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accession: "0000014693-23-000155"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BF-A"
cik: "0000014693"
company_name: "BROWN FORMAN CORP"
filed_at: "2023-10-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T06:20:41.731894+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Brown-Forman authorizes $400M share repurchase program through Oct 2024

## Summary
- $400M share repurchase authorization for Class A and B common stock.
- Program runs Oct 2, 2023 through Oct 1, 2024, subject to market conditions.
- Repurchases may be made via open market, block trades, Rule 10b5-1 plans, or private transactions.
- No minimum repurchase obligation; program may be modified, suspended, or terminated at any time.
- CEO Lawson Whiting cites confidence in long-term brand portfolio despite uncertain market conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000014693-23-000155
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BF-A
- cik: 0000014693
- company_name: BROWN FORMAN CORP
- filed_at: 2023-10-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14693/000001469323000155/0000014693-23-000155-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14693/000001469323000155/bfb-20231002.htm

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