BRUNSWICK CORP (BC-PC)

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-30

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Brunswick released Q1 2026 earnings results on April 30, 2026, with the detailed financial performance and metrics provided in the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1).
The company uses non-GAAP adjusted metrics including adjusted operating earnings and diluted EPS (adjusted), which exclude items like purchase accounting amortization, restructuring charges, and asset sale gains to better reflect ongoing business performance.
Brunswick reports free cash flow as a key non-GAAP measure to indicate available cash for future growth investments, calculated from operating and investing activities excluding acquisitions and securities transactions.
The company employs constant currency reporting to isolate underlying business trends from foreign exchange fluctuations, providing clearer visibility into organic business performance.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-19

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This Form 4 filing indicates that Nancy E. Cooper, a director of Brunswick Corporation, sold 192 shares of the company's common stock on February 19, 2026 at a price of $87.64 per share.
The sale represents a relatively small portion of Cooper's overall holdings, which remain at 27,440 shares following the transaction.
Insider sales can sometimes signal management's views on the company's prospects, but a single transaction of this size should not be interpreted as a strong signal in isolation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-18

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Insider Ryan Gwillim, the EVP, CFO, and CSO, sold 12,785 shares of Brunswick Corp stock on 2/17/2026 for an average price of $87.23.
Gwillim continues to hold 32,255 shares of Brunswick stock directly, as well as an additional 8,669 shares indirectly through the company's savings plan.
The sale represents a reduction in Gwillim's direct ownership stake in the company, which could signal a change in his confidence or investment strategy.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-17

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Jill Wrobel, the EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Brunswick Corp, acquired 6,380 shares of the company's common stock on February 12, 2026.
Over the next two days, Wrobel disposed of 4,019 shares through multiple transactions, likely for personal or tax planning purposes.
After the reported transactions, Wrobel still holds a direct beneficial ownership of 24,259 shares of Brunswick Corp, indicating her continued commitment to the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-17

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Brenna Preisser, an Executive Vice President and President of the Boat Group at Brunswick Corporation, acquired 7,540 shares of the company's common stock at $86.17 per share on February 12, 2026.
Preisser subsequently disposed of 2,142 shares, 871 shares, and 1,497 shares on February 13, 2026, at $87.04 per share, likely for tax withholding purposes.
Preisser's net beneficial ownership of Brunswick Corporation's common stock decreased from 73,462 shares to 68,952 shares following the reported transactions.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-17

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David M. Foulkes, the Chief Executive Officer of Brunswick Corporation, acquired 61,220 shares of the company's common stock on February 12, 2026 at a price of $86.17 per share, increasing his total direct ownership to 332,389 shares.
Foulkes subsequently disposed of 39,897 shares through multiple transactions on February 13, 2026 at a price of $87.04 per share, reducing his direct ownership to 292,492 shares.
Foulkes also indirectly owns 7,121 shares of Brunswick's common stock through the company's savings plan, as reported in the filing.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-17

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John G. Buelow, the EVP and President of Mercury Marine, acquired 7,540 shares of Brunswick Corp (BC) on February 12, 2026 at $86.17 per share, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 31,223 shares.
Buelow also disposed of 2,046 shares, 832 shares, and 1,566 shares on February 13, 2026 at $87.04 per share, reducing his direct beneficial ownership to 26,779 shares.
The insider transactions suggest Buelow's confidence in the company's prospects, as he increased his overall stake through the net acquisition of 5,094 shares.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-17

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The reporting person, Randall S. Altman, is the SVP and Controller of Brunswick Corporation and has acquired a significant number of shares through both direct and indirect ownership.
The reporting person has engaged in multiple transactions, including acquiring 4,930 shares and disposing of 776, 277, and 677 shares through tax withholding, indicating an increase in their overall beneficial ownership.
The reporting person's indirect ownership through the savings plan trustee suggests they are participating in the company's employee stock ownership program, aligning their interests with those of the company and its shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-17

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Aine Denari, the EVP and President of the Navico Group, made open market purchases of 7,540 shares of Brunswick Corp (BC) on February 12, 2026 at an average price of $86.17 per share.
Denari subsequently disposed of 4,741 shares through three separate transactions on February 13, 2026 at an average price of $87.04 per share, indicating a potential short-term trading strategy.
Denari's net acquisition of 2,799 shares brings his total direct beneficial ownership to 37,480 shares, representing a significant equity stake in the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-17

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The reporting person, Christopher F. Dekker, acquired 6,960 shares of Brunswick Corp (BC) common stock on February 12, 2026 at a price of $86.17 per share, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 46,400 shares.
Dekker subsequently disposed of 2,029, 742, and 1,441 shares of Brunswick common stock on February 13, 2026 at a price of $87.04 per share, reducing his direct beneficial ownership to 42,188 shares.
An additional 3,574 shares are held indirectly by the savings plan trustee on Dekker's behalf, for a total beneficial ownership of 45,762 shares.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-17

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The reporting person, Ryan M. Gwillim, made several transactions involving the acquisition and disposal of Brunswick Corp (BC) common stock, which appears to be related to his role as an Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of the company.
The reporting person acquired 14,510 shares of Brunswick Corp (BC) common stock on February 12, 2026, at a price of $86.17 per share, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 52,190 shares.
The reporting person also disposed of 4,101, 1,094, and 1,955 shares of Brunswick Corp (BC) common stock on February 13, 2026, at a price of $87.04 per share, reducing his direct beneficial ownership to 45,040 shares.

Annual Report Filed: 2026-02-13

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Brunswick Corp reported stable revenue and financing receivables growth in 2025, indicating consistent business performance.
The company plans to redeem its 6.625% Notes due 2049 using commercial paper borrowings, potentially improving its debt profile.
The allowance for credit losses on financing receivables remained immaterial, suggesting low credit risk exposure.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-06

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The reporting person, David M. Foulkes, sold 38,266 shares of common stock in Brunswick Corp (BC) at an average price of $86.56 per share.
Foulkes still holds 271,169 shares of common stock directly and an additional 7,121 shares indirectly through a savings plan, indicating continued substantial ownership in the company.
The sale represents a reduction in Foulkes' direct ownership stake, potentially signaling a change in his investment strategy or personal liquidity needs.

Current Report Filed: 2026-01-29

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Brunswick Corporation reported its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings, providing key financial results and outlooks.
The company used non-GAAP financial measures like diluted EPS, adjusted operating earnings, and free cash flow to provide investors with additional performance perspectives.
Brunswick noted it was unable to provide forward-looking guidance on certain GAAP financial measures due to the difficulty in predicting certain items like restructuring and acquisition-related costs.

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