Brown-Forman Files 8-K: Notes and Stock Details
Ticker: BF-B · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 2, 2025 · CIK: 14693
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Brown Forman CORP (BF-B) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.15, $400 million |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt, financial-disclosure
TL;DR
BF-B files 8-K: Details on 1.2% and 2.6% notes due 2027 & 2029, plus stock info.
AI Summary
On October 2, 2025, Brown-Forman Corporation filed an 8-K report detailing a Regulation FD Disclosure, Other Events, and Financial Statements and Exhibits. The filing includes information related to its common stock and specific note issuances, such as the 1.2% notes due in fiscal 2027 and 2.6% notes due in fiscal 2029.
Why It Matters
This filing provides investors with updated information on Brown-Forman's financial instruments and corporate structure, which can influence investment decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of financial information and does not indicate any immediate operational or financial distress.
Key Players & Entities
- Brown-Forman Corporation (company) — Registrant
- October 2, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- 1.2% notes due in fiscal 2027 (dollar_amount) — Debt instrument
- 2.6% notes due in fiscal 2029 (dollar_amount) — Debt instrument
FAQ
What specific financial statements were included in the filing?
The filing indicates that 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' were included, but the specific details of these statements are not provided in the excerpt.
What is the fiscal year end for Brown-Forman Corporation?
Brown-Forman Corporation's fiscal year ends on April 30 (0430).
What are the primary items reported in this 8-K filing?
The filing reports under Regulation FD Disclosure, Other Events, and Financial Statements and Exhibits.
What types of notes are mentioned in the filing?
The filing mentions '1.2% Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Twenty Seven' and '2.6% Notes Due in Fiscal Two Thousand Twenty Nine'.
What is the Standard Industrial Classification for Brown-Forman Corporation?
The Standard Industrial Classification for Brown-Forman Corporation is BEVERAGES [2080].
Filing Stats: 677 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10.4 · Accepted 2025-10-02 08:02:06
Key Financial Figures
- $0.15 — stered Class A Common Stock (voting), $0.15 par value BFA New York Stock Exchange
- $400 million — ed a share repurchase program for up to $400 million of the Company's outstanding Class A an
Filing Documents
- bfb-20251002.htm (8-K) — 33KB
- sharerepurchasedauthorizat.htm (EX-99.1) — 8KB
- b-fxlogoxhorizontala.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 30KB
- 0000014693-25-000098.txt ( ) — 267KB
- bfb-20251002.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- bfb-20251002_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 19KB
- bfb-20251002_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 35KB
- bfb-20251002_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 20KB
- bfb-20251002_htm.xml (XML) — 5KB
01. Regulation FD Disclosure
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.
01. Other Events
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.
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Brown-Forman Corporation Press Release dated October 2, 2025. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
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. BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: October 2, 2025 /s/ Michael E. Carr, Jr. Michael E. Carr, Jr. Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary