Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Diageo plc
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Filing Date: 18 August 2026
Reporting Period: Year ended 30 June 2026
Business Overview: Global leader in beverage alcohol with brands including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Guinness, and Baileys, sold in nearly 180 countries.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notice of the publication of the 2026 Annual Report and Form 20-F. It references preliminary results released on 6 August 2026 but does not contain specific financial data within this document.
- Revenue: Not provided in this filing.
- Profit: Not provided in this filing.
- Cash Flow: Not provided in this filing.
- Margins: Not provided in this filing.
- Debt and Liquidity: Not provided in this filing.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes in financial performance versus the prior period. It notes the release of preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2026 on 6 August 2026, which should be consulted for comparative data.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Actions
- Document Availability: The Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 and the Form 20-F have been issued and are available on the company website and the National Storage Mechanism.
- Shareholder Meeting: The Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026 and Form of Proxy will be made available to shareholders on 30 September 2026.
- Hard Copies: Shareholders may request a hard copy of the Annual Report on Form 20-F free of charge.
- Guidance and Risks: No specific guidance, outlook, or risk factors are detailed in this summary notice.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full audited financial statements in the Form 20-F filed with the SEC.
- Review the preliminary results released on 6 August 2026 for specific revenue and profit figures.
- Confirm the date and agenda of the Annual General Meeting via the proxy statement available on 30 September 2026.
- Check the National Storage Mechanism (FCA) for the official submission of the Annual Report.