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United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)

For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2023

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

Commission File No. 001-00123

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes þ   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ☐   No  ☑

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: November 30, 2023

 

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In these notes, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Brown-Forman,” and the “Company” refer to Brown-Forman Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively.

1.    Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 

We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. In accordance with those rules and regulations, we condensed or omitted certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments (unless otherwise indicated), necessary for a fair statement of our financial results for the periods presented in these financial statements. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of future or annual results.

We suggest that you read these condensed financial statements together with the financial statements and footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023 (2023 Form 10-K). We prepared the accompanying financial statements on a basis that is substantially consistent with the accounting principles applied in our 2023 Form 10-K.

2.    Earnings Per Share 

We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share further includes the dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards. We calculate that dilutive effect using the “treasury stock method” (as defined by GAAP).

The following table presents information concerning basic and diluted earnings per share:

We excluded common stock-based awards for approximately 1,006,000 shares and 1,688,000 shares from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended October 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively. We excluded common stock-based awards for approximately 959,000 shares and 1,486,000 shares from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the six months ended October 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively. We excluded those awards because they were not dilutive for those periods under the treasury stock method.

3.    Inventories

We value some of our consolidated inventories, including most of our U.S. inventories, at the lower of cost, using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method or market value. If the LIFO method had not been used, inventories at current cost would have been $429 million higher than reported as of April 30, 2023, and $455 million higher than reported as of October 31, 2023. Changes in the LIFO valuation reserve for interim periods are based on an allocation of the projected change for the entire fiscal year, recognized proportionately over the remainder of the fiscal year.

4.    Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The following table shows the changes in goodwill (which includes no accumulated impairment losses) and other intangible assets during the six months ended October 31, 2023:

Our other intangible assets consist of trademarks and brand names, all with indefinite useful lives.

5.    Contingencies

We operate in a litigious environment, and we are sued in the normal course of business. Sometimes plaintiffs seek substantial damages. Significant judgment is required in predicting the outcome of these suits and claims, many of which take years to adjudicate. We accrue estimated costs for a contingency when we believe that a loss is probable and we can make a reasonable estimate of the loss, and then adjust the accrual as appropriate to reflect changes in facts and circumstances. We do not believe it is reasonably possible that these existing loss contingencies, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. No material accrued loss contingencies were recorded as of October 31, 2023.

6.    Debt

Our long-term debt (net of unamortized discount and issuance costs) consisted of:

Our short-term borrowings consisted of borrowings under our commercial paper program, as follows:

7.    Stockholders’ Equity

The following table shows the changes in stockholders’ equity by quarter during the six months ended October 31, 2022:

The following table shows the changes in stockholders’ equity by quarter during the six months ended October 31, 2023:

The following table shows the change in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), net of tax, during the six months ended October 31, 2023:

The following table shows the cash dividends declared per share on our Class A and Class B common stock during the six months ended October 31, 2023:

Declaration Date

Record Date

Payable Date

Amount per Share

May 25, 2023

June 8, 2023

July 3, 2023

$0.2055

July 27, 2023

September 5, 2023

October 2, 2023

$0.2055

On November 16, 2023, our Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend on our Class A and Class B common stock from $0.2055 to $0.2178 per share. The quarterly cash dividend is payable on January 2, 2024, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2023.

8.    Net Sales 

The following table shows our net sales by geography:

			Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
			October 31,												October 31,
(Dollars in millions)			2022						2023						2022						2023
United States			$	534					$	531					$	1,016					$	973
Developed International1			288						292						582						602
Emerging2			208						227						384						450
Travel Retail3			40						37						78						80
Non-branded and bulk4			24						20						41						40
Total			$	1,094					$	1,107					$	2,101					$	2,145

1Represents net sales of branded products to “advanced economies” as defined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), excluding the United States. Our top developed international markets are Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Japan.

2Represents net sales of branded products to “emerging and developing economies” as defined by the IMF. Our top emerging markets are Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.

3Represents net sales of branded products to global duty-free customers, other travel retail customers, and the U.S. military regardless of customer location.

4Includes net sales of used barrels, contract bottling services, and non-branded bulk whiskey and wine, regardless of customer location.

The following table shows our net sales by product category:

			Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
			October 31,												October 31,
(Dollars in millions)			2022						2023						2022						2023
Whiskey1			$	754					$	739					$	1,461					$	1,436
Ready-to-Drink2			122						132						248						270
Tequila3			88						81						158						162
Wine4			65						76						111						117
Vodka5			24						23						47						49
Non-branded and bulk6			24						20						41						40
Rest of portfolio7			17						36						35						71
Total			$	1,094					$	1,107					$	2,101					$	2,145

1Includes all whiskey spirits and whiskey-based flavored liqueurs. The brands included in this category are the Jack Daniel's family of brands (excluding the “ready-to-drink” products outlined below), the Woodford Reserve family of brands, the Old Forester family of brands, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane Irish Whiskey, and Coopers’ Craft.

2Includes the Jack Daniel’s ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-pour (RTP) products, New Mix, and other RTD/RTP products.

3Includes the Herradura family of brands, el Jimador, and other tequilas.

4Includes Korbel California Champagne and Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

5Includes Finlandia.

6Includes net sales of used barrels, contract bottling services, and non-branded bulk whiskey and wine.

7Includes Chambord, Gin Mare, Korbel Brandy, Diplomático, and Fords Gin.

9.    Pension Costs

The following table shows the components of the net cost recognized for our U.S. pension plans. Similar information for other defined benefit plans is not presented due to immateriality.

10.    Income Taxes

Our consolidated interim effective tax rate is based on our expected annual operating income, statutory tax rates, and income tax laws in the various jurisdictions where we operate. Significant or unusual items, including adjustments to accruals for tax uncertainties, are recognized in the fiscal quarter in which the related event or a change in judgment occurs. The expected effective tax rate on ordinary income for the fiscal year is 21.7%, which is greater than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0%, due to the effects of foreign operations and state taxes, partially offset by the impact of the foreign-derived intangible income deduction.

The effective tax rate of 22.4% for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was higher than the expected tax rate of 21.7% on ordinary income for the full fiscal year, primarily due to the impact of tax rate changes, which was partially offset by prior year adjustments and the reversal of a valuation allowance in the current period. The effective tax rate of 22.4% for the six months ended October 31, 2023, was lower than the effective tax rate of 23.7% for the same period last year, primarily due to decreased impact of state taxes, lower tax contingencies in the current period, and the beneficial impact of the foreign-derived intangible income deduction, which was partially offset by a lower benefit from the reversal of valuation allowances in the current period and the net impact of other discrete items.

11.    Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

We are subject to market risks, including the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates. We use derivatives to help manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. We formally document the purpose of each derivative contract, which includes linking the contract to the financial exposure it is designed to mitigate. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

We use currency derivative contracts to limit our exposure to the foreign currency exchange rate risk that we cannot mitigate internally by using netting strategies. We designate most of these contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions (expected to occur within two years). We record all changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges in AOCI until the underlying hedged transaction occurs, at which time we reclassify that amount to earnings.

Some of our currency derivatives are not designated as hedges because we use them to partially offset the immediate earnings impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on existing assets or liabilities. We immediately recognize the change in fair value of these contracts in earnings.

We had outstanding currency derivatives, related primarily to our euro, British pound, and Australian dollar exposures, with notional amounts for all hedged currencies totaling $747 million at April 30, 2023, and $634 million at October 31, 2023. The maximum term of outstanding derivative contracts was 24 months at both April 30, 2023 and October 31, 2023.

We also use foreign currency-denominated debt instruments to help manage our foreign currency exchange rate risk. We designate a portion of those debt instruments as net investment hedges, which are intended to mitigate foreign currency exposure related to non-U.S. dollar net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries. Any change in value of the designated portion of the hedging instruments is recorded in AOCI, offsetting the foreign currency translation adjustment of the related net investments that is also recorded in AOCI. The amount of foreign currency-denominated debt instruments designated as net investment hedges was $495 million at April 30, 2023, and $478 million at October 31, 2023.

At inception, we expect each financial instrument designated as a hedge to be highly effective in offsetting the financial exposure it is designed to mitigate. We assess the effectiveness of our hedges continually. If we determine that any financial instruments designated as hedges are no longer highly effective, we discontinue hedge accounting for those instruments.

We use forward purchase contracts with suppliers to protect against corn price volatility. We expect to take physical delivery of the corn underlying each contract and use it for production over a reasonable period of time. Accordingly, we account for these contracts as normal purchases rather than as derivative instruments.

The following table presents the pre-tax impact that changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments and non-derivative hedging instruments had on AOCI and earnings:

We expect to reclassify $15 million of deferred net gains on cash flow hedges recorded in AOCI as of October 31, 2023 to earnings during the next 12 months. This reclassification would offset the anticipated earnings impact of the underlying hedged exposures. The actual amounts that we ultimately reclassify to earnings will depend on the exchange rates in effect when the underlying hedged transactions occur.

The following table presents the fair values of our derivative instruments:

									April 30, 2023												October 31, 2023
(Dollars in millions)			Classification						Derivative Assets						Derivative Liabilities						Derivative Assets						Derivative Liabilities
Designated as cash flow hedges:
Currency derivatives			Other current assets						$	20					$	(11)					$	24					$	(4)
Currency derivatives			Other assets						5						(1)						4						—
Currency derivatives			Accrued expenses						—						(1)						—						—
Currency derivatives			Other liabilities						—						(1)						—						—
Not designated as hedges:
Currency derivatives			Other current assets						3						—						—						—
Currency derivatives			Accrued expenses						—						—						—						(1)

The fair values reflected in the above table are presented on a gross basis. However, as discussed further below, the fair values of those instruments subject to net settlement agreements are presented on a net basis in our balance sheets.

In our statements of cash flows, we classify cash flows related to cash flow hedges in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items.

Credit risk. We are exposed to credit-related losses if the counterparties to our derivative contracts default. This credit risk is limited to the fair value of the contracts. To manage this risk, we contract only with major financial institutions that have investment-grade credit ratings and with whom we have standard International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements that allow for net settlement of the derivative contracts. Also, we have established counterparty credit guidelines that we monitor regularly, and we monetize contracts when we believe it is warranted. Because of these safeguards, we believe we have no derivative positions that warrant credit valuation adjustments.

Our derivative instruments require us to maintain a specific level of creditworthiness, which we have maintained. If our creditworthiness were to fall below that level, then the counterparties to our derivative instruments could request immediate payment or collateralization for derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of our derivatives with creditworthiness requirements that were in a net liability position was $1 million at April 30, 2023, and $1 million at October 31, 2023.

Offsetting. As noted above, our derivative contracts are governed by ISDA agreements that allow for net settlement of derivative contracts with the same counterparty. It is our policy to present the fair values of current derivatives (that is, those with a remaining term of 12 months or less) with the same counterparty on a net basis in our balance sheets. Similarly, we present the fair values of noncurrent derivatives with the same counterparty on a net basis. We do not net current derivatives with noncurrent derivatives in our balance sheets.

The following table summarizes the gross and net amounts of our derivative contracts:

No cash collateral was received or pledged related to our derivative contracts as of April 30, 2023, or October 31, 2023.

12.    Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We categorize the fair values of assets and liabilities into three levels based on the assumptions (inputs) used to determine those values. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, while Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are:

•Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•Level 2 – Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in inactive markets; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

•Level 3 – Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity.

We determine the fair values of our currency derivatives (forward contracts) using standard valuation models. The significant inputs used in these models, which are readily available in public markets or can be derived from observable market transactions, include the applicable spot exchange rates, forward exchange rates, and interest rates. These fair value measurements are categorized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

We determine the fair value of long-term debt primarily based on the prices at which identical or similar debt has recently traded in the market and also considering the overall market conditions on the date of valuation. These fair value measurements are categorized as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

The fair values of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term borrowings approximate the carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments.

We determine the fair value of our contingent consideration liability using a Monte Carlo simulation model, which requires the use of Level 3 inputs, such as projected future net sales, discount rates, and volatility rates. Changes in any of these Level 3 inputs could result in material changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration and could materially impact the amount of noncash expense (or income) recorded each reporting period.

The following table shows the changes in our contingent consideration liability during the six months ended October 31, 2023:

1Classified as “other expense (income), net” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.

See Note 14 for additional information about the contingent consideration liability.

We measure some assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. That is, we do not measure them at fair value on an ongoing basis, but we do adjust them to fair value in some circumstances (for example, when we determine that an asset is impaired). No material nonrecurring fair value measurements were required during the periods presented in these financial statements.

13.    Other Comprehensive Income

The following table shows the components of net other comprehensive income (loss):

1Pre-tax amount for each period is classified as sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

2Pre-tax amount for each period is classified as non-operating postretirement expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

14.    Acquisitions

During the first half of fiscal 2024, we updated the purchase price allocations for our Gin Mare and Diplomático acquisitions, both of which we acquired during the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Each acquisition was accounted for as a business combination.

On November 3, 2022, we acquired the Gin Mare and Gin Mare Capri brands through our purchase of 100% of the equity interests of Gin Mare Brand, S.L.U., a Spanish company, and Mareliquid Vantguard, S.L.U., a Spanish company (the “Gin Mare acquisition”). The purchase price of the Gin Mare acquisition was $523 million, which consisted of $468 million in cash paid at the acquisition date plus contingent consideration of $55 million. The purchase price for the Gin Mare acquisition decreased by $1 million as a result of certain fair value adjustments to the contingent consideration made during the first half of fiscal 2024, which were primarily a result of changes in the discount rates used to calculate the fair value as of the acquisition date.

We have allocated the purchase price based on management’s estimates and independent valuations as follows:

1As reported in Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements in our 2023 Form 10-K.

The adjustments to the prior Gin Mare purchase price allocation reflect revised valuations for the trademarks and brand names, which were driven by an increase in the discount rates used to calculate fair values as of the acquisition date, partially offset by higher projections of future cash flows. The Gin Mare purchase price allocation was finalized during the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

The contingent consideration of $55 million reflects the estimated fair value, at the acquisition date, of contingent future cash payments of up to €90 million to the sellers under an “earn-out” provision of the acquisition agreement. We determined the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration using a Monte Carlo simulation, which requires the use of assumptions, such as projected future net sales, discount rates, and volatility rates.

Any contingent consideration earned by the sellers will be payable in cash no earlier than July 2024 and no later than July 2027, depending on when the sellers choose to exercise the right to receive the payment. The amount payable will depend on the achievement of net sales targets for Gin Mare for the latest fiscal year completed prior to the date of exercise by the sellers. The possible payments range from zero to €90 million (approximately $89 million as of the acquisition date).

At the acquisition date, we also entered into a supply agreement with the sellers for the production and supply of Gin Mare products to us, at market terms, for an initial period of 10 years (subject to subsequent renewal periods).

On January 5, 2023, we acquired the Diplomático and Botucal rum brands through our purchase of (i) 100% of the equity interests of (a) International Rum and Spirits Distributors Unipessoal, Lda., a Portuguese company, (b) Diplomático Branding Unipessoal Lda., a Portuguese company, (c) International Bottling Services, S.A., a Panamanian corporation, and (d) International Rum & Spirits Marketing Solutions, S.L., a Spanish company; and (ii) certain assets of Destilerias Unidas Corp. (the “Diplomático acquisition”). The purchase price of the Diplomático acquisition consisted of cash of $723 million (net of a post-closing working capital adjustment of $4 million).

We have preliminarily allocated the purchase price based on management’s estimates and independent valuations as follows:

1As reported in Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements in our 2023 Form 10-K.

The adjustments to the prior Diplomático purchase price allocation reflect revised valuations for the trademarks and brand names, which were driven by an increase in the discount rates used to calculate fair values as of the acquisition date, partially offset by higher projections of future cash flows. The adjustments also reflect certain other immaterial net working capital adjustments.

The Diplomático purchase price allocation is based on preliminary estimates, which we may further revise as asset valuations are finalized and we obtain further information on the fair value of liabilities. The primary matters to be finalized consist of the valuation of certain tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets, any related tax effects, and any resulting impact on residual goodwill. We expect to finalize the Diplomático purchase price allocation during the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

At the acquisition date, we also entered into a supply agreement with the sellers for their production and supply of rum to us, at market terms, for an initial period of 10 years (subject to subsequent renewal periods).

The amounts allocated to trademarks and brand names for each acquisition were estimated using the relief-from royalty method, which requires the use of significant assumptions, such as discount rates and projected future net sales.

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. The goodwill recorded for each acquisition is primarily attributable to the value of leveraging our distribution network and brand-building expertise to grow sales of the acquired brands. For the Gin Mare acquisition, we expect none of the goodwill of $306 million to be deductible for tax purposes. For the Diplomático acquisition, we expect $108 million of the preliminary goodwill of $386 million to be deductible for tax purposes.

15.    Assets Held for Sale

In June 2023, we reached an agreement to sell our Finlandia vodka business to Coca-Cola HBC AG (“CCH”) for $220 million in cash, subject to adjustments related to inventory and other working capital items. As of October 31, 2023, the estimated sales price (as adjusted for inventory and other working capital items) was $194 million.

The net carrying amount of the related business assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2023, was $106 million and consisted of the following: