Fortune Brands is a leading consumer brands company. We're driven by powerful brands in three attractive consumer categories: Distilled Spirits, Home & Security, and Golf. Reflecting the strength of our brands, 90% of our sales come from #1 or #2 market positions. Reflecting the success of our commitment to innovation, about 20% of sales come from products introduced in just the past three years. Behind our strong brands and successful strategy are more than 25,000 people with the passion to win.

We're committed to earning the confidence of our consumers, customers, employees and shareholders every day. That's why we're proud that Fortune Brands has been recognized as America's Most Admired Company in our category - thirteen years in a row.*

Sales:	$6.69 billion (2009)
Operating income:	$505.2 million (2009)
Operating income   Before charges/gains	$718.9 million (2009)**
EPS (diluted):	$1.60 (2009)
EPS   Before charges/gains (diluted)	$2.43 (2009)**
Dividend rate:	$0.19 per quarter ($0.76 annual rate)
Employees:	24,000 (12/31/09)
Headquarters:	Deerfield, Illinois, USA
Stock:	Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol FO)

*source: Fortune magazine
**Click here for reconciliation of these measures to the most closely comparable GAAP measures.