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Harley-Davidson is a leading global manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles across the custom, cruising, and touring segments, as well as related merchandise, parts, and accessories. In recent years, the firm has expanded into the adventure touring market with its Pan America model and into electric with the LiveWire brand. Its captive finance arm, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, provides wholesale financing to dealers and retail financing and insurance brokerage services to customers. Harley captured around 37% of the heavyweight domestic market in 2024.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>37.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$181.5K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>925</td>
<td>977</td>
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<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>962</td>
<td>687</td>
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<td>HOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$103.5K</td>
<td>176</td>
<td>150</td>
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<td>BIRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>79</td>
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<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>21</td>
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<td>MOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>20</td>
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<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5050.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>1</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 10201 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37418 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 254 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $181.5K, with a price of $7895.0 per contract. There were 62 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1570 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 135 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 144 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 925 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 977 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 962 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 687 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 44 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $103.5K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 176 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 163 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 77 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 317 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $1320.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MOD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOD#NYSE">MOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 254 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $1350.0 per contract. There were 48 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 44 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $5050.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $30700.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Reports Follow Separate Recommendation from Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS to Vote "FOR ALL" Harley-Davidson Nominees
Glass Lewis and Egan-Jones Reports Fail to Recognize Harley-Davidson's Progress Under Hardwire Strategic Plan and the Board's Strong Governance and Effective Oversight
Glass Lewis Report Says H Partners' Campaign "Introduces Incremental Uncertainty" and Lacks "Any Substantive Course of Action"
Harley-Davidson Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR ALL" Director Nominees Using the WHITE Proxy Card TODAY
MILWAUKEE, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Harley-Davidson, Inc. (the "Company" or "Harley-Davidson") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>) today issued the following statement in response to the Glass, Lewis &amp; Co. ("Glass Lewis") and Egan-Jones Ratings Company ("Egan-Jones") reports regarding the election of Directors to Harley-Davidson's Board of Directors in connection with the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on May 14, 2025.

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Harley-Davidson Issues Comment Strongly Disagreeing With Glass Lewis' And Egan-Jones' Recommendations; Glass Lewis And Egan-Jones Reports Fail To Recognize Harley-Davidson's Progress Under Hardwire Strategic Plan And The Board's Strong Governance And Effective Oversight

Highlights the Board's Critical Skills and Experience Needed to Choose the Company's Next CEO and Drive Future Growth
Details How H Partners' Disingenuous Attacks on the Company's Strategy and Governance are Putting Shareholder Value at Risk
Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR ALL" Harley-Davidson Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card TODAY
MILWAUKEE, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (the "Company" or "Harley-Davidson") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>) Monday sent a <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4420068-1&amp;h=3274074551&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F6800145d6ecd04adaedb9964%2F6818eda3b7ee71daa2601879_Harley-Davidson%2520Shareholder%2520Letter%25203.pdf&amp;a=letter+to+shareholders">letter to shareholders</a> in connection with the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on May 14, 2025.
The letter highlights:
<ul>
<li>In the face of one of the most challenging operating environments in Harley-Davidson's 120+-year history, the Company has outperformed its peers.</li>
<li>Each of Harley-Davidson's Director nominees is passionate about preserving Harley-Davidson's legacy and committed to supporting a successful leadership transition in line with governance best practices.
<ul>
<li>We believe the Directors targeted by H Partners are critical in choosing the next CEO to lead the Company, as they collectively bring deep institutional knowledge of Harley-Davidson, leadership experience with iconic brands, extensive expertise in manufacturing and engineering and track records of successful business transformation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>After three years with their own representative on the Board – during which time H Partners fully supported the current CEO, endorsed the Hardwire strategic plan and voted in favor of all Directors standing for reelection – H Partners has launched what we view to be a misleading campaign that puts shareholder value and the Company's long-term strategy and thoughtful succession plan all at risk.
<ul>
<li>H Partners' recent U-turn is not about protecting shareholders' interests, it's about getting their own way – seeking to gain control of an American icon after their preferred CEO candidate did not receive even bare majority support.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Harley-Davidson Defends Strategy, Calls For Shareholder Support Amid H Partners' Criticism

Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">trading higher on Thursday</a> after the first-quarter FY25 earnings.
The company reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45129700/harley-davidson-delivers-first-quarter-financial-results">first-quarter 2025 sales decline </a>of 23% year-on-year to $1.33 billion, beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.1 estimate.
Global motorcycle retail sales down 21% year-over-year, driven by a volatile&nbsp;macroeconomic environment and overall consumer uncertainty.
Revenue from the Motorcycles and Related Products segment (HDMC) decreased 27% to $1.08 billion, driven primarily by the planned decrease in wholesale shipments and unfavorable foreign currency.
First-quarter global motorcycle shipments decreased by 33%, reflecting the softer-than-expected demand environment.
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Harley-Davidson&#8217;s earnings per share of $1.07<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> beat the consensus</a> of 79 cents.
Revenue from Motorcycles fell 29%, Parts &amp; Accessories dropped 14%, Apparel dropped 11%, and Licensing plunged 66%.
The gross profit margin in HDMC contracted 210 basis points Y/Y to 29.1%.
Consolidated operating income declined 39%. Operating income from HDMC plunged 51% Y/Y to $116 million.
Harley-Davidson generated $142 million in cash from operating activities in he quarter. It held cash and equivalents of $1.9 billion as of March 31.
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz said &#8220;retail sales in the U.S. came in softer than anticipated.&#8221; 
The company remains focused on the &#8220;tariff environment&#8221; through cost productivity measures, supply chain mitigation, tight operating expense control and reducing dealer inventory.
Outlook: Due to the uncertain global tariff situation and macroeconomic conditions, the company has withdrawn full year 2025 financial outlook from&nbsp;February 5, 2025.
Price Action:&nbsp;HOG&nbsp;shares traded higher by 4.77% at $23.48 at last check on Thursday.
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Highlights the Shareholder Value Destruction, Weak Execution, and Poor Governance Under CEO &amp; Chairman Jochen Zeitz, Presiding Director Thomas Linebarger, and Long-Tenured Director Sara Levinson
Details H Partners' Proposed Solution to Renew Harley-Davidson for the Benefit of Shareholders, Employees, Dealers, and Riders
Visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.FreeTheEagle.com&amp;esheet=54242770&amp;newsitemid=20250423194151&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.FreeTheEagle.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=1850af40bd76a6fcb03f723716837e1e">www.FreeTheEagle.com</a> to Download the Presentation and Learn How Shareholders Can Vote WITHHOLD by Waiting for H Partners' BLUE Proxy Card
H Partners Management, LLC ("H Partners" or "we"), one of the largest shareholders of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>) ("Harley-Davidson" or the "Company"), which beneficially owns approximately 9.1% of the outstanding shares of the Company, today issued a <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fhpartners.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com%2FFree%2Bthe%2BEagle%2B-%2BThe%2BUrgent%2BNeed%2Bfor%2BLeadership%2BChange%2Bat%2BHarley-Davidson.pdf&amp;esheet=54242770&amp;newsitemid=20250423194151&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=presentation&amp;index=2&amp;md5=3bea4c0108fbc6f5c853f0523d70a3cd">presentation</a> highlighting the urgent need for leadership change at Harley-Davidson based on the role long-tenured incumbent directors – CEO and Chairman Jochen Zeitz, Presiding Director Thomas Linebarger and 29-year director Sara Levinson – have played in the Company's shareholder value destruction, cultural depletion, and failure to hold management accountable for consistent underperformance. The presentation follows H Partners' launch of its campaign to urge shareholders to hold Zeitz, Linebarger, and Levinson responsible by voting "WITHHOLD" on each at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") on May 14, 2025.

H Partners Releases Presentation Outlining Urgent Need For Leadership Change At Harley-Davidson; Details H Partners' Proposed Solution To Renew Harley-Davidson For The Benefit Of Shareholders, Employees, Dealers, And Riders

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Shares of companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher after President Trump indicated tariffs against China will be lowered and trade tensions may de-escalate. Tariff concerns have weighed on the sector this year due to their expected impact on consumer spending.

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Shares of companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher amid Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks about trade de-escalation with China, which may relieve potential cost pressures for the consumer and lead to an uptick in spending.

Keybanc analyst Noah Zatzkin analyzed the Leisure &amp; Performance Brands ahead of the first-quarter earnings.
The analyst remains cautious ahead of the first-quarter FY25 earnings, citing continued weakness in consumer demand across retail and leisure markets. 
Recent channel checks from February and March revealed sluggish conditions, prompting widespread estimate and price target reductions across the leisure sector. 
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Concerns have intensified due to recent tariff policy uncertainty, which is expected to further dampen demand, especially for big-ticket discretionary items, said the analyst.
To account for this shifting landscape, the analyst reassessed risk related to tariffs, liquidity, leverage, and covenant exposure across the sector. 
While the situation remains fluid, current policies are expected to directly affect earnings and dampen overall demand. 
Most companies issued cautious and conservative first-quarter guidance, anticipating a slow start to the year.
Expecting many firms to revise or withdraw forward guidance due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and tariff concerns, Zatzkin adds.
Estimates for the following stocks were revised downward: Brunswick Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BC#NYSE">BC</a>), Acushnet Holdings Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLF#NYSE">GOLF</a>), Garmin Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>), Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MODG#NYSE">MODG</a>), OneWater Marine Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONEW#NASDAQ">ONEW</a>), and Polaris Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PII#NYSE">PII</a>).
Price forecasts were also trimmed for names like Camping World Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWH#NYSE">CWH</a>), GOLF, Patrick Industries Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATK#NASDAQ">PATK</a>), Thor Industries Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>), and Winnebago Industries Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGO#NYSE">WGO</a>).
Meanwhile, Yeti Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YETI#NYSE">YETI</a>) received an upgrade from Underweight to Sector Weight despite tariff risks, as lowered estimates are now better aligned with current market conditions.
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<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44319045/jeff-bezos-is-genius-who-helped-benefit-himself-and-the-world-with-amazon-vc-says-the-beneficiary-is-the-consumer">Jeff Bezos</a> is quietly placing a big bet on the future of electric vehicles through a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44671636/nvidia-applied-materials-provide-115m-fund-to-digital-engineering-startup-rescale">startup </a>called Slate Auto, according to <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/08/inside-the-ev-startup-secretly-backed-by-jeff-bezos/">TechCrunch</a>.
The secretive company has raised at least $111 million in a Series A round to fund the creation of a two-seat electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, according to a<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1979776/000182224723000002/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml"> public filing</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Slate Auto Quietly Got Its Start Inside Re:Build Manufacturing</h2>
Slate Auto launched in 2022 inside Re:Build Manufacturing, a company connected to Bezos' network. It has been flying under the radar, quietly hiring hundreds of employees, many of whom have worked at Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Stellantis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), and Harley-Davidson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>). Slate has also attracted other marquee investors, including Mark Walter, controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Thomas Tull, an early investor in Re:Build Manufacturing, TechCrunch reported.
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The company's mission is ambitious. The anonymous sources cited by TechCrunch say Slate leaders often point to the Ford Model T and Volkswagen Beetle as inspiration, hoping to build a vehicle that could become a "first car" for many buyers.
Slate also aims to sell a line of accessories and apparel to go with the small margins of its low-cost truck, a strategy that will be familiar to Harley-Davidson and Jeep-maker Stellantis veterans, many of whom have now taken up residence in Slate's executive ranks.
Christine Barman, Slate's CEO, and a longtime Chrysler veteran, is leading the company with a steady hand. In an interview with<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suWI0mnXMk8&amp;ab_channel=careergirls"> Career Girls</a>, Barman reflected on her career path, saying, "I love the fact that I can take something from a concept and see it all the way through to production and then see it on the road."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Big Money Behind Slate Auto's $111 Million Fundraise</h2>
Slate's Series A fundraising included investments from Bezos' family office, overseen by Melinda Lewison, who is listed as a director in company filings. According to<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/08/inside-the-ev-startup-secretly-backed-by-jeff-bezos/"> TechCrunch</a>, the company has authorized hundreds of millions of preferred and common shares, hinting at even larger funding rounds ahead. Although specific amounts invested by Bezos have not been disclosed, documents show his direct participation with other wealthy individuals.
Slate plans to start production as soon as late 2026 at a facility near Indianapolis, according to<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/network-engineer-at-slate-4170199472/"> employment ads</a> and an<a href="https://uwalumni.com/news/the-electric-revolution-the-uw-now-livestream-looks-at-the-future-of-evs/"> interview with Executive Chairman Rodney Copes</a>. It remains unclear whether the company will build a new factory or repurpose an existing one.
The startup has also discreetly shown a proof-of-concept vehicle to investors at a rented design studio in Long Beach, California. With a marketing slogan already patented — "WE BUILT IT. YOU MAKE IT." — Slate points to an emphasis on customer personalization and aftermarket upgrades.
The timing is bold. The EV industry has cooled after years of explosive development, with many startups going bust and others hemorrhaging billions to stay alive. Instead of cloning Tesla's high-end-first model, Slate is inverting that script and aiming for the affordable market from the start.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Slate Auto Is Tapping Into Amazon's Talent Playbook</h2>
Slate's DNA is intertwined with deep Amazon ties. In addition to Bezos' investment, the project is backed by former Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) executives, such as Diego Piacentini, according to<a href="https://viewdifferent.io/portfolio/re-car/"> his site</a>. Slate's e-commerce and digital teams are largely comprised of Amazon expats, and this only deepens the connection.
Instead of adopting the brashness typical of many buzzy EV start-ups, Slate is taking a more grounded approach. Re:Build Manufacturing's chief executive officer, Miles Arnone, is seen as Slate's founder. However, Slate is run by Barman, who has kept a low profile, focusing on developing a product that might silently disrupt the game.
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Bezos Bets Big: Slate Auto Quietly Raises $111M Series A To Build $25K EV Truck, Eyes 2026 Launch In Indianapolis

An official report on April 14, 2025 reveals Representative Tim Moore's recent sale of American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) stock, valued between $365,005 and $900,000. The transaction took place on April 14, 2025, as per the April filing.
At this time, American Airlines Group shares are trading up 0.1% at $9.59.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
In the last three years, Tim Moore completed 76 stock transactions totaling more than $3.85 million. Harley-Davidson and Ford Motor stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Harley-Davidson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>): $100,001 - $250,000 Sale</li>
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Here's a summary of Tim Moore's recent trades:
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<td>American Airlines Group</td>
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To keep an eye on Tim Moore's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/tim-moore">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
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North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore Sold Over $365K Worth of American Airlines Group Stock: Here's What You Should Know

Jeff Bezos is reportedly backing a Michigan-based all-electric mobility startup, Slate Auto, with a goal of developing a cheap single-cab EV truck to take on the likes of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>).
What happened: A report published <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/08/inside-the-ev-startup-secretly-backed-by-jeff-bezos/">by</a> TechCrunch shared that the company is backed by Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos. The report said that Slate Auto has brought in people from the likes of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), and General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>).
Slate Auto has set a target of developing a &#8220;cheap&#8221; $25,000 single-cab EV truck, and plans to enter the production phase by late 2026.
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As news of the Bezos-backed startup hit the wires, a post on social media platform Reddit in the r/whatisthiscar subreddit surfaced, which showcased what looked like a small EV truck in dark grey being transported on a flatbed truck. The truck features round headlights, upright B-pillars, and steel wheels.
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It was later confirmed that the truck was Slate Auto's concept car. According to the report, the company is looking to manufacture its vehicles in a plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. The design of Slate Auto's concept car is somewhat reminiscent of the old-school Ford Ranger.
Why it matters: The news comes in at a time when the US auto sector is dealing with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756759/new-research-shows-donald-trumps-25-tariffs-could-cost-auto-companies-108billion-report">25% import tariff</a> levied by the Donald Trump administration, much to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44729157/michigan-auto-groups-criticize-trump-for-not-halting-auto-tariffs">criticism of stakeholders</a> within the auto industry.
Goldman Sachs analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44746593/goldman-sachs-hits-the-brakes-auto-tariffs-slumping-demand-may-shake-up-ford-tesla-rivian-lear-visteon">Mark Delaney forecasts</a> a difficult period for the auto sector in the U.S. due to the tariffs. Delaney pointed out that Rivian may face risks from reduced U.S. EV policy support.
EV trucks in the U.S. from the likes of Tesla, GM, Ford, and Rivian currently retail in the approximate price range of $47,000 &#8211; $105,000. However, a cheap EV truck would certainly broaden the sector's appeal and could potentially disrupt the segment as well.
EV companies are looking to release cheaper variants of their EV trucks in a bid to broaden the product&#8217;s appeal, with Tesla most recently releasing an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44755221/tesla-unveils-new-cybertruck-long-range-trim-with-a-362-mile-range-and-reduced-features">RWD, long-range variant</a> of its Cybertruck.
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Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto To Take On Elon Musk's Tesla, Rivian With Budget EV Pickup: Report

The past week was a whirlwind of news in the business world, with major developments from Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), and Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>). From Elon Musk&#8217;s stern warning to Tesla&#8217;s attackers to Harley-Davidson&#8217;s boardroom turmoil, there was no shortage of headlines. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories.
Musk Warns Tesla Attackers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to social media platform X to address the recent wave of vandalism targeted at Tesla properties, cars, and superchargers across the U.S. &#8220;Those who financed the attacks against Tesla will go to prison,&#8221; Musk stated.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44706944/elon-musk-warns-those-who-financed-tesla-attacks-will-go-to-prison">Read the full article here.</a>
Harley-Davidson Boardroom Drama
A director representing Harley-Davidson&#8217;s significant shareholder has resigned from the company&#8217;s board, leveling serious accusations against CEO Jochen Zeitz and other leaders amid ongoing financial challenges for the motorcycle manufacturer.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44727511/harley-davidson-boardroom-turmoil-director-resigns-demands-ceo-jochen-zeitz-step-down-over-cultural-depletion-and-brand-decline">Read the full article here.</a>
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Tesla Unveils New Cybertruck Trim
Tesla has introduced a new trim for its Cybertruck. The new trim is RWD (rear-wheel drive) and offers a range of over 362 miles on a single charge. The Cybertruck Long Range RWD is retailing in the U.S. for $69,990 and $62,490 with the federal EV credit.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44755221/tesla-unveils-new-cybertruck-long-range-trim-with-a-362-mile-range-and-reduced-features">Read the full article here.</a>
US EV Sales Rise
The sales figures for Q1 2025 for EVs showcase a growth in U.S. EV sales for several manufacturers. According to a report by Cox Automotive, EV sales in the US have grown by over 10% year-on-year, with over 294,250 EVs sold in Q1 2025.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44755934/us-q1-ev-sales-data-shows-106-yoy-growth-tesla-experiences-decline-but-still-dominates-domestic-ev-sales">Read the full article here.</a>
Volkswagen&#8217;s EV Boom In Europe
Volkswagen witnessed a robust uptick in its electric vehicle (EV) business across Europe during the first quarter of 2025. The company delivered 939,800 vehicles across Europe between January and March, marking a 3.7% year-over-year growth.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44733931/volkswagen-sees-ev-boom-in-europe-while-audi-battles-recall-woes-amid-tariff-turbulence">Read the full article here.</a>
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Musk's Warning, Harley-Davidson's Boardroom Drama, Tesla's New Trim, EV Sales Surge, And More: This Week In Mobility

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
Harley-Davidson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/auction">selling its financing arm</a>. 
Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-10/harley-davidson-said-to-mull-1-billion-plus-sale-of-finance-arm?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">estimates</a> a price tag of $1 billion. The Milwaukee-based motorcycle brand could market the segment to various buyers, including regional banks and private equity firms. 
Separately, there&#8217;s drama brewing on the board level. Director Jared Dourdeville, who joined in 2022, resigned, but not before sending a damning letter to fellow board members on April 1. And it was not an April Fool&#8217;s Day prank. 
Dourdeville called for several of his colleagues to resign and expressed &#8220;grave concerns about the current state of the company.&#8221;
For more coverage, Benzinga&#8217;s Kaustubh Bagalkote <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44727511/harley-davidson-boardroom-turmoil-director-resigns-demands-ceo-jochen-zeitz-step-down-over-cultural-depletion-and-brand-decline">has the latest</a>.
Harley-Davidson shares, at last check, were up over 2.6% at $22.05. 
Other auctions to note:
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<li>Clessidra Private Equity is mulling a potential sale of Milan-based software firm Impresoft, which could fetch around 800 million euros ($885 million), according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-10/italy-s-clessidra-weighs-sale-of-software-firm-impresoft?sref=TBDibEcD">to</a> Bloomberg. The Italian PE firm reportedly received unsolicited interest from industry players and fellow buyout shops, sparking early talks of a formal auction process. Impresoft, led by CEO Alessandro Geraldi, offers software for manufacturing and cybersecurity.</li>
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<li>Keros Therapeutics, Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KROS#NASDAQ">KROS</a>) board of directors initiated a formal review process on Thursday to evaluate strategic alternatives, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44746372/keros-therapeutics-goes-up-for-sale-on-heels-of-stockholder-rights-plan">including a sale</a>.</li>
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<li>Rivalry Corp. (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVLCF#OTCQX">RVLCF</a>), a sportsbook and iGaming operator, launched a review of strategic alternatives, including a sale, to maximize long-term stakeholder value. XST Capital Group LLC, a boutique investment bank focused on the digital gaming sector, is advising the process.</li>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44725503/princess-dianas-iconic-style-heads-to-auction-block">Princess Diana&#8217;s Iconic Style Heads To Auction Block</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
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<li>Capri Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) confirmed it's selling Versace to Prada for a high-end price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44738776/versace-goes-prada-capris-big-exit-sparks-fashion-power-shift">$1.375 billion in cash</a>. The deal marks a luxe exit for the iconic brand founded by Gianni. It was last helmed by Donatella, who recently handed creative control to Miu Miu alum Dario Vitale. CEO John Idol said the move will help Capri tighten its belt and focus on brands like Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo. But the sale feels less glamorous considering Capri's stock has lost over 62% in the past year. With net debt at $1.12 billion and shares already bruised by tariff turmoil, this windfall might finally help the company strut into better financial shape. If Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">tariff plans remain on pause</a>, Capri may benefit. </li>
</ul>
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<li>Woodside Energy Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDS#NYSE">WDS</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/04/44668895/woodside-energy-sells-40-stake-in-louisiana-lng-project-for-5-7-billion">inked a binding deal</a> to sell a 40% stake in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC to Stonepeak.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">traded</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers"> higher on Friday</a> after it acquired Outerbase, a database tool designed with developers in mind. The deal is expected to boost the overall experience for developers, especially those using Cloudflare Workers, by making it easier to manage and connect to databases during the app-building process. Financial terms of the deal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44671105/cloudflare-acquires-outerbase-to-streamline-ai-app-development-our-goal-is-to-make-it-easy-and-accessible-for-any-developer">were not disclosed</a>.</li>
</ul>
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<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) disclosed on Monday that it had acquired Hakkoda Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to strengthen IBM's capacity to meet the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/04/44669800/ibm-enhances-ai-consulting-muscle-with-hakkoda-deal">rising demand for data services</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
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<li>Niox Group&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSSPF#OTC">CSSPF</a>) auction ended without a deal. Reuters reported that the medical device company, based in Oxford, U.K., received an offer of 345.8 million pounds ($452.4 million). However, due to macroeconomic conditions, private equity firm Keensight Capital canceled its buyout offer. </li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
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<li>Lucid Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) continues its slow climb as a Tesla rival by striking a deal to acquire now-bankrupt Nikola Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLAQ#OTC">NKLAQ</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44757588/lucid-wins-nikola-bankruptcy-auction-buys-nikola-facilities-for-30-million-to-boost-us-ev-production">for roughly $30 million</a>. The deal, pending court approval, includes Nikola's former Coolidge manufacturing plant and its Phoenix HQ—adding 884,000 square feet of industrial real estate to Lucid's footprint. The company also plans to offer jobs to 300-plus former Nikola staffers. This all comes after Nikola's fall from grace, which started in 2020 with fraud allegations and ended with a bankruptcy auction <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43552668/nikola-once-a-30-billion-ev-sensation-struggles-to-survive-after-hindenburg-fallout-and-mounting-losses">and a convicted ex-CEO</a>. </li>
</ul>
For last week&#8217;s edition of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44651650/deal-dispatch-us-ma-is-quiet-but-abroad-volume-is-spiking">Deal Dispatch, click here</a>.
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