UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of January 2020
Commission File Number: 001-10691
DIAGEO plc
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London NW10 7HQ
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
List identifying information required to be furnished
by Diageo plc pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act 1934
1 – 31 January 2020
Information Public Announcements/Press | Required by/when The Stock Exchange, London |
Announcement Total Voting Rights 02 January 2020 | AnnouncementBlock listing Interim Review 02 January 2020 |
Announcement Transaction in Own Shares 03 January 2020 | Announcement Transaction in Own Shares 06 January 2020 |
AnnouncementDirector/PDMR Shareholding 10 January 2020 | AnnouncementDirector/PDMR Shareholding 10 January 2020 |
AnnouncementTransaction in Own Shares 27 January 2020 | AnnouncementTransaction in Own Shares 28 January 2020 |
AnnouncementTransaction in Own Shares 29 January 2020 | AnnouncementNon-Executive Director Appointment 30 January 2020 |
Diageo PLC – Total Voting Rights
Dated 02 January 2020
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Total Voting Rights and Capital
In conformity with Paragraph 5.6.1R of the Disclosure Guidelines and Transparency Rules and Article 15 of the Transparency Directive, Diageo plc (the "Company") would like to notify the market of the following:
The Company's issued capital as at 31 December 2019 consisted of 2,566,164,125 Ordinary Shares of 28 101/108 pence each ("Ordinary Shares"), with voting rights. 225,385,314 Ordinary Shares were held in Treasury, in respect of which, voting rights were not exercised.
Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company was 2,340,778,811 and this figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidelines and Transparency Rules.
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
2 January 2020
Diageo PLC – Block listing Interim Review
Dated 02 January 2020
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 2 January 2020
Name of applicant: | Diageo plc | |||
Name of scheme: | Diageo Associated Companies Share Option Plan (otherwise known as the Diageo Associated Companies Share Plan) | |||
Period of return: | From: | 1 July 2019 | To: | 31 December 2019 |
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 173,721 | |||
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | 0 | |||
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | 10,300 | |||
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 163,421 | |||
Name of contact: | Hina Patel, Senior Assistant Company Secretary | |||
Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0)20 8978 6000 |
Name of applicant: | Diageo plc | |||
Name of scheme: | Diageo plc Associated Companies Share Incentive Plan | |||
Period of return: | From: | 1 July 2019 | To: | 31 December 2019 |
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 283,768 | |||
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | 0 | |||
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | 34,091 | |||
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 249,677 | |||
Name of contact: | Hina Patel, Senior Assistant Company Secretary | |||
Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0)20 8978 6000 |
Name of applicant: | Diageo plc | |||
Name of scheme: | Diageo 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan | |||
Period of return: | From: | 1 July 2019 | To: | 31 December 2019 |
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 47,368 | |||
Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | 0 | |||
Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | 0 | |||
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 47,368 | |||
Name of contact: | Hina Patel, Senior Assistant Company Secretary | |||
Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0)20 8978 6000 |
Diageo PLC – Transaction in Own Shares
Dated 03 January 2020
Diageo plc
Transaction in Own Shares
3 January 2020
Diageo plc ('Diageo') announces today that it has purchased 440,697 of its ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence each on the London Stock Exchange and other recognised investment exchanges from UBS AG London Branch as follows. Such purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by Diageo on 31st July 2019, as announced on 1st August 2019:
Aggregated information on shares purchased according to trading venues:
Date of purchase | Number of shares purchased | Highest price paid: (GBp) | Lowest price paid: (GBp) | Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp) | Venue |
03 January 2020 | 303,195 | 3,185.00 | 3,157.50 | 3,176.69 | LSE |
03 January 2020 | 68,284 | 3,185.00 | 3,159.00 | 3,176.89 | CHIX |
03 January 2020 | 69,218 | 3,185.00 | 3,158.50 | 3,174.76 | BATE |
Diageo intends to cancel the purchased shares.
A full breakdown of the individual trades is attached to this announcement.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7553Y_1-2020-1-3.pdf
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
LEI number of Diageo plc: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer's own shares
Diageo PLC – Transaction in Own Shares
Dated 06 January 2020
Diageo plc
Transaction in Own Shares
6 January 2020
Diageo plc ('Diageo') announces today that it has purchased 1,128,253 of its ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence each on the London Stock Exchange and other recognised investment exchanges from UBS AG London Branch as follows. Such purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by Diageo on 31st July 2019, as announced on 1st August 2019:
Aggregated information on shares purchased according to trading venues:
Date of purchase | Number of shares purchased | Highest price paid: (GBp) | Lowest price paid: (GBp) | Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp) | Venue |
06 January 2020 | 722,190 | 3,190.00 | 3,149.00 | 3,178.80 | XLON |
06 January 2020 | 156,943 | 3,190.00 | 3,149.50 | 3,177.15 | CHIX |
06 January 2020 | 249,120 | 3,190.00 | 3,149.50 | 3,177.36 | BATE |
Diageo intends to cancel the purchased shares.
A full breakdown of the individual trades is attached to this announcement.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9072Y_1-2020-1-6.pdf
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction
LEI number of Diageo plc: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer's own shares
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 10 January 2020
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
a) | Name | Javier Ferrán | |
2. | Reason for the notification | ||
a) | Position / status | Chairman | |
b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification | |
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||
a) | Name | Diageo plc | |
b) | LEI | 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32 | |
4. | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence GB0002374006 | |
b) | Nature of the transaction | Share purchase under arrangement with the Company | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£32.49 | 255 | ||
d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume- Price | N/A | |
e) | Date of transaction | 2020-01-10 | |
f) | Place of transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 10 January 2020
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Director/PDMR Shareholding
On 10 January 2020, the following transactions took place in relation to the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan:
1. purchase of partnership shares using deductions from salary; and
2. award of one matching share for every two partnership shares purchased.
The notifications below, which have been made in accordance with the requirement of the EU Market Abuse Regulation, provides further details.
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
10 January 2020
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
a) | Name | Kathryn Mikells | |
2. | Reason for the notification | ||
a) | Position / status | Chief Financial Officer | |
b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification | |
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||
a) | Name | Diageo plc | |
b) | LEI | 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32 | |
4. | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence GB0002374006 | |
b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of partnership shares and award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£32.51 | 5 partnership shares | ||
Nil | 2 matching shares | ||
d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume- Price | N/A | |
e) | Date of transaction | 2020-01-10 | |
f) | Place of transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
a) | Name | Ewan Andrew | |
2. | Reason for the notification | ||
a) | Position / status | Member of the Executive Committee | |
b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification | |
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||
a) | Name | Diageo plc | |
b) | LEI | 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32 | |
4. | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence GB0002374006 | |
b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of partnership shares and award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£32.51 | 4 partnership shares | ||
Nil | 2 matching shares | ||
d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume- Price | N/A | |
e) | Date of transaction | 2020-01-10 | |
f) | Place of transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
a) | Name | Daniel Mobley | |
2. | Reason for the notification | ||
a) | Position / status | Member of the Executive Committee | |
b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification | |
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||
a) | Name | Diageo plc | |
b) | LEI | 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32 | |
4. | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence GB0002374006 | |
b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of partnership shares and award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£32.51 | 5 partnership shares | ||
Nil | 3 matching shares | ||
d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume- Price | N/A | |
e) | Date of transaction | 2020-01-10 | |
f) | Place of transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
a) | Name | Siobhán Moriarty | |
2. | Reason for the notification | ||
a) | Position / status | Member of the Executive Committee | |
b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification | |
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||
a) | Name | Diageo plc | |
b) | LEI | 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32 | |
4. | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence GB0002374006 | |
b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of partnership shares and award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£32.51 | 4 partnership shares | ||
Nil | 2 matching shares | ||
d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume- Price | N/A | |
e) | Date of transaction | 2020-01-10 | |
f) | Place of transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
a) | Name | Mairéad Nayager | |
2. | Reason for the notification | ||
a) | Position / status | Member of the Executive Committee | |
b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification | |
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||
a) | Name | Diageo plc | |
b) | LEI | 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32 | |
4. | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence GB0002374006 | |
b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of partnership shares and award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£32.51 | 4 partnership shares | ||
Nil | 2 matching shares | ||
d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume- Price | N/A | |
e) | Date of transaction | 2020-01-10 | |
f) | Place of transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
1. | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
a) | Name | Dayalan Nayager | |
2. | Reason for the notification | ||
a) | Position / status | Person closely associated with Mairéad Nayager | |
b) | Initial notification / amendment | Initial notification | |
3. | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | ||
a) | Name | Diageo plc | |
b) | LEI | 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32 | |
4. | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
a) | Description of the financial instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence GB0002374006 | |
b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of partnership shares and award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan | |
c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
£32.51 | 5 partnership shares | ||
Nil | 2 matching shares | ||
d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume- Price | N/A | |
e) | Date of transaction | 2020-01-10 | |
f) | Place of transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
Diageo PLC – Transaction in Own Shares
Dated 27 January 2020
Diageo plc
Transaction in Own Shares
27 January 2020
Diageo plc ('Diageo') announces today that it has purchased 1,051,237 of its ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence each on the London Stock Exchange and other recognised investment exchanges from UBS AG London Branch as follows. Such purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by Diageo on 31st July 2019, as announced on 1st August 2019:
Aggregated information on shares purchased according to trading venues:
Date of purchase | Number of shares purchased | Highest price paid: (GBp) | Lowest price paid: (GBp) | Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp) | Venue |
27 January 2020 | 662,456 | 3,228.50 | 3,184.50 | 3,200.07 | LSE |
27 January 2020 | 152,169 | 3,220.00 | 3,185.00 | 3,200.57 | CHIX |
27 January 2020 | 236,612 | 3,228.00 | 3,185.50 | 3,200.93 | BATE |
Diageo intends to cancel the purchased shares.
A full breakdown of the individual trades is attached to this announcement.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0651B_1-2020-1-27.pdf
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
LEI number of Diageo plc: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer's own shares
Diageo PLC – Transaction in Own Shares
Dated 28 January 2020
Diageo plc
Transaction in Own Shares
28 January 2020
Diageo plc ('Diageo') announces today that it has purchased 1,111,415 of its ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence each on the London Stock Exchange and other recognised investment exchanges from UBS AG London Branch as follows. Such purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by Diageo on 31st July 2019, as announced on 1st August 2019:
Aggregated information on shares purchased according to trading venues:
Date of purchase | Number of shares purchased | Highest price paid: (GBp) | Lowest price paid: (GBp) | Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp) | Venue |
28 January 2020 | 701,422 | 3,173.00 | 3,102.50 | 3,136.80 | LSE |
28 January 2020 | 159,686 | 3,171.00 | 3,103.50 | 3,134.42 | CHIX |
28 January 2020 | 250,307 | 3,172.00 | 3,103.00 | 3,134.71 | BATE |
Diageo intends to cancel the purchased shares.
A full breakdown of the individual trades is attached to this announcement.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2130B_1-2020-1-28.pdf
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
LEI number of Diageo plc: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer's own shares
Diageo PLC – Transaction in Own Shares
Dated 29 January 2020
Diageo plc
Transaction in Own Shares
29 January 2020
Diageo plc ('Diageo') announces today that it has purchased 445,075 of its ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence each on the London Stock Exchange and other recognised investment exchanges from UBS AG London Branch as follows. Such purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by Diageo on 31st July 2019, as announced on 1st August 2019:
Aggregated information on shares purchased according to trading venues:
Date of purchase | Number of shares purchased | Highest price paid: (GBp) | Lowest price paid: (GBp) | Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp) | Venue |
29 January 2020 | 445,075 | 3,147.50 | 3,069.00 | 3,104.86 | LSE |
29 January 2020 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | CHIX |
29 January 2020 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | BATE |
Diageo intends to cancel the purchased shares.
A full breakdown of the individual trades is attached to this announcement.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3492B_1-2020-1-29.pdf
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
LEI number of Diageo plc: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer's own shares
Diageo PLC – Non-Executive Director Appointment
Dated 30 January 2020
30 January 2020
Diageo announces appointment to its Board of Directors
Diageo announces the appointment of Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet as a Non-Executive Director, effective on 1 January 2021. Valérie will also join the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees on appointment.
Valérie is the former CEO of Rémy Cointreau S.A., having led the company from September 2014 to December 2019. Before joining Rémy Cointreau, Valérie had worked for Louis Vuitton, LVMH Group since 2008 in a number of different roles, including President and CEO for the Americas, President and CEO for North America, President South Europe and CEO and President of Louis Vuitton Taiwan. Valérie had previously worked since 1984 at the L'Oréal S.A., including in Europe and the USA.
Valérie, who is a graduate of EM Lyon Business School, currently serves as an independent director on the supervisory board of Nextstage S.C.A. (NEXTS.PA).
Diageo chairman, Javier Ferrán, said: "I am delighted to announce that Valérie will join the Diageo Board next year. Having spent her career in consumer goods in a number of markets, including North America, and as a former CEO in the premium drinks industry, she brings great experience and expertise to the Diageo Board and I look forward immensely to her contributions to our discussions. I am sure that Valérie will make a very valuable contribution as we progress to achieving our ambition to become one of the most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world."
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.15, Diageo confirms that there are no further details to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Investor Relations: Andrew Ryan +44 (0) 20 8978 6504
investor.relations@diageo.com
Media Relations: Jessica Rouleau +44 (0) 7925 642 561
press@diageo.com
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JeB, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO).
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Diageo plc | |
(Registrant) | |
Date: 3 February 2020 | |
By:___/s/ James Edmunds | |
James Edmunds | |
Deputy Company Secretary |