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Harley-Davidson, Inc. Announces Results of Annual Shareholder Meeting

MILWAUKEE, Harley-Davidson, Inc. yesterday announced the results of its Annual Shareholder Meeting. All items to be voted upon by shareholders were approved. Elections for both Class II Directors were approved. They are George Conrades and Sara Levinson.

Ernst & Young was ratified as the Company's independent auditor for calendar year 2002.

The Board also approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.035 per share, payable June 21, 2002 to shareholders of record June 11, 2002. This represents a 16.7 percent increase over the last quarterly dividend. The Company currently has approximately 302.7 million shares of common stock outstanding.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.