[SCHEDULE 13G/A] BROWN FORMAN CORP Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
FMR reports 8.7% stake in Brown‑Forman
FMR LLC, with related reporting by Abigail P. Johnson, reports beneficial ownership of 25,653,041.71 shares of Brown‑Forman Corp Class B common stock, representing 8.7% of the class as of the reporting date.
FMR LLC, with related reporting by Abigail P. Johnson, reports beneficial ownership of 25,653,041.71 shares of Brown‑Forman Corp Class B common stock, representing 8.7% of the class as of the reporting date.
FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 13,104,455.78 shares and sole dispositive power over all 25,653,041.71 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Brown‑Forman.
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What stake does FMR LLC report in Brown-Forman (BF) Class B shares?
FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 25,653,041.71 Brown-Forman Class B common shares, representing 8.7% of the class. This makes FMR a significant institutional holder, with the position reported on a Schedule 13G/A as of the stated measurement date.
How much voting power does FMR LLC have in Brown-Forman (BF)?
FMR LLC reports sole voting power over 13,104,455.78 Brown-Forman Class B shares. It reports no shared voting power. The firm also has sole dispositive power over 25,653,041.71 shares, indicating control over decisions to sell or hold that entire reported position.
What percentage of Brown-Forman (BF) Class B stock does Abigail P. Johnson report?
Abigail P. Johnson reports beneficial ownership of 25,653,041.71 Brown-Forman Class B shares, equal to 8.7% of that class. She reports no sole or shared voting power, but sole dispositive power over the same number of shares, aligning with the FMR LLC reported position.
Is FMR LLC’s Brown-Forman (BF) holding reported as a passive investment?
Yes. The certification states the Brown-Forman Class B shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of the issuer, and not in connection with any transaction designed to have that control-changing effect.
Why is a Schedule 13G/A being filed for Brown-Forman (BF)?
A Schedule 13G/A is filed because FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson beneficially own more than 5% of Brown-Forman’s Class B common stock. The amendment updates ownership details while indicating the holding is passive and made in the ordinary course of business.
Who signed the Brown-Forman (BF) Schedule 13G/A on behalf of FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson?
The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Stephanie J. Brown, acting under powers of attorney effective in January 2023 for FMR LLC, its subsidiaries, and for Abigail P. Johnson. The filing confirms the signatory is duly authorized to act on their behalf.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
BROWN FORMAN CORP
(Name of Issuer)
CLASS B COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
115637209
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
115637209
1
Names of Reporting Persons
FMR LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
13,104,455.78
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
25,653,041.71
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
25,653,041.71
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
115637209
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Abigail P. Johnson
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
25,653,041.71
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
25,653,041.71
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BROWN FORMAN CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
850 DIXIE HWY,LOUISVILLE,KY,USA,40210
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
FMR LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Not applicable
(d)
Title of class of securities:
CLASS B COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
115637209
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
25653041.71
(b)
Percent of class:
8.7 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0.00
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
25653041.71
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0.00
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the CLASS B COMMON STOCK of BROWN FORMAN CORP. No one other person's interest in the CLASS B COMMON STOCK of BROWN FORMAN CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding CLASS B COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
FMR LLC
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 3, 2023, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:
02/04/2026
Abigail P. Johnson
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 26, 2023, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson**
Date:
02/04/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 10, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000003. ** This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 31, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000038.
