Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF) furnishes Q1 fiscal 2025 operating results release

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Brown-Forman Corporation reported that it has released its operating results for the first fiscal quarter and three-month period ended July 31, 2025. The company furnished this information through a press release dated August 28, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The results are provided under a section that is designated as furnished rather than filed, meaning they are not subject to certain Exchange Act liability provisions or automatically incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

August 28, 2025

Brown-Forman Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware

001-00123

61-0143150

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

850 Dixie Highway,

Louisville,

Kentucky

40210

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 585-1100

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock (voting), $0.15 par value			BFA			New York Stock Exchange
Class B Common Stock (nonvoting), $0.15 par value			BFB			New York Stock Exchange
1.200% Notes due 2026			BF26			New York Stock Exchange
2.600% Notes due 2028			BF28			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 28, 2025, Brown-Forman Corporation issued a press release reporting its operating results for the first fiscal quarter and three month period ended July 31, 2025. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information pursuant to this Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition, including the information in Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose, including for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Brown-Forman Corporation Press Release dated August 28, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION
			(Registrant)
Date: August 28, 2025			/s/ Michael E. Carr, Jr.
			Michael E. Carr, Jr.
			Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Brown-Forman (BF) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Brown-Forman Corporation furnished a press release reporting its operating results for the first fiscal quarter and three-month period ended July 31, 2025, as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period do the latest Brown-Forman results cover?

The operating results disclosed relate to Brown-Forman’s first fiscal quarter and three-month period ended July 31, 2025.

How did Brown-Forman provide its quarterly results information?

Brown-Forman provided its quarterly results through a press release dated August 28, 2025, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.

Are Brown-Forman’s Q1 fiscal results considered filed with the SEC?

No. The company states that the Item 2.02 information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed or subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Who signed Brown-Forman’s current report on the operating results?

The report was signed on behalf of Brown-Forman Corporation by Michael E. Carr, Jr., Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

What exhibits are included with this Brown-Forman report?

The report includes Exhibit 99.1, the Brown-Forman press release dated August 28, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.