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Indian Motorcycle Goes Solo After Polaris Sale

After 14 successful years, Polaris is selling its majority ownership of Indian Motorcycle to a private equity firm, Carolwood LP.

Indian Motorcycle will become a standalone company, with Mike Kennedy serving as CEO. Around 900 existing employees will transition to the new company, along with manufacturing and design facilities in Iowa, Minnesota, and Switzerland.

According to Polaris CEO Mike Speetzen, the transaction will benefit both parties, enabling “each business to move faster, deliver industry-leading innovation, and lean further into respective market strengths.

Polaris will retain a small equity position in the business. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Author's summary: Indian Motorcycle becomes independent after Polaris sale.

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