Brunswick Corporation has sold its Sealine brand of boats, based in Kidderminster, UK, to The Oxford Investment Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The company is currently determining the amount of restructuring charge associated with the transaction.
“This decision was part of our strategic review to further refine our product portfolio and to best concentrate our resources on our continuing brands and the marine segments in which we compete,” said Brunswick Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dustan E. McCoy. “A primary goal at Brunswick going forward is to better exploit our opportunities for organic growth and to gain share in the marketplace. For the past several years, we have been steadily transforming our operating model and business structure to be more consistent with the changing marine market. With the global presence of Sea Ray, Bayliner, Meridian, Hatteras and Boston Whaler, as well as our involvement in regional brands around the globe, Brunswick maintains its leading presence in the world`s marine markets.”
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation brands include: Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land `N` Sea, Kellogg Marine, and Diversified Marine parts and accessories distributors; Arvor, Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris FloteBote, Hatteras, Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Suncruiser, Triton Aluminum, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Life Fitness and Hammer Strength fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables and foosball tables.
