Diageo plc Files November 2024 6-K Report
Ticker: DGEAF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Dec 2, 2024 · CIK: 835403
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Diageo PLC (DGEAF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 10 |
| Reading Time | 12 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $124.21 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: regulatory-filing, foreign-private-issuer
TL;DR
Diageo's 6-K filing confirms its foreign private issuer status and 20-F annual report filing for November 2024.
AI Summary
Diageo plc filed a Form 6-K for the month of November 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 serves as an update for investors and stakeholders regarding Diageo's regulatory reporting status as a foreign private issuer in the United States.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing and does not contain new financial or operational information that would typically impact risk.
Key Players & Entities
- DIAGEO plc (company) — Filer
- 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 former company 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 furnish information to the SEC that the registrant has made or is required to make public pursuant to the laws of its home country.
What is Diageo plc's primary business sector?
Diageo plc is in the BEVERAGES sector, with a Standard Industrial Classification code of 2080.
Under which form will Diageo plc file its annual reports?
Diageo plc will file its annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
When did Diageo plc change its name from Grand Metropolitan Public Limited Co.?
The date of the name change from Grand Metropolitan Public Limited Co. to Diageo plc was December 18, 1997.
What is the Commission File Number for Diageo plc?
The Commission File Number for Diageo plc is 001-10691.
Filing Stats: 2,997 words · 12 min read · ~10 pages · Grade level 15 · Accepted 2024-12-02 08:16:11
Key Financial Figures
- $124.21 — rice(s)   Volume(s)   $124.21   6.55   d)  
Filing Documents
- diageoplcbatchfiling-nove.htm (6-K) — 299KB
- 0001654954-24-015045.txt ( ) — 300KB
From the Filing
FILING diageoplcbatchfiling-nove 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 November 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 - 30 November 2024     Information   Public Announcements/Press Required by/when   The Stock Exchange, London     Announcement Total Voting Rights 01 November 2024   Announcement Director/PDMR Shareholding 04 November 2024   Announcement   Director/PDMR Shareholding 11 November 2024     Announcement Director/PDMR Shareholding 11 November 2024 Announcement Director/PDMR Shareholding 13 November 2024         Diageo PLC – Total Voting Rights Dated 01 November 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 31 October 2024 consisted of 2,432,423,264   Ordinary Shares of 28 101/108 pence each ("Ordinary Shares"), with voting rights. 207,302,582   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   2,225,120,682   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 November 2024       Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding Dated 04 November 2024   Diageo plc LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32   Director/PDMR Shareholding   John Kennedy who participates in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan received American Depositary Shares in the Company in respect of the final dividend paid on 17 October 2024.   The notifications below, which have been made in accordance with the requirement of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provide further details.   James Edmunds Deputy Company Secretary   4 November 2024   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   John Kennedy   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   American Depositary Shares   US25243Q2057   b)   Nature of the transaction   American Depositary Shares received under a Dividend Reinvestment Plan in respect of the final dividend paid on 17 October 2024.   c) &#