SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In response to the devastating floods in Queensland, Australia, Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA)(NYSE:BFB) announced a commitment of $100,000USD to the relief efforts. The commitment includes a mix of monetary support to the government of Queensland, assistance to business partners, and direct assistance and monetary support to the community through the Brown-Forman Queensland state team.

Brown-Forman will provide a $50,000 monetary donation to the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal and further in-kind contributions to the Queensland Hotel Association Flood Relief Appeal and local community fundraisers.

“The floods have devastated businesses and communities throughout the Queensland area. We express our deepest sympathies to all who have been affected by this disaster, including our local employees and their families,” said Marshall Farrer, Brown-Forman, Managing Director, Australia/New Zealand. “We hope this commitment will help provide some relief to those in need during this time.”

For 140 years, Brown-Forman Corporation, Louisville, KY, USA, has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Jack Daniel’s & Cola, Gentleman Jack, el Jimador, Tequila Herradura, Chambord, Tuaca, and Woodford Reserve. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by nearly 3,900 employees, including 156 in Australia, and sold in approximately 135 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.brown-forman.com.

Source: Brown-Forman Corporation

Brown-Forman Corporation

Marshall B. Farrer, 61.2.9764.8700

Managing Director Australia/New Zealand

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Phil Lynch, 502-774-7928

Vice President

Director Corporate Communications and Public Relations