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Brown-Forman rejects latest takeover bid from Sazerac

Brown-Forman rejects latest takeover bid from Sazerac

Brown-Forman has shared a statement revealing that its board of directors has turned down an unsolicited takeover bid from fellow spirits group Sazerac.

Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire after 30 years

Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire after 30 years

Brown-Forman's president and chief executive officer Lawson Whiting will retire after nearly 30 years with the spirits company.

Sazerac bids $15bn for Brown-Forman amid Pernod-Ricard merger discussions – Reuters

Sazerac bids $15bn for Brown-Forman amid Pernod-Ricard merger discussions – Reuters

A potential bidding war over Jack Daniel's producer Brown-Forman is emerging after Sazerac made a $15 billion offer to acquire Brown-Forman, according to Reuters.

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm potential merger talks

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm potential merger talks

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have confirmed they are in discussions over a potential merger.

Brown-Forman appoints Jim Peters as CFO

Brown-Forman appoints Jim Peters as CFO

Brown-Forman Corporation has appointed Jim Peters as its new chief executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 31 March.

Brown-Forman to bring flavoured malt beverage portfolio in-house, ending US partnership with Pabst

Brown-Forman to bring flavoured malt beverage portfolio in-house, ending US partnership with Pabst

Brown-Forman Corporation and Pabst Brewing Company have announced a mutual agreement to conclude their US partnership related to flavoured malt beverages.

Brown-Forman completes Finlandia Vodka sale to Coca-Cola HBC

Brown-Forman completes Finlandia Vodka sale to Coca-Cola HBC

Brown-Forman has announced that it has completed the sale of the Finlandia vodka brand to Coca-Cola HBC on 1 November 2023.

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