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Brown-Forman Lays Off 648 Employees Amid Stock Price Decline

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
648
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~11%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
648 OF 5,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Brown-Forman Corporation has announced the layoff of 648 employees as it faces a significant decline in its stock price, which has reached a 10-year low. This decision comes in light of decreasing sales, reflecting broader challenges within the company. The layoffs are part of a strategic response to improve financial performance and adapt to changing market conditions. The company has not specified the locations or departments affected by these layoffs. This move highlights the ongoing pressures in the beverage industry and the need for companies to streamline operations in response to economic challenges.

Brown-Forman Corporation cut 648 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 11.4% of the 5,700 people Brown-Forman Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at Brown-Forman Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,596 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff22 hours ago

Brown-Forman Corporation cut 648 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Defensive · 5,700 employees
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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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