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Vanguard Portfolio Management holds 3,426,178 shares in Brunswick (NYSE: BC)

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brunswick Corp/DE reported beneficial ownership by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC. Vanguard Portfolio Management reports 3,426,178 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.28% of the class. The filing shows 7,933 shares with sole voting power and 3,426,178 shares with sole dispositive power. The report is signed by Ashley Grim on 04/29/2026.

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Insights

Vanguard holds a >5% passive stake in Brunswick with dispositive control over 3,426,178 shares.

Vanguard Portfolio Management's Schedule 13G lists a 5.28% position in Brunswick Common Stock, indicating passive institutional ownership reporting. The filing attributes voting power to Vanguard affiliates and lists 7,933 shares of sole voting power.

Institutional filings like this typically reflect portfolio allocations rather than active corporate change; subsequent filings could show changes if holdings cross regulatory thresholds.

Shares beneficially owned 3,426,178 shares Amount beneficially owned as reported
Percent of class 5.28% Percent of common stock reported
Sole voting power 7,933 shares Shares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power 3,426,178 shares Shares with sole power to dispose
CUSIP 117043109 Identifier for Brunswick Corp/DE Common Stock
Schedule 13G regulatory
"This Schedule 13G lists beneficial ownership by Vanguard Portfolio Management"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 3426178 (b) Percent of class: 5.28 %"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive power financial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3426178"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory
"A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is not required"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.





117043109

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Portfolio Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Brunswick (BC)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 3,426,178 shares, equal to 5.28% of Brunswick's common stock. The Schedule 13G lists voting and dispositive powers held by Vanguard Portfolio Management and affiliated business divisions.

Who filed the Schedule 13G for Brunswick and when was it signed?

The filing was submitted by Vanguard Portfolio Management and signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration. The signature date on the form is 04/29/2026, with holdings reported as of 03/31/2026.

How much voting power does Vanguard have for Brunswick shares?

Vanguard reports 7,933 shares with sole voting power and 0 shares with shared voting power. Dispositive power is reported as 3,426,178 shares held solely by Vanguard Portfolio Management.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Vanguard controls dividends or proceeds for Brunswick shares?

The filing states Vanguard Portfolio Management and affiliates have the right to receive or direct dividends and sale proceeds for the reported securities. No single other person is identified as holding >5% of those interests.