LiveWire Group Details $14.75M Dust Moto Acquisition, Expands Electric Off-Road Portfolio

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LiveWire Group finalized the terms of its acquisition of Dust Moto for up to $14.75 million, expanding its electric off-road vehicle offerings with a mix of cash, upfront stock, and performance-based earn-outs. The company also updated its manufacturing agreement with KYMCO.

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• Dust Moto Acquisition Details Finalized

  LiveWire EV, LLC acquired substantially all assets of Dust Motorcycles, Inc. for up to $14.75 million. The consideration includes $375,000 cash, $500,000 in common stock upfront, $2.625 million in annual stock installments, and up to $11.25 million in contingent stock earn-out payments.

• Strategic Expansion into Off-Road EVs

  This acquisition strategically expands LiveWire's product offerings into the electric off-road motorcycle and dirt bike market, aligning with its core electric vehicle strategy.

• KYMCO Manufacturing Agreement Amended

  The existing contract manufacturing agreement with Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO) was amended, revising exclusivity terms for the Parisian maxi-scooter and changing the pricing model to FOB (Free on Board).

• Annual Meeting Results Reported

  Stockholders elected director nominees and ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm at the Annual Meeting held on May 21, 2026.

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This 8-K provides the definitive financial terms for LiveWire Group's acquisition of Dust Moto, an event previously announced on May 19, 2026. The deal, valued at up to $14.75 million, involves a significant stock component and an earn-out structure, which could lead to substantial dilution for existing shareholders but also aligns the seller's incentives with future product success. The acquisition strategically expands LiveWire's product portfolio into electric off-road vehicles. Additionally, the company updated its contract manufacturing agreement with KYMCO, revising exclusivity terms and pricing.