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 27, 2020March 28, 2021
Compared to the Three Months Ended SeptemberMarch 29, 20192020
Consolidated Results
Three months ended   Three months ended  
(in thousands, except earnings per share)(in thousands, except earnings per share)September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
(Decrease)
Increase
% Change(in thousands, except earnings per share)March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Increase (Decrease)%
 Change
Operating income from Motorcycles and Related ProductsOperating income from Motorcycles and Related Products$46,740 $46,971 $(231)(0.5)%Operating income from Motorcycles and Related Products$227,532 $84,567 $142,965 169.1 %
Operating income from Financial ServicesOperating income from Financial Services91,144 72,873 18,271 25.1 Operating income from Financial Services118,642 22,946 95,696 417.0 
Operating incomeOperating income137,884 119,844 18,040 15.1 Operating income346,174 107,513 238,661 222.0 
Other income, netOther income, net155 3,160 (3,005)(95.1)Other income, net277 155 122 78.7 
Investment income2,672 2,041 631 30.9 
Investment income (loss)Investment income (loss)1,402 (5,347)6,749 (126.2)
Interest expenseInterest expense7,783 7,789 (6)(0.1)Interest expense7,708 7,755 (47)(0.6)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes132,928 117,256 15,672 13.4 Income before income taxes340,145 94,566 245,579 259.7 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes12,710 30,693 (17,983)(58.6)Provision for income taxes81,001 24,871 56,130 225.7 
Net incomeNet income$120,218 $86,563 $33,655 38.9 %Net income$259,144 $69,695 $189,449 271.8 %
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$0.78 $0.55 $0.23 41.8 %Diluted earnings per share$1.68 $0.45 $1.23 273.3 %
The Company reportedDuring the first quarter of 2021, operating income of $137.9 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to $119.8 million in the same period last year. Motorcycles segment operating income was $46.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, a decline of $0.2increased $238.7 million, or 0.5%222.0%, compared to the third quarter of 2019. Operating income from the Financial Services segment increased $18.3 million, or 25.1%, compared to the third quarter of 2019. Refer to the Motorcycles and Related Products Segment and Financial Services Segment sections for a more detailed discussion of the factors affecting operating income.
Other incomein the third quarter of 2020 was unfavorably impacted by lower non-operating income related to the Company's defined benefit plans. Investment income was up in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year, driven by higher income from investments in marketable securities and cash equivalents.
The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2020 was 9.6% compared to 26.2% for the third quarter of 2019. The lower effective income tax rate was primarily due to discrete tax benefits recorded in the third quarter of 2020, including favorable settlements with taxing authorities.
Diluted earnings per share was $0.78 in the third quarter of 2020, up 41.8% from the same period last year. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased from 156.9 million in the third quarter of 2019 to 153.9 million in the third quarter of 2020, driven by the Company's discretionary repurchases of common stock during 2019. Refer to Liquidity and Capital Resources for additional information concerning the Company's share repurchase activity.
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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales(a)
Retail unit sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were as follows:
 Three months ended  
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2019
(Decrease)
Increase
%
Change
United States31,304 34,903 (3,599)(10.3)%
Canada1,915 2,560 (645)(25.2)
Total North America33,219 37,463 (4,244)(11.3)
Europe(b)
9,742 9,018 724 8.0 
EMEA - Other1,442 1,465 (23)(1.6)
Total EMEA11,184 10,483 701 6.7 
Asia Pacific(c)
4,444 4,889 (445)(9.1)
Asia Pacific - Other3,187 3,189 (2)(0.1)
Total Asia Pacific7,631 8,078 (447)(5.5)
Latin America1,768 2,498 (730)(29.2)
Worldwide retail sales53,802 58,522 (4,720)(8.1)%
(a)Data source for retail sales figures shown above is new sales warranty and registration information provided by independent Harley-Davidson dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information that its independent dealers supply concerning new retail sales, and the Company does not regularly verify the information that its independent dealers supply. This information is subject to revision.
(b)Includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Retail sales for Greece and Portugal were reclassified from Europe to EMEA – Other for 2019 to be consistent with the 2020 presentation.
(c)Includes Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles were down 8.1% during the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year due primarily to a 10.3% decline in the U.S. The Company believes U.S. retail sales for the third quarter of 2020, compared to the third quarter of 2019, were adversely impacted by the change in model year launch timing and lower retail inventory due to the Company's new approach to supply and inventory management. In Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), retail sales were up nearly 6.7% in the third quarter of 2020, compared to last year, driven by strong performance in northern European markets. Overall, Asia Pacific was down 5.5% compared to last year driven by declines in Japan and Australia, partially offset by growth in China and South Korea.
Previously, the Company's new model year motorcycles were launched in the third quarter with new product available in U.S. markets in August, followed by international markets as product was distributed globally. The Company has shifted its annual new model year launch from August to early in the first quarter. While the Company believes the initial shift from August will adversely impact year-over-year retail sales comparisons, it also believes an early-year launch allows products a full season to sell and minimizes aged inventory and floor plan costs that might accumulate during the off season. Given the model year timing shift, U.S. retail sales in the third quarter of 2020 were in line with the Company's expectations, with solid performance through August followed by a higher rate of decline in September.
The Company's new approach to supply and inventory management, as discussed under "The Rewire," is focused on profitable and desirable volume aimed at helping drive retail pricing to preserve the value and desirability of Harley-Davidson motorcycles for customers. Under this approach, the Company will continue to aggressively manage the supply of motorcycles into the independent dealer network. The Company is encouraged by the value that it believes this has driven in 2020. On average, new Harley-Davidson motorcycles were selling at Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2020. In addition, at the end of the third quarter of 2020 compared to the end of the third quarter of 2019, independent dealer retail inventory of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles was down approximately 39% or 13,400 units in the U.S. and approximately 34% worldwide.
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U.S. industry registrations of new 601+cc motorcycles were up 7.5% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the third quarter of 2019. The Company's U.S. market share of new 601+cc motorcycles for the third quarter of 2020 was 41.4%, down 8.5 percentage points from the same period last year (source: Motorcycle Industry Council). While the underlying industry performance in the third quarter of 2020 was strong compared to the prior year, the Company's market share fell on relatively weaker retail sales performance which the Company believes was adversely impacted by the change in new model year launch timing and lower retail inventory resulting from its new approach to supply and inventory management, as well as, stronger performance in segments outside of the Company's Touring and Cruiser segments.
The Company expects global retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles will continue to decline throughout the fourth quarter of 2020 and that market share will be volatile over the coming quarters given the new model year launch timing and as the Company continues to focus on inventory management.(1)
Motorcycles and Related Products Segment
Motorcycle Unit Shipments
Wholesale Harley-Davidson motorcycle unit shipments were as follows:
 Three months ended  
September 27, 2020September 29, 2019UnitUnit
UnitsMix %UnitsMix %(Decrease)
Increase
% Change
U.S. motorcycle shipments25,284 58.8 %25,572 55.8 %(288)(1.1)%
Worldwide motorcycle shipments:
Touring motorcycle units16,505 38.4 %19,905 43.4 %(3,400)(17.1)%
Cruiser motorcycle units(a)
15,500 36.1 %16,225 35.4 %(725)(4.5)%
Sportster® / Street motorcycle units
10,978 25.5 %9,707 21.2 %1,271 13.1 %
42,983 100.0 %45,837 100.0 %(2,854)(6.2)%
(a)Includes Softail®, CVOTM, and LiveWireTM
The Company shipped 42,983 Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide during the third quarter of 2020, which was 6.2% lower than the third quarter of 2019. The mix of Touring and Cruiser motorcycles shipped during the third quarter of 2020 decreased as a percent of total shipments while the mix of Sportster/Street motorcycles increased compared to the same period last year.
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Segment Results
Condensed statements of operations forboth the Motorcycles segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):
 Three months ended  
September 27, 2020September 29, 2019(Decrease)
Increase
%
Change
Revenue:
Motorcycles$684,344 $779,344 $(95,000)(12.2)%
Parts & Accessories209,808 203,173 6,635 3.3 
General Merchandise49,356 60,334 (10,978)(18.2)
Licensing8,894 8,611 283 3.3 
Other11,627 17,480 (5,853)(33.5)
964,029 1,068,942 (104,913)(9.8)
Cost of goods sold676,796 748,878 (72,082)(9.6)
Gross profit287,233 320,064 (32,831)(10.3)
Operating expenses:
Selling & administrative expense149,780 212,633 (62,853)(29.6)
Engineering expense47,132 52,831 (5,699)(10.8)
Restructuring expense43,581 7,629 35,952 471.3 
240,493 273,093 (32,600)(11.9)
Operating income$46,740 $46,971 $(231)(0.5)%
Operating margin4.8 %4.4 %0.5 pts.
The estimated impact of significant factors affecting the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the third quarter of 2019 to the third quarter of 2020 were as follows (in millions):
Net
Revenue
Cost of
Goods Sold
Gross
Profit
Three months ended September 29, 2019$1,068.9 $748.9 $320.0 
Volume(62.6)(44.8)(17.8)
Price and incentives8.5 — 8.5 
Foreign currency exchange rates and hedging3.9 9.4 (5.5)
Shipment mix(54.7)(15.8)(38.9)
Raw material prices— (3.7)3.7 
Manufacturing and other costs— (17.2)17.2 
(104.9)(72.1)(32.8)
Three months ended September 27, 2020$964.0 $676.8 $287.2 
Factors affecting the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the third quarter of 2019 to the third quarter of 2020 were as follows:
The decrease in volume was due to lower wholesale motorcycle shipments and lower General Merchandise sales, partially offset by higher P&A sales.
During the period, revenue benefited from slightly higher wholesale prices and lower sales incentives.
Revenue benefited from favorable foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar however, this benefit was more than offset by unfavorable net foreign currency losses associated with hedging and balance sheet remeasurements as compared to the prior year.
Changes in the shipment mix between motorcycle families had an adverse impact on revenue and gross profit in the current quarter compared to the same period last year.
Manufacturing and other costs were favorably impacted by a reduction in tariff costs and the absence in 2020 of temporary inefficiencies related to the Company's manufacturing restructuring activities that were incurred in the prior year. The impact of tariffs was $2.7 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to $21.6 million in the third quarter of 2019 as the Company's European Union (EU) markets are now sourced primarily from its Thailand facility. The impact of tariffs includes incremental EU and China tariffs imposed beginning in 2018 on the Company's products shipped from the U.S., as well as incremental U.S. tariffs imposed beginning in 2018 on certain items imported from China. The
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favorable impacts on manufacturing and other costs were partially offset by lower fixed-cost absorption on lower production in the third quarter as compared to the same quarter last year.
Operating expenses were lower in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year due primarily to lower spending as the Company aggressively managed cost, including lower employee-related costs and other discretionary spending. The decrease was partially offset by increases in restructuring expenses. Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding restructuring expenses.
Financial Services Segment
Segment Results
Condensed statements of operations for the Financial Services segment were as follows (in thousands):
 Three months ended  
 September 27, 2020September 29, 2019(Decrease)
Increase
%
Change
Revenue:
Interest income$174,464 $175,840 $(1,376)(0.8)%
Other income27,191 27,737 (546)(2.0)
201,655 203,577 (1,922)(0.9)
Expenses:
Interest expense67,533 53,390 14,143 26.5 
Provision for credit losses7,835 33,747 (25,912)(76.8)
Operating expense34,809 43,567 (8,758)(20.1)
Restructuring expense334 — 334 100.0 
110,511 130,704 (20,193)(15.4)
Operating income$91,144 $72,873 $18,271 25.1 %
Interest income was unfavorable in the third quarter of 2020, compared to the same period last year, primarily due to lower average outstanding finance receivables, partially offset by a higher average retail yield. Interest expense increased in the third quarter of 2020 due to higher average outstanding debt, partially offset by a lower cost of funds.
The provision for credit losses decreased $25.9 million compared to the third quarter of 2019 primarily driven by a decrease in retail credit losses and a modest improvement in economic conditions during the quarter. Retail credit losses during the third quarter of 2020 were favorably impacted by a high volume of COVID-19 pandemic related short-term retail loan payment-due-date extensions for qualified customers as well as improved used motorcycle values at auction in the U.S. The high volume of short-term extensions that occurred during the second quarter of 2020 and into the first part of the third quarter of 2020 resulted in fewer past due accounts and lower related repossessions and losses during the third quarter. Favorable used motorcycle values stemmed from a lower number of motorcycles at auction and limited new motorcycle inventory in dealerships.
The provision for credit losses was also favorably impacted by a modest improvement in the Company’s outlook on economic conditions during the third quarter of 2020. However, significant uncertainty still exists surrounding future economic outcomes. As such, the Company considered various economic forecast scenarios and applied a probability-weighting to those economic forecast scenarios. At the end of the third quarter of 2020, the Company's outlook on economic conditions included some economic improvement with heavier emphasis on deteriorating economic trend assumptions as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to restrain the U.S. economy as evidenced by continued high unemployment rates and a slow U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recovery. The Company’s expectations surrounding its economic forecasts may change in future periods as additional information becomes available.
The allowance for credit losses at September 27, 2020 was determined in accordance with ASU 2016-13, a new accounting standard adopted by the Company on January 1, 2020 that changed how companies recognize expected credit losses on financial instruments. The new standard requires recognition of full lifetime expected credit losses upon initial recognition of a financial instrument, replacing the prior, incurred loss methodology. The Company adopted the new accounting standard using a modified retrospective approach. As a result, prior period results were not restated.
Operating expenses decreased $8.8 million compared to the third quarter of 2019 as the Company aggressively managed costs.
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Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):
 Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
Balance, beginning of period$411,015 $194,996 
Provision for credit losses7,835 33,747 
Charge-offs, net of recoveries(10,148)(30,167)
Balance, end of period$408,702 $198,576 

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 27, 2020
Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2019
Consolidated Results
 Nine months ended  
(in thousands, except earnings per share)September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
(Decrease)
Increase
%
Change
Operating income from Motorcycles and Related Products$10,283 $336,080 $(325,797)(96.9)%
Operating income from Financial Services119,015 207,133 (88,118)(42.5)
Operating income129,298 543,213 (413,915)(76.2)
Other income, net466 11,857 (11,391)(96.1)
Investment income3,082 11,970 (8,888)(74.3)
Interest expense23,307 23,304 — 
Income before income taxes109,539 543,736 (434,197)(79.9)
Provision for income taxes11,843 133,597 (121,754)(91.1)
Net income$97,696 $410,139 $(312,443)(76.2)%
Diluted earnings per share$0.64 $2.58 $(1.94)(75.2)%
The Company reported operating income of $129.3 million in the first nine months of 2020 compared to $543.2 million in the same period last year. Operating income from the Motorcycles segment fell $325.8 million from the same period last year and operating income from Financial Services fell $88.1 million compared to the same period last year.segments. Refer to the Motorcycles and Related Products Segment and Financial Services Segment discussions for a more detailed analysis of the factors affecting operating income.
Other income in the first nine months
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Investment income was downincreased $6.7 million in first nine months of2021 as compared to 2020, compared the same period last year driven by lowerhigher income from investments in marketable securities and cash equivalents.securities.
The Company's effective income tax rate for the first nine monthsquarter of 20202021 was 10.8%23.8% compared to 24.6%26.3% for the same period in 2019.2020. The decrease in the 20202021 effective income tax rate as compared to 20192020 was due primarily to netthe increase in Income before provision for income taxes, resulting in discrete income tax benefits recorded inadjustments having a reduced impact on the first nine months of 2020, including favorable settlements with taxing authorities. The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 27, 2020 was determined based on the Company's current projections for full-year 2020 financial results. Given uncertainty surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company's projections for full-year 2020 financial results, in total and across its numerous tax jurisdictions, may evolve and ultimately impact the Company's 2020 full-year effective income tax rate(1).quarter.
Diluted earnings per share was $0.64$1.68 in the first nine monthsquarter of 2020, down 75.2%2021, up 273.3% from diluted earnings per share of $2.58$0.45 for the same period last year. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreasedincreased from 158.8153.7 million in the first ninethree months of 20192020 to 153.8154.5 million in the first ninethree months of 2020, driven by the Company's discretionary repurchases of common stock during 2019. Refer to Liquidity and Capital Resources for additional information concerning the Company's share repurchase activity.
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Motorcycles Retail Sales and Registration Data
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales(a)
Retail unit sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles were as follows:
 Nine months ended  
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2019
Decrease% Change
United States86,376 105,756 (19,380)(18.3)%
Canada5,668 7,787 (2,119)(27.2)
Total North America92,044 113,543 (21,499)(18.9)
Europe(b)
26,014 31,997 (5,983)(18.7)
EMEA – Other3,864 4,902 (1,038)(21.2)
Total EMEA29,878 36,899 (7,021)(19.0)
Asia Pacific(c)
12,517 13,219 (702)(5.3)
Asia Pacific – Other7,754 8,603 (849)(9.9)
Total Asia Pacific20,271 21,822 (1,551)(7.1)
Latin America4,760 7,255 (2,495)(34.4)
Worldwide retail sales146,953 179,519 (32,566)(18.1)%
 Three months ended  
March 31,
2021
March 31,
2020
Increase
(Decrease)
% Change
United States30,983 23,732 7,251 30.6 %
Canada1,799 1,466 333 22.7 
North America32,782 25,198 7,584 30.1 
Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA)4,943 7,730 (2,787)(36.1)
Asia Pacific5,793 5,752 41 0.7 
Latin America717 1,759 (1,042)(59.2)
44,235 40,439 3,796 9.4 %
(a)Data source for retail sales figures shown above is new sales warranty and registration information provided by independent Harley-Davidson dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information that its independent dealers supply concerning new retail sales, and the Company does not regularly verify the information that its independent dealers supply. This information is subject to revision.
(b)Includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Retail sales for Greece and Portugal were reclassified from Europe to EMEA – Other for 2019 to be consistent with the 2020 presentation.
(c)Includes Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles were down 18.1%up 9.4% during the first three quartersquarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year. September 2020 year-to date retail sales results reflect the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the temporary closure of independent dealers, lower retail inventory and the change in model year timing. During 2020, the Company's retail sales have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with the greatest impact occurring in the first half of 2020 when many of the Company's independent dealerships were closed. Retail sales have also been adversely impacted by lower retail inventory as the Company continues to aggressively manage the supply of motorcycles into the independent dealer network, under its new supply and inventory management approach. Annual model year launch timing will change from August to the first quarter has also impacted U.S. retail sales as compared to the prior year.
The Company's U.S. market share of new 601+cc motorcycles for the first three quarters of 2020 was 42.0%, down 6.8 percentage points2021 compared to the same period last year, (source: Motorcycle Industry Council). The Company's U.S. market share fell on relatively weaker retail sales performance which it believes was adverselywhen results were first impacted by the changeinitial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in retail sales during 2021 was led by the U.S. market which was positively impacted by the Company's shift in new model year launch timing lowerfrom August to the first quarter of 2021 and strong demand for the Company's new model year Touring and Large Cruiser motorcycles. Retail sales in EMEA declined compared to the same quarter last year due to the Company's decision not to continue selling Street or Sportster motorcycles in Europe, shipping delays, as well as continued COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Latin America retail sales were adversely impacted during the first quarter of 2021 by the reduction of independent dealers and pricing actions executed as part of The Rewire actions in 2020 to restore profitability in those markets.
Across the independent dealer network, worldwide retail inventory resulting from itsof new Harley-Davidson motorcycles was down approximately 50% at the end of March 2021 compared to March 2020 behind the Company's new approach to supply and inventory management which was implemented in the second quarter of 2020. Retail inventory at the end of March 2021 was up approximately 60% over the end of December 2020, as well as, stronger performance in segments outsidethe Company worked to build inventory ahead of the Company's Touringriding season. The Company expects retail inventory at the end of the second and Cruiser segments
third quarters of 2021 to be lower than average historical levels. The Company's 2020 market shareCompany believes its approach to inventory management is continuing to improve profitability and strengthen retail pricing, with 2021 first quarter retail motorcycle transaction pricing in the U.S. up for all families, most of new 601+cc motorcycles in Europe was 7.7% through September, compared to 9.2% for the same period last year (Source: Management Services Helwig Schmitt GmbH).which are at or near Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices.
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Motorcycle Registration Data and Market Share – 601+cc(a)
Industry retail motorcycle registration data for new motorcycles and the Company's market share was as follows:
Nine months ended   Three months ended  
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2019
Decrease%
Change
March 31,
2021
March 31,
2020
Increase
(Decrease)
% Change
Industry new motorcycle registrations:Industry new motorcycle registrations:
United States(b)
United States(b)
201,822 213,876 (12,054)(5.6)%
United States(b)
63,412 47,232 16,180 34.3 %
Europe(c)
Europe(c)
349,993 360,320 (10,327)(2.9)%
Europe(c)
100,341 95,504 4,837 5.1 %
Harley-Davidson market share data:Harley-Davidson market share data:
United States(b)
United States(b)
48.3 %48.9 %(0.6)pts.
Europe(c)
Europe(c)
3.9 %7.6 %(3.7)pts.
(a)Data includes on-road models with internal combustion engines with displacements greater than 600cc's and electric motorcycles with kilowatt (kW) peak power equivalents greater than 600cc's (601+cc). On-road 601+cc models include dual purpose models, three-wheeled motorcycles and autocycles. Registration data for Harley-Davidson Street® 500 motorcycles is not included in this table.
(b)United States industry data is derived from information provided by Motorcycle Industry Council. This third-party data is subject to revision and update.
(c)Europe data includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Industry data is derived from information provided by Management Services Helwig Schmitt GmbH. Prior year registrations have been revised to exclude Greece and Portugal registrations. This third-party data is subject to revision and update.
Motorcycles and Related Products Segment
Motorcycle Unit Shipments
Wholesale Harley-Davidson motorcycle unit shipments were as follows:
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September 27, 2020September 29, 2019UnitUnitMarch 28, 2021March 29, 2020UnitUnit
UnitsMix %UnitsMix %Decrease% ChangeUnitsMix %UnitsMix %Increase (Decrease)% Change
U.S. motorcycle shipmentsU.S. motorcycle shipments69,359 55.8 %101,481 58.5 %(32,122)(31.7)%U.S. motorcycle shipments40,153 73.3 %33,024 62.3 %7,129 21.6 %
Worldwide motorcycle shipments:Worldwide motorcycle shipments:Worldwide motorcycle shipments:
Touring motorcycle unitsTouring motorcycle units47,811 38.5 %75,871 43.7 %(28,060)(37.0)%Touring motorcycle units27,316 49.8 %21,597 40.8 %5,719 26.5 %
Cruiser motorcycle units(a)
Cruiser motorcycle units(a)
47,505 38.2 %59,367 34.2 %(11,862)(20.0)
Cruiser motorcycle units(a)
20,468 37.3 %20,131 38.0 %337 1.7 
Sportster® / Street motorcycle unitsSportster® / Street motorcycle units29,009 23.3 %38,247 22.1 %(9,238)(24.2)Sportster® / Street motorcycle units7,026 12.9 %11,245 21.2 %(4,219)(37.5)
124,325 100.0 %173,485 100.0 %(49,160)(28.3)%54,810 100.0 %52,973 100.0 %1,837 3.5 %
(a) Includes Softail®, CVOTM, and LiveWireTM
The Company shipped 124,32554,810 Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide during the first nine monthsquarter of 2020,2021, which was 28.3% lower3.5% higher than the same period in 20192020 reflecting the positive impact of lower retail sales includingthe change in new model year launch timing from August to the first quarter of 2021. In addition, wholesale shipments in the first quarter of 2020 were adversely impacted by the temporary suspension of the Company's global manufacturing operations in the first half ofMarch 2020 resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The mix of Touring and Cruiser motorcycles shipped during the nine monthsfirst quarter of 2020 decreased2021 increased as a percent of total shipments while the mix of Cruiser and Sportster/Street motorcycles increaseddecreased compared to the same period last year.
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Segment Results
Condensed statements of operations for the Motorcycles segment were as follows (dollars in thousands):
Nine months ended   Three months ended  
September 27, 2020September 29, 2019(Decrease)
Increase
%
Change
March 28, 2021March 29, 2020Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
MotorcyclesMotorcycles$2,030,447 $2,871,982 $(841,535)(29.3)%Motorcycles$1,016,334 $899,365 $116,969 13.0 %
Parts & AccessoriesParts & Accessories513,201 584,134 (70,933)(12.1)Parts & Accessories149,859 134,685 15,174 11.3 
General MerchandiseGeneral Merchandise136,321 180,379 (44,058)(24.4)General Merchandise50,323 49,160 1,163 2.4 
LicensingLicensing21,826 27,099 (5,273)(19.5)Licensing5,512 8,029 (2,517)(31.3)
OtherOther31,296 34,989 (3,693)(10.6)Other10,079 8,549 1,530 17.9 
2,733,091 3,698,583 (965,492)(26.1)1,232,107 1,099,788 132,319 12.0 
Cost of goods soldCost of goods sold2,019,310 2,576,342 (557,032)(21.6)Cost of goods sold811,622 780,868 30,754 3.9 
Gross profitGross profit713,781 1,122,241 (408,460)(36.4)Gross profit420,485 318,920 101,565 31.8 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Selling & administrative expenseSelling & administrative expense477,286 598,102 (120,816)(20.2)Selling & administrative expense152,689 185,577 (32,888)(17.7)
Engineering expenseEngineering expense141,626 156,377 (14,751)(9.4)Engineering expense40,857 48,776 (7,919)(16.2)
Restructuring expense84,586 31,682 52,904 167.0 
Restructuring benefitRestructuring benefit(593)— (593)NM
703,498 786,161 (82,663)(10.5)192,953 234,353 (41,400)(17.7)
Operating incomeOperating income$10,283 $336,080 $(325,797)(96.9)%Operating income$227,532 $84,567 $142,965 169.1 %
Operating marginOperating margin0.4 %9.1 %(8.7)pts.Operating margin18.5 %7.7 %10.8 pts.
The estimated impact of significant factors affecting the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the first ninethree months of 20192020 to the first ninethree months of 20202021 were as follows (in millions):
Net
Revenue
Cost of
Goods Sold
Gross
Profit
Net
Revenue
Cost of
Goods Sold
Gross
Profit
Nine months ended September 29, 2019$3,698.5 $2,576.3 $1,122.2 
Three months ended March 29, 2020Three months ended March 29, 2020$1,100 $781 $319 
VolumeVolume(944.0)(613.7)(330.3)Volume35 25 10 
Price and incentives44.3 7.2 37.1 
Price and sales incentives, net of related costsPrice and sales incentives, net of related costs13 (4)17 
Foreign currency exchange rates and hedgingForeign currency exchange rates and hedging(17.1)14.7 (31.8)Foreign currency exchange rates and hedging19 11 
Shipment mixShipment mix(48.6)10.0 (58.6)Shipment mix65 57 
Raw material pricesRaw material prices— (7.5)7.5 Raw material prices— (1)
Manufacturing and other costsManufacturing and other costs— 32.3 (32.3)Manufacturing and other costs— (11)11 
(965.4)(557.0)(408.4)132 30 102 
Nine months ended September 27, 2020$2,733.1 $2,019.3 $713.8 
Three months ended March 28, 2021Three months ended March 28, 2021$1,232 $811 $421 
Factors affecting the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the first ninethree months of 20192020 to the first ninethree months of 20202021 were as follows:
The decreaseincrease in volume was due to lowerhigher wholesale motorcycle shipments and lower P&A and General Merchandisehigher Parts & Accessories sales.
During the first ninethree months of 2020,2021, revenue benefited from higher wholesale prices for motorcycles and lower sales incentives. The positive impact on revenue was partially offset by increased costs related to additional content added to motorcycles shipped in the current period as compared to the same period last year.
Revenue was adverselyfavorably impacted by weakerstronger foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar. In addition,The favorable revenue benefit was partially offset by unfavorable net foreign currency losses associated with hedging and balance sheet remeasurements also reduced gross profit as compared to the same period last year.recorded in cost of goods sold.
Changes in the shipment mix between motorcycle families had an adversea favorable impact on gross profit during the first nine monthsquarter of 2020. Additionally, unfavorable mix within P&A contributed to2021 as the impact.increased contribution from Touring models more than offset the impact of unit declines of less profitable small Cruiser models.
Manufacturing and other costs were adversely impacted bybenefited from cost savings resulting from the Company's 2020 restructuring actions and lower fixed cost absorption and productivity related to lower production volumes including the impact of the temporary suspension of global manufacturing that occurred during the first half of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These unfavorable impacts weretariff costs, partially offset with aby higher COVID-19 pandemic related supply chain costs.
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favorable reduction in tariff costs and the absence of temporary inefficiencies related to the Company's manufacturing restructuring activities that were incurred in the prior year. The impact of tariffs was $22.4 million in the first nine months of 2020 compared to $77.0 million for the same period last year.
Operating expenses were lower in the first nine monthsquarter of 20202021 compared to the same period in 20192020 due primarily to lower spendingcosts as a result of the Company aggressively managed costs, including lower employee-related costsCompany's 2020 restructuring actions and other discretionary spending.a shift in the timing of expenses, related to initiatives under The decrease was partially offset by an increaseHardwire, to subsequent quarters in restructuring expenses.2021. Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding restructuring expenses.activities.
Financial Services Segment
Segment Results
Condensed statements of operations for the Financial Services segment were as follows (in thousands):
Nine months ended   Three months ended  
September 27, 2020September 29, 2019Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
March 28, 2021March 29, 2020(Decrease)
Increase
%
Change
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
Interest incomeInterest income$512,726 $502,721 $10,005 2.0 %Interest income$159,814 $170,001 $(10,187)(6.0)%
Other incomeOther income83,338 88,214 (4,876)(5.5)Other income30,586 28,455 2,131 7.5 
596,064 590,935 5,129 0.9 190,400 198,456 (8,056)(4.1)
Expenses:Expenses:Expenses:
Interest expenseInterest expense182,193 158,387 23,806 15.0 Interest expense55,707 52,473 3,234 6.2 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses178,433 94,621 83,812 88.6 Provision for credit losses(22,474)79,419 (101,893)(128.3)
Operating expenseOperating expense115,145 130,794 (15,649)(12.0)Operating expense38,298 43,618 (5,320)(12.2)
Restructuring expenseRestructuring expense1,278 — 1,278 100.0 Restructuring expense227 — 227 NM
477,049 383,802 93,247 24.3 71,758 175,510 (103,752)(59.1)
Operating incomeOperating income$119,015 $207,133 $(88,118)(42.5)%Operating income$118,642 $22,946 $95,696 417.0 %
Interest income was higherunfavorable in the first nine monthsquarter of 2020, compared to the same period last year,2021, primarily due to a higher average retail yield, partially offset by lower average outstanding finance receivables.receivables, partially offset by a higher average yield. Other income decreased in the first nine months of 2020, compared to the first nine months of 2019,increased due in part to lower investmenthigher insurance income. Interest expense increased in the first nine months of 2020, compared to the same period last year, due to higher average outstanding debt, partially offset by a lower cost of funds.
The provision for credit losses increased $83.8decreased $101.9 million compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 20192021 driven primarily by unfavorableimproving economic conditions partially offset by a decrease induring the first quarter of 2021 and favorable retail credit losses.loss performance. The provision for credit losses was up significantly,favorable as compared to the first nine monthsa result of 2019 driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic onimprovement in the U.S. economy and the Company’s outlook on future economic conditions. The Company believes that significantHowever, there is uncertainty still exists surrounding futurethe pace of economic outcomes.recovery as demonstrated by unemployment levels above those experienced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges across the U.S., among other factors. As such, the Company considered various third-party economic forecast scenarios and applied a probability-weighting to those economic forecast scenarios. At the end of the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, the Company's outlook on economic conditions included economic improvement; however, the pace of economic recovery remains uncertain. As a result, the Company included some adverse economic improvement with heavier emphasis on deterioratingconditions in its economic trend assumptions as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to restrain the U.S. economy as evidenced by continued high unemployment rates and a slow U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recovery.scenario weighting. The Company’s expectations surrounding its economic forecasts may change in future periods as additional information becomes available.
The allowance for credit losses at September 27, 2020 was determined in accordance with ASU 2016-13, a new accounting standard the Company adopted on January 1, 2020 that changed how companies recognize expected credit losses on financial instruments. The new standard requires recognition of full lifetime expected credit losses upon initial recognition of a financial instrument, replacing the prior, incurred loss methodology. The Company adopted the new accounting standard using a modified retrospective approach. As a result, prior period results were not restated.
Annualized credit losses for the Company's retail motorcycle loans were 1.40% through September 27, 2020 compared to 1.83% through September 29, 2019. The 30-day delinquency rate for retail motorcycle loans at September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 was 2.59%2.14% compared to 3.75%3.37% at SeptemberMarch 29, 2019.2020. The improved delinquency rate was primarily driven by a high volume of short-termthe benefits provided by U.S. federal stimulus packages as well as continued COVID-19 pandemic relatedpandemic-related extensions during the second quarter of 2020 and into the first part of the third quarter of 2020 on eligible retail loansgranted to help customers get through financial difficulties associated with the pandemic. During the first quarter of 2021, the volume of payment extensions declined from the levels experienced during the second quarter and into the third quarter of 2020 but has not yet returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. The Company continues to grant payment extensions to customers in accordance with its policies. Annualized credit losses for the Company's retail motorcycle loans were 1.46% through March 28, 2021 compared to 2.73% through March 29, 2020. The favorable retail credit loss performance was due to the low delinquency levels as well as improved used motorcycle values at auction due to a limited supply of new and used motorcycles.
Operating expenses decreased $5.3 million compared to the first quarter of 2020 as the Company aggressively managed costs and benefited from lower costs resulting from the Company's 2020 restructuring actions. Refer to Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding restructuring activities.
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Operating expenses decreased $15.6 million compared to the first nine months of 2019 as the Company aggressively managed costs.
Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):
Nine months ended Three months ended
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$198,581 $189,885 Balance, beginning of period$390,936 $198,581 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting(a)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting(a)
100,604 — 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting(a)
— 100,604 
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses178,433 94,621 Provision for credit losses(22,474)79,419 
Charge-offs, net of recoveriesCharge-offs, net of recoveries(68,916)(85,930)Charge-offs, net of recoveries(22,229)(43,108)
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$408,702 $198,576 Balance, end of period$346,233 $335,496 
(a)On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 and increased the allowance for loan loss through retained earnings,Retained Earnings, net of income taxes, to establish an allowance that represents expected lifetime credit losses on the finance receivable portfolio at date of adoption.
Other Matters
Critical Accounting Estimates
As a result of the January 1, 2020 adoption ASU 2016-13, the Company has updated the Critical Accounting Estimate disclosure from Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 as follows:
Allowance for Credit Losses on Retail Finance Receivables – The allowance for credit losses represents the Company’s estimate of future lifetime losses for its retail finance receivables portfolio. The Company performs a collective evaluation of the adequacy of its retail allowance for credit losses. Subsequent to the January 1, 2020 adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company utilizes a vintage-based loss forecast methodology that includes decompositions for probability of default, exposure at default, attrition rate, and recovery balance rate. Reasonable and supportable economic forecasts for a two-year period are incorporated into the methodology to reflect the estimated impact of changes in future economic conditions, such as unemployment rates, household obligations or other relevant factors, over the two-year reasonable and supportable period. For periods beyond the Company’s reasonable and supportable forecasts, the Company reverts to its average historical loss experience for a three-year period using a mean-reversion process. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, or term as well as other relevant factors.
Contractual Obligations
As of September 27, 2020, the Company has updated the contractual obligations table from Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 to reflect the new projected principal and interest payments for the remainder of 2020 and beyond as follows (in thousands):
20202021-20222023-2024ThereafterTotal
Debt:
Principal payments on debt$1,270,429 $3,965,831 $2,855,849 $1,450,000 $9,542,109 
Interest payments on debt62,395 398,843 198,584 319,945 979,767 
$1,332,824 $4,364,674 $3,054,433 $1,769,945 $10,521,876 
Interest for floating rate instruments, as calculated above, assume rates in effect at September 27, 2020 remain constant. For purposes of the above, the principal payment balances for medium-term notes, on-balance sheet asset-backed securitizations, and senior notes are shown without reduction for unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs. Refer to Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements for a breakout of the finance costs.
As of September 27, 2020, there have been no other material changes to the Company’s summary of expected payments for significant contractual obligations in the contractual obligations table in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
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Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining costs to accrue related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. Any amounts accrued for these matters are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information as it becomes available for each matter.
Environmental Protection Agency Notice – In December 2009, the Company received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company promptly submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and has engaged in information exchanges and discussions with the EPA. In August 2016, the Company entered into a consent decree with the EPA regarding these issues, and the consent decree was subsequently revised in July 2017 (the Settlement). In the Settlement, the Company agreed to, among other things, pay a fine, and not sell tuning products unless they are approved by the EPA or California Air Resources Board. In December 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of the EPA, filed the Settlement with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for the purpose of obtaining court approval of the Settlement. On September 14, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approved the Settlement. The Company has an accrual for this matter recorded in Accrued liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets. The payment of the settlement amount will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. The Company will continue to comply with the non-monetary terms of the consent decree entered into with the EPA.
York Environmental Matter – The Company is involved with government agencies and the U.S. Navy related to a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. The Company has an agreement with the U.S. Navy which calls for the U.S. Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). A site wide remedial investigation/feasibility study and a proposed final remedy for the York facility have been completed and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the EPA. The associated cleanup plan documents were approved in February 2020 and the remaining cleanup activities are expected to begin in late 2020 or early 2021. The Company has an accrual for its share of the estimated future Response Costs recorded in Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets.
Product Liability Matters – The Company is periodically involved in product liability suits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability suits will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.(1)
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company participates in asset-backed financing both through asset-backed securitization transactions and through asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. In the Company's asset-backed financing programs, the Company transfers retail motorcycle finance receivables to special purpose entities (SPEs), which are considered variable interest entities (VIEs) under U.S. GAAP. Each SPE then converts those assets into cash, through the issuance of debt. The Company retains servicing rights for all of the retail motorcycle finance receivables transferred to SPEs as part of an asset-backed financing.
The SPEs are separate legal entities that assume the risks and rewards of ownership of the retail motorcycle finance receivables they hold. The assets of the VIEs are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors. The Company’s economic exposure related to the VIEs is generally limited to restricted cash reserve accounts, retained interests and ordinary representations and warranties and related covenants. The VIEs have a limited life and generally terminate upon final distribution of amounts owed to investors.
The accounting treatment for asset-backed financings depends on the terms of the related transaction and the Company’s continuing involvement with the VIE. Most of the Company’s asset-backed financings do not meet the criteria to be treated as a sale for accounting purposes as the Company, in addition to retaining servicing rights, retains a financial interest in the VIE in the form of a debt security. These transactions are treated as secured borrowings. As secured borrowings, the retail motorcycle finance receivables remain on the balance sheet with a corresponding obligation reflected as debt.
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During 2016, the Company sold finance receivables with a principal balance of $301.8 million into a securitization VIE. The transaction met the criteria to be treated as a sale for accounting purposes and resulted in an off-balance sheet arrangement as the Company did not retain any financial interest in the VIE beyond servicing rights and ordinary representations and warranties and related covenants. In April 2020, the Company repurchased this off-balance sheet asset-backed securitization VIE for $27.4 million. Refer to Note 1316 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statementsfor additional information.a discussion of the Company's commitments and contingencies.
Liquidity and Capital Resources as of September 27, 2020(1)
The Company's response to the COVID-19 pandemic includesincluded actions implemented during 2020 to preserve cash and secure additional liquidity. The Company has takencontinues to monitor its liquidity in light of uncertainty related to the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the Company's current outlook, for both the near and longer terms, it expects Motorcycles segment operations to continue to be funded primarily through cash flows generated by operations and Financial Services segment operations to continue to be funded with unsecured debt, unsecured commercial paper, asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities, committed unsecured bank facilities, asset-backed securitizations and deposits.(1)
The Company's cash allocation priorities are first to fund growth through The Hardwire initiatives, then to reward shareholders through dividends. In addition, given the Company’s strong cash position, it will be evaluating share repurchases and may choose to repurchase shares.
The Company's strategy is to maintain a numberminimum of specific actions to reduce spending. The Company expectstwelve months of its planned reductions in spending will preserve approximately $250 millionprojected liquidity needs through a combination of cash in 2020, with approximately 15%and cash equivalents and availability under its credit facilities. In response to liquidity concerns related to capital spending. The planned spending reductions exclude the impact of restructuring charges.In addition,COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has made no discretionary share repurchasesincreased its cash and cash equivalents during 2020. The Company's cash and cash equivalents remain elevated at the end of March 2021, but during the first quarter of 2021, the Company began to gradually reduce its cash and cash equivalents from December 2020 and does not intend to repurchase shares on a discretionary basis for the remainder of 2020.
levels. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and availability under its credit and conduit facilities at September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
September 27, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$3,560,9502,320,645 
 Availability under credit and conduit facilities:
Credit facilities537,237999,737 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilitiesfacility(a)
600,000 
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility(a)
36,90871,895 
$4,735,0953,992,277 
(a)Includes facilities expiring in the next 12 months which the Company expects to renew prior to expiration.(1)
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To access the debt capital markets, the Company relies on credit rating agencies to assign short-term and long-term credit ratings. The Company’s short-term debt ratings affect its ability to issue unsecured commercial paper. Generally, lower credit ratings result in higher borrowing costs and reduced access to debt capital markets. A credit rating agency may change or withdraw the Company's ratings based on its assessment of the Company's current and future ability to meet interest and principal repayment obligations. The Company’s creditshort-term debt ratings all remain investment grade allowing itaffect its ability to maintain access toissue unsecured commercial paper markets, which is an efficient source of funding for the Company.paper. The Company’s short- and long-term debt ratings, as of the issuance date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,March 28, 2021 were as follows:
 Short-TermLong-TermOutlook
Moody’sP3Baa3Stable
Standard & Poor’sA2A3BBBBBB-NegativeStable
FitchF2A-BBB+Negative
A credit rating agency may change or withdraw the Company’s ratings based on its assessment of the Company’s current and future ability to meet interest and principal repayment obligations.
The Company recognizes that it must continue to monitor and adjust its business to changes in the lending environment. The Company intends to continue with a diversified funding profile through a combination of short-term and long-term funding vehicles and to pursue a variety of sources to obtain cost-effective funding.(1) The Financial Services operations could be negatively affected by higher costs of funding and increased difficulty of raising, or potential unsuccessful efforts to raise, funding in the short-term and long-term capital markets.(1) These negative consequences could in turn adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations in various ways, including through higher costs of capital, reduced funds available through its Financial Services operations to provide loans to independent dealers and their retail customers, and dilution to existing shareholders through the use of alternative sources of capital.
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Cash Flow Activity
The Company's cash flow activities were as follows (in thousands):
 Nine months ended
September 27, 2020September 29, 2019
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,135,068 $848,649 
Net cash used by investing activities(235,054)(551,474)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities1,930,677 (603,690)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash6,071 (4,110)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$2,836,762 $(310,625)
 Three months ended
March 28, 2021March 29, 2020
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities$162,781 $(8,582)
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities(26,733)28,288 
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities(1,012,719)655,508 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(5,163)(5,732)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(881,834)$669,482 
Operating Activities
The increase in net cash from operating activities for the first ninethree months of 20202021 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to a reduction in inventory levels2020 reflects benefits from improved net income and favorable changes in working capital, including lower inventory. The Company continues to expect that it will generate sufficient cash flowsinflows from wholesale financing activity dueoperations to lower loan originations, partially offset by lower net income. fund its ongoing operating cash requirements including those related to existing contractual commitments. The Company's purchase orders for inventory used in manufacturing generally do not become firm commitments until 90 days prior to expected delivery. The Company's material contractual operating cash commitments relate to leases, retirement plan obligations and income taxes. The Company's long-term lease obligations and future payments are discussed further in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements. There wereare no voluntaryrequired qualified pension plan contributions in 2021. The Company’s expected future contributions and benefit payments related to its defined benefit retirement plans are discussed further in Note 15 of the first nine months of 2020 or 2019, and no contributions are plannedNotes to Consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the remainderyear ended December 31, 2020. The Company has a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of 2020.(1)$51.4 million and related accrued interest and penalties of $26.1 million as of March 28, 2021. The Company cannot reasonably estimate the period of cash settlement for either the liability for unrecognized tax benefits or accrued interest and penalties.
Investing Activities
The Company’s most significant investing activities consist of capital expenditures and retail finance receivable originations and collections. Capital expenditures were $92.3$18.8 million in the first ninethree months of 20202021 compared to $121.2$32.9 million in the same period last year. The Company's 2021 plan includes estimated capital expenditures between $190 million to $220 million, all of which the Company expects to fund with net cash flow generated by operations.(1)
Net cash outflows from finance receivables for the first nine monthsquarter of 20202021 were $302.6$69.9 million lowerhigher compared to the same period last year due primarily to lowerhigher retail finance receivable originations. Other investing activities were $15.1 million unfavorableThe Company funds its finance receivables net lending activity through the issuance of debt, discussed in the first nine months"Financing Activities" below.
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Financing Activities
The Company’s financing activities consist primarily of dividend payments, share repurchases, dividend payments, and debt activity. Cash outflows for
The Company paid dividends of $0.15 and $0.38 per share repurchases were $7.9totaling $23.1 million inand $58.8 million during the first ninethree months of 2021 and 2020, compared to $217.5 million in the same period last year. respectively.
In the first quarter of 2020, the Company temporarily suspended its discretionary share repurchase program;repurchases; as a result, there have been no discretionary share repurchases in 2021 or 2020. Share repurchases during the first nine months of 2020 included $7.9 million or 0.3 million shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.units during the first three months of 2021 and 2020 were $5.6 million or 0.2 million shares and $7.1 million or 0.2 million shares, respectively. As of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, there were 18.2 million shares remaining on board-approved share repurchase authorizations. The Company paid dividends of $0.42 and $1.125 per share totaling $65.0 million and $179.4 million during the first nine months of 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Financing cash flows related to debt and deposit activity resulted in net cash inflowsoutflows of $2.0 billion$985.1 million in the first ninethree months of 20202021 compared to net cash outflowsinflows of $209.0$721.4 million in the first ninethree months of 2019.2020. The Company’s total outstanding debt and deposits consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 27,
2020
September 29,
2019
March 28,
2021
March 29,
2020
Outstanding debt:Outstanding debt:
Global credit facility borrowingsGlobal credit facility borrowings$15,462 $— 
Unsecured commercial paperUnsecured commercial paper749,801 1,335,664 
Unsecured commercial paper$1,077,763 $1,013,137 
364-day credit facility borrowings150,000 — 
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facilityAsset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility127,500 128,368 Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility102,543 155,243 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilitiesAsset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities467,338 552,757 Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities350,648 600,000 
Asset-backed securitization debt, netAsset-backed securitization debt, net2,096,355 872,871 Asset-backed securitization debt, net2,099,258 1,156,845 
Medium-term notes, netMedium-term notes, net4,845,961 4,089,591 Medium-term notes, net3,803,736 4,148,984 
Senior notes, netSenior notes, net743,806 743,127 Senior notes, net744,149 743,466 
$9,508,723 $7,399,851 $7,865,597 $8,140,202 
Deposits, netDeposits, net$152,653 $— 
Refer to Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements for a summary of future principal payments on the Company's debt obligations. Refer to Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements for a summary of future maturities on the Company's certificates of deposit.
Deposits – During 2020, HDFS began offering brokered certificates of deposit to customers indirectly through contractual arrangements with third-party banks and/or securities brokerage firms through its bank subsidiary. The Company had $152.7 million, net of fees, of interest-bearing brokered certificates of deposit outstanding as of March 28, 2021. There were no deposits as of March 29, 2020. The deposits are classified as short- and long-term liabilities based upon the term of each brokered certificate of deposit issued. Each separate brokered certificate of deposit is issued under a master certificate, and as such, all outstanding brokered certificates of deposit are considered below the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance coverage limits.
Credit Facilities – In April 2020, the Company entered into a $707.5 million five-year credit facility to replace the $765.0 million five-year credit facility that was due to mature in April 2021. The new five-year credit facility matures in April 2025. At March 28, 2021, andthe Company had borrowings of $15.5 million outstanding under this facility, which the Company repaid in full on April 7, 2021. The Company also amended theits $780.0 million five-year credit facility in April 2020 to $707.5 million with no change to the maturity date of April 2023. The new five-year credit facility matures in April 2025. Additionally, theThe Company also hadhas a $195.0$350.0 million 364-day credit facility which was due to maturematures in May 2020. In April 2020, the Company extended the maturity date of this credit facility to August 2020; however, this facility was terminated on May 18, 2020. At
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the time of termination, there were no outstanding borrowings under this 364-day credit facility. On June 1, 2020, the Company entered into a new $350.0 million 364-day credit facility, and on June 4, 2020, the Company borrowed $150.0 million under this facility.2021. The five-year credit facilities (together, the Global Credit Facilities), as well as the $350.0 million 364-day credit facility, bear interest at variable rates, which may be adjusted upward or downward depending on certain criteria, such as credit ratings. The Global Credit Facilities and the $350.0 million 364-day credit facility also require the Company to pay a fee based on the average daily unused portion of the aggregate commitments. The Global Credit Facilities are committed facilities primarily used to support the Company's unsecured commercial paper program.
Unsecured Commercial Paper – Subject to limitations, the Company could issue unsecured commercial paper of up to $1.42$1.40 billion as of September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 supported by the Global Credit Facilities, as discussed above. Outstanding unsecured commercial paper may not exceed the unused portion of the Global Credit Facilities. Maturities may range up to 365 days from the issuance date. The Company intends to repay unsecured commercial paper as it matures with additional unsecured
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commercial paper or through other means, such as borrowing under the Global Credit Facilities or the $350.0 million 364-day credit facility, borrowing under its asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilitiesfacility or through the use of operating cash flow and cash on hand.(1)
Medium-Term Notes – The Company had the following unsecured medium-term notes issued and outstanding at September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 (in thousands):
Principal AmountPrincipal AmountRateIssue DateMaturity DatePrincipal AmountRateIssue DateMaturity Date
$600,0002.85%January 2016January 2021
$450,000LIBOR + 0.94%November 2018March 2021
$350,000$350,0003.55%May 2018May 2021$350,0003.55%May 2018May 2021
$550,000$550,0004.05%February 2019February 2022$550,0004.05%February 2019February 2022
$400,000$400,0002.55%June 2017June 2022$400,0002.55%June 2017June 2022
$350,000$350,0003.35%February 2018February 2023$350,0003.35%February 2018February 2023
$760,890(a)
4.94%May 2020May 2023
$702,360(b)
3.14%November 2019November 2024
$762,996(a)
$762,996(a)
4.94%May 2020May 2023
$704,304(b)
$704,304(b)
3.14%November 2019November 2024
$700,000$700,0003.35%June 2020June 2025$700,0003.35%June 2020June 2025
(a)Euro denominated, €650.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at September 27, 2020March 28, 2021
(b)Euro denominated, €600.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at September 27, 2020March 28, 2021
The fixed-rate U.S. dollar-denominated medium-term notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and the fixed-rate foreign currency-denominated medium-term notes provide for annual interest payments, and the floating-rate medium-term notes provide for quarterly interest payments. Principal on the medium-term notes is due at maturity. Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs on the medium-term notes reduced the outstanding balance by $17.3$13.6 million and $10.4$11.0 million at September 27,March 28, 2021 and March 29, 2020, and September 29, 2019, respectively. There were no medium-term note maturities duringDuring the thirdfirst quarter of 2020. During the second quarter2021, $600.0 million of 2020,2.85% medium-term notes and $450.0 million of floating rate and $350.0 million of 2.4%floating-rate medium-term notes matured, and the principal and accrued interest were paid in full. During the first quarter of 2020, $600.0 million of 2.15% medium-term notes matured, and the principal and accrued interest were paid in full. During the third quarter of 2019, $600.0 million of 2.40% notes matured, and the principal and accrued interest were paid in full. There were no medium-term note maturities during the second quarter of 2019. During the first quarter of 2019, $600.0 million of 2.25% and $150.0 million of floating-rate medium-term notes matured, and the principal and accrued interest were paid in full.
Senior Notes – In July 2015, the Company issued $750.0 million of unsecured senior notes in an underwritten offering. The senior notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity. $450.0 million of the senior notes mature in July 2025 and have an interest rate of 3.50%, and $300.0 million of the senior notes mature in July 2045 and have an interest rate of 4.625%. The Company used the proceeds from the debt to repurchase shares of its common stock in 2015.
On-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility – The Company has a revolving facility agreement (Canadian Conduit) with a Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit. Under the agreement, the Canadian Conduit is contractually committed, at the Company's option, to purchase from the Company eligible Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds up to C$220.0 million. The transferred assets are restricted as collateral for the payment of the associated debt. The terms for this facility provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing market interest rates plus a specified margin. The Canadian Conduit also provides for a program fee and an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of C$220.0 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the Canadian Conduit, any outstanding
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principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. The expected remaining term of the related receivables is approximately 4 years. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement between the Company and the lenders, as of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, the Canadian Conduit has an expiration date of June 25, 2021.
QuarterlyThere were no finance receivable transfers under the Canadian Conduit Facility during the first quarter of 2021. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company transferred $77.9 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables to the Canadian Conduit and the respectivefor proceeds were as follows (in thousands):of $61.6 million.
20202019
TransfersProceedsTransfersProceeds
First quarter$77,900 $61,600 $— $— 
Second quarter— — 28,200 23,400 
Third quarter— — — — 
$77,900 $61,600 $28,200 $23,400 
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On-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facilities VIETheUntil November 25, 2020, the Company hashad two separate agreements with third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits, a $300.0 million revolving facility agreement and a $600.0 million revolving facility agreement (together, the Former U.S. Conduit Facilities). On November 25, 2020, the Company amended each revolving facility agreement by consolidating the two agreements into one $900.0 million revolving facility agreement with third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits under which itconduits. Under the revolving facility agreement, the Company may transfer U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE, which in turn may issue debt to those third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits. In May 2019,addition to the Company amended its $300.0$900.0 million revolving facilityaggregate commitment, the agreement to allowallows for incrementaladditional borrowings, at the lender'slender’s discretion, of up to an additional $300.0 million in excess ofmillion. Availability under the $300.0 million commitment. In November 2019, the Company renewed its existing $600.0 million and the amended $300.0$900.0 million revolving facility agreements with third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits. Availability under the revolving facilities (together, the(the U.S. Conduit Facilities)Facility) is based on, among other things, the amount of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables held by the SPE as collateral.
QuarterlyThere were no finance receivable transfers under the U.S. Conduit Facility during the first quarter of 2021. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company transferred $195.3 million of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE which, in turn, issued $163.6 million of debt under the Former U.S. Conduit Facilities and the respective proceeds were as follows (in thousands):
20202019
TransfersProceedsTransfersProceeds
First quarter$195,300 $163,600 $— $— 
Second quarter— — — — 
Third quarter— — 174,400 154,600 
$195,300 $163,600 $174,400 $154,600 
Facilities.
The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates if funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. If not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper, the terms of the interest are based on LIBOR. In each of these cases, a program fee is assessed based on the outstanding principal. The U.S. Conduit FacilitiesFacility also provideprovides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment. When calculating the unused fee, the aggregate commitment for the $300.0 million agreement does not include any unused portion of the $300.0 million incrementaladditional borrowings allowed. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the U.S. Conduit Facilities,Facility, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. The expected remaining term of the related receivables held by the SPE is approximately 54 years. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of the Company and the lenders, as of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, the U.S. Conduit Facilities haveFacility has an expiration date of November 25, 2020.19, 2021.
Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs – For all of its asset-backed securitization transactions, the Company transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to separate VIEs, which in turn issue secured notes with various maturities and interest rates to investors. All of the notes held by the VIEs are secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. The U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the asset-backed securitization transactions are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company's creditors until the associated debt and other obligations are satisfied. Restricted cash balances held by the VIEs are used only to support the securitizations.
The accounting treatment for asset-backed securitizations depends on the terms of the related transaction and the Company’s continuing involvement with the VIE. The Company's current outstanding asset-backed securitizations do not meet the criteria to be accounted for as a sale because, in addition to retaining servicing rights, the Company retains a financial interest in the VIE in the form of a debt security. These transactions are treated as secured borrowings. As secured borrowings, the retail motorcycle finance receivables remain on the balance sheet with a corresponding obligation reflected as debt. There is no amortization schedule for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available
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collections on the related retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes currently have various contractual maturities ranging from 20212022 to 2028.
Quarterly transfersDuring the first quarter of 2021, the Company transferred $663.1 million of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs, the respective proceeds, and the respective proceeds,an SPE which, in turn, issued $600.0 million, or $597.4 million net of discountsdiscount and issuance costs, were as follows (in thousands):
20202019
TransfersProceedsProceeds, netTransfersProceedsProceeds, net
First quarter$580,200 $525,000 $522,700 $— $— $— 
Second quarter1,840,500 1,550,200 1,541,800 1,120,000 1,025,000 1,021,300 
Third quarter— — — — — — 
$2,420,700 $2,075,200 $2,064,500 $1,120,000 $1,025,000 $1,021,300 
of secured notes through an on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transaction. During the first quarter of 2020, the Company transferred $580.2 million of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE which, in turn, issued $525.0 million, or $522.7 million net of discount and issuance costs, of secured notes through an on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transaction.
Support Agreement – The Company has a support agreement with HDFS whereby, if required, the Company agrees to provide HDFS with financial support to maintain HDFS’ fixed-charge coverage at 1.25 and minimum net worth of $40.0 million. Support may be provided at the Company’s option as capital contributions or loans. Accordingly, certain debt covenants may restrict the Company’s ability to withdraw funds from HDFS outside the normal course of business. No amount has ever been provided to HDFS under the support agreement.
Operating and Financial Covenants – HDFS and the Company are subject to various operating and financial covenants related to the credit facilities and various operating covenants under the medium-term and senior notes and the U.S. and Canadian asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. The more significant covenants are described below.
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The operating covenants limit the Company’s and HDFS’ ability to:
Assume or incur certain liens;
Participate in certain mergers or consolidations; and
Purchase or hold margin stock.
Under the current financial covenants of the Global Credit Facilities, the ratio of HDFS’ consolidated debt, excluding secured debt, to HDFS' consolidated allowance for credit losses on finance receivables plus HDFS’ consolidated shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL), cannot exceed 10.0 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter. As of the end of the third quarter of 2020, the actual ratio was 4.6 to 1.0. In addition, the ratio of the Company's consolidated debt to the Company's consolidated debt and consolidated shareholders’ equity (where the Company's consolidated debt in each case excludes that of HDFS and its subsidiaries, and the Company's consolidated shareholders’ equity excludes AOCL), cannot exceed 0.7 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter. No financial covenants are required under the medium-term or senior notes or the U.S. or Canadian asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities.
As of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, HDFS and the Company remained in compliance with all of the then existing covenants and expects to remain in compliance for the foreseeable future.covenants.
Cautionary Statements
Important factors that could affect future results and cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: (i) the COVID-19 pandemic, including the length and severity of the pandemic across the globe and the pace of recovery following the pandemicpandemic; and (ii) the Company'sCompany’s ability to: (a) create and(A) execute its business plans and strategies, including developing The Hardwire,, successfully executingexecute its remodeled approach to supply and inventory management, and strengtheningstrengthen its existing business while allowing for desirable growth; (b)(B) mitigate the impact of the revocation of the Binding Origin Information (BOI) decisions that allowed the Company to supply its European Union (EU) market with certain of its motorcycles produced at its Thailand operations at a reduced tariff rate and favorably resolve risks and uncertainties related to the revocation of the BOI decisions including, among other: (1) uncertainties regarding the quantity and mix of motorcycles that the Company imports into the EU; (2) uncertainties regarding the import prices of motorcycles; (3) whether the Company will be granted temporary relief from the effect of the revocation of the BOI decisions; (4) whether the Company will be successful in appealing the revocation of the BOI decisions; (5) uncertainties regarding the size and duration of the EU tariffs; and (6) whether and to what extent the Company determines to attempt to pass on the impact of the revocation to dealers and its success in doing so; (C) accurately analyze, predict and react to changing market conditions and successfully adjust to shifting global consumer needs and interests, including successfully implementing and executing plans to exit international markets where volumes and profitability do not support continued investment, in line with The Rewire actions, and successfully transitioning to a distributor model in seventeen markets; (c)interests; (D) successfully access the capital and/or credit markets on terms that are acceptable to the Company and within its expectations; (d)(E) successfully carry out its global manufacturing and assembly operations; (e)(F) develop and introduce products, services and experiences on a timely basis that the market accepts, that enable the Company to generate desired sales levels and that provide the desired financial returns; (f)returns, including successfully implementing and executing plans to strengthen and grow its leadership position in Touring, large Cruiser and Trike, and growing its complementary businesses; (G) perform in a manner that enables the Company to benefit from market opportunities while competing against existing and new competitors; (g)(H) prevent, detect, and remediate any issues with its motorcycles or any issues associated with the manufacturing processes to avoid delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, regulatory agency investigations, increased warranty costs or litigation and adverse effects on its reputation and brand strength, and carry out any product programs or recalls within expected costs and timing; (h)(I) manage supply chain issues, including quality issues and any unexpected interruptions or price increases caused by raw material shortages or natural disasters; (i)(J) manage the impact that prices for and supply of used motorcycles may have on its
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business, including on retail sales of new motorcycles; (j)(K) realize expectations concerning market demand for electric models, which will depend in part on the building of necessary infrastructure; (k)(L) successfully manage and reduce costs throughout the business; (l) balance production volumes for its new motorcycles with consumer demand; (m)(M) manage through changes in general economic and business conditions, including changing capital, credit and retail markets, and the changing political environment; (n)(N) continue to develop the capabilities of its distributors and dealers, effectively implement changes relating to its dealers and distribution methods and manage the risks that its independent dealers may have difficulty obtaining capital and managing through changing economic conditions and consumer demand; (o)(O) develop and maintain a productive relationship with Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. and launch related products in a timely manner; (p)(P) develop and maintain a productive relationship with Hero MotoCorp as a distributor and licensee of the Harley-Davidson brand name in India; (Q) manage and predict the impact that new or adjusted tariffs may have on the Company'sCompany’s ability to sell products internationally, and the cost of raw materials and components; (q)(R) successfully determine, implement on a timely basis, and maintain a manner in which to sell motorcycles in the European Union, China and the Company's ASEANCompany’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries that does not subject its motorcycles to incremental tariffs; (r)(S) manage its Thailand corporate and manufacturing operation in a manner that allows the Company to avail itself of preferential free trade agreements and duty rates, and sufficiently lower prices of its motorcycles in certain markets; (s)(T) accurately estimate and adjust to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices; (t)(U) retain and attract talented employees, and eliminate personnel duplication, inefficiencies and complexity throughout the organization; (u)(V) prevent a cybersecurity breach involving consumer, employee, dealer, supplier,
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or Company data and respond to evolving regulatory requirements regarding data security; (v)(W) manage the credit quality, the loan servicing and collection activities, and the recovery rates of HDFS' loan portfolio; (w)(X) adjust to tax reform, healthcare inflation and reform and pension reform, and successfully estimate the impact of any such reform on the Company's business; (x)(Y) manage through the effects inconsistent and unpredictable weather patterns may have on retail sales of motorcycles; (y)(Z) implement and manage enterprise-wide information technology systems, including systems at its manufacturing facilities; (z)(AA) manage changes and prepare for requirements in legislative and regulatory environments for its products, services and operations; (aa)(BB) manage its exposure to product liability claims and commercial or contractual disputes; (bb)(CC) continue to manage the relationships and agreements that the Company has with its labor unions to help drive long-term competitiveness; and (cc)(DD) accurately predict the margins of its Motorcycles and Related Products segment in light of, among other things, tariffs, the cost associated with product development initiatives and the Company'sCompany’s complex global supply chain.chain; and (EE) successfully develop and launch the pre-owned motorcycle program, Harley-Davidson Certified.
The Company's operations, demand for its products, and its liquidity could be adversely impacted by work stoppages, facility closures, strikes, natural causes, widespread infectious disease, terrorism, or other factors. Other factors are described in Item 1A. Risk Factors and risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risk factors are impacted by the current changing capital, credit and retail markets and the Company's ability to manage through inconsistent economic conditions.
The Company’s ability to sell its motorcycles and related products and services and to meet its financial expectations also depends on the ability of the Company’s independent dealers to sell its motorcycles and related products and services to retail customers. The Company depends on the capability and financial capacity of its independent dealers to develop and implement effective retail sales plans to create demand for the motorcycles and related products and services they purchase from the Company. In addition, the Company’s independent dealers and distributors may experience difficulties in operating their businesses and selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products and services as a result of weather, economic conditions, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or other factors.
In recent years, HDFS has experienced historically low levels of retail credit losses, but there is no assurance that this will continue. The Company believes that HDFS' retail credit losses may increase over time due to changing consumer credit behavior and HDFS' efforts to increase prudently structured loan approvals to sub-prime borrowers, as well as actions that the Company has taken and could take that impact motorcycle values.
Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors of this report and Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for a discussion of additional risk factors and a more complete discussion of some of the cautionary statements noted above.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates. To reduce such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All hedging transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes. Sensitivity analysis is used to manage and monitor foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate risks. Further disclosure relating to the fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments is included in Note 109 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements.
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Motorcycles and Related Products Segment
The Company sells its motorcycles and related products internationally and in most markets those sales are made in the foreign country’s local currency. As a result, the Company’s earningsMotorcycles segment operating results are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies. The Company’s most significant foreign currency exchange rate risk resulting from the sale of motorcycles and related products relates to the Euro, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, Brazilian real, Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, Chinese yuan, Thai baht, Indian rupee, Singapore dollar and Pound sterling. The Company utilizes foreign currency contracts to mitigate the effect of certain currencies' fluctuations on earnings.Motorcycles segment operating results. The foreign currency contracts are entered into with banks and allow the Company to exchange currencies at a future date, based on a fixed exchange rate. At September 27, 2020 andThere have been no material changes to the foreign currency exchange rate market risk information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, the notional U.S. dollar value of outstanding foreign currency contracts was $637.9 million and $654.5 million, respectively. 2020.
The Company estimates that a uniform 10% weakeningpurchases commodities for the use in the valueproduction of the U.S. dollar relative to the currencies underlying these contracts wouldmotorcycles. As a result, in a decrease in the fair value of the contracts of approximately $99.0 million and $65.5 million as of September 27, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
The Company's earningsMotorcycles segment operating results are affected by changes in the prices of commodities used in the production of motorcycles.commodity prices. The Company uses derivative financial instruments on a limited basis to hedge the prices of certain commodities. There have been no material changes to the commodity market risk information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
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Financial Services Segment
The Company has interest rate sensitive financial instruments include financeincluding financial receivables, debt and interest rate derivative financial instruments. HDFSAs a result, Financial Services operating income is affected by changes in interest rates. The Company utilizes interest rate swaps and caps to reduce the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on its debt.asset-backed securitization transactions. There have been no material changes to the interest rate market risk information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
HDFS also has currencyshort-term commercial paper and debt issued through the commercial paper conduit facilities that is subject to changes in interest rates which it does not hedge. There have been no material changes to the interest rate market risk information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The Company has foreign denominated medium-term notes. As a result, Financial Services operating income is affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies and interest rates. At March 28, 2021, this exposure related to financing in currencies other than the functional currency. HDFSEuro. The Company utilizes cross-currency swaps to mitigate the effect of the foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. As of September 27, 2020 and December 31, 2019, HDFS had cross-currency swaps outstanding with a notional value of $1.37 billion and $660.8 million, respectively. HDFS estimates that a 10% adverse change ininterest rate fluctuations related to foreign denominated debt. There have been no material changes to the underlying foreign currency exchange rate would result in a decreaseand interest rate market risk information included in the fair value ofCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the swap agreement of approximately $90.0 million and $4.6 million as of September 27, 2020 andyear ended December 31, 2019, respectively.2020.
Refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 for further information concerning the Company's market risk.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its President and Chief Executive Officer and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 27, 2020March 28, 2021 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The information required under this Item 1 of Part II is contained in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in Note 1716 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements, and such information is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 1 of Part II.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
An investment in Harley-Davidson, Inc. involves risks, including the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, which have not materially changed except as set forth below.
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impactedTrade policies and changes in trade policies, including the Company'simposition of tariffs, their enforcement and downstream consequences, may continue to have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and mayoutlook. Tariffs and/or other developments with respect to trade policies, trade agreements and government regulations could have a material adverse impact on the Company's future business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.
Duringresults of operations. To date, the first quarter of 2020,European Union (EU) has placed a 25% incremental tariff (31% total tariff) on motorcycles imported into the outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) spread throughout the world and was subsequently recognized as a pandemic in March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely restricted the level of economic activity inEU from the U.S. and aroundthat is scheduled to increase to a 50% incremental tariff (56% total tariff) effective June 1, 2021. Shipments of motorcycles to the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has ledEuropean Union are a significant portion of the Company’s total motorcycles sales. Beginning in 2019, the Company obtained regulatory approvals, reflected in five Binding Origin Information (BOI) rulings, that allowed it to supply chain destabilization, facility closures, workforce disruption, and volatilityits EU markets with certain of its motorcycles produced at its Thailand facilities at tariff rates of 6%. In April 2021, the Company received notification from the Economic Ministry of Belgium that, following a request from the European Union, the Company would be subject to the revocation of the BOI rulings, effective April 19, 2021. Following the revocation, non-electric motorcycles Harley-Davidson imports into the European Union, regardless of origin, will be subject to a total tariff rate of 31% from April 19, 2021 to May 31, 2021. This rate is expected to increase to 56% effective June 1, 2021. This ruling will effectively prohibit the Company from functioning competitively in the economy,European Union. The Company is appealing the revocation of the BOIs. It has also sought temporary extended reliance on the 6% tariff rate, for motorcycles produced in Thailand and itsordered prior to April 19, 2021. There is no assurance that the appeal will be successful or that the Company will receive the extended reliance. The full impact is not yet known. These impacts may continue to expand in scope, type and severity.
The Company’s operations and demand for its products have been adversely impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therevocation is subject to uncertainties that include the following, among other factors: (i) uncertainties regarding the quantity and mix of motorcycles that the Company acted quicklyimports into the EU; (ii) uncertainties regarding the import prices of motorcycles; (iii) whether the Company will be granted extended reliance on the 6% tariff rate for motorcycles ordered prior to April 19, 2021; (iv) whether the Company will be successful in appealing the revocation of the BOI rulings; (v) uncertainties regarding the size and in alignment with government efforts to protect the safety and health of its employees and the Harley-Davidson community. The Company implemented travel restrictions, enhanced sanitation practices, cancelled events and closed facilities including temporarily suspending global manufacturing. While the Company's global manufacturing has resumed and the impacts on demand, facility closures and other restrictions resulting from the pandemic are expected to be temporary, the duration of the pandemicEU tariffs; and (vi) whether and to what extent the Company determines to attempt to pass on the impact of the revocation to dealers and its financial impactsuccess in doing so.
In addition, the U.S. government imposed increased tariffs on imports from China (Section 301 tariffs), which has resulted in higher costs for components and products sourced from China.
Without limitation, (i) tariffs currently in place, (ii) the imposition by the U.S. government of new tariffs on imports to the U.S. and/or (iii) the imposition by foreign countries of tariffs on U.S. products, including tariffs imposed in response to U.S. tariffs, could materially increase: (a) the cost of Harley-Davidson products that the Company is offering for sale in relevant countries, (b) the cost of certain products that the Company sources from foreign manufacturers and (c) the prices of certain raw materials that the Company utilizes. The Company may not be able to pass such increased costs on to distributors, independent dealers or their customers, and the Company may not be able to secure sources of certain products and materials that are unknown at this time. To the extent these impacts continue, they are likelynot subject to tariffs on a timely basis. Such developments could have ana material adverse effectimpact on the Company's future business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.
It is likely that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to have the following adverse impacts, each of which could be material: (i) disruption of the Company’s supply chain; (ii) disruption of the Company's manufacturing and distribution capabilities; (iii) limitation of the ability of the Company’s global independent dealers to operate including their ability to purchase and sell the Company’s products and meet their loan obligations to the Company; (iv) delay or elimination of retail customer purchases, resulting in decreased demand for the Company’s products; (v) reduction of the Company’s retail credit customers' ability to meet their loan obligations on a timely basis or at all; (vi) disruption of global capital markets impacting the Company’s access to capital, cost of capital, and overall liquidity levels; (vii) delay of the Company’s new product development efforts; and/or (viii) other unpredictable impacts. The overall impact to the Company's future business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity will depend on the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic.operations.
The impacts that the Company listed abovedisclaims any obligation to update these risk factors or any other forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation, and specifically disclaims any such obligation, to update these risk factors or any other impactsforward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or other factors affecting such forward-looking statements.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Detail related to theThe Company's share repurchases, which consisted of its common stock based on the date of trade during the quarter ended September 27, 2020 is as follows:
2020 Fiscal Month
Total Number of
Shares Purchased(a)
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
June 29 to August 27,541 $28 7,541 18,246,721 
August 3 to August 3020,069 $26 20,069 18,246,721 
August 31 to September 27— $— — 18,246,721 
27,610 $— 27,610 
(a)Includes shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares, were as follows during the quarter ended March 28, 2021:
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2021 Fiscal MonthTotal Number of
Shares Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
January 1 to January 312,815 $36 2,815 18,246,721 
February 1 to February 28154,562 $36 154,562 18,246,721 
March 1 to March 28479 $36 479 18,246,721 
157,856 $36 157,856 
In February 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 15.0 million shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. In February 2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 10.0 million additional shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. As of September 27, 2020,March 28, 2021, 18.2 million shares remained under these authorizations. The Company repurchased no shares on a discretionary basis during the quarter ended September 27, 2020.March 28, 2021.
Under the share repurchase authorizations, the Company’s common stock may be purchased through any one or more of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and discretionary purchases on the open market, block trades, accelerated share repurchases, or privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased, if any, and the timing of repurchases will depend on a number of factors, including share price, trading volume, and general market conditions, as well as on working capital requirements, general business conditions, and other factors. The repurchase authority has no expiration date but may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time.
The Harley-Davidson, Inc. 2020 Incentive Stock Plan and predecessor stock plans permit participants to satisfy all or a portion of the statutory federal, state, and local withholding tax obligations arising in connection with plan awards by electing to (a) have the Company withhold shares otherwise issuable under the award, (b) tender back shares received in connection with such award, or (c) deliver other previously owned shares, in each case having a value equal to the amount to be withheld. During the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, the Company acquired 27,610157,856 shares of common stock that employees presented to the Company to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
Item 5. Other Information
Item 5.02
On August 14, 2020, the Companyunits and Michelle Kumbier, formerly the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, entered into a Settlement & General Release Agreement relating to her departure from the Company. Under the agreement, Ms. Kumbier released all claims against the Company pursuant to a standard release agreement and agreed to restrictions on her ability to provide services to competitive businesses and to solicit any employee of the Company. In return, the Company paid Ms. Kumbier $660,000 (which was equivalent to one year’s salary), less applicable taxes and withholdings. Ms. Kumbier did not receive benefits under the Company’s Executive Severance Policy.performance share units.
Item 6. Exhibits
Refer to the exhibit index immediately following this page.

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Exhibit Index to Form 10-Q

Exhibit No.Description
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Harley-Davidson, Inc. as amended through May 28, 2020
Harley-Davidson By-Laws, as amended through May 28, 2020 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 28, 2020 (File No. 1-9183))
FormAmended and Restated Harley-Davidson, Inc. Director Stock Plan as amended and restated effective May 10, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the Company's Annual Meeting of Transition Agreement between the Registrant and each of Messrs. Zeitz, Krause, Niketh, and Root and Ms. Giuffre
Settlement and General Release Agreement between the Registrant and Ms. Kumbier dated August 14, 2020Shareholders held May 10, 2018 filed on March 29, 2018 (File No. 1-9183))
Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File - formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101

*Represents a management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement in which a director or named executive officer of the Company participated.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
Date: November 5, 2020May 6, 2021/s/ Gina Goetter
Gina Goetter
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal financial officer)
 
Date: November 5, 2020May 6, 2021/s/ Mark R. Kornetzke
Mark R. Kornetzke
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal accounting officer)

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