Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Pursuant to Form 8-K, "Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure," Fortune Brands, Inc. ("Fortune Brands" or the "Company") is furnishing its press release dated September 16, 2009, which reaffirms the Registrant's earnings and free cash flow guidance for 2009. 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 Item 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 September 16, 2009, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01.

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