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Brown-Forman Supports Queensland Flood Relief Efforts

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  Published in House and Home on Tuesday, January 25th 2011 at 11:00 GMT by Market Wire
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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.

"We hope this commitment will help provide some relief to those in need during this time."

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

aThe 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,a said Marshall Farrer, Brown-Forman, Managing Director, Australia/New Zealand. aWe hope this commitment will help provide some relief to those in need during this time.a

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 Daniela™s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Jack Daniela™s & Cola, Gentleman Jack, el Jimador, Tequila Herradura, Chambord, Tuaca, and Woodford Reserve. Brown-Formana™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 ].