Briggs & Stratton Corporation Announces Results of Annual Meeting

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 19, 2005 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation :

Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced the following results of its Annual Meeting held today:

Shareholders reelected Jay H. Baker, Michael E. Batten and Brian C. Walker as directors to terms expiring in 2008.

Shareholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent auditors.

                                James E. Brenn
                                Senior Vice President and
                                Chief Financial Officer