UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): June 20, 2005 (June 17, 2005)
Brown-Forman Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 002-26821 61-0143150
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
850 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Kentucky 40210
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (502) 585-1100
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 17, 2005, Brown-Forman Corporation issued a press release confirming
that the consortium, in which it is a member, led by Constellation Brands to
consider a potential offer to acquire Allied Domecq, announced it would no
longer be pursuing this offer.
This report contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" as
defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, words such as "will" and
similar expressions identify a forward-looking statement, which speaks only as
of the date the statement is made. Except as required by law, we do not intend
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise. We believe that the expectations and
assumptions with respect to our forward-looking statements are reasonable. But
by their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that in some cases are out of our control. These
factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from Brown-Forman's
historical experience or our present expectations or projections.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated June 17, 2005
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: June 20, 2005 By: /s/ Nelea A. Absher
Nelea A. Absher
Vice President and Assistant
Corporate Secretary
Exhibit Index
99.1 Press Release, dated June 17, 2005, issued by Brown-Forman Corporation.
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BROWN-FORMAN STATEMENT REGARDING ALLIED DOMECQ PLC
Louisville, KY, June 17, 2005 - Brown-Forman (NYSE: BFA, BFB) was a member of
the consortium led by Constellation Brands (STZ) considering a bid for Allied
Domecq. Constellation announced yesterday that the consortium would no longer be
pursuing this offer.
Brown-Forman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Owsley Brown II said, "We were
excited about the prospect of owning some of Allied Domecq's premium brands and
are disappointed that the consortium is unable to proceed. We are very
cognizant, however, of the great efforts put forth by each of the consortium
partners and are respectful of the decision reached by Constellation Brands.
"Brown-Forman has just completed its most successful year in recent history and
we remain optimistic about our many prospects for growth," stated Brown.
Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality
consumer products, including Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka,
Canadian Mist, Fetzer and Bolla Wines, Korbel California Champagnes, Lenox,
Dansk, and Gorham tableware and giftware and Hartmann Luggage.