UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: June 2, 2004
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin | 1-1370 | 39-0182330 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
12301 West Wirth Street, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(414) 259-5333
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On June 2, 2004, Briggs & Stratton Corporation issued a press release announcing that it and its subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. for a total consideration of $227.5 million in cash.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
99 | Press Release announcing Briggs & Stratton Corporation to acquire Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. |
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION | ||||
(Registrant) | ||||
Date: June 2, 2004 |
By: |
/s/ James E. Brenn | ||
James E. Brenn | ||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Duly Authorized Officer |