Brunswick : Reports First Quarter Results

Brunswick Corporation 1 N. Field Court Lake Forest, IL 60045 Telephone 847.735.4700 Facsimile 847.735.4750‌‌‌‌

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Email: daniel.kubera@brunswick.com

• Consolidated net sales increased 8.4 percent versus first quarter 2016; excluding the impact of acquisitions, sales increased 5.9 percent.

• On a GAAP basis, diluted EPS of $0.71 increased by $0.03 compared to the prior year. Diluted EPS, as adjusted of $0.84, a $0.13 increase.

• Diluted EPS on a GAAP and an as adjusted basis in 2017 reflects a $0.06 per share net income tax benefit from share-based compensation activity. This benefit relates to new accounting guidance adopted in the first quarter of 2017.

"Our first quarter revenues increased by 8 percent," said Brunswick Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Schwabero. "Our top line reflected strong growth rates in all three of our primary boat categories, as well as in our marine parts and accessories, Fitness and outboard engine businesses.

"Our performance in the first quarter reflected continued successful execution of our growth strategy, including our focus on product leadership and the associated market share gains," Schwabero continued. "Although it is still early in the marine season, initial marine market data indicates a healthy U.S. marketplace, which is consistent with our assumptions entering the year. Overall demand in non-U.S. marine markets was also strong, led by gains in Europe and improving conditions in other regions.

"Our Fitness business continues to successfully execute against its integration and transformation plans, which in 2017 include new product introductions, changes to the manufacturing footprint and further cost realignment actions. The benefits from these activities will begin to favorably impact segment growth rates and margin performance in the second half of 2017.

"Adjusted operating earnings increased by 4 percent compared to the prior year quarter. An improvement in the effective tax rate, combined with higher operating earnings and fewer shares outstanding, led to an 18 percent increase in diluted earnings per common share, as adjusted," Schwabero concluded.

For the first quarter of 2017, the Company reported net sales of $1,160.3 million, up from $1,070.3 million a year earlier. For the quarter, the Company reported operating earnings of $89.0 million, which included $15.2 million of restructuring, exit and integration charges. In the first quarter of 2016, the Company had operating earnings of $96.0 million, which included $3.8 million of restructuring, exit and integration charges.

For the first quarter of 2017, Brunswick reported net earnings of $64.9 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $63.2 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2016. Diluted EPS for the first quarter of 2017 included

$0.14 per diluted share of restructuring, exit and integration charges and a $0.01 per diluted share benefit from special tax items. The diluted EPS for the first quarter of 2016 included $0.03 per diluted share of restructuring, exit and integration charges.

Cash and marketable securities totaled $285.2 million at the end of the first quarter, down $184.2 million from year-end 2016 levels. This decrease reflects net cash used for operating activities of $86.3 million. Net cash used for operating activities was affected by seasonal changes in working capital and planned pension contributions during the quarter.

In addition, net cash used for investing and financing activities of $65.5 million reduced cash and marketable securities balances. Investing and financing activities during the quarter included $60.8 million of capital expenditures, $20.0 million of common stock repurchases and $14.8 million of dividend payments, partially offset by $35.0 million of proceeds from the maturities of marketable securities.

The Marine Engine segment, consisting of the Mercury Marine Group, including the marine parts and accessories businesses, reported net sales of $631.8 million in the first quarter of 2017, up 6 percent from $595.5 million in the first quarter of 2016.

International sales, which represented 31 percent of total segment sales in the quarter, were up 9 percent compared to the prior year period. For the quarter, the Marine Engine segment reported operating earnings of $88.5 million. This compares with operating earnings of $78.3 million in the first quarter of 2016.

Sales increases in the quarter were led by the segment's parts and accessories

businesses, which included revenue from an acquisition completed in the fourth quarter of 2016, and by the outboard engine business, partially offset by declines in the sterndrive engine business. Higher revenues, favorable product mix and improved cost efficiencies contributed to the increase in operating earnings in the first quarter of 2017. Partially offsetting these factors were the unfavorable impact from foreign exchange and planned increases in growth investments.

The Boat segment is comprised of the Brunswick Boat Group, and includes 15 boat brands. The Boat segment reported net sales of $382.7 million for the first quarter of 2017, an increase of 14 percent compared with $336.8 million in the first quarter of 2016. International sales, which represented 24 percent of total segment sales in the quarter, increased by 9 percent compared to the prior year period. For the first quarter of 2017, the Boat segment reported operating earnings of $3.2 million, which included

$10.4 million of restructuring, exit and integration charges. This compares with operating earnings of $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2016.

The Boat segment's revenue reflected strong growth in the fiberglass and aluminum outboard categories. Sales of the fiberglass sterndrive/inboard boat category increased, in spite of anticipated declines in large fiberglass sterndrive/inboard boats. The decline in operating earnings included higher restructuring, exit and integration charges. In addition, comparisons were also affected by the aforementioned reduction in sales volumes and unfavorable reserve adjustments in large fiberglass sterndrive/ inboard boats, along with the net unfavorable impact of changes in sales mix and higher commodity costs in our aluminum boat business. These factors more than offset favorable performance in the fiberglass outboard boat business.

The Fitness segment designs, manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular fitness equipment and active recreation products. Fitness segment sales in the first quarter of 2017 totaled $235.6 million, up 8 percent from $218.3 million in the first