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Brown-Forman adopts executive change-in-control severance plan effective Oct 31, 2025
BROWN FORMAN CORP
- CEO receives 3.0x severance multiple (base salary plus higher of target or earned bonus); other ELT members 2.0x.
- Benefits include lump-sum cash, 18 months COBRA, full equity vesting (performance awards at target), and $10,000 tax prep.
- Plan covers named executive officers and select key employees; effective immediately for qualifying terminations near a change in control.
- Plan supersedes prior severance agreements during the protection period (30 days pre- to 24 months post-change).