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Corporate Governance

Letter from Garvin Brown IV and Paul Varga:

Thank you for your interest in Brown-Forman Corporation's Corporate Governance policies and guidelines. I want to assure you that we are completely committed to the highest levels of integrity throughout the corporation. The senior management team and the Board of Directors believe that the principles of sound corporate governance are a key factor in our ability to deliver long-term, sustainable growth in shareholder value.

We are dedicated to the highest level of ethical standards and remain committed and accountable to our shareholders, employees, and the communities in which we operate. The policies and charters below underscore this high level of integrity in our corporate culture.

Garvin Brown IV
Presiding Chairman, Board of Directors
Vice President

Paul C. Varga
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Brown-Forman

Governance Documents

Corporate Governance Guidelines
Code of Conduct

Charters

Audit Committee
Compensation Committee
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee

Recent SEC Filings