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 (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2008
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)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (414) 259-5333
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
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BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
| ITEM 5.02. | APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS |
On August 13, 2008, the Board of Directors of Briggs & Stratton Corporation (the “Corporation”) elected Todd J. Teske as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation effective September 1, 2008.
Mr. Teske served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from September 2005 through August 2008, and as Senior Vice President and President – Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC from September 2003 through August 2005. Mr. Teske is 43 years old and retains his position as President of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
| ITEM 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Press Release dated August 13, 2008 announcing election of President and Chief Operating Officer |
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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: August 14, 2008 | By: | /s/ James E. Brenn | ||||
| James E. Brenn | ||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
| Duly Authorized Officer | ||||||
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BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Press Release dated August 13, 2008 announcing election of President and Chief Operating Officer |
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