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): September 3, 2015
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin | 1-1370 | 39-0182330 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
of incorporation) | File Number) | 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
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BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 3, 2015, Briggs & Stratton Corporation (the “Company”) and Joseph C. Wright entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release and Waiver (the “Agreement) in connection with Mr. Wright’s previously disclosed departure from the Company. The Agreement will become effective and enforceable seven days after its execution unless otherwise revoked.
Pursuant to the Agreement, Mr. Wright irrevocably and unconditionally releases the Company and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with the Company, from certain complaints, claims, liabilities, costs and expenses, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, arising out of his employment with the Company, the termination of that employment, and the execution of the Agreement, up to the date of the Agreement, subject to customary exceptions.
In connection with his departure from the Company, Mr. Wright is receiving payments and benefits through December 31, 2016 commensurate with those payable upon a nonrenewal by the Company of his employment agreement, which are substantially similar to those payable upon a termination without cause, as described in the Company’s proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting, provided that Mr. Wright will also be entitled to continue participating in the Company's retirement and 401(k) plans and its Key Employee Savings and Investment Plan through December 31, 2016 and will receive continued life insurance coverage, financial/tax consulting expense reimbursement and an executive physical during such time.
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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: September 8, 2015 | /s/ Kathryn M. Buono | ||
Kathryn M. Buono | |||
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | |||
Duly Authorized Officer | |||
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