September 17, 2026 Brown‑Forman Announces $500 Million Debt Offering

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced the pricing of a $500 million 5-year senior unsecured note. The 5.375% 5-year senior notes are due October 15, 2031. Brown‑Forman intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include dividends, repurchases of stock by the company pursuant to any authorized stock repurchase program or otherwise, repaying, redeeming, or repurchasing existing debt, including commercial paper, and for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and funding the company’s pension plan obligations.

Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers.

This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any debt securities of Brown‑Forman Corporation, nor shall there be any sale of debt securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The debt offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus forming part of an effective shelf registration statement.

Copies of the prospectus and prospectus supplement relating to the senior notes may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the issuer, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling Barclays Capital Inc. toll-free at 1-888-603-5847, BofA Securities, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-294-1322, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. toll-free at 1-800-831-9146, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at 1-212-834-4533, or U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. toll-free at 1-877-558-2607.

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, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Chambord, and Slane. With approximately 4,900 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

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