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LiveWire acquires Dust Motorcycles assets for up to $14.5M; amends KYMCO contract
LiveWire Group, Inc.
- Acquired Dust Motorcycles: $375K cash + $500K stock at close, three annual $875K stock installments, earn-out up to $11.25M.
- KYMCO contract amended: exclusivity up to 5 years from product start, FOB pricing instead of cost-plus.
- Annual meeting: all 7 director nominees elected; KPMG ratified as auditor for FY2026.
- Stock issued to Dust in private placement under Section 4(a)(2) for accredited investor.