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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report: May 14, 2001
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 1-1370 39-0182330
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
12301 West Wirth Street, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (414) 259-5333
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF SECURITIES OFFERINGS
On May 14, 2001, Briggs & Stratton Corporation completed the previously
announced proposed offerings of $275,000,000 of 8.875% senior notes due 2011 and
$140,000,000 of 5.00% convertible senior notes due 2006 in separate private
placements. The convertible notes are convertible into the company's common
stock.
A copy of the News Release announcing the completion of the offerings
is filed as an exhibit to this report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 News Release dated May 15, 2001.
(Filed herewith.)
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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
Date: May 15, 2001 By: /s/ James E. Brenn
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James E. Brenn, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer