Brown Forman CORP 8-K filings

Brown-Forman Corporation's stockholders elected all director nominees, approved executive compensation, and ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors at the annual meeting.

Brown-Forman Corporation announced that President and CEO Lawson Whiting will retire upon the appointment of his successor, with the Board initiating a search process.

Brown-Forman announced its fiscal year 2026 results, with net sales down 1% to $3.9 billion, but provided a cautious outlook for FY27 expecting flat organic net sales amidst market volatility.

Brown-Forman Corporation and Pernod Ricard have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination due to an inability to reach mutually agreeable terms.

Brown-Forman Corporation announced the appointment of Jim Peters as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2026.

Brown-Forman Corporation reported a 2% increase in third-quarter net sales and reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook despite a challenging operating environment.

Brown-Forman Corporation reported a 5% decrease in second-quarter net sales and a 10% drop in operating income, reaffirming its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance amidst a challenging operating environment.

Brown-Forman Corporation's Board of Directors approved a new Executive Change in Control Severance Plan to attract and retain key talent.

Brown-Forman Corporation's Board of Directors authorized a $400 million share repurchase program for its Class A and Class B common stock.

Brown-Forman Corporation reported a 3% decrease in net sales for its first fiscal quarter of 2026, but reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite a challenging operating environment.

Brown-Forman Corporation announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Leanne D. Cunningham will retire effective May 1, 2026, after 30 years of service.

Brown-Forman Corporation's stockholders re-elected the Board of Directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, and approved a quarterly cash dividend, with Marshall B. Farrer assuming the role of Chairman.

Brown-Forman Corporation announced a significant decline in reported net sales and operating income for fiscal year 2025, driven by divestitures and a challenging macroeconomic environment, and anticipates further organic declines in fiscal 2026.

Marshall B. Farrer, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategic Growth Officer of Brown-Forman Corporation, will resign from his employment role to become Chairman of the Board after the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Brown-Forman Corporation has extended its existing credit agreement by one year, pushing the termination date to May 26, 2029.

Brown-Forman Corporation reports a decrease in net sales and operating income for the third quarter and year-to-date fiscal 2025, but reaffirms its outlook for organic top and bottom-line growth.

Brown-Forman Corporation unveils a restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and realigning resources towards future growth, projecting $70 to $80 million in annualized cost savings.

Brown-Forman Corporation has appointed Angela S. Enyard as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 1, 2025, succeeding Kelli Nelson Brown who will retire.

Brown-Forman reported a decrease in net sales for the first half of fiscal year 2025, but anticipates a return to growth in the second half.

Brown-Forman's first quarter fiscal 2025 results show a decrease in net sales and earnings, but the company reaffirms its full-year growth outlook.

Brown-Forman held its annual meeting, electing directors and approving a regular quarterly cash dividend.

Brown-Forman's fiscal year 2024 saw a slight decrease in net sales but a significant increase in earnings per share, influenced by inventory reductions and strategic brand growth.

Brown-Forman Corporation announced the retirement of Thomas W. Hinrichs, President, Emerging International, and the appointment of Michael A. Masick as his successor, effective July 1, 2024.

Kirsten M. Hawley, Executive Vice President, Chief People, Places, and Communications Officer of Brown-Forman Corporation, will retire effective August 9, 2024.

Brown-Forman's third-quarter results show a decrease in net sales but a significant increase in operating income and earnings per share, leading to a revised full-year outlook.

Brown-Forman Corporation's Board of Directors amended the company's by-laws to remove the age limitation for board member service, effective January 23, 2024.