http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html <p class="bwalignc"> <i>Board Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook</i> </p> <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory capacity for a period of time http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Brown-Forman+Announces+President+%26amp%3B+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+to+Retire/26762938.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 -0400 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html <p>Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Planning to Step Down - WSJ</p><ul><li>Brown-Forman CEO to Remain in Role Until Successor Appointed</li><li>Brown-Forman Held Talks With Pernod-Ricard Without Deal Being Reached </li></ul> http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Brown-Forman+CEO+Lawson+Whiting+Planning+to+Step+Down+-+WSJ/26762510.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:06:23 -0400 BF-A BF-B BF.A BF.B http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth quarter reported net sales increased 2%1 to $912 million (+2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income decreased 53% to $96 million (flat on an organic basis) and diluted earnings per share decreased 62% to $0.12. </p><p> For the full year, the company’s reported net sales decreased 1% to $3.9 billion (flat on an organic basis) compared to the same prior-year period. Reported operating income decreased 10% http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.13092795 A.13345858 A.19315776 A.50114178 A.50203763 A.50216375 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.00005924 O.00044165 O.02831089 O.03297629 O.11033639 O.50204275 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth quarter reported net sales increased 2%1 to $912 million (+2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income decreased 53% to $96 million (flat on an organic basis) and diluted earnings per share decreased 62% to $0.12. </p><p> For the full year, the company’s reported net sales decreased 1% to $3.9 billion (flat on an organic basis) compared to the same prior-year period. Reported operating income decreased 10% http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.13092795 A.13345858 A.19315776 A.50114178 A.50203763 A.50216375 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.00005924 O.00044165 O.02831089 O.03297629 O.11033639 O.50204275 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth quarter reported net sales increased 2%1 to $912 million (+2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income decreased 53% to $96 million (flat on an organic basis) and diluted earnings per share decreased 62% to $0.12. </p><p> For the full year, the company’s reported net sales decreased 1% to $3.9 billion (flat on an organic basis) compared to the same prior-year period. Reported operating income decreased 10% http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.13092795 A.13345858 A.19315776 A.50114178 A.50203763 A.50216375 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.00005924 O.00044165 O.02831089 O.03297629 O.11033639 O.50204275 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth quarter reported net sales increased 2%1 to $912 million (+2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income decreased 53% to $96 million (flat on an organic basis) and diluted earnings per share decreased 62% to $0.12. </p><p> For the full year, the company’s reported net sales decreased 1% to $3.9 billion (flat on an organic basis) compared to the same prior-year period. Reported operating income decreased 10% http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.13092795 A.13345858 A.19315776 A.50114178 A.50203763 A.50216375 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.00005924 O.00044165 O.02831089 O.03297629 O.11033639 O.50204275 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth quarter reported net sales increased 2%1 to $912 million (+2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income decreased 53% to $96 million (flat on an organic basis) and diluted earnings per share decreased 62% to $0.12. </p><p> For the full year, the company’s reported net sales decreased 1% to $3.9 billion (flat on an organic basis) compared to the same prior-year period. Reported operating income decreased 10% http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.13092795 A.13345858 A.19315776 A.50114178 A.50203763 A.50216375 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.00005924 O.00044165 O.02831089 O.03297629 O.11033639 O.50204275 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth quarter reported net sales increased 2%1 to $912 million (+2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income decreased 53% to $96 million (flat on an organic basis) and diluted earnings per share decreased 62% to $0.12. </p><p> For the full year, the company’s reported net sales decreased 1% to $3.9 billion (flat on an organic basis) compared to the same prior-year period. Reported operating income decreased 10% http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.13092795 A.13345858 A.19315776 A.50114178 A.50203763 A.50216375 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.00005924 O.00044165 O.02831089 O.03297629 O.11033639 O.50204275 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html <p> LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth quarter reported net sales increased 2%1 to $912 million (+2% on an organic basis2) compared to the same prior-year period. In the quarter, reported operating income decreased 53% to $96 million (flat on an organic basis) and diluted earnings per share decreased 62% to $0.12. </p><p> For the full year, the company’s reported net sales decreased 1% to $3.9 billion (flat on an organic basis) compared to the same prior-year period. Reported operating income decreased 10% http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Brown-Forman+Reports+Fiscal+2026+Results/26602682.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.13092795 A.13345858 A.19315776 A.50114178 A.50203763 A.50216375 BF.A BF.B O.00003967 O.00005924 O.00044165 O.02831089 O.03297629 O.11033639 O.50204275