BROWN FORMAN CORP: 10-Q filed 2015-12-02
What BROWN FORMAN CORP reported in its quarterly report filed 2015-12-02 (fiscal Q2 2016): 31 published measures, 90 facts as tagged in accession 0000014693-15-000033.
This filing
- Form
- 10-Q (quarterly report)
- Filed
- 2015-12-02
- Fiscal period
- fiscal Q2 2016
- Accession
- 0000014693-15-000033 on SEC EDGAR
Values are as tagged in this filing. A later filing can restate them; each measure links to its history page, which shows the latest-filed value per period. All BROWN FORMAN CORP filings.
Reported measures
Total assets
Resources recognized on the balance sheet. Book assets are not the market value of the business.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 4,319,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 4,188,000,000 | USD |
Total liabilities
Recognized obligations at the reporting date. The definition and scope differ from interest-bearing debt.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 2,918,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 2,283,000,000 | USD |
Stockholders equity
The reported residual interest after liabilities. It is an accounting amount, not market capitalization.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 1,401,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 1,905,000,000 | USD |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and qualifying short-term liquid investments under the filer’s accounting policy. Restricted cash and longer-term investments may be reported separately.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 195,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 370,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-10-31 | 235,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-04-30 | 437,000,000 | USD |
Net income or loss
Reported profit or loss for the period. Check the filing for attribution, exceptional items and discontinued operations before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 200,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 356,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 208,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 358,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Capital expenditure payments
Cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment. This taxonomy concept does not capture every form of investment or acquisition.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 65,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 59,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Retained earnings or deficit
Accumulated undistributed earnings or deficit at the reporting date. This balance is not cash available for distribution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 3,508,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 3,300,000,000 | USD |
Basic weighted-average shares
Time-weighted shares used for basic earnings per share. This denominator differs from shares outstanding at a single reporting date.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 204,055,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 205,558,000 | shares | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 212,087,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 212,674,000 | shares | 184 |
Diluted weighted-average shares
Weighted-average shares used for diluted earnings per share. Potential shares are included under the applicable dilution rules, not simply added to outstanding shares.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 205,431,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 206,933,000 | shares | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 213,569,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 214,202,000 | shares | 184 |
Basic earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per basic common share or unit. Inspect attribution, share classes and restatements before comparing periods. This is not a market return.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 0.98 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 1.73 | USD/shares | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 0.98 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 1.68 | USD/shares | 184 |
Diluted earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per share under dilution rules. Antidilutive instruments may be excluded. A diluted value can equal the basic value without implying no potential dilution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 0.97 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 1.72 | USD/shares | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 0.97 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 1.67 | USD/shares | 184 |
Income tax expense or benefit
Current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for continuing operations. This accounting expense differs from cash taxes paid.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 90,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 152,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 88,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 152,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Net property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. It is not replacement cost or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 619,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 586,000,000 | USD |
Share-based compensation expense
Reported noncash expense for share-based payment arrangements. Noncash treatment does not mean the awards have no economic cost to shareholders.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 8,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 6,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Operating income or loss
Operating revenue less operating expenses for the reporting period. It excludes items outside the reported operating result and is not free cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 302,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 529,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 303,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 523,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Current assets
Assets classified as current under the normal operating cycle or one-year boundary. Not all current assets can be converted immediately into cash.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 2,348,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 2,254,000,000 | USD |
Interest expense
Borrowing costs recognized as interest expense. This is distinct from cash interest paid and may not include every capitalized borrowing cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 12,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 22,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 7,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 14,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Current liabilities
Obligations classified as current under the operating-cycle or one-year boundary. The balance includes more than short-term borrowing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 1,130,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 958,000,000 | USD |
Goodwill carrying amount
Recognized goodwill remaining after accumulated impairment. It arises from business combinations and does not measure the current value of the company’s brand.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 606,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 607,000,000 | USD |
Net current accounts receivable
Current customer receivables after the allowance for credit loss. The balance is not cash collected or a guarantee of collection.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 727,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 583,000,000 | USD |
Common-stock repurchase payments
Cash paid to reacquire common stock during the period. This is not an authorization limit or a direct measure of the net change in share count.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 739,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 205,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Net inventory
Inventory carrying amount after applicable valuation and LIFO reserves. It does not establish realizable selling proceeds or inventory turnover without other inputs.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 1,067,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 953,000,000 | USD |
Gross profit
Revenue less the costs directly attributed to the goods or services sold. It precedes other operating expenses and is not net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 586,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 1,076,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 609,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 1,104,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Selling, general and administrative expense
Selling and general administrative costs reported under this concept. It is an expense category, not a substitute for total operating expenses.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 171,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 340,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 178,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 348,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss
Cumulative other comprehensive items after tax, such as translation and unrealized hedging or securities effects. These amounts have not passed through net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | -306,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-07-31 | -304,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | -300,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-10-31 | -191,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-07-31 | -195,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2014-04-30 | -188,000,000 | USD |
Long-term debt
Long-term borrowings under this concept, which can include the current portion depending on presentation. It is not total liabilities and may exclude leases and other obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 1,479,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 993,000,000 | USD |
Net intangible assets excluding goodwill
Intangible assets other than goodwill after amortization and impairment. Internally developed intangibles are usually not recognized, so this understates what a company relies on.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 608,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 611,000,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent assets
Noncurrent assets the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 121,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 112,000,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-10-31 | 143,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 164,000,000 | USD |
Comprehensive income or loss
Net income plus other comprehensive income after tax. It includes unrealized items that net income excludes and is not a cash measure.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 to 2015-10-31 | 198,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | 350,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-08-01 to 2014-10-31 | 212,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | 355,000,000 | USD | 184 |
Deferred income tax expense or benefit
The deferred portion of income tax expense or benefit, arising from timing differences. It is not tax paid in the period.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-01 to 2015-10-31 | -8,000,000 | USD | 184 |
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-10-31 | -18,000,000 | USD | 184 |
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