[Form 4] Brunswick Corporation Insider Trading Activity
Filing: Form 4 filed for Brunswick Corporation (BC) by reporting person J. Steven Whisler, identified as a Director.
Whisler reported a transaction dated 07/31/2025 acquiring 1,322 common shares deposited into his director deferred account at a reported price of $58.29 per share. The Form shows no derivative transactions or dispositions.
Following the reported transaction, Whisler's beneficial ownership is listed as 93,725 shares (direct). The filing also discloses 1,000 shares held indirectly via a family trust and notes 660 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment in June 2025. Form signed by power of attorney on 08/04/2025.
- Acquisition of 1,322 shares into the director deferred account at $58.29, signaling equity alignment with shareholders
- Beneficial ownership reported at 93,725 shares (direct), providing clear post-transaction ownership disclosure
- Disclosure of 660 dividend-reinvested shares (June 2025), improving transparency on share accumulation
- Indirect holdings of 1,000 shares via family trust are explicitly disclosed
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine director acquisition via deferred compensation; increases direct ownership to 93,725 shares.
The Form 4 shows a non-derivative acquisition of 1,322 common shares on 07/31/2025 at $58.29 deposited to Whisler's director deferred account. This is a common mechanism for directors to take compensation in equity rather than cash. The filing documents current beneficial ownership of 93,725 shares and discloses 660 dividend-reinvested shares from June 2025 and 1,000 shares held indirectly in a family trust. No sales, options, or other material changes are reported.
TL;DR: Insider disclosure is timely and routine; transaction recorded as deferred plan deposit with required Form 4 filing.
The statement indicates the acquisition was deferred shares deposited into a director's deferred account, with explanatory footnote provided. The form is filed by one reporting person and bears a power-of-attorney signature dated 08/04/2025. There are no indications of unusual trading patterns or derivative activity. From a governance perspective, the disclosure aligns with Section 16 reporting obligations and documents both direct and indirect holdings.