The financial services subsidiary of Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. has sold $450 million in medium-term notes, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

York, PA - Harley-Davidson Inc. the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, approved a 10 cent dividend for first quarter 2011.

Harley-Davidson Inc. cut its fourth-quarter loss, helped by restructuring and a strong performance from its financial services unit even as motorcycle sales slumped.

Harley-Davidson, the biggest US motorcycle maker, rose the most in more than three months after its fourth-quarter loss narrowed and its financial services unit posted a profit.

MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson Inc. cut its fourth-quarter loss, getting a ride from a restructuring and a strong performance from its financial services unit even as motorcycle sales slumped.