Independent
Tenure on this board
13.0 yrs
Also a director at
Aptiv PLC (APTV)
Meeting calendar
BC · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Brunswick Corp
10 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of ten directors; advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay); and ratification of Deloitte as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Market cap
$5.2B
1Y TSR
+38.5%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Mar 9, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 6, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors Named in this Proxy Statement
ManagementBoard: FORElect ten nominees named in the proxy to serve one-year terms until the 2027 annual meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory “say-on-pay” vote to approve the compensation of the company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This management proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to Named Executive Officers (NEOs) as detailed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables. Management seeks shareholder affirmation that its pay practices — which emphasize performance-based incentives, multi-year awards, and retention mechanisms — align with shareholder interests. The Board and Compensation Committee recommend FOR, citing a majority of executive compensation structured as performance-based, use of long-term performance metrics (CFROI, Operating Margin, TSR modifiers), robust clawbacks, share ownership requirements, and independent consultant input to ensure competitiveness. The vote is advisory and not binding, but the Board will consider results when making future compensation decisions. Given the company received 97% support in 2025, management expects strong shareholder backing and uses the vote as governance feedback rather than a direct operational mandate.
- 3
Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit and Finance Committee’s appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.0 yrs
Also a director at
Leggett & Platt Inc (LEG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.9 yrs
Also a director at
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (ALSN)Corteva Inc (CTVA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.6 yrs
Also a director at
Performance Food Group Co (PFGC)Infleqtion Inc (INFQ)J M Smucker Co (SJM)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
18.7 yrs
Also a director at
Csx Corp (CSX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.9 yrs
Also a director at
Phinia Inc (PHIN)Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (GT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Also a director at
Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)Micron Technology Inc (MU)Solid Power Inc (SLDP)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Also a director at
Vontier Corp (VNT)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.4% | 3,517,688 | $256M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.3% | 3,418,245 | $249M |
| 3 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 4.7% | 3,045,726 | $222M |
| 4 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 4.7% | 3,023,980 | $220M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 2,920,807 | $213M |
| 6 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4.2% | 2,759,801 | $201M |
| 7 | HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P | 3.4% | 2,233,281 | $162M |
| 8 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.2% | 2,073,292 | $151M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.1% | 1,997,324 | $145M |
| 10 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.0% | 1,969,672 | $140M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Brunswick Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Brunswick Corp (BC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Brunswick Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Brunswick Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, March 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Brunswick Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Brunswick Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Brunswick Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Brunswick Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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