BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A): restructuring charge — Brown-Forman approves restructuring: 12% headcount cut, Louisville cooperage closure, $70-80M annual savings

BROWN FORMAN CORP

Plan approved Jan 13, 2025; worldwide headcount reduction of ~12% and closure of Louisville, KY cooperage facility.
Expected annualized cost savings of $70-$80 million; portion reinvested to accelerate growth under 'Make It A Double' strategy.
Total restructuring charges estimated at $60-$70 million: $27-$32M severance/benefits, $22-$27M cooperage closure costs.
Majority of charges and substantial implementation in fiscal 2025; remainder completed by end of fiscal 2026.

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BROWN FORMAN CORP announced a restructuring with charges of $60 to $70 million affecting worldwide (approximately 12%).

Type: restructuring
Charge: $60 to $70 million
Affected area: worldwide
Headcount: approximately 12%

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fiscal 2025 with the remainder expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2026. In connection with the Plan, the Company expects to incur aggregate charges of approximately $60 to $70 million consisting primarily of employee severance and other one-time costs related to employee benefits (approximately $27 to $32 million), and one-time costs related to

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