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," Fortune Brands, Inc. ("Fortune Brands" or the "Company") is furnishing its press release dated October 24, 2008, which reports the Company's third quarter 2008 results, as well as certain guidance for the remainder of 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 October 24, 2008, is being furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01.

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