BROWN FORMAN CORP

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Brown-Forman Corporation

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

In our own words 2026 Proxy Statement and Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

We’ve always written our own story. Brown-Forman’s is a story shaped over generations—one of character, conviction, and craft. It’s a story of facing challenges and persevering. A story we tell in our own words: We focus on a maximizing opportunities within our control to shape our future. We balance heritage, authenticity, and innovation, honoring our roots while planting seeds for growth. We realize big ideas through thoughtful execution, positioning our business for generational success. As we write each chapter, one idea is central: Ensure there is “Nothing Better in the Market.”

Dear Brown-Forman Stockholder, It is our pleasure to invite you to attend Brown-Forman Corporation's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time). The meeting will be held in person at the Triple Crown Room at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Please see the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders on page [XX] for more information. Your vote is important to us. Please complete and return your proxy card, or vote by telephone or online as soon as possible, even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting in person. We hope you join us on July 23. On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support. Very truly yours, Marshall B. Farrer Chairman of the Board of Directors Lawson E. Whiting President and Chief Executive Officer June 18, 2026

"We win by balancing growth with stewardship, innovation with heritage, and performance with enduring brand value. The future of Brown-Forman is our write." –Marshall B. Farrer, Chairman of the Board

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 9:30 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) Location: The Annual Meeting will be held in person at: The Triple Crown Room, Churchill Downs, 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40208

Purpose:

We are holding this meeting to:

ELECT the eleven director nominees named in this Proxy Statement;

HOLD an advisory vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers;

RATIFY the selection of the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027; and

TRANSACT any other business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement of it.

Record Date:

Holders of record of Class A common stock at the close of business on June 9, 2026, are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement of it.

Voting:

Your vote is very important. Even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting in person, we encourage you to complete, sign, and date the enclosed proxy card and return it in the enclosed envelope, or you may submit your proxy by telephone at (800)690-6903 or online atproxyvote.com before the Annual Meeting so your shares are represented and voted at the meeting. Submitting your proxy in advance will not prevent you from voting your shares in person at the Annual Meeting if you wish, because you can choose to revoke your vote by proxy. You must have your proxy card (if you are a registered stockholder) or your voting instruction card (if your shares are held of record by a bank or brokerage firm) to vote in person at the Annual Meeting. Instructions on telephone and online voting are on the proxy card enclosed with this Proxy Statement.

Louisville, Kentucky

June 18, 2026

By order of the Board of Directors

Michael E. Carr, Jr., Secretary

Attending the Annual Meeting

We are committed to providing a safe, secure environment for our stockholders, directors, employees, and guests. Please observe the following procedures if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting.

BEFORE THE MEETING: Please register by July 8, 2026, to attend the Annual Meeting in person. You may register online at ams.b-f.com or by contacting Investor Relations at (502) 774-6862 or at Investor_Relations@b-f.com.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE: You can park in any lot at Churchill Downs. The White Lot is closest to the Paddock Gate Entrance, where you will enter. Check-in will begin at 8:30 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) in the Homestretch Club Lobby.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a photo ID. If you are a registered stockholder, please also bring the proxy card included with this Proxy Statement. If your shares are registered in the name of a bank, broker, or other holder of record, please also bring a document showing your stock ownership at the close of business on June 9, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting (such as the voting instruction form that was sent to you by your bank or brokerage firm, or a brokerage statement).

Seating is limited. If you do not register in advance, you may still be admitted, if seats are available, by presenting a photo ID along with your proxy card, voting instruction form, brokerage statement, or other documentation of stock ownership at the close of business on the record date for the Annual Meeting.

Important Notice Regarding Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on July 23, 2026

The Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement, and Integrated Annual Report, which includes our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2026, are available atinvestors.brown-forman.com and atproxyvote.com.

In our own words: In a dynamic industry landscape, we focus on staying agile without losing sight of where we want to go.