Brown-Forman Reports Record Earnings for Fiscal 2008; Reported Operating Income Grew 14 % While Underlying Operating Income Increased 8%

June 05, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman Corporation reported record net sales for fiscal 2008, totaling nearly $3.3 billion, with international markets contributing more than 50% of total net sales for the first time in the company’s 138-year history.  

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Brown-Forman Unveils Plans to Celebrate 75th Anniversay of End of Prohibition

June 16, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman announced today a six-month long celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the end of Prohibition.

Brown-Forman Reports Record Earnings for Fiscal 2008; Reported Operating Income Grew 14 % While Underlying Operating Income Increased 8%

June 05, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman Corporation reported record net sales for fiscal 2008, totaling nearly $3.3 billion, with international markets contributing more than 50% of total net sales for the first time in the company’s 138-year history.  

Brown-Forman Receives “Restore America Hero” Award

June 04, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman Corporation has been named a 2008 Restore America Hero by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 

Brown-Forman Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for June 5

May 28, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman Corporation will release its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2008 financial results on June 5 by 8:00 a.m. (EDT).

Brown-Forman Announces Board Changes

May 23, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today several upcoming changes to its Board of Directors as part of its long-term Board succession plan.

Brown-Forman Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend (May 2008)

May 22, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 cents per share on Class A and Class B Common Stock. 

Brown-Forman Names Director of Corporate Affairs

May 19, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman announced today the appointment of James A. O’Malley as the company’s director of corporate affairs, effective June 9, 2008. 

Brown-Forman Names Morreau Director of Financial Management and Technology

April 30, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman announced today the promotion of Jane Morreau to the newly created position of director of financial management and technology, reporting to Don Berg, who becomes chief financial officer of the company on May 1.

Churchill Downs® Makes It “Official” (2008)

March 20, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman brands have returned to the starting gates for Kentucky Derby® 134.

Brown-Forman Chief Financial Officer Phoebe Wood to Retire; Donald Berg Named as Successor

March 14, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Phoebe A. Wood will retire from her position at the end of the fiscal year (April 30, 2008). 

Brown-Forman Reports Third Quarter Operating Income Growth of 8%, Underlying Operating Income Up 7% for the Third Quarter and Year-to-Date

February 28, 2008

Brown-Forman Corporation reported a 4% increase in diluted earnings per share and an 8% increase in operating income for its third quarter ended January 31, 2008.

Brown-Forman Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for February 29

February 20, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman Corporation will release its third quarter financial results for fiscal 2008 on February 29 by 8:00 a.m. (EST). 

Brown-Forman Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

January 22, 2008 | Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 cents per share on Class A and Class B Common Stock. 

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