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Apr. 04, 2015
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Subsequent Events | Note 17 – Subsequent Events On April 27, 2015, the Company acquired 100 percent of privately held BLA, Australia's largest provider of marine products, to strengthen Brunswick's marine parts and accessories presence in the region. BLA has an extensive dealer network throughout Australia and New Zealand and will be managed as part of the Company’s marine service, parts and accessories businesses within the Marine Engine segment. On May 6, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.125 per share. The dividend will be payable June 15, 2015 to shareholders of record on May 26, 2015.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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