Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Pursuant to Form 8-K, "Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition" and "Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure," the Registrant is furnishing its press release dated January 25, 2008, which reports the Registrant's fourth quarter and full year 2007 results, as well as certain guidance for 2008. The press release is included herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Pursuant to general instruction B.2 to Form 8-K, the information furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Fortune Brands, Inc. dated January 25, 2008, is being furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01.

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