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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549


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): March 8, 2004


BRUNSWICK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   001-01043   36-0848180
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission File   (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)   Number)   Identification No.)

1 N. Field Court
Lake Forest, IL 60045-4811

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 735-4700

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


 



 


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Press Release


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Item 5. Other Events.

On March 8, 2004, Brunswick Corporation announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Crestliner, Lowe and Lund aluminum boat brands from Genmar Industries, Inc. The news release issued by Brunswick announcing the signing of the definitive agreement is incorporated herein by reference, and is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

     
Exhibit Number
  Description of Exhibit
99.1
  Press Release, dated March 8, 2004, of Brunswick Corporation.

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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.

         
Dated: March 8, 2004   Brunswick Corporation
 
 
    By:    
        /s/ Marschall I. Smith
Marschall I. Smith
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

     
99.1
  Press Release, dated March 8, 2004, of Brunswick Corporation.

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