http://new.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:03:00 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://new.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced that its Board of Directors has received an unsolicited proposal from Sazerac to acquire Brown-Forman, and, taking into consideration Wolf Pen Branch, LP’s view as noted below, has concluded that Sazerac's proposal is not actionable. </p><p> Wolf Pen Branch, LP, a collection of Brown family members representing the majority of Brown-Forman Class A shares, said, “As fourth-, fifth- and sixth-generation shareholders of Brown-Forman, we care deeply about the company – its brands, its people, and its culture. We are confident in the strength and competitive position of the business, http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:03:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced that its Board of Directors has received an unsolicited proposal from Sazerac to acquire Brown-Forman, and, taking into consideration Wolf Pen Branch, LP’s view as noted below, has concluded that Sazerac's proposal is not actionable. </p><p> Wolf Pen Branch, LP, a collection of Brown family members representing the majority of Brown-Forman Class A shares, said, “As fourth-, fifth- and sixth-generation shareholders of Brown-Forman, we care deeply about the company – its brands, its people, and its culture. We are confident in the strength and competitive position of the business, http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:03:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced that its Board of Directors has received an unsolicited proposal from Sazerac to acquire Brown-Forman, and, taking into consideration Wolf Pen Branch, LP’s view as noted below, has concluded that Sazerac's proposal is not actionable. </p><p> Wolf Pen Branch, LP, a collection of Brown family members representing the majority of Brown-Forman Class A shares, said, “As fourth-, fifth- and sixth-generation shareholders of Brown-Forman, we care deeply about the company – its brands, its people, and its culture. We are confident in the strength and competitive position of the business, http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:03:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced that its Board of Directors has received an unsolicited proposal from Sazerac to acquire Brown-Forman, and, taking into consideration Wolf Pen Branch, LP’s view as noted below, has concluded that Sazerac's proposal is not actionable. </p><p> Wolf Pen Branch, LP, a collection of Brown family members representing the majority of Brown-Forman Class A shares, said, “As fourth-, fifth- and sixth-generation shareholders of Brown-Forman, we care deeply about the company – its brands, its people, and its culture. We are confident in the strength and competitive position of the business, http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:03:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced that its Board of Directors has received an unsolicited proposal from Sazerac to acquire Brown-Forman, and, taking into consideration Wolf Pen Branch, LP’s view as noted below, has concluded that Sazerac's proposal is not actionable. </p><p> Wolf Pen Branch, LP, a collection of Brown family members representing the majority of Brown-Forman Class A shares, said, “As fourth-, fifth- and sixth-generation shareholders of Brown-Forman, we care deeply about the company – its brands, its people, and its culture. We are confident in the strength and competitive position of the business, http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:03:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced that its Board of Directors has received an unsolicited proposal from Sazerac to acquire Brown-Forman, and, taking into consideration Wolf Pen Branch, LP’s view as noted below, has concluded that Sazerac's proposal is not actionable. </p><p> Wolf Pen Branch, LP, a collection of Brown family members representing the majority of Brown-Forman Class A shares, said, “As fourth-, fifth- and sixth-generation shareholders of Brown-Forman, we care deeply about the company – its brands, its people, and its culture. We are confident in the strength and competitive position of the business, http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Board+Issues+Statement/26814869.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:03:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html <p class="bwalignc"> <b><i>Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend</i></b> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown‑Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) stockholders convened today for their annual meeting, where they elected the slate of directors recommended by the Board of Directors, as submitted in the company’s 2026 Proxy Statement. The stockholders also approved the compensation of the company’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis and ratified the selection of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as Brown-Forman’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027. </p><p> In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Stockholders+Elect+Directors/26808341.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:17:00 -0400 A.50201976 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.29684461 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B