Brunswick Corporation Dividend Announcement – Correction of Record Date
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 9%, raising the payment to $0.365 per share. The record date for this dividend is set for close of business on February 28, 2022, with a payable date of March 15, 2022. This marks the tenth consecutive year of dividend increases, reflecting the company's strong business performance and confidence in future growth, as stated by CEO Dave Foulkes. The announcement reinforces Brunswick's commitment to delivering value to its shareholders.
- Quarterly dividend increased by 9% to $0.365 per share.
- Marks the tenth consecutive year of dividend increases.
- Reflects strong business performance and confidence in future growth.
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METTAWA, Ill., Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced that the record date for its quarterly dividend announced today is the close of business February 28, 2022, rather than February 23, 2022, as was originally reported. The payable date of March 15, 2022 remains unchanged. The updated press release is as follows:
The Board of Directors of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of
This marks the tenth consecutive year of dividend increases.
The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2022.
“The ability to increase our dividend for a tenth consecutive year, as part of our balanced and systematic capital strategy, is a testament to the strength of our business and our confidence in future growth,” said Dave Foulkes, Brunswick Corporation CEO. “We are making tremendous strides advancing every aspect of our Next Wave strategy that builds on our foundation as the largest and most innovative company in the marine industry.”
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Mettawa, Ill., Brunswick Corporation’s leading consumer brands include Mercury Marine outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers and SmartCraft electronics; Advanced Systems Group, which includes industry-leading brands such as Simrad, Lowrance, C-MAP, B&G, MotorGuide, Attwood, Mastervolt, RELiON, Blue Sea Systems, CZone, and ASG Connect system integrators; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine, and Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Thunder Jet and Uttern boats; Boating Services Network, Boateka, Freedom Boat Club and Boat Class. For more information, visit brunswick.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about Brunswick’s business and by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” "anticipate," "project," "position," “intend,” “target,” “plan,” “seek,” “estimate,” “believe,” “predict,” “outlook,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations as of the date of this news release. These risks include, but are not limited to: the effect of adverse general economic conditions, including the amount of disposable income consumers have available for discretionary spending; fiscal and monetary policy concerns; adverse capital market conditions; changes in currency exchange rates; higher energy and fuel costs; competitive pricing pressures; interest-rate risk related to our debt; the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the emergence of variant strains; actual or anticipated increases in costs, disruptions of supply, or defects in raw materials, parts, or components we purchase from third parties, including as a result of pressures due to the pandemic; supplier manufacturing constraints, increased demand for shipping carriers, and transportation disruptions; managing our manufacturing footprint; adverse weather conditions, climate change events and other catastrophic event risks; international business risks; our ability to develop new and innovative products and services at a competitive price; our ability to meet demand in a rapidly changing environment; loss of key customers; absorbing fixed costs in production; risks associated with joint ventures that do not operate solely for our benefit; our ability to integrate acquisitions, including Navico, and the risk for associated disruption to our business; the risk that unexpected costs will be incurred in connection with the Navico transaction or the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the transaction will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; our ability to successfully implement our strategic plan and growth initiatives; attracting and retaining skilled labor, implementing succession plans for key leadership, and executing organizational and leadership changes; our ability to identify, complete, and integrate targeted acquisitions; the risk that strategic divestitures will not provide business benefits; maintaining effective distribution; risks related to dealers and customers being able to access adequate financing; requirements for us to repurchase inventory; inventory reductions by dealers, retailers, or independent boat builders; risks related to the Freedom Boat Club franchise business model; outages, breaches, or other cybersecurity events regarding our technology systems, which could affect manufacturing and business operations and could result in lost or stolen information and associated remediation costs; our ability to protect our brands and intellectual property; changes to U.S. trade policy and tariffs; any impairment to the value of goodwill and other assets; product liability, warranty, and other claims risks; legal, environmental, and other regulatory compliance, including increased costs, fines, and reputational risks; changes in income tax legislation or enforcement; managing our share repurchases; and risks associated with certain divisive shareholder activist actions.
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