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Fortune Brands Inc. (FO) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Revenue
Dec 31 2007
$8.5B
Profit
Dec 31 2007
$762.6M
Market Cap
Jul 23 2008
$9.2B

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  • Hitech improved fortunes at Brands.

    After a disappointing weekend last time out at Thruxton, Hitech Racing will aim to return to form as the British F3 International Series heads to Brands Hatch for the seventh round of the year. Max Chilton and Walter Grubmuller were unable to score at the high-speed Hampshire circuit...

    Articles 2008-07-10

  • Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Honored by the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators

    Awarded Two Best Practices Awards in Recognition of the Company's Commitment to Social Responsibility DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, is honored to receive two Best Practices Awards from the National Conference of State Liquor...

    Articles 2008-07-03

  • Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Supports the Century Council's "Girl Talk" Program

    The Century Council Educates Parents and Teens on the Dangers of Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, is pleased to support The Century Council's educational campaign, "Girl Talk." The Century...

    Articles 2008-07-01

  • BellwetherReport.com Analyst Report on CY, IBN, CAR and FO

    BellwetherReport.com is the leading onlinefinancial newsletter for investors seeking top independent and unbiasedresearch. Investors seeking free and unbiased analyst opinions on thecompanies mentioned in this release are encouraged to sign up to www.bellwetherreport.com for a free subscription to access these reports.Today, we have once again scheduled interviews with a...

    Articles 2008-07-01

  • Beam Global Spirits & Wine's Scotch and Bourbon Brands Nab Top Honors at 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition

    Laphroaig[R] Quarter Cask Scotch, Ardmore[TM] Traditional Cask Scotch and Knob Creek[R] Bourbon Bring Home Gold DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, is proud to announce that three of its signature brands have won gold medals...

    Articles 2008-06-30

  • Fortune Brands Updates Earnings Expectations

    DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO) today updated its earnings outlook for the second quarter and full year 2008. Weakening consumer sentiment in the U.S., the ongoing correction in the U.S. housing market, and a large and unexpected Australian tax increase on ready-to-drink spirits products have together created...

    Articles 2008-06-30

  • Jim Beam® Champions Those with "The Stuff Inside"

    #1 Bourbon Maker Puts Marketing Firepower Behind Those Who Emulate True Character DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Integrity and character now have corporate sponsorship with Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, and Jim Beam[R], the world's number one selling bourbon....

    Articles 2008-06-26

  • Jim Beam® Champions the "True Character" of Wrigley Field

    #1 Bourbon Maker Supports Hometown Pride and Urges Chicagoans to SaveOurName.com DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, and Jim Beam[R], the world's number one selling bourbon, today hit a home run with Chicago natives and...

    Articles 2008-06-23

  • El Tesoro Paradiso Wins Best of Category at 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

    Tequila Named "Best Extra Anejo 100% Blue Agave Tequila" DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, celebrates a "Best of Category" win at the 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirit Competition. Adding to the brand's...

    Articles 2008-06-17

  • Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Supports the Century Council's Efforts in Educating Parents and Teens on the Dangers of Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking

    Organization Dedicated to Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking Launches Several Initiatives in May DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, champions the Century Council in their launch of several educational programs throughout May. The Century...

    Articles 2008-05-30

  • Oshkosh Corporation Appoints Craig P. Omtvedt to Board of Directors

    OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced today that Craig P. Omtvedt has been elected to the company's Board of Directors. Omtvedt currently serves as senior vice president and chief financial officer for Fortune Brands, Inc., a leading consumer products company with annual revenues of approximately $8.6 billion....

    Articles 2008-05-20

  • Fortune Brands Live Webcast Advisory

    Company Presentation on May 29th at the Sanford C. Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference to be Available Live on Internet DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), the company behind leading consumer brands including Jim Beam, Titleist and Moen, today announced that its May 29th presentation at...

    Articles 2008-05-20

  • Courvoisier® L'edition Imperiale Competes for Fragrance of the Year

    Courvoisier[R] Cognac-Inspired Fragrance among the Top Five Finalists in the Running for Fragrance of the Year in the 2008 FiFi[R] Awards DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, and its Courvoisier[R] Cognac brand are pleased to...

    Articles 2008-05-07

  • Fortune Brands Live Webcast Advisory

    Company Presentation on May 13th at the Robert W. Baird Growth Stock Conference to be Available Live on Internet DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), the company behind leading consumer brands including Jim Beam, Titleist and Moen, today announced that the company's May 13th presentation at...

    Articles 2008-05-05

  • Beam Global Raises Two Toasts to the Month of May

    The Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo Only Last a Day but U.S. Spirits Consumption Figures Traditionally Spike During the Month DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., a global leader in premium spirits and a unit of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO) is proud to toast...

    Articles 2008-05-02

  • Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Supports the Century Council's ALot2Lose

    The Century Council Educates Parents and Teens on the Dangers of Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, is pleased to support The Century Council's new educational campaign, ALot2Lose. The Century...

    Articles 2008-05-01

  • The game of "Who Will Buy Absolut?" has ended.(Business Briefs)

    The game of "Who Will Buy Absolut?" has ended. Last month, Pernod Ricard signed an agreement with the Swedish government to purchase 100% of the shares of the Vin & Sprit Group, the owner of Absolut, for 5.626 billion euros, including debt. The acquisition does not...

    Articles 2008-05-01

  • Incorporated: 1985
  • CEO: Mr. Bruce A. Carbonari

Fortune Brands is a holding company with subsidiaries that manufacture and sell consumer branded products in the spirits, home & hardware, and golf products markets. Co.'s spirits business sells its products under a number of trademarks, including Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Sauza, Canadian Club, Laphroaig, and Courvoisier. In the home & harware category, Co.'s subsidiaries manufacture cabinetry, faucets, bath furnishings, sinks, residential entry doors, vinyl-framed windows, patio doors, safety and security devices, and tool and garage products. In the golf products category, Co.'s subsidiary manufactures and markets balls, clubs, shoes, gloves, bags, outerwear and accessories for golf.

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Fortune Brands Inc. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. Norman H. Wesley

Chairman

Mr. Richard A. Goldstein

Mr. Pierre Leroy

Mr. A.D. David Mackay

Mr. Bruce A. Carbonari

Ms. Ann Fritz Hackett

Mr. David M. Thomas

Ms. Anne M. Tatlock

Mr. Peter M. Wilson

Contact Information

520 Lake Cook Road

Deerfield, IL

http://www.fortunebrands.com

847 484-4400

NAICS Code

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing: 333414
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