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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): January 15, 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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SIGNATURE
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Press Release


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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)   Exhibits.

     
Exhibit Number   Description of Exhibit

 
99.1   Press Release, dated January 15, 2004, of Brunswick Corporation.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 15, 2004, Brunswick Corporation announced new earnings estimates for the fourth quarter of 2003 and the full year. The news release issued by Brunswick announcing these estimated earnings is incorporated herein by reference, and is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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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: January 15, 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 January 15, 2004, of Brunswick Corporation.

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