Brunswick Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details 2)

v2.4.1.9

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 28.2	$ 28.2
Acquisitions	3.7	0
Impairments	0	0
Adjustments	(0.4)	0
Ending balance	31.5	28.2
Marine Engine [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	18.1	18.1
Acquisitions	3.7	0
Impairments	0	0
Adjustments	(0.3)	0
Ending balance	21.5	18.1
Boat [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	9.6	9.6
Acquisitions	0	0
Impairments	0	0
Adjustments	(0.1)	0
Ending balance	9.5	9.6
Fitness [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0.5	0.5
Acquisitions	0	0
Impairments	0	0
Adjustments	0	0
Ending balance	$ 0.5	$ 0.5

- Definition

Amount of impairment loss resulting from write-down of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance and having a projected indefinite period of benefit to fair value.

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