Briggs & Stratton (BGG) 10-Q 2014 Q2 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 29, 2013

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission file number 1-1370

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BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Wisconsin	39-0182330
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

12301 West Wirth Street, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(414) 259-5333

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.        Yes  x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes  ¨    No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at January 24, 2014
COMMON STOCK, par value $0.01 per share	47,010,784 Shares

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INDEX

		Page No.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – December 29, 2013 and June 30, 2013	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – Three and Six Months Ended December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three and Six Months Ended December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Six Months Ended December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	35
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	35
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	35
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	35
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	35
Item 6.	Exhibits	36
Signatures		37
Exhibit Index		38

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

	December 29, 2013		June 30, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	98,162	$	188,445
Accounts Receivable, Net	192,543		190,800
Inventories -
Finished Products and Parts	359,319		306,104
Work in Process	109,717		96,751
Raw Materials	5,861		5,240
Total Inventories	474,897		408,095
Deferred Income Tax Asset	48,310		47,534
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	25,124		24,107
Total Current Assets	839,036		858,981
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill	146,323		147,352
Investments	17,583		19,764
Debt Issuance Costs	5,164		4,710
Other Intangible Assets, Net	85,329		87,980
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	26,255		27,544
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	14,188		14,025
Total Other Assets	294,842		301,375
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Cost	1,027,391		1,019,355
Less - Accumulated Depreciation	747,685		732,160
Total Plant and Equipment, Net	279,706		287,195
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,413,584	$	1,447,551

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT

	December 29, 2013			June 30, 2013
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable	$	162,850		$	143,189
Short-Term Debt	—			300
Accrued Liabilities	133,025			131,266
Total Current Liabilities	295,875			274,755
OTHER LIABILITIES:
Accrued Pension Cost	142,076			150,131
Accrued Employee Benefits	23,568			23,458
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	66,570			72,695
Other Long-Term Liabilities	32,607			33,574
Long-Term Debt	225,000			225,000
Total Other Liabilities	489,821			504,858
SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT:
Common Stock - Authorized 120,000 shares, $.01 par value, issued 57,854 shares	579			579
Additional Paid-In Capital	76,650			77,004
Retained Earnings	1,012,833			1,042,917
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(218,326		)	(224,928		)
Treasury Stock at cost, 10,766 and 9,901 shares, respectively	(243,848		)	(227,634		)
Total Shareholders’ Investment	627,888			667,938
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	$	1,413,584		$	1,447,551

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012			December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
NET SALES	$	416,592		$	439,066		$	733,896		$	748,086
COST OF GOODS SOLD	337,333			358,953			607,221			618,978
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES	1,893			3,200			5,478			8,325
Gross Profit	77,366			76,913			121,197			120,783
ENGINEERING, SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES	71,777			69,200			140,539			134,888
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES	425			3,435			425			3,435
Income (Loss) from Operations	5,164			4,278			(19,767		)	(17,540		)
INTEREST EXPENSE	(4,594		)	(4,599		)	(9,103		)	(9,085		)
OTHER INCOME, Net	1,751			1,450			3,843			2,854
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	2,321			1,129			(25,027		)	(23,771		)
PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR INCOME TAXES	1,619			1,764			(6,380		)	(6,609		)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	702		$	(635	)	$	(18,647	)	$	(17,162	)
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE DATA:
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	46,825			46,909			46,760			47,021
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share	$	0.01		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.41	)	$	(0.37	)
Diluted Average Shares Outstanding	47,987			46,909			46,760			47,021
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share	$	0.01		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.41	)	$	(0.37	)
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE	$	0.12		$	0.12		$	0.24		$	0.24

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012			December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
Net Income (Loss)	$	702		$	(635	)	$	(18,647	)	$	(17,162	)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Cumulative Translation Adjustments	(3,625		)	2,033			(3,372		)	6,808
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax	1,468			(1,696		)	1,187			(641		)
Unrecognized Pension & Postretirement Obligation, Net of Tax	4,437			20,731			8,787			26,856
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	2,280			21,068			6,602			33,023
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	2,982		$	20,433		$	(12,045	)	$	15,861

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Loss	$	(18,647	)	$	(17,162	)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization	27,757			27,866
Stock Compensation Expense	4,537			3,879
Loss on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	92			220
Credit for Deferred Income Taxes	(5,200		)	(7,982		)
Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates	(2,551		)	(1,782		)
Dividends Received from Unconsolidated Affiliates	4,069			4,636
Cash Contributions to Qualified Pension Plans	—			(16,229		)
Non-Cash Restructuring Charges	2,208			6,746
Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable	(1,839		)	(22,713		)
Inventories	(68,101		)	(92,615		)
Other Current Assets	(3,031		)	3,247
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	21,194			40,591
Other, Net	(5,736		)	(4,114		)
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities	(45,248		)	(75,412		)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to Plant and Equipment	(18,063		)	(16,744		)
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	61			6,267
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	—			(57,807		)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(18,002		)	(68,284		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments on Short-Term Debt	(300		)	—
Net Borrowings on Revolver	—			18,900
Debt Issuance Costs	(942		)	—
Treasury Stock Purchases	(21,086		)	(19,235		)
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	994			11,336
Cash Dividends Paid	(5,730		)	(5,807		)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(27,064		)	5,194
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	31			669
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(90,283		)	(137,833		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning	188,445			156,075
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending	$	98,162		$	18,242

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. General Information

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but also does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. However, in the opinion of Briggs & Stratton Corporation (the Company), adequate disclosures have been presented to prevent the information from being misleading, and all adjustments necessary to fairly present the results of operations and financial position have been included. All of these adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, except as otherwise noted.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto that were included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

2. New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income," which requires an entity to present significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2012 with earlier adoption permitted. The amendments in the ASU should be applied prospectively. The Company adopted ASU No. 2013-02 at the beginning of fiscal 2014, and the required new disclosures are presented in Note 3. The adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flow, as the ASU solely relates to disclosures.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment,"which permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired before performing quantitative impairment testing. The amendments do not change the measurement of impairment losses. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU No. 2012-02 at the beginning of fiscal 2014. The adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

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3. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended December 29, 2013
	Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans			Total
Beginning Balance	$	12,139		$	(3,954	)	$	(228,791	)	$	(220,606	)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassification	(3,625		)	(369		)	—			(3,994		)
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	—			141			—			141
Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	(3,625		)	(228		)	—			(3,853		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (Gains) Losses - Foreign Currency Contracts (1)	—			287			—			287
Realized (Gains) Losses - Commodity Contracts (1)	—			2,160			—			2,160
Realized (Gains) Losses - Interest Rate Swaps (1)	—			301			—			301
Amortization of Prior Service Costs (Credits) (2)	—			—			(679		)	(679		)
Amortization of Actuarial Losses (2)	—			—			7,824			7,824
Total Reclassifications Before Tax	—			2,748			7,145			9,893
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	—			(1,052		)	(2,708		)	(3,760		)
Net Reclassifications	—			1,696			4,437			6,133
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(3,625		)	1,468			4,437			2,280
Ending Balance	$	8,514		$	(2,486	)	$	(224,354	)	$	(218,326	)

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	Six Months Ended December 29, 2013
	Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans			Total
Beginning Balance	$	11,886		$	(3,673	)	$	(233,141	)	$	(224,928	)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassification	(3,372		)	(3,080		)	—			(6,452		)
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	—			1,180			—			1,180
Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	(3,372		)	(1,900		)	—			(5,272		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (Gains) Losses - Foreign Currency Contracts (1)	—			749			—			749
Realized (Gains) Losses - Commodity Contracts (1)	—			3,658			—			3,658
Realized (Gains) Losses - Interest Rate Swaps (1)	—			597			—			597
Amortization of Prior Service Costs (Credits) (2)	—			—			(1,358		)	(1,358		)
Amortization of Actuarial Losses (2)	—			—			15,553			15,553
Total Reclassifications Before Tax	—			5,004			14,195			19,199
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	—			(1,917		)	(5,408		)	(7,325		)
Net Reclassifications	—			3,087			8,787			11,874
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(3,372		)	1,187			8,787			6,602
Ending Balance	$	8,514		$	(2,486	)	$	(224,354	)	$	(218,326	)

(1) Amounts reclassified to net income (loss) are included in net sales or cost of goods sold. See Note 9 for information related to derivative financial instruments.

(2) Amounts reclassified to net income (loss) are included in the computation of net periodic expense, which is presented in cost of goods sold or engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses. See Note 7 for information related to pension and postretirement benefit plans.

4. Acquisitions

On December 7, 2012, Briggs & Stratton Representação de Motores e Produtos de Força do Brasil Ltda., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired all of the common stock of Companhia Caetano Branco (“Branco”) of Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Brazil for total cash consideration of $59.6 million, net of cash acquired. Branco is a leading brand in the Brazilian light power equipment market with a broad range of outdoor power equipment used primarily in light commercial applications. Its products, including generators, water pumps, light construction equipment and diesel engines, are sold through its independent network of over 1,200 dealers throughout Brazil. The Company recorded a purchase price allocation during fiscal 2013 based on a fair value appraisal by a third party valuation firm. The purchase price allocation resulted in the recognition of $15.3 million of goodwill, of which $4.6 million and $10.7 million were allocated to the Engines Segment and Products Segment, respectively, and $24.0 million of intangible assets, including $14.6 million of customer relationships and $9.4 million of tradenames.

The results of operations of Branco have been included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations since the date of acquisition. Pro forma financial information and allocation of the purchase price are not presented as the effects of the acquisition are not material to the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

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5. Restructuring Actions

In fiscal 2012, the Company announced plans to reduce manufacturing capacity through closure of its Newbern, Tennessee and Ostrava, Czech Republic plants, as well as the consolidation of its plants in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Auburn, Alabama. During fiscal 2012, the Company ceased manufacturing operations at its Newbern, Tennessee and Ostrava, Czech Republic plants, and carried out the consolidation of the Poplar Bluff, Missouri plant. Production of horizontal shaft engines was concluded at the Auburn, Alabama plant during the second quarter of fiscal 2014. The Company also announced in fiscal 2012 the reduction of approximately 10% of the Company's salaried headcount. In fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013, the Company implemented the salaried headcount reductions. Additionally, beginning in fiscal 2013, the Company exited the placement of lawn and garden products at national mass retailers. The Engines Segment continues to support lawn and garden equipment OEMs who provide lawn and garden equipment to these retailers. Workforce reductions associated with the Company's restructuring initiatives impacted approximately 1,250 regular and temporary employees globally.

In October 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized an amendment to the Company's defined benefit retirement plans for U.S., non-bargaining employees. The amendment freezes accruals for all non-bargaining employees effective January 1, 2014. The Company recorded a pre-tax curtailment charge of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the defined benefit plan change.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company completed the sale of its dormant manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin and a land parcel adjacent to its Ostrava, Czech Republic plant. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company completed the sale of the Ostrava, Czech Republic facility.

The Company reports restructuring charges associated with manufacturing and related initiatives as costs of goods sold within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Restructuring charges reflected as costs of goods sold include, but are not limited to, termination and related costs associated with manufacturing employees, asset impairments and accelerated depreciation relating to manufacturing initiatives, and other costs directly related to the restructuring initiatives implemented. The Company reports all other non-manufacturing related restructuring charges as engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recorded pre-tax charges of $2.3 million ($1.6 million after tax or $0.04 per diluted share) and $5.9 million ($4.4 million after tax or $0.10 per diluted share) during the three and six months ended December 29, 2013, respectively, related to the restructuring actions. The Engines Segment recorded $2.1 million and $3.8 million of pre-tax restructuring charges during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2014, respectively. The Products Segment recorded $0.3 million and $2.1 million of pre-tax restructuring charges during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2014, respectively.

The following is a rollforward of the restructuring reserve (included in Accrued Liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) attributable to all Engines Segment restructuring activities for the six month period ended December 29, 2013 (in thousands):

	Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	$	99		$	2,575		$	2,674
Provisions	348			3,473			3,821
Cash Expenditures	(179		)	(2,764		)	(2,943		)
Other Adjustments (1)	—			(709		)	(709		)
Reserve Balance at December 29, 2013	$	268		$	2,575		$	2,843

(1)Other adjustments includes $0.5 million of accelerated depreciation and $0.2 million of inventory write-downs.

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The following is a rollforward of the restructuring reserve (included in Accrued Liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) attributable to all Products Segment restructuring activities for the six month period ended December 29, 2013 (in thousands):

	Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	$	94		$	45		$	139
Provisions	256			1,826			2,082
Cash Expenditures	(124		)	(325		)	(449		)
Other Adjustments (2)	—			(1,546		)	(1,546		)
Reserve Balance at December 29, 2013	$	226		$	—		$	226

(2) Other adjustments includes $1.5 million of asset impairments.

6. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The Company computes earnings (loss) per share using the two-class method, an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings (loss) per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Company’s unvested grants of restricted stock and deferred stock awards contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends (whether paid or unpaid), which are required to be treated as participating securities and included in the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share.

Information on earnings (loss) per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012			December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
Net Income (Loss)	$	702		$	(635	)	$	(18,647	)	$	(17,162	)
Less: Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities	(151		)	(152		)	(302		)	(247		)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders	$	551		$	(787	)	$	(18,949	)	$	(17,409	)
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding	46,825			46,909			46,760			47,021
Diluted Average Shares Outstanding	47,987			46,909			46,760			47,021
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share	$	0.01		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.41	)	$	(0.37	)
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share	$	0.01		$	(0.02	)	$	(0.41	)	$	(0.37	)

The dilutive effect of the potential exercise of outstanding stock-based awards to acquire common shares is calculated using the treasury stock method. As a result of the Company incurring a loss for the three months ended December 30, 2012 and for the six months ended December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, potential incremental common shares of 1,219,000, 1,142,000, and 1,150,000, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for each period because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. The following options to purchase shares of common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share as the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013		December 30, 2012		December 29, 2013		December 30, 2012
Options to Purchase Shares of Common Stock (in thousands)	1,845		2,877		1,348		3,277
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Excluded	$	28.64	$	27.73	$	31.88	$	26.64

On August 8, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to $50 million in funds associated with the common share repurchase program with an expiration date of June 30, 2014. As of December 29, 2013, the total remaining authorization was approximately $9.3 million. Also, on January 22, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to an additional $50 million in funds for use in the Company’s common share repurchase program with an extension of the expiration date to June 30, 2016. The common share repurchase program authorizes the purchase of shares of the Company's common stock on the open market or in private transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions and certain governing loan covenants. During the six months ended December 29, 2013, the Company repurchased 1,066,447 shares on the open market at an average price of

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$19.77 per share, as compared to 1,053,125 shares purchased on the open market at an average price of $18.26 per share during the six months ended December 30, 2012.

7. Pension and Postretirement Benefits

The Company has noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans and postretirement plans covering certain employees. The following tables summarize the plans’ income and expense for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012			December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
Components of Net Periodic Expense:
Service Cost	$	1,885		$	3,135		$	78		$	82
Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	13,419			12,276			1,151			1,197
Expected Return on Plan Assets	(18,510		)	(18,873		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Transition Obligation	—			2			—			—
Prior Service Cost (Credit)	45			47			(724		)	(897		)
Actuarial Loss	6,275			8,666			1,549			1,873
Net Curtailment Loss	$	—		$	1,914		$	—		$	—
Net Periodic Expense	$	3,114		$	7,167		$	2,054		$	2,255

	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012			December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
Components of Net Periodic Expense:
Service Cost	$	3,823		$	6,972		$	167		$	179
Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	26,872			25,602			2,300			2,398
Expected Return on Plan Assets	(37,076		)	(38,085		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Transition Obligation	—			4			—			—
Prior Service Cost (Credit)	90			272			(1,448		)	(1,795		)
Actuarial Loss	12,545			17,488			3,008			3,762
Net Curtailment Loss	$	—		$	1,914		$	—		$	—
Net Periodic Expense	$	6,254		$	14,167		$	4,027		$	4,544

In October 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized an amendment to the Company's defined benefit retirement plans for U.S., non-bargaining employees. The amendment freezes accruals for all non-bargaining employees effective January 1, 2014. The Company recorded a pre-tax curtailment charge of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the defined benefit plan change.

The Company expects to make benefit payments of $3.1 million attributable to its non-qualified pension plans during fiscal 2014. During the first six months of fiscal 2014, the Company made payments of approximately $1.4 million for its non-qualified pension plans. The Company anticipates making benefit payments of approximately $15.9 million for its other postretirement benefit plans during fiscal 2014. During the first six months of fiscal 2014, the Company made payments of $9.4 million for its other postretirement benefit plans.

On July 6, 2012, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21 Act) was signed into law. The MAP-21 Act included certain pension-related provisions, which included changes to the methodology used to

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determine discount rates for ERISA funding purposes for qualified defined benefit pension plans. Based on historical interest rates, the MAP-21 Act allows plan sponsors to utilize a higher discount rate to value pension liabilities, which results in lower required pension plan contributions under ERISA. During the first six months of fiscal 2014, the Company made no cash contributions to the qualified pension plan. Based upon current regulations and actuarial studies, the Company is required to make no minimum contributions to the qualified pension plan during the remainder of fiscal 2014 or 2015. The Company may be required to make further contributions in future years depending upon the actual return on plan assets and the funded status of the plan in future periods.

8. Stock Incentives

Stock based compensation expense is calculated by estimating the fair value of incentive stock awards granted and amortizing the estimated value over the awards' vesting period. Stock based compensation expense was $1.5 million and $4.5 million for the three and six months ended December 29, 2013, respectively. For the three and six months ended December 30, 2012, stock based compensation expense was $1.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

9. Derivative Instruments & Hedging Activities

The Company enters into derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges to manage certain interest rate, foreign currency and commodity exposures. Company policy allows derivatives to be used only for identifiable exposures and, therefore, the Company does not enter into hedges for trading purposes where the sole objective is to generate profits.

The Company formally designates the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure and documents both the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments that are used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the forecasted cash flows of the related underlying exposure. Because of the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instruments are generally offset by changes in the forecasted cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. Derivative financial instruments are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as assets or liabilities, measured at fair value. The effective portion of gains or losses on the derivative designated as cash flow hedges are reported as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument's change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings.

The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, the cash flow hedge is dedesignated because a forecasted transaction is not probable of occurring, or management determines to remove the designation of the cash flow hedge.

In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, the Company continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet and recognizes any subsequent changes in its fair value in earnings. When it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the Company discontinues hedge accounting and recognizes immediately in earnings gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income related to the hedging relationship.

The Company enters into interest rate swaps to manage a portion of its interest rate risk from financing certain dealer and distributor inventories through a third party financing source. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and are used to effectively fix the interest payments to a third party financing source, exclusive of lender spreads, ranging from 1.17% to 1.60% for a notional principal amount of $95 million with expiration dates ranging from July 2017 through May 2019.

The Company enters into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge the risk from forecasted third party and intercompany sales or payments denominated in foreign currencies. These obligations generally require the Company to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. Dollars, Euros, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollars, or Mexican Pesos. These contracts generally do not have a maturity of more than twenty-four months.

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The Company uses raw materials that are subject to price volatility. The Company hedges a portion of its exposure to the variability of cash flows associated with commodities used in the manufacturing process by entering into forward purchase contracts or commodity swaps. Derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges are used by the Company to reduce exposure to variability in cash flows associated with future purchases of natural gas and aluminum. These contracts generally do not have a maturity of more than twenty-four months.

The Company has considered the counterparty credit risk related to all its interest rate, foreign currency and commodity derivative contracts and deems any risk of counterparty default to be minimal.

The notional amount of derivative contracts outstanding at the end of the period is indicative of the level of the Company’s derivative activity during the period. As of December 29, 2013 and June 30, 2013, the Company had the following outstanding derivative contracts (in thousands):

Contract		Notional Amount
		December 29, 2013	June 30, 2013
Interest Rate:
LIBOR Interest Rate (U.S. Dollars)	Fixed	95,000	95,000
Foreign Currency:
Australian Dollar	Sell	9,176	6,392
Euro	Sell	35,650	31,000
Japanese Yen	Buy	890,000	905,000
Mexican Peso	Sell	—	3,345
Commodity:
Aluminum (Metric Tons)	Buy	8	18
Natural Gas (Therms)	Buy	4,594	5,423

The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):

Balance Sheet Location	Asset (Liability) Fair Value
	December 29, 2013			June 30, 2013
Interest rate contracts
Other Long-Term Assets	$	343		$	257
Other Long-Term Liabilities	(1,090		)	(1,020		)
Foreign currency contracts
Other Current Assets	666			1,752
Accrued Liabilities	(2,245		)	(1,138		)
Commodity contracts
Other Current Assets	150			—
Accrued Liabilities	(1,787		)	(3,250		)
Other Long-Term Liabilities	—			(5		)
	$	(3,963	)	$	(3,404	)

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The effect of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended December 29, 2013
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives, Net of Taxes (Effective Portion)			Classification of Gain (Loss)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	$	255		Net Sales	$	(301	)	$	—
Foreign currency contracts - sell	(151		)	Net Sales	(115		)	—
Foreign currency contracts - buy	(67		)	Cost of Goods Sold	(172		)	—
Commodity contracts	1,431			Cost of Goods Sold	(2,160		)	—
	$	1,468			$	(2,748	)	$	—

	Three months ended December 30, 2012
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives, Net of Taxes (Effective Portion)			Classification of Gain (Loss)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	$	112		Net Sales	$	—		$	—
Foreign currency contracts - sell	(901		)	Net Sales	(486		)	—
Foreign currency contracts - buy	(251		)	Cost of Goods Sold	(201		)	—
Commodity contracts	(656		)	Cost of Goods Sold	(2,914		)	—
	$	(1,696	)		$	(3,601	)	$	—

	Six months ended December 29, 2013
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives, Net of Taxes (Effective Portion)			Classification of Gain (Loss)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	$	5		Net Sales	$	(597	)	$	—
Foreign currency contracts - sell	(1,099		)	Net Sales	(110		)	—
Foreign currency contracts - buy	(28		)	Cost of Goods Sold	(639		)	—
Commodity contracts	2,309			Cost of Goods Sold	(3,658		)	—
	$	1,187			$	(5,004	)	$	—

	Six months ended December 30, 2012
	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives, Net of Taxes (Effective Portion)			Classification of Gain (Loss)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	$	(341	)	Net Sales	$	—		$	—
Foreign currency contracts - sell	(1,834		)	Net Sales	88			—
Foreign currency contracts - buy	(261		)	Cost of Goods Sold	(73		)	—
Commodity contracts	1,795			Cost of Goods Sold	(4,091		)	—
	$	(641	)		$	(4,076	)	$	—

During the next twelve months, the estimated net amount of losses on cash flow hedges as of December 29, 2013 expected to be reclassified into earnings is $3.3 million.

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10. Fair Value Measurements

The following guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels:

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-driven valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 29, 2013 and June 30, 2013 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	December 29, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Derivatives	$	1,159	$	—	$	1,159	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	5,122	$	—	$	5,122	$	—
	June 30, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Derivatives	$	2,009	$	—	$	2,009	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	5,413	$	—	$	5,413	$	—

The fair value for Level 2 measurements are based upon the respective quoted market prices for comparable instruments in active markets, which include current market pricing for forward purchases of commodities, foreign currency forwards, and current interest rates.

The Company has currently chosen not to elect the fair value option for any items that are not already required to be measured at fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

The estimated fair value of the Company's Senior Notes (as defined in Note 15) at December 29, 2013 and June 30, 2013 was $249.8 million and $250.9 million, respectively, compared to the carrying value of $225.0 million on each date. The estimated fair value of the Senior Notes is based on quoted market prices for similar instruments and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. The carrying value of the Revolver (as defined in Note 15) and short-term debt approximates fair value since the underlying rate of interest is variable based upon LIBOR rates.  

The Company believes that the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and accounts payable are reasonable estimates of their fair values at December 29, 2013 and June 30, 2013 due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

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11. Warranty

The Company recognizes the cost associated with its standard warranty on Engines and Products at the time of sale. The general warranty period begins at the time of sale and typically covers two years, but may vary due to product type and geographic location. The amount recognized is based on historical failure rates and current claim cost experience. The following is a reconciliation of the changes in accrued warranty costs for the reporting period (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
Beginning Balance	$	45,037		$	46,013
Payments	(15,108		)	(14,760		)
Provision for Current Year Warranties	12,083			13,724
Changes in Estimates	(438		)	519
Ending Balance	$	41,574		$	45,496

12. Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was 69.8%, compared to 156.5% for the same respective period of fiscal 2013. The tax rates for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014 were primarily due to net operating losses of certain foreign subsidiaries without a realizable tax benefit. The second quarter of fiscal 2013 also included a tax expense of $1.0 million primarily due to nondeductible acquisition costs. The effective tax rate for the first six months of fiscal 2014 was 25.5%, compared to 27.8% for the same respective period of fiscal 2013.

For the six months ended December 29, 2013, the Company's unrecognized tax benefits increased by $0.2 million, of which $0.2 million impacted the current effective tax rate.

Income tax returns are filed in the U.S., state, and foreign jurisdictions and related audits occur on a regular basis. In the U.S., the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations before fiscal 2010 and is currently under audit by U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions. With respect to the Company's major foreign jurisdictions, they are no longer subject to income tax examinations before fiscal 2003.

13. Commitments and Contingencies

Briggs & Stratton is subject to various unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of its business. These actions typically relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), patent and trademark matters, and disputes with customers, suppliers, distributors and dealers, competitors and employees.

On March 19, 2010, plaintiffs filed a complaint in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Canada (Robert Foster et al. v. Sears Canada, Inc. et al., Court File No. 766-2010) against the Company and other engine and lawnmower manufacturers alleging that the horsepower labels on the products they purchased were inaccurate and that the Company conspired with other engine and lawnmower manufacturers to conceal the true horsepower of these engines. On May 3, 2010, other plaintiffs filed a complaint in the Montreal Superior Court in Canada (Eric Liverman, et al. v. Deere & Company, et al., Court File No. 500-06-000507-109). Both proceedings are based on various theories of Canadian law and seek unspecified damages.

On June 27, 2013, the Company entered into a Canadian Lawnmower Class Action National Settlement Agreement (“Settlement”) that, if given final court approval, would resolve all horsepower claims brought by all persons in Canada who purchased lawn mowers in Canada during the class period (defined as January 1, 1994 through December 31, 2012), except certain specified persons. Other parties to the Settlement are Electrolux Canada Corp., Electrolux Home Products Inc., John Deere Limited, Deere & Company, Husqvarna Canada Corp., Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., Kohler Canada Co. Kohler Co., The Toro Company (Canada), Inc. and The Toro Company (collectively with the Company referred to below as the “Settling Defendants”).

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As part of the Settlement, the Company denies any and all liability and seeks resolution to avoid further protracted and expensive litigation, and the Settling Defendants as a group agree to pay an aggregate amount of CDN

$4.2 million. The monetary contribution of each of the Settling Defendants is confidential. As a result of the Settlement, the Company recorded a total charge of US $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. The amount has been included as a Litigation Settlement expense on the Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

On September 23, 2013, the Ontario Court issued an order approving the Settlement. Subsequently, on September 25, 2013, the Quebec Court issued its own order approving the Settlement. The 30-day period for appealing each case expired without any appeals being filed. Accordingly, the Settlement is now final, all payments required by the Settlement were made subsequent to the end of the Company’s first fiscal quarter, and the involvement of the Settling Defendants in the proceedings has been terminated.

On May 14, 2010, the Company notified retirees and certain retirement eligible employees of various changes to the Company-sponsored retiree medical plans. The purpose of the amendments was to better align the plans offered to both hourly and salaried retirees. On August 16, 2010, a putative class of retirees who retired prior to August 1, 2006 and the United Steel Workers filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (Merrill, Weber, Carpenter, et al; United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO/CLC v. Briggs & Stratton Corporation; Group Insurance Plan of Briggs & Stratton Corporation; and Does 1 through 20, Docket No. 10-C-0700), contesting the Company's right to make these changes. In addition to a request for class certification, the complaint seeks an injunction preventing the alleged unilateral termination or reduction in insurance coverage to the class of retirees, a permanent injunction preventing defendants from ever making changes to the retirees' insurance coverage, restitution with interest (if applicable) and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company moved to dismiss the complaint and believes the changes are within its rights. On April 21, 2011, the district court issued an order granting the Company's motion to dismiss the complaint. The plaintiffs filed a motion with the court to reconsider its order on May 17, 2011, and on August 24, 2011 the court granted the motion and vacated the dismissal of the case. The Company then filed a motion with the court to appeal its decision directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, but the court denied this motion on February 29, 2012. On October 9, 2012 the court granted the parties’ unopposed motion for class certification. Discovery is underway in the case.

Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss, the Company believes the unresolved legal actions will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

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14. Segment Information

The Company operates two reportable business segments that are managed separately based on fundamental differences in their operations. Summarized segment data is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012			December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
NET SALES:
Engines	$	265,712		$	274,195		$	449,499		$	438,710
Products	171,528			197,494			324,564			370,791
Inter-Segment Eliminations	(20,648		)	(32,623		)	(40,167		)	(61,415		)
Total *	$	416,592		$	439,066		$	733,896		$	748,086
* International sales included in net sales based on product shipment destination	$	173,180		$	160,116		$	291,996		$	286,613
GROSS PROFIT:
Engines	$	54,257		$	56,287		$	79,493		$	80,999
Products	21,959			18,536			39,784			37,252
Inter-Segment Eliminations	1,150			2,090			1,920			2,532
Total	$	77,366		$	76,913		$	121,197		$	120,783
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
Engines	$	8,270		$	9,020		$	(9,817	)	$	(8,484	)
Products	(4,256		)	(6,832		)	(11,870		)	(11,588		)
Inter-Segment Eliminations	1,150			2,090			1,920			2,532
Total	$	5,164		$	4,278		$	(19,767	)	$	(17,540	)

Pre-tax restructuring charges included in gross profit were as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013		December 30, 2012		December 29, 2013		December 30, 2012
PRE-TAX RESTRUCTURING CHARGES INCLUDED IN GROSS PROFIT:
Engines	$	1,631	$	847	$	3,396	$	1,937
Products	262		2,353		2,082		6,388
Total	$	1,893	$	3,200	$	5,478	$	8,325

Pre-tax restructuring charges included in income (loss) from operations were as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013		December 30, 2012		December 29, 2013		December 30, 2012
PRE-TAX RESTRUCTURING CHARGES INCLUDED IN INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
Engines	$	2,056	$	4,281	$	3,821	$	5,372
Products	262		2,353		2,082		6,388
Total	$	2,318	$	6,634	$	5,903	$	11,760

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15. Debt

The following is a summary of the Company’s long-term indebtedness (in thousands):

	December 29, 2013		June 30, 2013
Senior Notes	$	225,000	$	225,000
Multicurrency Credit Agreement	—		—
	$	225,000	$	225,000

On December 15, 2010, the Company issued $225 million of 6.875% Senior Notes ("Senior Notes") due December 15, 2020.  

On October 13, 2011, the Company entered into a $500 million multicurrency credit agreement (the “Revolver”). On October 21, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to the Revolver, which, among other things, extended the maturity of the Revolver from October 13, 2016 to October 21, 2018. The initial maximum availability under the revolving credit facility is $500 million. Availability under the revolving credit facility is reduced by outstanding letters of credit. The Company may from time to time increase the maximum availability under the revolving credit facility by up to $250 million if certain conditions are satisfied. As of December 29, 2013, there were no borrowings under the Revolver. In connection with the amendment to the Revolver, the Company incurred approximately $0.9 million in new debt issuance costs, which are being amortized over the life of the Revolver using the straight-line method.

The Senior Notes and Revolver contain restrictive covenants. These covenants include restrictions on the Company’s ability to: pay dividends; repurchase shares; incur indebtedness; create liens; enter into sale and leaseback transactions; consolidate or merge with other entities; sell or lease all or substantially all of its assets; and dispose of assets or use proceeds from sales of its assets. The Revolver contains financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and impose a maximum average leverage ratio.

16. Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantor of Indebtedness

Under the terms of the Company’s Senior Notes and the Revolver (collectively, the “Domestic Indebtedness”), Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company, is the joint and several guarantor of the Domestic Indebtedness (the “Guarantor”). The guarantees are full and unconditional guarantees, except for certain customary limitations. Additionally, if at any time a domestic subsidiary of the Company constitutes a significant domestic subsidiary, then such domestic subsidiary will also become a guarantor of the Domestic Indebtedness. Currently, all of the Domestic Indebtedness is unsecured. If the Company were to fail to make a payment of interest or principal on its due date, the Guarantor is obligated to pay the outstanding Domestic Indebtedness. The Company had the following outstanding amounts related to the guaranteed debt (in thousands):

	December 29, 2013 Carrying Amount		Maximum Guarantee
Senior Notes	$	225,000	$	225,000
Multicurrency Credit Agreement	$	—	$	500,000

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The following condensed supplemental consolidating financial information reflects the summarized financial information of Briggs & Stratton, its Guarantors and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (in thousands):

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of December 29, 2013

(Unaudited)

	Briggs & Stratton Corporation		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	56,958	$	1,583	$	39,621	$	—		$	98,162
Accounts Receivable, Net	96,834		57,391		38,318		—			192,543
Intercompany Accounts Receivable	16,048		3,520		36,912		(56,480		)	—
Inventories, Net	243,440		160,177		71,280		—			474,897
Deferred Income Tax Asset	33,359		13,818		1,133		—			48,310
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	13,372		1,359		10,393		—			25,124
Total Current Assets	$	460,011	$	237,848	$	197,657	$	(56,480	)	$	839,036
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill	$	128,300	$	—	$	18,023	$	—		$	146,323
Investments	17,583		—		—		—			17,583
Investments in Subsidiaries	475,822		—		—		(475,822		)	—
Intercompany Note Receivable	54,655		109,221		19,549		(183,425		)	—
Debt Issuance Costs	5,164		—		—		—			5,164
Other Intangible Assets, Net	—		62,011		23,318		—			85,329
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	47,308		—		743		(21,796		)	26,255
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	9,970		2,847		1,371		—			14,188
Total Other Assets	$	738,802	$	174,079	$	63,004	$	(681,043	)	$	294,842
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	220,582		42,451		16,673		—			279,706
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,419,395	$	454,378	$	277,334	$	(737,523	)	$	1,413,584
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable	$	109,561	$	32,373	$	20,916	$	—		$	162,850
Intercompany Accounts Payable	23,207		8,750		24,523		(56,480		)	—
Accrued Liabilities	84,278		30,269		18,478		—			133,025
Total Current Liabilities	$	217,046	$	71,392	$	63,917	$	(56,480	)	$	295,875
OTHER LIABILITIES:
Accrued Pension Cost	$	141,650	$	426	$	—	$	—		$	142,076
Accrued Employee Benefits	23,568		—		—		—			23,568
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	51,544		15,026		—		—			66,570
Intercompany Note Payable	112,070		—		71,355		(183,425		)	—
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	—		21,796		—		(21,796		)	—
Other Long-Term Liabilities	20,629		11,008		970		—			32,607
Long-Term Debt	225,000		—		—		—			225,000
Total Other Liabilities	$	574,461	$	48,256	$	72,325	$	(205,221	)	$	489,821
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT:	627,888		334,708		141,114		(475,822		)	627,888
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	$	1,419,395	$	454,356	$	277,356	$	(737,523	)	$	1,413,584

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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

As of June 30, 2013

	Briggs & Stratton Corporation		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	162,628	$	1,275	$	24,542	$	—		$	188,445
Accounts Receivable, Net	80,017		80,531		30,252		—			190,800
Intercompany Accounts Receivable	11,987		5,971		46,366		(64,324		)	—
Inventories, Net	165,600		175,523		66,972		—			408,095
Deferred Income Tax Asset	32,543		13,923		1,068		—			47,534
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	15,194		1,967		6,946		—			24,107
Total Current Assets	$	467,969	$	279,190	$	176,146	$	(64,324	)	$	858,981
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill	$	128,300	$	—	$	19,052	$	—		$	147,352
Investments	19,764		—		—		—			19,764
Investments in Subsidiaries	520,604		—		—		(520,604		)	—
Intercompany Note Receivable	45,747		81,844		14,486		(142,077		)	—
Debt Issuance Costs	4,710		—		—		—			4,710
Other Intangible Assets, Net	—		62,612		25,368		—			87,980
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	48,694		—		83		(21,233		)	27,544
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	9,810		2,957		1,258		—			14,025
Total Other Assets	$	777,629	$	147,413	$	60,247	$	(683,914	)	$	301,375
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	224,002		45,475		17,718		—			287,195
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,469,600	$	472,078	$	254,111	$	(748,238	)	$	1,447,551
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable	$	91,965	$	37,112	$	14,112	$	—		$	143,189
Intercompany Accounts Payable	38,078		5,197		21,049		(64,324		)	—
Short-Term Debt	—		—		300		—			300
Accrued Liabilities	111,146		7,452		12,668		—			131,266
Total Current Liabilities	$	241,189	$	49,761	$	48,129	$	(64,324	)	$	274,755
OTHER LIABILITIES:
Accrued Pension Cost	$	149,614	$	472	$	45	$	—		$	150,131
Accrued Employee Benefits	23,458		—		—		—			23,458
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	57,298		15,397		—		—			72,695
Intercompany Note Payable	85,095		—		56,982		(142,077		)	—
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	—		21,233		—		(21,233		)	—
Other Long-Term Liabilities	20,008		12,541		1,025		—			33,574
Long-Term Debt	225,000		—		—		—			225,000
Total Other Liabilities	$	560,473	$	49,643	$	58,052	$	(163,310	)	$	504,858
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT:	667,938		372,674		147,930		(520,604		)	667,938
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	$	1,469,600	$	472,078	$	254,111	$	(748,238	)	$	1,447,551

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Months EndedDecember 29, 2013

(Unaudited)

	Briggs & Stratton Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net Sales	$	250,564		$	134,785		$	80,288		$	(49,045	)	$	416,592
Cost of Goods Sold	200,716			122,697			62,965			(49,045		)	337,333
Restructuring Charges	1,597			—			296			—			1,893
Gross Profit	48,251			12,088			17,027			—			77,366
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	42,243			18,094			11,440			—			71,777
Restructuring Charges	77			—			348			—			425
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(436		)	—			—			436			—
Income (Loss) from Operations	6,367			(6,006		)	5,239			(436		)	5,164
Interest Expense	(4,582		)	—			(12		)	—			(4,594		)
Other Income, Net	1,611			95			45			—			1,751
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	3,396			(5,911		)	5,272			(436		)	2,321
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	2,694			(2,174		)	1,099			—			1,619
Net Income (Loss)	$	702		$	(3,737	)	$	4,173		$	(436	)	$	702
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	2,982		$	(3,590	)	$	2,332		$	1,258		$	2,982

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Three Months EndedDecember 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

	Briggs & Stratton Corporation		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Sales	262,148		171,411		62,350		(56,843	)	439,066
Cost of Goods Sold	210,185		157,308		48,303		(56,843	)	358,953
Restructuring Charges	642		2,355		203		—		3,200
Gross Profit	51,321		11,748		13,844		—		76,913
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	42,316		16,554		10,330		—		69,200
Restructuring Charges	3,435		—		—		—		3,435
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(664	)	—		—		664		—
Income (Loss) from Operations	6,234		(4,806	)	3,514		(664	)	4,278
Interest Expense	(4,555	)	—		(44	)	—		(4,599	)
Other Income, Net	1,174		62		214		—		1,450
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	2,853		(4,744	)	3,684		(664	)	1,129
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	3,488		(1,707	)	(17	)	—		1,764
Net Income (Loss)	(635	)	(3,037	)	3,701		(664	)	(635	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	20,433		(2,982	)	4,376		(1,394	)	20,433

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Six Months Ended December 29, 2013

(Unaudited)

	Briggs & Stratton Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net Sales	$	425,354		$	252,549		$	150,697		$	(94,704	)	$	733,896
Cost of Goods Sold	354,253			229,391			118,281			(94,704		)	607,221
Restructuring Charges	3,396			339			1,743			—			5,478
Gross Profit	67,705			22,819			30,673			—			121,197
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	79,751			35,691			25,097			—			140,539
Restructuring Charges	77			—			348			—			425
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	5,117			—			—			(5,117		)	—
Income (Loss) from Operations	(17,240		)	(12,872		)	5,228			5,117			(19,767		)
Interest Expense	(9,076		)	—			(27		)	—			(9,103		)
Other Income, Net	3,803			185			(145		)	—			3,843
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	(22,513		)	(12,687		)	5,056			5,117			(25,027		)
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	(3,866		)	(4,678		)	2,164			—			(6,380		)
Net Income (Loss)	$	(18,647	)	$	(8,009	)	$	2,892		$	5,117		$	(18,647	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(12,045	)	$	(8,205	)	$	2,509		$	5,696		$	(12,045	)

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Six Months Ended December 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

	Briggs & Stratton Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net Sales	$	413,711		$	316,528		$	134,316		$	(116,469	)	$	748,086
Cost of Goods Sold	342,145			287,019			106,283			(116,469		)	618,978
Restructuring Charges	1,720			6,390			215			—			8,325
Gross Profit	69,846			23,119			27,818			—			120,783
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	80,758			34,624			19,506			—			134,888
Restructuring Charges	3,435			—			—			—			3,435
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(322		)	—			—			322			—
Income (Loss) from Operations	(14,025		)	(11,505		)	8,312			(322		)	(17,540		)
Interest Expense	(8,998		)	(3		)	(84		)	—			(9,085		)
Other Income, Net	2,215			154			485			—			2,854
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	(20,808		)	(11,354		)	8,713			(322		)	(23,771		)
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	(3,646		)	(4,156		)	1,193			—			(6,609		)
Net Income (Loss)	$	(17,162	)	$	(7,198	)	$	7,520		$	(322	)	$	(17,162	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	15,861		$	(7,700	)	$	11,519		$	(3,819	)	$	15,861

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Six Months EndedDecember 29, 2013

(Unaudited)

	Briggs & Stratton Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	$	(98,437	)	$	28,940		$	24,249		$	—	$	(45,248	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to Plant and Equipment	(15,904		)	(1,365		)	(794		)	—		(18,063		)
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	28			33			—			—		61
Cash Investment in Subsidiary	8,107			—			(8,107		)	—		—
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(7,769		)	(1,332		)	(8,901		)	—		(18,002		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayments on Short-Term Debt	—			—			(300		)	—		(300		)
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	27,300			(27,300		)	—			—		—
Debt Issuance Costs	(942		)	—			—			—		(942		)
Treasury Stock Purchases	(21,086		)	—			—			—		(21,086		)
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	994			—			—			—		994
Cash Dividends Paid	(5,730		)	—			—			—		(5,730		)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	536			(27,300		)	(300		)	—		(27,064		)
Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			31			—		31
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(105,670		)	308			15,079			—		(90,283		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning	162,628			1,275			24,542			—		188,445
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending	$	56,958		$	1,583		$	39,621		$	—	$	98,162

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Six Months EndedDecember 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

	Briggs & Stratton Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	$	(172,869	)	$	60,368		$	37,089		$	—	$	(75,412	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to Plant and Equipment	(12,121		)	(3,464		)	(1,159		)	—		(16,744		)
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	19			5,265			983			—		6,267
Cash Investment in Subsidiary	(18,063		)	—			18,063			—		—
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	—			—			(57,807		)	—		(57,807		)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(30,165		)	1,801			(39,920		)	—		(68,284		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	85,519			(66,619		)	—			—		18,900
Treasury Stock Purchases	(19,235		)	—			—			—		(19,235		)
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	11,336			—			—			—		11,336
Cash Dividends Paid	(5,807		)	—			—			—		(5,807		)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	71,813			(66,619		)	—			—		5,194
Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			669			—		669
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(131,221		)	(4,450		)	(2,162		)	—		(137,833		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning	133,108			5,375			17,592			—		156,075
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending	$	1,887		$	925		$	15,430		$	—	$	18,242

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table provides a summary of financial results, including information presented as a percentage of net sales (in thousands):

	For the Three Months Ended
	December 29, 2013					December 30, 2012
	Dollars			Percent		Dollars			Percent
Net Sales	$	416,592		100.0	%	$	439,066		100.0	%
Cost of Goods Sold	337,333			81.0	%	358,953			81.8	%
Restructuring Charges	1,893			0.5	%	3,200			0.7	%
Gross Profit	77,366			18.6	%	76,913			17.5	%
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	71,777			17.2	%	69,200			15.8	%
Restructuring Charges	425			0.1	%	3,435			0.8	%
Income from Operations	5,164			1.2	%	4,278			1.0	%
Interest Expense	(4,594		)	(1.1	)%	(4,599		)	(1.0	)%
Other Income, Net	1,751			0.4	%	1,450			0.3	%
Income Before Income Taxes	2,321			0.6	%	1,129			0.3	%
Provision for Income Taxes	1,619			0.4	%	1,764			0.4	%
Net Income (Loss)	$	702		0.2	%	$	(635	)	(0.1	)%

	For the Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013					December 30, 2012
	Dollars			Percent		Dollars			Percent
Net Sales	$	733,896		100.0	%	$	748,086		100.0	%
Cost of Goods Sold	607,221			82.7	%	618,978			82.7	%
Restructuring Charges	5,478			0.7	%	8,325			1.1	%
Gross Profit	121,197			16.5	%	120,783			16.1	%
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	140,539			19.1	%	134,888			18.0	%
Restructuring Charges	425			0.1	%	3,435			0.5	%
Loss from Operations	(19,767		)	(2.7	)%	(17,540		)	(2.3	)%
Interest Expense	(9,103		)	(1.2	)%	(9,085		)	(1.2	)%
Other Income, Net	3,843			0.5	%	2,854			0.4	%
Loss Before Income Taxes	(25,027		)	(3.4	)%	(23,771		)	(3.2	)%
Credit for Income Taxes	(6,380		)	(0.9	)%	(6,609		)	(0.9	)%
Net Loss	$	(18,647	)	(2.5	)%	$	(17,162	)	(2.3	)%

NET SALES

Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 were $416.6 million, a decrease of $22.5 million or 5.1% from the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The quarterly impact of fewer weather related events creating demand for generators and the related engines was an estimated sales decrease of $55 million. This decrease was partially offset by favorable late season growing conditions in the North American market during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 that led to higher sales of engines, lawn and garden equipment, pressure washers and related service parts.

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Engines Segment fiscal 2014 second quarter net sales were $265.7 million, which was $8.5 million or 3.1% lower than the second quarter of fiscal 2013. This decrease in net sales was due to lower sales of engines used in generators due to the lack of storm activity during the quarter. Fiscal 2013 second quarter net sales benefited from the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The decrease in fiscal 2014 was partially offset by higher North American sales of engines used on lawn and garden equipment and related service parts due to OEM’s building lawn and garden inventory for the upcoming lawn and garden season.

Products Segment fiscal 2014 second quarter net sales were $171.5 million, a decrease of $26.0 million or 13.2% from the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The decrease in net sales was driven by lower net sales of standby and portable generators due to no landed hurricanes in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and unfavorable foreign exchange predominantly related to the Australian Dollar and the Brazilian Real. Hurricane Sandy occurred in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and no significant storms occurred in fiscal 2014. This decrease was partially offset by favorable late season growing conditions during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 that led to higher net sales of lawn and garden equipment through our North American dealer channel as well as higher sales of pressure washers and service parts. Net sales also benefited from the Branco acquisition, which closed on December 7, 2012.

For the first six months of fiscal 2014, consolidated net sales were $733.9 million, a decrease of $14.2 million or 1.9% when compared to the same period a year ago.

Engines Segment net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2014 were $449.5 million, which was $10.8 million or 2.5% higher than the same period a year ago. The increase was primarily due to higher North American sales of engines used on lawn and garden equipment and related service parts due to strong demand stemming from late season growing conditions as well as the anticipated increased retail demand for the upcoming lawn and garden season. The increase was partially offset by lower sales of engines used in generators due to the lack of storm activity during the first six months of fiscal 2014. Hurricanes Isaac and Sandy occurred during the first six months of fiscal 2013.

Products Segment net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2014 were $324.6 million, a decrease of $46.2 million or 12.5% from the same period a year ago. The decrease in net sales was due to lower sales of standby and portable generators due to no landed hurricanes during the first six months of fiscal 2014 and unfavorable foreign exchange predominantly due to the Australian Dollar and the Brazilian Real. Hurricanes Isaac and Sandy occurred during the first six months of fiscal 2013. This decrease was partially offset by favorable late season growing conditions during the first six months of fiscal 2014 that led to higher sales of lawn and garden equipment through our North American dealer channel as well as higher sales of pressure washers and service parts. Net sales also benefited from the Branco acquisition.

GROSS PROFIT PERCENTAGE

Included in consolidated gross profit were pre-tax charges of $1.9 million and $5.5 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2014, respectively, and of $3.2 million and $8.3 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, respectively, related to restructuring actions. The Engines Segment and Products Segment recorded $1.6 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of pre-tax restructuring charges within gross profit during the second quarter of fiscal 2014, and $3.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively, for the first six months of fiscal 2014. During the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2013, the Engines Segment recorded pre-tax charges within gross profit of $0.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively, and the Products Segment recorded pre-tax charges within gross profit of $2.4 million and $6.4 million, respectively.

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The following table is a reconciliation of gross profit by segment, as reported, to adjusted gross profit by segment, excluding restructuring charges.

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012			December 29, 2013			December 30, 2012
Engines
Engines Net Sales	$	265,712		$	274,195		$	449,499		$	438,710
Engines Gross Profit as Reported	$	54,257		$	56,287		$	79,493		$	80,999
Restructuring Charges	1,631			847			3,396			1,938
Adjusted Engines Gross Profit (1)	$	55,888		$	57,134		$	82,889		$	82,937
Engines Gross Profit % as Reported	20.4		%	20.5		%	17.7		%	18.5		%
Adjusted Engines Gross Profit % (1)	21.0		%	20.8		%	18.4		%	18.9		%
Products
Products Net Sales	$	171,528		$	197,494		$	324,564		$	370,791
Products Gross Profit as Reported	$	21,959		$	18,536		$	39,784		$	37,252
Restructuring Charges	262			2,353			2,082			6,388
Adjusted Products Gross Profit (1)	$	22,221		$	20,889		$	41,866		$	43,640
Products Gross Profit % as Reported	12.8		%	9.4		%	12.3		%	10.0		%
Adjusted Products Gross Profit % (1)	13.0		%	10.6		%	12.9		%	11.8		%
Inter-Segment Eliminations	1,150			2,090			1,920			2,532
Adjusted Gross Profit (1)	$	79,259		$	80,113		$	126,675		$	129,109

(1) Adjusted gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes this information is meaningful to investors as it isolates the impact that restructuring charges have on gross profit and facilitates comparisons between peer companies. While the Company believes that adjusted gross profit is useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace our Generally Accepted Accounting Principles’ (“GAAP”) financial results and should be read in conjunction with those GAAP results.

The consolidated gross profit percentage was 18.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, an increase from 17.5% in the same period last year.

The Engines Segment gross profit percentage was 20.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, slightly lower than the 20.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The Engines Segment adjusted gross profit percentage for the second quarter of 2014 was 21.0%, which was slightly higher compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase was related to a favorable impact of 0.6% from sales mix of higher margin service parts and margin contributed from the Branco acquisition which closed late in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Partially offsetting the increase was a 0.5% unfavorable impact from foreign exchange primarily related to the Australian Dollar. Manufacturing throughput decreased in the second quarter of 2014 by 9%; however, production mix was favorable as proportionately more large engines were built.

The Products Segment gross profit percentage was 12.8% for the second quarter of fiscal 2014, up from 9.4% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The Products Segment adjusted gross profit percentage for the second quarter of 2014 was 13.0%, which was 2.4% higher than the adjusted gross profit percentage for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase was primarily related to a favorable mix of products sold in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 with the additional margin from Branco and an increase in net sales of lawn and garden equipment through the

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North American dealer channel. The adjusted gross profit percentage also benefited by 0.7% due to improved manufacturing efficiencies and incremental footprint restructuring savings of $0.3 million. Partially offsetting the increase was a 1.0% unfavorable impact from foreign exchange.

The consolidated gross profit percentage was 16.5% for the first six months of fiscal 2014, an increase from 16.2% in the same period last year.

The Engines Segment gross profit percentage was 17.7% for the first six months of fiscal 2014, down from 18.5% for the first six months of fiscal 2013. The Engines Segment adjusted gross profit percentage for the first six months of 2014 was 18.4%, which was 0.5% lower compared to the first six months of fiscal 2013. The decrease was due to the unfavorable impact of 1.1% due to a 12% reduction in manufacturing throughput and 0.4% attributable to unfavorable foreign exchange. The decrease was partially offset by 1.0% from favorable sales mix of higher margin service parts and the margin contributed by Branco.

The Products Segment gross profit percentage was 12.3% for the first six months of fiscal 2014, up from 10.0% for the first six months of fiscal 2013. The Products Segment adjusted gross profit percentage for the first six months of 2014 was 12.9%, which was 1.1% higher compared to the first six months of fiscal 2013. The increase was primarily related to a 0.8% benefit from improved manufacturing efficiencies and incremental footprint restructuring savings of $0.8 million. The adjusted gross profit percentage also benefited from a favorable mix of products sold in the first six months of fiscal 2014 with the additional margin from Branco and an increase in net sales through the North American dealer channel. Partially offsetting the increase was a 0.4% unfavorable impact from foreign exchange.

ENGINEERING, SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses were $71.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, an increase of $2.6 million or 3.7% from the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

The Engines Segment engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses were $45.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, an increase of $1.7 million from the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase was primarily due to increased compensation costs and the added expenses related to Branco, partially offset by lower retirement plan expenses of $0.8 million.

The Products Segment fiscal 2014 second quarter engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses were $26.2 million, an increase of $0.8 million from the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase was mainly attributable to the additional expenses from Branco and higher compensation costs, partially offset by lower marketing expenses and favorable foreign exchange.

Engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses were $140.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014, an increase of $5.7 million or 4.2% from the first six months of fiscal 2013.

The Engines Segment engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses were $88.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2014, an increase of $2.8 million. The increase is primarily due to increased compensation costs and the added expenses related to Branco, partially offset by lower retirement plan expenses of $2.4 million.

The Products Segment engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses were $51.7 million in the first six months of fiscal 2014, an increase of $2.9 million from the first six months of fiscal 2013. The increase was mainly attributable to the additional expenses from Branco and higher compensation costs, partially offset by lower marketing expenses and favorable foreign exchange.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2014 was comparable to the same periods a year ago.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was 69.8%, compared to 156.5% for the same respective

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period of fiscal 2013. The tax rates for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014 were primarily due to net operating losses of certain foreign subsidiaries without a realizable tax benefit. The second quarter of fiscal 2013 also included a tax expense of $1.0 million primarily due to nondeductible acquisition costs. The effective tax rate for the first six months of fiscal 2014 was 25.5%, compared to 27.8% for the same respective period of fiscal 2013.

RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS

In fiscal 2012, the Company announced plans to reduce manufacturing capacity through closure of its Newbern, Tennessee and Ostrava, Czech Republic plants, as well as the consolidation of its plants in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Auburn, Alabama. During fiscal 2012, the Company ceased manufacturing operations at its Newbern, Tennessee and Ostrava, Czech Republic plants, and carried out the consolidation of the Poplar Bluff, Missouri plant. Production of horizontal shaft engines was concluded at the Auburn, Alabama plant during the second quarter of fiscal 2014. The Company also announced in fiscal 2012 the reduction of approximately 10% of the Company's salaried headcount. In fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013, the Company implemented the salaried headcount reductions. Additionally, beginning in fiscal 2013, the Company exited the placement of lawn and garden products at national mass retailers. The Engines Segment continues to support lawn and garden equipment OEMs who provide lawn and garden equipment to these retailers.

In October 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized an amendment to the Company's defined benefit retirement plans for U.S., non-bargaining employees. The amendment freezes accruals for all non-bargaining employees effective January 1, 2014. The Company recorded a pre-tax curtailment charge of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the defined benefit plan change.

The previously announced restructuring actions remain on schedule. Pre-tax restructuring costs for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2014 were $2.3 million and $5.9 million, respectively. Pre-tax restructuring cost estimates for fiscal 2014 remain unchanged at $6 million to $8 million. Incremental restructuring savings for fiscal 2014 are expected to be $2 million to $4 million.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash flows used in operating activities for the first six months of fiscal 2014 were $45.2 million compared to $75.4 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013. The change in operating cash flows was primarily related to reduced working capital requirements in fiscal 2014 associated with lower seasonal growth in accounts receivable and inventory due to lower production levels and planned inventory reductions. In addition, no contributions to the qualified pension plan were made in fiscal 2014 compared to $16.2 million in the first half of fiscal 2013.

Cash flows used in investing activities were $18.0 million and $68.3 million during the first six months of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively. The $50.3 million decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily related to $57.8 million of cash paid for the Branco acquisition during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The decrease was partially offset by $6.2 million of lower proceeds received on disposition of plant and equipment during fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013 when the Company sold the dormant manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin and a land parcel adjacent to the Ostrava, Czech Republic plant.

Cash flows used in financing activities were $27.1 million during the first six months of fiscal 2014 as compared to $5.2 million of cash flows provided by financing activities during the first six months of fiscal 2013. The $32.3 million increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to $10.3 million of lower stock option exercise proceeds in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013 as well as $18.9 million of lower net borrowings on the revolver in fiscal 2014 compared to the same period a year ago.

FUTURE LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

On December 15, 2010, the Company issued $225 million of 6.875% Senior Notes ("Senior Notes") due December 15, 2020.  

On October 13, 2011, the Company entered into a $500 million multicurrency credit agreement (the “Revolver”). On October 21, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to the Revolver, which, among other things, extended the maturity of the Revolver from October 13, 2016 to October 21, 2018. The initial maximum availability under the revolving credit facility is $500 million. Availability under the revolving credit facility is reduced by outstanding letters

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of credit. The Company may from time to time increase the maximum availability under the revolving credit facility by up to $250 million if certain conditions are satisfied. As of December 29, 2013, there were no borrowings under the Revolver.

On August 8, 2012 the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to $50 million in funds associated with the common share repurchase program with an expiration date of June 30, 2014. On January 22, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to an additional $50 million in funds for use in the Company’s common share repurchase program with an extension of the expiration date to June 30, 2016. The common share repurchase program authorizes the purchase of shares of the Company's common stock on the open market or in private transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions and certain governing loan covenants. During the six months ended December 29, 2013, the Company repurchased 1,066,447 shares on the open market at an average price of $19.77 per share.

The Company expects capital expenditures to be approximately $50 million to $55 million in fiscal 2014. These anticipated expenditures reflect our plans to continue to reinvest in efficient equipment and innovative new products.

During the first six months of fiscal 2014, the Company made no cash contributions to the qualified pension plan. Based upon current regulations and actuarial studies, the Company estimates that it will make no required minimum contributions to the qualified pension plan during the remainder of fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2015. The Company may be required to make further contributions in future years depending upon the actual return on plan assets and the funded status of the plan in future periods.

Management believes that available cash, cash generated from operations, existing lines of credit and access to debt markets will be adequate to fund the Company’s capital requirements and operational needs for the foreseeable future.

The Revolver and the 6.875% Senior Notes contain restrictive covenants. These covenants include restrictions on the Company’s ability to: pay dividends; repurchase shares; incur indebtedness; create liens; enter into sale and leaseback transactions; consolidate or merge with other entities; sell or lease all or substantially all of its assets; and dispose of assets or use proceeds from sales of its assets. The Revolver contains financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and impose a maximum leverage ratio. As of December 29, 2013, the Company was in compliance with these covenants, and expects to be in compliance with all covenants during the remainder of fiscal 2014.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

There have been no material changes since the August 27, 2013 filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes since the August 27, 2013 filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K except that subsequent to the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, on October 21, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to the Revolver, which, among other things, extended the maturity of the Revolver from October 13, 2016 to October 21, 2018.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no material changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies since the August 27, 2013 filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K. As discussed in our annual report, the preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results inevitably will differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the financial statements.

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The most significant accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of our financial statements include a goodwill assessment, estimates as to the realizability of accounts receivable and inventory assets, as well as estimates used in the determination of liabilities related to customer rebates, pension obligations, postretirement benefits, warranty, product liability, group health insurance, litigation and taxation. Various assumptions and other factors underlie the determination of these significant estimates. The process of determining significant estimates is fact specific and takes into account factors such as historical experience, current and expected economic conditions, product mix, and, in some instances, actuarial techniques. The Company re-evaluates these significant factors as facts and circumstances change.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

A discussion of new accounting pronouncements is included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q under the heading New Accounting Pronouncements and incorporated herein by reference.

OTHER MATTERS

The Labor Agreement with United Steelworkers Local 2-232 expired on July 31, 2013. The agreement covered 395 hourly employees in our Wauwatosa and Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin facilities. Membership of the union ratified a new Labor Agreement on October 30, 2013. The new Agreement took effect on October 30, 2013 and expires on July 31, 2017.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The words “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “project”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that include, among other things, the ability to successfully forecast demand for our products; changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates; the effects of weather on the purchasing patterns of consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); actions of engine manufacturers and OEMs with whom we compete; changes in laws and regulations; changes in customer and OEM demand; changes in prices of raw materials and parts that we purchase; changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions; the ability to bring new productive capacity on line efficiently and with good quality; outcomes of legal proceedings and claims; and other factors disclosed from time to time in our SEC filings or otherwise, including the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes since the August 27, 2013 filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act.

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There has not been any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

A discussion of legal proceedings is included in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q under the heading Commitments and Contingencies and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes since the August 27, 2013 filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The table below sets forth the information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company of its common stock during the quarterly period ended December 29, 2013.

2014 Fiscal Month	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Program (1)	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under  the Program (1)
September 30, 2013 to October 27, 2013	160,300	$	19.84	160,300	$	17,475,783
October 28, 2013 to November 24, 2013	254,000	18.82		254,000	12,695,503
November 25, 2013 to December 29, 2013	169,221	20.27		169,221	9,265,393
Total Second Quarter	583,521	$	19.52	583,521	$	9,265,393

(1) On August 8, 2012 the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to $50 million in funds associated with the common share repurchase program with an expiration date of June 30, 2014. On January 22, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to an additional $50 million in funds for use in the Company’s common share repurchase program with an extension of the expiration date to June 30, 2016. Since this increase occurred after the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the increase is not reflected in the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program listed above.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description
31.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith)
31.2	Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith)
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Furnished herewith)
32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Furnished herewith)
101	The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 29, 2013 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) related Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

		BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
Date:	January 31, 2014	/s/ David J. Rodgers
		David J. Rodgers
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
31.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith)
31.2	Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith)
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Furnished herewith)
32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Furnished herewith)
101	The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 29, 2013 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) related Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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