ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 17, 2012, the Board of Directors of Briggs & Stratton Corporation unanimously elected Henrik C. Slipsager as a director of the company effective upon conclusion of the board meeting held on October 17, 2012. Mr. Slipsager succeeds Michael E. Batten, who retired as a director on October 17, 2012.

Mr. Slipsager will serve as a member of the class of directors whose terms of office expire in 2014. Mr. Slipsager will be a member of the Nominating & Governance Committee.

Mr. Slipsager's compensation, including the compensation plans that he is eligible to participate in, is described in the proxy statement for the company's 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders under the caption "Corporate Governance Director Compensation."

A copy of the press release announcing the election of Mr. Slipsager is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated October 17, 2012

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