SCHEDULE 13G/A: FMR LLC Updates Brunswick Corp. Stake to 4.0%
Beneficial Ownership Report
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 4.0% beneficial ownership stake in Brunswick Corp. as of September 30, 2025.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson jointly filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G for Brunswick Corp. common stock.
- As of September 30, 2025, FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson beneficially own an aggregate of 2,625,534.31 shares of Brunswick Corp. common stock.
- This beneficial ownership represents 4.0% of the total outstanding class of Brunswick Corp. common stock.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 2,540,002.97 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,625,534.31 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 2,625,534.31 shares, but no sole or shared voting power.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Brunswick Corp.
- FMR LLC is classified as a parent holding company or control person, and Abigail P. Johnson is an individual reporting person.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of a passive ownership stake by a major institutional investor. It indicates continued, non-activist interest in Brunswick Corp. by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson, which is generally a neutral to slightly positive signal for the company's stability.
Positives
- A significant institutional investor, FMR LLC, maintains a substantial passive stake in Brunswick Corp., indicating continued confidence in the company.
- The filing explicitly states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for influencing control, suggesting a stable, non-activist investment.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance for Brunswick Corp. are provided in this beneficial ownership disclosure.
Management Comments
- "The securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities."
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of a significant passive ownership stake by a major asset manager, FMR LLC, in Brunswick Corp. It indicates continued institutional interest in the company but does not provide specific industry-wide analysis or context.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's stake, confirming a passive investment approach.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC. |
| 2023-01-10 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number: -23-000003) was incorporated by reference. |
| 2023-01-26 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 2023-01-31 | Date of Schedule 13G filing by FMR LLC where Power of Attorney (accession number: -23-000038) for Abigail P. Johnson was incorporated by reference. |
| 2025-09-30 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (reporting date for ownership). |
| 2025-11-04 | Date of signing and filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1. |
Keywords
Brunswick Corp, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, SEC Filing
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