Brown-Forman Declares Cash Dividend

Brown-Forman’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 cents per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock.

Brown-Forman Corporation received a perfect score of 100 points on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the second consecutive year.

Today Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA, BFB) reported strong results for its fiscal 2012 second quarter and first half ended October 31, 2011.

Brown-Forman Corporation will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 on December 8 by 8:00 a.m. (EST).

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend on its Class A and Class B Common Stock by 9.4% to $0.35 per share from the prior quarter’s $0.32 per share. 

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) announced today that Joan C. Amble has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective today.

Brown-Forman (NYSE, BFA, BFB) announced today that it has appointed Mark Stegeman to serve as interim director of investor relations for the company.

Brown-Forman Corporation announced today that is it is partnering with BeMyDD (Be My Designated Driver) to encourage adult consumers to safely enjoy this Halloween season. 

Owsley Brown II, former chairman and CEO of Brown-Forman and well-known Louisville community leader, died last night after a brief illness. He was 69 years old.

Brown-Forman Corporation will present at the Barclays Capital Back to School Conference on September 7 in Boston. 

Brown-Forman announced today strong fiscal 2012 first quarter sales and operating income growth, improving upon its fiscal 2011 full year performance.

Brown-Forman announced today the publication of its third corporate responsibility report, covering the company’s progress and challenges in the areas of alcohol responsibility, environmental sustainability, employee relations, and civic engagement.

Brown-Forman Chairman of the Board of Directors Garvin Brown officiated over the 2011 annual meeting of stockholders today.

Brown-Forman will hold its annual meeting of shareholders at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) on July 28.