# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000014693
**File Stem:** 0000014693-25-000098
**Filing Date:** 2025-10
**Character Count:** 10555
**Document Hash:** e65e3c491c646f0bf25f9a283f320198
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000014693-25-000098.hdr.sgml**: 20251002

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000014693-25-000098

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251002

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251002

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251002

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BROWN FORMAN CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000014693
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** BEVERAGES [2080]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 610143150
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0430

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-00123
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251367060

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 850 DIXIE HWY
- **CITY:** LOUISVILLE
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40210
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5025851100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 850 DIXIE HIGHWAY
- **CITY:** LOUISVILLE
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40210

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BROWN FORMAN INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870816

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BROWN FORMAN DISTILLERS CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19840807

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BROWN FORMAN DISTILLERY CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19670730

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**UNITED STATES**

 **SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, DC 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT** 

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of** 

**the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

**October 2, 2025**

**Brown-Forman Corporation**

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-00123** | **61-0143150** |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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| **850 Dixie Highway,** | **Louisville,** | **Kentucky** | **40210** |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(502) 585-1100** 

**Not Applicable**

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Class A Common Stock (voting), $0.15 par value** | **BFA** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Class B Common Stock (nonvoting), $0.15 par value** | **BFB** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.200% Notes due 2026** | **BF26** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2.600% Notes due 2028** | **BF28** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.**

In connection with the approval of the Repurchase Program (as described below), Brown-Forman Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release on October 2, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 (and the related information in Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 8.01. Other Events.**

On October 1, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company approved a share repurchase program for up to $400 million of the Company's outstanding Class A and Class B common stock (the "Stock") commencing on October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2026 (the "Repurchase Program"), subject to market and other conditions. Under the Repurchase Program, the Company can repurchase shares of Stock for cash in open market purchases, block transactions, purchases made in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, and privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase a minimum number of shares of Stock, and the Repurchase Program may be modified, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time without prior notice.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Exhibits*

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| <u>Exhibit No.</u> | <u>Description</u> |
| <u>[99.1](sharerepurchasedauthorizat.htm)</u> | Brown-Forman Corporation Press Release dated October 2, 2025. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | **<u>BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION</u>** |
| | (Registrant) |
| Date: October 2, 2025 | <u>/s/ Michael E. Carr, Jr.</u> |
| | Michael E. Carr, Jr. |
| | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary  |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![b-fxlogoxhorizontala.jpg](b-fxlogoxhorizontala.jpg)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**NEWS RELEASE**

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**BROWN-FORMAN BOARD APPROVES SHARE REPURCHASE** 

**AUTHORIZATION OF $400 MILLION**

**LOUISVILLE, KY – October 2, 2025 –**Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $400 million share repurchase authorization, commencing October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2026, subject to market and other conditions. Under the repurchase program, the company can repurchase Class A and Class B common shares for cash in open market purchases, block transactions, purchases made in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

This share repurchase program does not obligate the company to repurchase a minimum number of shares of Class A or Class B common stock, and this share repurchase program may be modified, suspended, or terminated by the company at any time without prior notice.

"Despite an increasingly competitive environment, we remain confident in our ability to generate strong cash flow," said Brown-Forman President and Chief Executive Officer, Lawson Whiting. "This repurchase is aligned with our broader capital deployment priorities and reflects our commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining flexibility to invest in growth."

**Brown-Forman**

Brown-Forman Corporation is a global leader in the spirits industry, responsibly building exceptional beverage alcohol brands for more than 155 years. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are guided by our founding promise, "Nothing Better in the Market." Our premium portfolio includes Jack Daniel's Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, New Mix, el Jimador, Herradura, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum,

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Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Chambord, and Slane. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for fine-quality spirits in more than 170 countries. Learn more at brown-forman.com and stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

**Contacts:** 

Elizabeth Conway, Director, External Communications

Elizabeth_Conway@b-f.com

Sue Perram, Vice President, Director, Investor Relations

Sue_Perram@b-f.com

**Important Information on Forward-Looking Statements:**

This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements reflect management's expectations or projections regarding future events and speak only as of the date we make them. Except as required by law, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors (many beyond our control) that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical experience or from our current expectations or projections.

For further information on factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical experience or from our current expectations or projections, please refer to our public filings, including the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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