Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard Terminate Discussions Regarding Potential Combination

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced that the company and Pernod Ricard have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination, as the companies were unable to reach mutually agreeable terms. Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard previously confirmed discussions on March 26 and noted there could be no assurance that any such agreement would be reached. Brown-Forman issued the following statement: “We intend to create long-term valu.