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):
July 27, 2006 (July 27, 2006)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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002-26821
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61-0143150 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation)
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Identification No.) |
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| 850 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Kentucky
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40210 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 585-1100
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 27, 2006, Brown-Forman Corporation (the “Company” or “Brown-Forman”) issued a press release
commenting on financial and operating results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006. A copy of
the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference. The information furnished pursuant to this
Item 2.02 (and the related information in Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not
be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Exchange Act except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
filing.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers
On July 27, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of three members of
the Board of Directors. Ina Brown Bond and Geo. Garvin Brown III retired from the Board effective
July 27, 2006. Owsley Brown Frazier retired from the Board effective May 7, 2006. A copy of the
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated
herein in its entirety by this reference.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 27, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors
approved a regular cash dividend of 28 cents per share on Class A and Class B Common Stock.
Stockholders of record on September 7, 2006 will receive the cash dividend on October 1, 2006. A
copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference. The information furnished pursuant to this
Item 7.01 (and the related information in Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not
be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Exchange Act except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release, dated July 27, 2006
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.
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Brown-Forman Corporation
(Registrant)
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July 27, 2006
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/s/ Nelea A. Absher
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Nelea A. Absher |
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Vice President and Assistant Corporate Secretary |
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Exhibit Index
99.1 Press Release, dated July 27, 2006, issued by Brown-Forman Corporation.