Brunswick Reports Loss for Third Quarter, Cites Production Cuts, Write-Downs, Restructuring...

Brunswick Reports Loss for Third Quarter, Cites Production Cuts, Write-Downs,
Restructuring Charges

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation
(NYSE: BC) reported today results for the third quarter of 2008, which include
the following:
- A net loss of $591.4 million, or $6.70 per diluted share, for the third
quarter of 2008, which includes $4.31 per diluted share of non-cash
goodwill and trade name impairment charges, $0.28 per diluted share of
restructuring charges and $1.78 per diluted share of non-cash charges
for special tax items.

- Total sales for the quarter down 22 percent versus a year ago to
approximately $1.0 billion, driven by a 28 percent drop in marine
sales.

- Fitness segment sales up 8 percent in the quarter on strong demand for
commercial product.

- Cash on hand of $342.9 million at quarter's end.

"The marine market in the United States is becoming increasingly
challenging due to difficult economic conditions, financial market upheaval
and tightening credit availability, on top of the continuing weak housing
market," said Brunswick Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dustan E. McCoy.
"According to preliminary industry statistics in the United States, retail
demand for boats in our key fiberglass segments dropped nearly 40 percent in
the third quarter versus a year ago, and a slowdown in demand has spread to
regions outside of the United States. Given this environment, limiting our
loss from operations to $0.33 per diluted share before charges and ending the
quarter with a significant cash balance is commendable and reflects the hard
work of individuals across the entire Brunswick organization. Our cost
reduction activities are taking hold and a relentless focus on managing the
balance sheet is evident in our results."
Third Quarter Results
For the quarter ended Sept. 27, 2008, net sales decreased to $1,038.8
million, down 22 percent from $1,326.2 million a year earlier. The company
had an operating loss of $566.3 million for the third quarter of 2008. As
previously announced, the company concluded that a significant portion of its
goodwill and trade names was impaired, as prescribed by SFAS No. 142, Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets. Accordingly, the company recorded $374.0 million
of goodwill and $121.1 million of trade name impairment charges, associated
primarily with certain boat brands, in the third quarter of 2008. Both of
these are non-cash charges. The operating loss in the third quarter also
includes $39.1 million of restructuring charges. In the third quarter of
2007, the company had an operating loss of $46.3 million, which included $66.4
million of trade name impairments and $4.7 million of restructuring charges.
For the third quarter of 2008, the company reported a net loss from
continuing operations of $591.4 million, or $6.70 per diluted share, as
compared with a net loss of $23.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, from
continuing operations for the third quarter of 2007. Diluted earnings per
share for the third quarter of 2008 include goodwill and trade name impairment
charges of $4.31 per diluted share, restructuring charges of $0.28 per diluted
share, and a $1.78 per diluted share charge for special tax items, primarily
related to the establishment of a deferred tax valuation allowance resulting
from the cumulative losses reported by the company. Diluted earnings per
share for the third quarter of 2007, included $0.47 and $0.03 per diluted
share of trade name impairment and restructuring charges, respectively, as
well as $0.04 per diluted share benefit from special tax items.
Boat Segment
The Brunswick Boat Group comprises the Boat segment and produces
fiberglass and aluminum boats and marine parts and accessories, as well as
offers dealer management systems. The Boat segment had net sales for the
third quarter of 2008 of $392.5 million, down 36 percent from $613.9 million
in the third quarter of 2007. For the quarter, the segment had an operating
loss of $537.4 million, including goodwill and trade name impairment charges
of $477.0 million and restructuring charges of $15.8 million. This compares
with an operating loss of $90.3 million, including $66.4 million of trade name
impairment charges and $4.1 million of restructuring charges in the third
quarter of 2007.
"During the quarter, we continued to decrease production throughout our
marine operations in an effort to reduce the number of boats held by our
dealers," McCoy explained. "This included a month-long furlough, during which
we halted production at virtually all of our U.S. fiberglass boat
manufacturing plants. While this was the right thing to do, it resulted in
sales for our major fiberglass brands being down 50 percent in the quarter.
Reduced fixed-cost absorption on lower sales adversely affected operating
earnings.
"While we reduced the number of fiberglass boats held by our dealers by
1,400 during the third quarter, there remain 36 weeks of supply of fiberglass
boats in the pipeline, down one week from the end of June 2008, but up nine
weeks compared with the end of September last year," McCoy said. "As
announced earlier this month, we will begin closing or furloughing seven
fiberglass boat plants in the fourth quarter to continue to address the
pipeline inventory situation."
Marine Engine Segment
The Marine Engine segment, consisting of the Mercury Marine Group,
reported net sales of $448.9 million in the third quarter of 2008, down 21
percent from $566.7 million in the year-ago quarter. For the third quarter of
2008, the segment had an operating loss of $8.6 million, which includes $4.5
million of trade name impairments and $12.9 million of restructuring charges.
This compares with operating earnings of $47.5 million in the same period of
2007, including $0.6 million of restructuring charges.
"Sales were down in all business units in the Marine Engine segment in the
quarter, most notably sales of sterndrive and outboard engines in the United
States, which were down 39 percent," McCoy said. "Consistent with actions
taken in the Boat Group, Mercury also cut production rates and instituted
plant furloughs. Reduced fixed-cost absorption on lower sales had an adverse
effect on operating earnings."
Fitness Segment
The Fitness segment is comprised of the Life Fitness Division, which
manufactures and sells Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness
equipment. Fitness segment sales increased 8 percent in the quarter to $161.6
million, up from $150.2 million in the year-ago quarter. Operating earnings
for the quarter totaled $10.3 million, down from $11.8 million for the third
quarter of 2007, and operating margins were 6.4 percent versus 7.9 percent a
year ago. The Fitness segment recorded $0.8 million in restructuring charges
during the third quarter of 2008.
"Commercial equipment sales, which account for about 90 percent of Life
Fitness' business, were strong in all regions during the third quarter. This
helped offset the drop in sales of consumer products in the United States,"
McCoy said. "Operating earnings were down during the quarter, reflecting
higher material prices and increased freight costs due to fuel surcharges from
suppliers. These higher costs were partially offset by a reduction in
operating expenses, as Life Fitness continues efforts to focus on reducing
costs and improving productivity."
Bowling & Billiards Segment
The Bowling & Billiards segment is comprised of the Brunswick retail
bowling centers; bowling equipment and products; and billiards, Air Hockey and
foosball tables. Segment sales in the third quarter of 2008 totaled $111.1
million, down 3 percent compared with $114.6 million in the year-ago quarter.
For the third quarter, the segment had an operating loss of $10.4 million,
which includes $13.6 million of goodwill and trade name impairments, and $1.8
million of restructuring charges. This compares with an operating loss of
$0.2 million in the year-ago period.
"For the quarter, sales declines were most prevalent within our billiards
operation, where consumers continue to defer purchases of discretionary
products. Further, the industry is facing an overall decline in the
coin-operated pool table market," McCoy explained. "In an effort to address
these concerns, we have implemented several cost-cutting and staff reduction
moves in our bowling and billiards operations.
"For the quarter, bowling retail sales were down in the low-single digits,
in part because there were fewer centers in operation versus a year ago, as
six older centers were closed when their leases expired during the second
quarter of 2008. However, revenues from a growing number of Brunswick Zone
XLs helped to mitigate the effect of this reduction," McCoy added. "Bowling
capital equipment sales were up in the mid-teens for the quarter, benefiting
from new center and modernization activity both within and outside of the
United States."
Nine-Month Results
For the nine months ended Sept. 27, 2008, the company had net sales of
$3,871.0 million, down 9 percent from $4,235.2 million for the first nine
months of 2007. The company had an operating loss of $573.2 million for the
first three quarters of 2008, including $511.1 million of non-cash goodwill
and trade name impairment charges and $128.4 million of restructuring charges.
This compares with operating earnings of $93.0 million for the corresponding
period in 2007, which included $66.4 million of trade name impairment charges
and $13.4 million of restructuring charges.
For the first nine months of 2008, the company had a net loss from
continuing operations of $584.1 million, or $6.62 per diluted share, which
includes $4.43 per diluted share of goodwill and trade name impairment
charges, $0.90 per diluted share of restructuring charges, an $0.11 per
diluted share gain on an investment sale, and a $1.76 per diluted share charge
for special tax items, primarily related to the establishment of a deferred
tax valuation allowance. This compares with net earnings from continuing
operations of $67.5 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the same period
in 2007, which included $0.46 per diluted share of trade name impairment
charges, $0.09 per diluted share of restructuring charges, and a $0.06 per
diluted share benefit from special tax items.
Conference Call Scheduled
Brunswick will host a conference call today at 10 a.m. CDT to discuss its
financial results. At that time, McCoy will be joined by Peter B. Hamilton,
senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Kathryn J. Chieger,
vice president -- corporate and investor relations.
The call will be broadcast over the Internet at http://www.brunswick.com.
To listen to the call, go to the Web site at least 15 minutes before the call
to register, download and install any needed audio software.
Security analysts and investors wishing to participate via telephone
should call (888) 820-8951 (passcode: Brunswick Q3). Callers outside of North
America should call +1 (210) 234-0024 to be connected. These numbers can be
accessed 15 minutes before the call begins, as well as during the call. A
replay of the conference call will be available through midnight CDTOct. 30,
2008, by calling (866) 447-7329 or (203) 369-1160. The replay will also be
available at http://www.brunswick.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release are forward looking as defined in
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
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 (i) the amount of
disposable income available to consumers for discretionary purchases, and (ii)
the level of consumer confidence on the demand for marine, fitness, billiards
and bowling equipment, products and services; the ability to successfully
complete restructuring efforts in the timeframe and cost anticipated; the
ability to successfully complete the disposition of non-core assets; the
effect of higher product prices due to technology changes and added product
features and components on consumer demand; the effect of competition from
other leisure pursuits on the level of participation in boating, fitness,
bowling and billiards activities; the effect of interest rates and fuel prices
on demand for marine products; the ability to successfully manage pipeline
inventories; the financial strength of dealers, distributors and independent
boat builders; the ability to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with
dealers, distributors and independent boat builders; the ability to maintain
effective distribution and to develop alternative distribution channels
without disrupting incumbent distribution partners; the ability to maintain
market share, particularly in high-margin products; the success of new product
introductions; the ability to maintain product quality and service standards
expected by customers; competitive pricing pressures; the ability to develop
cost-effective product technologies that comply with regulatory requirements;
the ability to transition and ramp up certain manufacturing operations within
time and budgets allowed; the ability to successfully develop and distribute
products differentiated for the global marketplace; shifts in currency
exchange rates; adverse foreign economic conditions; the success of global
sourcing and supply chain initiatives; the ability to obtain components and
raw materials from suppliers; increased competition from Asian competitors;
competition from new technologies; the ability to complete environmental
remediation efforts and resolve claims and litigation at the cost estimated;
and the effect of weather conditions on demand for marine products and retail
bowling center revenues. Additional factors are included in the company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2007 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 28, 2008.
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to
instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including
Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and
inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers;
Albemarle, Arvor, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner,
Cypress Cay, Harris, Hatteras, Kayot, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik,
Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Savage, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy,
Uttern and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea,
Kellogg Marine, Diversified Marine and Benrock parts and accessories
distributors; IDS dealer management systems; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and
ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer
products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Dynamo, Tornado and Valley pool
tables, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit
http://www.brunswick.com.

Brunswick Corporation
Comparative Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 27, September 29,
2008 2007 % Change

Net sales $1,038.8 $1,326.2 -22%
Cost of sales 862.3 1,063.5 -19%
Selling, general and administrative
expense 177.4 206.9 -14%
Research and development expense 31.2 31.0 1%
Goodwill impairment charges 374.0 - NM
Trade name impairment charges 121.1 66.4 82%
Restructuring, exit and other
impairment charges 39.1 4.7 NM
Operating earnings (loss) (566.3) (46.3) NM
Equity earnings (loss) (1.0) 3.0 NM
Investment sale gain 2.1 - NM
Other income (expense), net (0.3) 7.5 NM
Earnings (loss) before interest
and income taxes (565.5) (35.8) NM
Interest expense (12.7) (12.8) 1%
Interest income 2.5 1.9 32%
Earnings (loss) before income
taxes (575.7) (46.7) NM
Income tax (benefit) provision 15.7 (23.0)
Net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations (591.4) (23.7) NM

Discontinued operations:
Earnings from discontinued
operations, net of tax - 4.6 NM
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of tax - 21.0 NM
Net earnings from discontinued
operations - 25.6 NM

Net earnings (loss) $(591.4) $1.9 NM

Earnings per common share:
Basic
Net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations $(6.70) $(0.27) NM
Earnings from discontinued
operations, net of tax - 0.05 NM
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of tax - 0.24 NM

Net earnings (loss) $(6.70) $0.02 NM

Diluted
Net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations $(6.70) $(0.27) NM
Earnings from discontinued
operations, net of tax - 0.05 NM
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of tax - 0.24 NM

Net earnings (loss) $(6.70) $0.02 NM

Weighted average shares used for
computation of:
Basic earnings per share 88.3 89.0 -1%
Diluted earnings per share 88.3 89.0 -1%

Effective tax rate -2.7% 49.4%

Supplemental Information
Diluted net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations $(6.70) $(0.27) NM
Goodwill impairment charges, net of
tax 3.37 - NM
Trade name impairment charges, net
of tax 0.94 0.47 NM
Restructuring, exit and other
impairment charges, net of tax 0.28 0.03 NM
Special tax items 1.78 (0.04) NM
Diluted net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations, as adjusted $(0.33) $0.19 NM

Brunswick Corporation
Comparative Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 27, September 29,
2008 2007 % Change

Net sales $3,871.0 $4,235.2 -9%
Cost of sales 3,121.5 3,339.0 -7%
Selling, general and administrative
expense 586.1 623.2 -6%
Research and development expense 97.1 100.2 -3%
Goodwill impairment charges 377.2 - NM
Trade name impairment charges 133.9 66.4 NM
Restructuring, exit and other
impairment charges 128.4 13.4 NM
Operating earnings (loss) (573.2) 93.0 NM
Equity earnings 10.1 16.4 -38%
Investment sale gains 23.0 - NM
Other income (expense), net 1.6 7.3 -78%
Earnings (loss) before interest and
income taxes (538.5) 116.7 NM
Interest expense (35.6) (39.7) 10%
Interest income 5.4 5.6 -4%
Earnings (loss) before income taxes (568.7) 82.6 NM
Income tax provision 15.4 15.1
Net earnings (loss) from continuing
operations (584.1) 67.5 NM

Discontinued operations:
Earnings from discontinued
operations, net of tax - 8.6 NM
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of tax - 28.7 NM
Net earnings from discontinued
operations - 37.3 NM

Net earnings (loss) $(584.1) $104.8 NM

Earnings per common share:
Basic
Net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations $(6.62) $0.75 NM
Earnings from discontinued
operations, net of tax - 0.09 NM
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of tax - 0.32 NM

Net earnings (loss) $(6.62) $1.16 NM

Diluted
Net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations $(6.62) $0.75 NM
Earnings from discontinued
operations, net of tax - 0.09 NM
Gain on disposal of discontinued
operations, net of tax - 0.32 NM

Net earnings (loss) $(6.62) $1.16 NM

Weighted average shares used for
computation of:
Basic earnings per share 88.3 90.3 -2%
Diluted earnings per share 88.3 90.7 -3%

Effective tax rate -2.7% 18.3%

Supplemental Information
Diluted net earnings (loss) from
continuing operations $(6.62) $0.75 NM
Goodwill impairment charges, net of
tax 3.40 - NM
Trade name impairment charges, net of
tax 1.03 0.46 NM
Restructuring, exit and other
impairment charges, net of tax 0.90 0.09 NM
NBK investment sale gain, net of tax (0.11) - NM
Special tax items 1.76 (0.06) NM
Diluted net earnings from continuing
operations, as adjusted $0.36 $1.24 -71%

Brunswick Corporation
Selected Financial Information
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Segment Information

Three Months Ended
Operating
Net Sales Operating Earnings(1) Margin

Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.
27, 29, % 27, 29, % 27, 29,
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007

Boat $392.5 $613.9 -36% $(537.4) $(90.3) NM -136.9% -14.7%
Marine
Engine 448.9 566.7 -21% (8.6) 47.5 NM -1.9% 8.4%
Marine
eliminations (75.4) (119.1) - -
Total
Marine 766.0 1,061.5 -28% (546.0) (42.8) NM -71.3% -4.0%

Fitness 161.6 150.2 8% 10.3 11.8 -13% 6.4% 7.9%
Bowling &
Billiards 111.1 114.6 -3% (10.4) (0.2) NM -9.4% -0.2%
Eliminations 0.1 (0.1) - -
Corp/Other - - (20.2) (15.1) 34%

Total $1,038.8 $1,326.2 -22% $(566.3) $(46.3) NM -54.5% -3.5%

Nine Months Ended
Operating
Net Sales Operating Earnings(2) Margin

Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.
27, 29, % 27, 29, % 27, 29,
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007

Boat $1,718.2 $2,045.7 -16% $(589.8) $(51.5) NM -34.3% -2.5%
Marine
Engine 1,658.4 1,808.9 -8% 76.7 162.5 -53% 4.6% 9.0%
Marine
eliminations (308.3) (382.0) - -
Total
Marine 3,068.3 3,472.6 -12% (513.1) 111.0 NM -16.7% 3.2%

Fitness 467.7 439.2 6% 26.6 27.3 -3% 5.7% 6.2%
Bowling &
Billiards 335.1 323.6 4% (29.3) 5.4 NM -8.7% 1.7%
Eliminations (0.1) (0.2) - -
Corp/Other - - (57.4) (50.7) -13%

Total $3,871.0 $4,235.2 -9% $(573.2) $93.0 NM -14.8% 2.2%

(1) Operating earnings in the third quarter of 2008 include $534.2 million
of pretax goodwill impairment charges, trade name impairment
charges and restructuring, exit and other impairment charges. The
$534.2 million consists of $492.8 million in the Boat segment, $17.4
million in the Marine Engine segment, $15.4 million in the Bowling &
Billiards segment, $0.8 million in the Fitness segment and $7.8
million in Corp/Other. Operating earnings in the third quarter of 2007
include $71.1 million of pretax trade name impairment charges and
restructuring, exit and other impairment charges. The $71.1 million
consists of $70.5 million in the Boat segment and $0.6 million in the
Marine Engine segment.

(2) Operating earnings in the first nine months of 2008 include $639.5
million of pretax goodwill impairment charges, trade name impairment
charges and restructuring, exit and other impairment charges. The
$639.5 million consists of $544.8 million in the Boat segment, $35.9
million in the Marine Engine segment, $40.8 million in the Bowling &
Billiards segment, $2.1 million in the Fitness segment and $15.9
million in Corp/Other. Operating earnings in the first nine months of
2007 include $79.8 million of pretax trade name impairment charges
and restructuring, exit and other impairment charges. The $79.8
million consists of $76.3 million in the Boat segment, $3.4 million in
the Marine Engine segment and $0.1 million in Corp/Other.

Brunswick Corporation
Comparative Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions)

September 27, December 31, September 29,
2008 2007 2007
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $342.9 $331.4 $327.8
Accounts and notes receivables, net 518.3 572.4 510.9
Inventories
Finished goods 475.9 446.7 510.7
Work-in-process 291.1 323.4 348.0
Raw materials 131.1 136.6 148.4
Net inventories 898.1 906.7 1,007.1
Deferred income taxes 134.1 249.9 250.3
Prepaid expenses and other 75.2 53.9 75.6
Current assets 1,968.6 2,114.3 2,171.7

Net property 970.3 1,052.8 1,049.5

Other assets
Goodwill, net 294.8 678.9 679.2
Other intangibles, net 89.9 245.6 249.7
Deferred income taxes 57.6 - -
Investments and other long-term
assets 222.4 274.0 321.4
Other assets 664.7 1,198.5 1,250.3

Total assets $3,603.6 $4,365.6 $4,471.5

Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt $0.3 $0.8 $0.2
Accounts payable 346.8 437.3 461.7
Accrued expenses 791.7 858.1 857.8
Current liabilities 1,138.8 1,296.2 1,319.7

Long-term debt 726.4 727.4 726.1
Other long-term liabilities 422.1 449.1 522.3
Common shareholders' equity 1,316.3 1,892.9 1,903.4

Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $3,603.6 $4,365.6 $4,471.5

Supplemental Information
Debt-to-capitalization rate 35.6% 27.8% 27.6%

Brunswick Corporation
Comparative Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
Revised
September 27, September 29,
2008 2007 (1)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings (loss) $(584.1) $104.8
Less: net earnings from discontinued
operations - 37.3
Net earnings (loss) from continuing
operations (584.1) 67.5
Depreciation and amortization 133.1 130.2
Changes in non-cash current assets
and current liabilities (95.1) (50.0)
Goodwill impairment charges 377.2 -
Trade name impairment charges 133.9 66.4
Other impairment charges 50.0 0.4
Income taxes and other, net 5.2 25.4
Net cash provided by operating
activities of continuing operations 20.2 239.9
Net cash used for operating
activities of discontinued operations - (19.3)
Net cash provided by operating
activities 20.2 220.6

Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures (84.8) (156.3)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of
cash acquired - (6.2)
Investments 21.1 9.1
Proceeds from investment sales 45.5 -
Proceeds from sale of property,
plant and equipment 9.6 5.3
Other, net 0.2 12.1
Net cash used for investing
activities of continuing operations (8.4) (136.0)
Net cash provided by investing
activities of discontinued operations - 65.2
Net cash used for investing activities (8.4) (70.8)

Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from issuance of long-
term debt 250.4 -
Payments of long-term debt including
current maturities (250.7) (0.7)
Stock repurchases - (115.5)
Stock options exercised - 10.8
Net cash used for financing
activities of continuing operations (0.3) (105.4)
Net cash used for financing
activities of discontinued operations - -
Net cash used for financing
activities (0.3) (105.4)

Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents 11.5 44.4
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 331.4 283.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period $342.9 $327.8

Free Cash Flow from Continuing
Operations
Net cash provided by operating
activities of continuing operations $20.2 $239.9

Net cash provided by (used for):
Capital expenditures (84.8) (156.3)
Proceeds from investment sales 45.5 -
Proceeds from sale of property,
plant and equipment 9.6 5.3
Other, net 0.2 12.1
Total free cash flow from continuing
operations $(9.3) $101.0

(1) For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company expanded its
presentation of the consolidated statements of cash flows to include
net earnings and net earnings from discontinued operations.
Accordingly, the company revised the quarterly 2007 consolidated
statement of cash flows. Net cash flows from operating, investing and
financing activities have not changed.

SOURCE Brunswick Corporation

Kathryn Chieger, Vice President - - Corporate and Investor Relations,
+1-847-735-4612, or Dan Kubera, Director - - Media Relations and Corporate
Communications, +1-847-735-4617, daniel.kubera@brunswick.com, both of
Brunswick Corporation