Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Diageo plc is a notification of major holdings submitted on April 17, 2026. The report discloses a change in voting rights ownership by Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, a US-based entity, which crossed a regulatory threshold on April 15, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a regulatory disclosure regarding share ownership and does not contain financial performance data. Consequently, the following metrics are not provided in this document:
- Revenue, profit, and cash flow
- Operating margins
- Debt levels and liquidity positions
Material Changes
The material change reported is an increase in the voting stake held by Artisan Partners Limited Partnership. As of April 15, 2026, the entity holds:
- Total Voting Rights: 111,928,723 shares
- Percentage of Voting Rights: 5.026985%
- Composition: 100% direct voting rights attached to shares; 0% through financial instruments.
The filing lists various custodians and nominees (including Bank of New York, JPMorgan Chase, and State Street Bank) through which these rights are held.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It is strictly a statutory notification of a change in major shareholding.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of voting rights held by Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (111,928,723).
- Confirm the percentage of voting rights (5.03%) to ensure it meets the disclosure threshold.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may indicate further accumulation or disposal of shares by this investor.
- Note that this filing contains no operational or financial data for Diageo plc.