UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2006
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)
Delaware | | 001-01043 | | 36-0848180 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1 N. Field Court Lake Forest, Illinois | | 60045-4811 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 735-4700
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 27, 2006, the Company issued a news release announcing the appointment of Peter B. Hamilton as President - Brunswick Boat Group, John E. Stransky as President - Life Fitness Division and Warren N. Hardie as President - Brunswick Bowling & Billiards. The Company also announced the appointment of Richard C. Stone as President of the Sea Ray Division, replacing Cynthia M. Trudell, who has resigned.
The news release announcing the appointments is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| 99.1 | News Release dated February 27, 2006. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: February 27, 2006 | By: | /s/ MARSCHALL I. SMITH |
| | Name: Marschall I. Smith |
| | Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
