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Brown-Forman

Producer and marketer of premium and super-premium spirits

brown-forman.com

Headquarters: Louisville, United States
Founded year: 1870
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Distillers & Wineries

Last updated October 11

Latest news about Brown-Forman

In short: Brown-Forman rejected Sazerac’s $15 billion bid as CEO Lawson Whiting announced his retirement.

Company announcements

September 17 Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman announces $500 million debt offering

The company priced $500 million in 5.375% senior notes due in 2031 for general corporate purposes including acquisitions and debt repayment.

September 2 Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman reports first quarter fiscal results with diluted earnings per share increasing 6% to $0.38

Net sales decreased 1%, while organic operating income grew 4%. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook and maintained strong free cash flow.

July 26 Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman rejects Sazerac acquisition proposal

The board deems the unsolicited offer non-actionable, supported by majority shareholder Wolf Pen Branch, citing strategic alignment.

July 23 Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman elects directors and approves dividend

The company also ratified the accounting firm selection and announced CEO Lawson Whiting's upcoming retirement.

Media coverage

October 11 Ad Hoc News

Brown-Forman reports USD 911.0 million sales. Brown-Forman stock trades at P/E 18.6

Fiscal first-quarter sales fell 1.00 percent to USD 911.0 million. Brown-Forman stock cost USD 28.88...

September 4 Yahoo Finance

Brown Forman (BF.B) CEO Lawson Whiting Announces Retirement

Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF.B) CEO Lawson E. Whiting announced his retirement as the company faces weaker...

September 2 MarketScreener

Brown-Forman Corporation Reports Earnings Results for the First Quarter Ended July 31, 2026

Brown-Forman Corporation reported earnings results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2026. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was USD 911 million...

September 2 The Wall Street Journal

Brown-Forman Quarterly Sales Slip on Tequila Slowdown

The whiskey giant’s earnings per share outpace analysts’ expectations; the company has contended wit...

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