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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
Oct 09 2008
$6.6B

Latest News and Analysis

  • Fortune Brands Board Approves Plan for Annual Election of Directors

    DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), the company behind leading consumer brands including Jim Beam, Titleist and Moen, today announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to declassify the board beginning in 2010. The plan will be subject to shareholder approval at the company's...

    Articles 2008-07-29

  • Fortune Brands Reports Second Quarter Results

    DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO): * Results Achieve High End of Updated Target Range * Company Boosts Dividend 5% to Annual Rate of $1.76 Per Share * Share Buybacks Exceed 4.3 Million Shares Since March 31 * Company Completes...

    Articles 2008-07-25

  • Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. Offers Consumers Keys to Responsibility Through drink smart®

    Redesigned Global Website Educates Consumers on Responsible Alcohol Consumption DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, is taking its drink smart[R] website global with the launch of a redesigned, multi-lingual site at www.drinksmart.com. Now available in...

    Articles 2008-07-24

  • 2014 Ad

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    Articles 2008-07-09

  • 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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

    Articles 2008-06-26

  • The North America Spirits Market Increases at an Average Rate of 2.7%, Examine the Latest Analysis and Forecasts to 2011

    DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ed21b0/spirits_in_north_a) has announced the addition of the "Spirits in North America to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Spirits in North America. It includes comprehensive value...

    Articles 2008-06-24

  • ATS helps flood victims: Factory maintenance company creates triage centers to repair and restart plants in Midwest

    PEORIA, Ill. -- Among the victims of this month's rain-fed floods across the nation's midsection are manufacturing plants, many of which were forced to suspend operations, and others that were swamped by floodwaters. In response to the catastrophe, Advanced Technology Services, Inc. ATS is aiding the recovery...

    Articles 2008-06-24

  • 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...

    Articles 2008-06-23

  • Learn about the World Security Equipment Market

    Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Security equipment industry is available in its catalogue. World Security Equipment Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p090369/World-Security-Equipment-Market.html Global security equipment demand to grow 8% annually through 2010 The Freedonia Group forecasts the global market for private security...

    Articles 2008-06-23

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    Articles 2008-06-18

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  • 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.

Key Competitors

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Fortune Brands Inc. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. Bruce A. Carbonari

Chairman

Mr. Richard A. Goldstein

Mr. Pierre Leroy

Mr. A.D. David Mackay

Ms. Ann Fritz Hackett

Mr. David M. Thomas

Ms. Anne M. Tatlock

Mr. Peter M. Wilson

Mr. Ronald V. Waters III

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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