Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.1 yrs
Meeting calendar
BF.B · Annual meeting · Thursday, July 24, 2025
Brown Forman Corp
11 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Election of eleven directors to Brown-Forman's Board and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
Market cap
$11.9B
1Y TSR
-2.8%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Jun 9, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jul 24, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of eleven director nominees to the Board.
- 2
Ratification of the Selection of Ernst & Young LLP as Brown-Forman Corporation’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of Ernst & Young LLP as Brown-Forman's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Not independent
Tenure on this board
2.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.6 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.1 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Also a director at
Acushnet Holdings Corp (GOLF)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Also a director at
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.9 yrs
Also a director at
Prudential Financial Inc (PRU)Carrier Global Corp (CARR)Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.6 yrs
Also a director at
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (KDP)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.2% | 14,672,328 | $388M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.9% | 13,325,235 | $352M |
| 3 | VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 2.7% | 12,358,531 | $327M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.2% | 9,995,297 | $267M |
| 5 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.7% | 7,962,321 | $211M |
| 6 | ProShare Advisors LLC | 1.3% | 5,985,443 | $158M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.3% | 5,747,950 | $152M |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 1.2% | 5,362,412 | $142M |
| 9 | FMR LLC | 1.2% | 5,326,945 | $141M |
| 10 | Black Creek Investment Management Inc. | 1.1% | 5,258,106 | $139M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Brown Forman Corp 2025 annual meeting?
- Brown Forman Corp (BF.B) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Brown Forman Corp 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Brown Forman Corp 2025 meeting is Monday, June 9, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Brown Forman Corp's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Brown Forman Corp 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Brown Forman Corp 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Brown Forman Corp 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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