Brown-Forman Names Morreau Director of Financial Management and Technology

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.

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

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

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 Corporation announced today that its U.S. agreement with Wray & Nephew Group Limited of Jamaica and its agreement with Distell Group Limited of South Africa will be ending. 

Brown-Forman Corporation reported diluted earnings per share for its second quarter ended October 31, 2007, of $1.04, up 4% compared to the same prior year period.

Brown-Forman Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of outstanding Class A and Class B common stock over the next 12 months, subject to market conditions. 

Brown-Forman announced today the appointment of Ralph de Chabert as the company’s first chief diversity officer, effective December 18, 2007.

Brown-Forman announced today the appointment of Matthew E. Hamel to the position of general counsel, effective October 30, 2007.  He succeeds Michael B. Crutcher, who retired from the company at the end of August.

Brown-Forman Corporation reported diluted earnings per share for its first quarter ended July 31, 2007 of $0.77, up 1% from the $0.76 earned in the first quarter last year.  

Brown-Forman Corporation will release its first quarter financial results for fiscal 2008 on August 30 by 8:00 a.m. (EDT).