Brown‑Forman Corporation stockholders at the recent annual meeting has elected the Board of Directors’ recommended slate of nominees and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Marshall B. Farrer, a fifth-generation descendant of the company’s founder and a current Director, was re-elected to the Board of Directors and assumed the role of Chairman. This follows Campbell P. Brown’s announcement in November 2024 that he would be stepping down from the Chairman role while standing for re-election as a Board member.
“As the incoming Chairman, I am honoured to help shape Brown‑Forman’s future by upholding our rich heritage with the highest standards of corporate governance, drawing on 155 years of leadership to continue building a company that endures across generations,” said Farrer. “Our strength has always been rooted in long-term thinking, and we are steadfast in stewarding a legacy founded on integrity, quality, and care—ensuring this business thrives for generations to come.”
“We are pleased to welcome Marshall, a visionary thinker with excellent strategic acumen, to the role of Chairman,” said Lawson E. Whiting, Brown‑Forman’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The company extends its sincere gratitude to Campbell for his distinguished leadership and dedicated service.”
In a subsequent meeting, the Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2265 cents per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on September 3, 2025. Brown‑Forman has paid regular quarterly cash dividends for 81 consecutive years and has increased the regular cash dividend for 41 consecutive years.
“In an increasingly complex environment, it is more critical than ever for us to lean into the sources of our strength—our world-class portfolio of brands, our exceptional team of people, and the unwavering commitment of the Brown family,” Whiting continued. “In fiscal 2025, we made strategic, forward-looking decisions to ensure we are positioned for long-term success, including evolving our U.S. distribution network, restructuring our global organization, and investing in key brands. As we look forward, our focus is on executing with excellence, optimizing our capital allocation, and capturing near-term opportunities to drive growth.”