8-KItem 5.02 · Officer/Director ChangeItem 7.01 · Reg FD DisclosureItem 9.01 · Financial Statements
Brown‑Forman names James W.
Filed with the SEC on · Summarized by InvestorsBot
Brown‑Forman names James W. Peters EVP & CFO, effective Mar 31, 2026. He succeeds Leanne D. Cunningham, who will retire May 1, 2026. Peters will serve as principal financial officer. $BF.B 📢 #CFO #ExecutiveChange
Comp highlights: base $825,000; holiday bonus $17,160; STI target $825,000; LTI target $2.4M. One‑time RSU $900,000 (grant ~Jul 2026; vests 1/3 on Apr 30, 2027/28/29). Prorated SSAR $66k & PBRSU $134k to be granted Apr 2026. $BF.B 💰 #Compensation #BrownForman
Peters, 56, joins from Whirlpool (EVP Enterprise Transformation since Jan 2026; Whirlpool CFO/CAO Aug 2016–Dec 2025). No related‑party transactions, family ties, or selection arrangements disclosed. $BF.B 📌 #BrownForman #CFO