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BancBoston Robertson Stephens Initiates Coverage of Harley-Davidson

16 November 1998

BancBoston Robertson Stephens Initiates Coverage of Harley-Davidson, Inc. With a Buy Rating

    SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13 -- The following is being issued by
BancBoston Robertson Stephens, a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, CRD number 41271:
    BancBoston Robertson Stephens consumer products analyst Cynthia Hope
Hatstadt initiated coverage today of Harley-Davidson, Inc. with a
Buy rating and a 12-month price target of $50. Harley-Davidson, established in
1903 and located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the only major American
manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles with legendary brand status around the
world. Its motorcycles command roughly 50% of the North American market and
25% of the worldwide market.
    "For the first time in several years, management will be able to
strategically establish the company's output following years of manufacturing
constraints and growing consumer demand. Expanded capacity should drive
increased motorcycle production over the next few years to at least 12-14%
annually, thereby unlocking the cap on the market share gains," said Hatstadt.
    Hatstadt also cited increased cash flows which could be used for an
aggressive share repurchase or a meaningful acquisition.
    "We feel the downside is protected with limited risk. Consistent with
historic trends, consumer demand for new Harley-Davidson motorcycles exceeds
supply by an estimated 10-20%, which we believe should provide for ongoing
consistent and reliable earnings growth."
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