Diageo plc Files October 2024 6-K Report
Ticker: DGEAF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Nov 1, 2024 · CIK: 835403
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Diageo PLC (DGEAF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 13 |
| Reading Time | 15 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $1 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: foreign-private-issuer, reporting-update
TL;DR
Diageo plc filed its October 6-K, confirming it's a foreign private issuer filing 20-F annually.
AI Summary
Diageo plc filed a Form 6-K for the month of October 2024, reporting as a foreign private issuer. The filing indicates that Diageo plc, with its principal executive offices at 16 Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 7HS, will file its annual reports under Form 20-F. The company was formerly known as Grand Metropolitan Public Limited Co. until a name change on December 18, 1997.
Why It Matters
This filing provides routine updates for investors and regulatory bodies regarding Diageo plc's status as a foreign private issuer and its reporting schedule.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine administrative filing for a foreign private issuer and does not contain new financial or operational information.
Key Players & Entities
- DIAGEO PLC (company) — Registrant
- 16 Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 7HS (location) — Principal executive offices
- GRAND METROPOLITAN PUBLIC LIMITED CO (company) — Former company name
- 19971218 (date) — Date of name change
FAQ
What is the purpose of a Form 6-K filing?
A Form 6-K is a report of foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, used to provide information that the registrant makes or is required to make public in its home country, files or is required to file with a stock exchange, or distributes or is required to distribute to its security holders.
What is Diageo plc's principal executive office address?
Diageo plc's principal executive offices are located at 16 Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 7HS.
Does Diageo plc file annual reports under Form 20-F or Form 40-F?
Yes, Diageo plc indicates it files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
When was Diageo plc formerly known as Grand Metropolitan Public Limited Co.?
Diageo plc was formerly known as Grand Metropolitan Public Limited Co. until December 18, 1997.
What period does this Form 6-K report cover?
This Form 6-K report covers the month of October 2024.
Filing Stats: 3,843 words · 15 min read · ~13 pages · Grade level 14.4 · Accepted 2024-11-01 07:23:27
Key Financial Figures
- $1 — ry share based on an exchange rate of US$1=£0.74992.   The US$:£
Filing Documents
- diageoplc-oct.htm (6-K) — 387KB
- 0001654954-24-013572.txt ( ) — 388KB
From the Filing
FILING diageoplc-oct 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 October 2024   Commission File Number:   001-10691   DIAGEO plc ( Translation of registrant’s name into English )     16 Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 7HS   ( 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             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 October 2024     Information   Public Announcements/Press Required by/when   The Stock Exchange, London     Announcement Total Voting Rights 01 October 2024   Announcement Sterling equivalent of final dividend 03 October 2024   Announcement Director/PDMR Shareholding 10 October 2024   Announcement Director/PDMR Shareholding 10 October 2024   Announcement Director/PDMR Shareholding 23 October 2024   Announcement Director/PDMR Shareholding 28 October 2024       Diageo PLC – Total Voting Rights Dated 01 October 2024   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 30 September 2024 consisted of 2,432,423,264   Ordinary Shares of 28 101/108 pence each ("Ordinary Shares"), with voting rights. 207,333,387   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   2,225,089,877   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   1 October 2024     Diageo PLC – Sterling equivalent of final dividend Dated 03 October 2024   Diageo plc LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32   Diageo announces Sterling equivalent of Final Dividend at 47.23 pence per ordinary share   Further to the announcement on 30 July 2024 of a final dividend of 62.98 US cents per ordinary share, and as approved by shareholders at the AGM on 26 September 2024, today Diageo announces the Sterling equivalent of the dividend, amounting to 47.23 pence per ordinary share based on an exchange rate of US$1=£0.74992.   The US$:£ conversion rate was determined by the actual rates achieved by Diageo buying forward contracts for Sterling currency, during the three working days preceding this announcement, for delivery ahead of the dividend payment date.   The payment date of the dividend is 17 October 2024.   Other details relating to the dividend are set out in the dividend declaration announcement dated 31 July 2024 and are also available to view on the Company's website at   www.diageo.com .     James Edmunds Deputy Company Secretary   3 October 2024     ENDS   For further information, please contact: Investor relations: Durga Doraisamy Andy Ryan   +44 (0) 7902 126 906 +44 (0) 7803 854 842 investor.relations@diageo.com Media relations: Brendan O'Grady Rebecca Perry Clare Cavana   +44 (0) 7812 183 750 +44 (0) 7590 809 101 +44 (0) 7751 742 072 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, J&B and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global co