Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Henrik C. Slipsager as a director of the company effective upon conclusion of the board meeting held on October 17, 2012. Mr. Slipsager succeeds Michael E. Batten, who retired as a director on October 17, 2012. Mr. Slipsager will serve as a member of the class of directors whose terms of office expire in 2014.

Mr. Slipsager is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ABM Industries Inc.