Brown-Forman Press Releases

Brown-Forman and Partners Launch New Turf Program

2008-09-02

Brown-Forman announced today that it is investing $100,000 in TURF – Tailgaters Urging Responsibility & Fun – as the football season begins in earnest this week.

“World's Largest Mint Julep” To Debut At Kentucky Derby®

2008-04-30

The “World’s Largest Mint Julep” will make its world debut at Churchill Downs® during Kentucky Derby week this year on May 2 & 3.

Brown-Forman and Orendain End Joint Ventures

2007-05-16

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that it has agreed with the Orendain family of Mexico to end their joint ventures in the tequila business.

Barbaro Mint Julep Cup Races Away from the Competition to Win the Christie's/Woodford Reserve Auction

2007-05-02

2007-05-02 Louisville/New York Brand Barbaro Cup Fetches a Highly Impressive $22,222, Bought By New York Horse Enthusiast Louisville/New York, May 2, 2007 – The Woodford Reserve online auction of thirteen Kentucky Derby® winner mint julep cups, held in partnership with Christie’s, concluded Tuesday, May

$1,000 Mint Julep Cup Auction for Charity Heats Up

2007-04-26

With six days left to bid, the race is on for the most expensive mint julep cup ever to be sold at Churchill Downs® on Kentucky Derby® Day.

Brown-Forman and Clarion Capital Partners Announce an Agreement on the Sale of Hartmann, Inc.

2007-04-23

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) announced today that the company has agreed to sell substantially all of the assets of its Hartmann luggage and leather goods business to Clarion Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm which invests capital in middle-market, growth-oriented companies. Terms were not disclosed.

Brown-Forman and Bacardi Renew Distribution Arrangement in the United Kingdom

2006-09-28

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that the company and Bacardi-Martini Ltd have agreed to renew their existing cost sharing distribution agreement in the United Kingdom through the year 2012.

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Takes Home Adams Growth Brand Award for Second Year in a Row

2006-03-15

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum announced it has received a 2006 Adams Growth Brand Award, the second consecutive year the brand has received this recognition.

Bourbon not over a Barrel

2006-02-02

For some Kentuckians, the mild winter has left a question hanging in the temperate air like the odor of whiskey in a rickhouse.

Bonterra Vineyards Signs on to StopGlobalWarming.org

2006-01-16

Bonterra Vineyards is now a featured partner on the advocacy website StopGlobalWarming.org where visitors concerned about climate change can enroll as "virtual marchers" and join a march on Washington that culminates on Earth Day, 2006 (April 22).

Brown-Forman and LVMH Reach Accord on Glenmorangie

2005-07-25

Brown-Forman Corporation and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton of France announced today they have agreed to end the contracts through which Brown-Forman acts as the United States importer of the Glenmorangie brands and represents those brands in Canada, Continental Europe, and certain Asian countries.

Brown-Forman and LVMH Reach Accord on Glenmorangie

2005-07-25

Brown-Forman Acquiring Remaining Interest in Finlandia Vodka

2004-11-22

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that it has reached agreement with the Altia Corporation of Finland (Altia) to acquire the remaining 20% of the capital stock of Finlandia Vodka Worldwide Ltd. (FVW) for €46.8 million.

Brown-Forman Acknowledges Heavy Trading Volume

2004-09-10

Brown-Forman Corporation noted heavy trading volume in its Class "B" shares today.

Brown-Forman Acknowledges Heavy Trading Volume

2004-09-10

Brown-Forman Corporation noted heavy trading volume in its Class "B" shares today.

Brown-Forman Acknowledges Heavy Trading Volume -Update

2004-09-10

Brown-Forman Corporation noted earlier today heavy trading volume in its Class "B" shares.

Brown-Forman Acknowledges Heavy Trading Volume -Update

2004-09-10

Brown-Forman Corporation noted earlier today heavy trading volume in its Class "B" shares.

Brown-Forman 'INVESTKentucky' Conference Presentation Available on Web Cast

2004-06-01

Brown-Forman Corporation will participate in the inaugural "INVESTKentucky" financial conference on Thursday, June 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Brown-Forman 2-For-1 Stock Split

2004-01-05

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that its stockholders approved the issuance of additional shares of common stock to permit a 2-for-1 split of both its Class A and Class B common stock.

Brown-Forman 2-For-1 Stock Split

2004-01-05

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that its stockholders approved the issuance of additional shares of common stock to permit a 2-for-1 split of both its Class A and Class B common stock.