Brunswick Corp - BC STOCK NEWS

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) has announced it will release its 2025 first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 24, 2025, before market opening. The complete results will be available on the company's investor relations website and SEC's website through Form 8-K filing.

The company will host a conference call at 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET on the same day, featuring CEO David M. Foulkes and EVP/CFO/CSO Ryan M. Gwillim. Analysts and investors can participate via telephone using specific dial-in numbers for North America (877-900-9524) and international callers (412-902-0029). The presentation will be accessible online, and a replay will be available until May 1, 2025.

Brunswick (NYSE: BC), the world's largest marine technology company, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. The recognition stems from a comprehensive evaluation conducted by Plant-A Insights Group, analyzing over 2.2 million reviews from 215,000 female employees nationwide.

The assessment highlighted Brunswick's excellence in providing comprehensive employee benefits and fostering a workplace culture supporting women's success and advancement. The company's initiatives include leadership development programs, mentoring opportunities, and work-life balance policies.

Chief Human Resources Officer Jill Wrobel emphasized the company's commitment to creating an environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and employees can reach their full potential. The evaluation process included analysis of public data, HR professional interviews, and confidential employee surveys to identify America's top 1,000 workplaces for women.

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) has announced its participation in the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investor Conference on March 4, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. The company will be represented by CEO David M. Foulkes, Executive VP, CFO and Strategy Officer Ryan M. Gwillim, and Senior VP of Enterprise Finance, Neha J. Clark.

Their presentation is scheduled for approximately 8:40am ET and will be webcast live through a link provided in the announcement. Interested parties should register at least 15 minutes before the presentation to download any necessary audio software. The audio presentation will be available on Brunswick's website, with a replay accessible on their webcast page for 90 days following the event.

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) reported strong performance at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show, marking significant achievements across its brands. Mercury Marine dominated with 58% overall outboard motor share (up 4 points year-over-year) and 70% share in the on-water segment (up 7 points). The company launched its new Single Engine Joystick with Thruster system.

Sea Ray demonstrated remarkable growth with increased unit sales, showing a 25% increase over 2023 and nearly 50% over 2022, particularly strong in boats over 32 feet. Boston Whaler maintained strong U.S. sales comparable to 2024, though Latin American sales were affected by the strong dollar. The company received nine awards, including four Consumer Satisfaction Index Awards and Five Neptune Awards for marketing excellence.

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share on its common stock. This declaration marks the company's 13th consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend will be paid on March 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 24, 2025.

CEO Dave Foulkes emphasized that the Board's decision reflects their confidence in the company's long-term strategy, highlighting their commitment to investing in new products and technologies while maintaining strong shareholder returns.

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) has announced that CEO David M. Foulkes will also assume the role of chairman of the board, effective March 1. Current Non-Executive Board Chair Nancy E. Cooper will remain on the board, while David E. Everitt will become Lead Independent Director.

The board determined that combining the Chair and CEO roles would best serve the company's interests in executing its strategic plan. During his tenure as CEO since January 2019, Foulkes has positioned Brunswick for sustained growth and resilience while navigating dynamic market conditions.

Before becoming CEO, Foulkes served as President of Brunswick Consumer Solutions and Chief Technology Officer. He joined Brunswick in 2007, leading Mercury Marine's product development for ten years and the Mercury Racing business.

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) reported record performance at major early-season trade and boat shows in 2025. At the Dusseldorf Boat Show, which attracted over 200,000 attendees, Sea Ray Boats achieved record unit sales, exceeding last year by more than 20%. Quicksilver Boats tripled sales compared to 2024.

Mercury Marine demonstrated market leadership with 55% share of outboards across the show and nearly 70% share in the 150hp+ category, both increasing by seven basis points from 2024. Navico Group technology was featured in over 80% of displayed boats.

In North America, Mercury Marine expanded its outboard share at key shows: New York (50%), Minneapolis (48%), and Toronto (45%), with Toronto showing a seven basis point increase from 2024.

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) announced the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. The company will host a conference call on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST/11 a.m. EST. The call will be led by CEO David M. Foulkes, CFO and Chief Strategy Officer Ryan M. Gwillim, and Senior VP of Enterprise Finance Neha Clark.

Analysts and investors can participate via telephone by calling 877-900-9524 (North America) or 412-902-0029 (outside North America). The presentation materials will be available on Brunswick's investor website. A replay of the call will be accessible through February 6, 2025, at 1 pm CST.

Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes has been named to Crain's Chicago Business 2025 Who's Who list for the second consecutive year, joining an elite group of 400 influential Chicago leaders. He was among 12 leaders recognized in the Autos, Manufacturing, and Utilities sector.

Foulkes, who has been with Brunswick for nearly 20 years, has transformed the company into the world's largest marine technology company. His notable achievements include launching the company's ACES strategy and the recent Boating Intelligence initiative, which incorporates AI-powered features for enhanced boating experiences. The initiative was unveiled at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show.

Before becoming CEO in 2019, Foulkes held leadership positions in technology and engineering at Mercury Marine and served as Brunswick's Chief Technology Officer. He previously spent 18 years at Ford Motor Company developing technology strategies.