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Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF-B) reported Q1 net sales of $911M, down 1% YoY, missing estimates. Adjusted EPS beat at $0.38. The company warned of weak alcohol demand in developed markets through fiscal 2027, citing consumer caution and health trends. Canada remains a headwind with U.S. spirits absent from shelves. Despite challenges, RTD business grew 20%, and margins expanded. Management maintained full-year guidance for flat organic sales and a 3-5% decline in organic operating income.

Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF-B) rejected Sazerac’s renewed $15 billion takeover bid, saying it is “not actionable.” Sazerac offered $32 per share, about a 23% premium to BF-B’s recent close. Sazerac first bid May 1 and renewed July 24 to Class A shareholders. Brown family voting control blocks deals without its approval.

Sazerac restated an all-cash $32 per share bid to acquire Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF-B), offering to buy Class A and B shares. The proposal cites 2026 pro forma revenue above $12B and EBITDA above $3B. Brown-Forman’s controlling voting block, Wolf Pen Branch LP, rejected the plan as not actionable, citing family control that requires approval. Brown-Forman previously ended talks with Pernod Ricard.

Brown-Forman (BF-B) said it views Sazerac’s unsolicited acquisition proposal as non-actionable. Brown-Forman considered feedback from Wolf Pen Branch, LP, representing Brown family members holding a majority of Class A shares, which said Sazerac’s offer does not fit its vision. BF-B shares closed at $26.08, up 1.48% on NYSE.

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