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accession: "0000014930-21-000099"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BC"
cik: "0000014930"
company_name: "BRUNSWICK CORP"
filed_at: "2021-07-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-30T00:57:37.910578+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Brunswick reports record Q2: GAAP EPS $2.29, adj. EPS $2.52; raises FY adj. EPS guide to ~$8.00

## Summary
- Net sales $1,554.8M, up 57.4% YoY; Propulsion +64%, Parts & Acc. +42%, Boat +80%.
- GAAP operating earnings $250.2M (+133.8%); adjusted operating earnings $266.4M (+126.0%).
- Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to ~$8.00 for full-year 2021; free cash flow expected >$450M.
- Announced definitive agreement to acquire Navico to strengthen ACES digital strategy.
- Board increased share repurchase authorization to over $400M; extended credit facility to $500M.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000014930-21-000099
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BC
- cik: 0000014930
- company_name: BRUNSWICK CORP
- filed_at: 2021-07-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14930/000001493021000099/0000014930-21-000099-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14930/000001493021000099/bcorp-20210729.htm

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