UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 30, 2011
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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001-01043
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36-0848180
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(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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(Commission File
Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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1 N. Field Court
Lake Forest, Illinois
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60045-4811
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 735-4700
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Item 2.05 | Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. |
On August 30, 2011, Brunswick Corporation (“Brunswick”) sold its equity interest in Sealine International Limited, the entity that holds its Sealine brand of boats, based in Kidderminster, United Kingdom, to The Oxford Investment Group, Inc. Brunswick expects that it will incur a pretax loss and resulting charge on the loss in connection with the sale of this business. Brunswick is unable at this time to make an estimate of the amount, or range of amounts, of the resulting charge.
The news release announcing this action is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No.
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Description of Exhibit | |
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99.1
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News Release, dated August 31, 2011, of Brunswick Corporation, announcing the sale of its equity interest in Sealine International Limited. | |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
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Dated: August 30, 2011
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By:
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/s/ALAN L. LOWE | |
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Alan L. Lowe
Vice President and Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX:
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Exhibit No.
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Description of Exhibit | |
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99.1
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News Release, dated August 31, 2011, of Brunswick Corporation, announcing the sale of its equity interest in Sealine International Limited. | |