Louisville, KY, July 15, 2010 – Brown-Forman will hold its annual stockholders’ meeting at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) on July 22. The meeting will be held at the company’s headquarters at 850 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY. Brown-Forman Corporation Chief Executive Officer Paul C. Varga will speak to stockholders about the company’s long-term performance and strategy. The presentation will be webcast. Interested parties may view the webcast by going to www.brown-forman.com and clicking on "Investor Information." A digital audio recording of the presentations will also be available on the web page approximately one hour after the conclusion of the shareholders’ meeting and remain available for at least 30 days.
For 140 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Jack Daniel’s & Cola, Canadian Mist, Fetzer, Korbel, Gentleman Jack, el Jimador, Tequila Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, New Mix, Tuaca, Woodford Reserve, and Bonterra. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by nearly 3,900 employees and sold in approximately 135 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.brown-forman.com/.