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Latest Morningstar Commentary
DateAuthor Headline
07/03/2013Ken Perkins Outlook for European Beverage Companies
PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE: Morningstar analysts discuss the good, the bad and the ugly in the consumer beverage industry, and comment on the latest developments at Diageo
19/02/2013Holly Cook Investing in International Equities
Successful equity investing involves tapping into international opportunities and diversifying your portfolio beyond your own shores
07/02/2013Alanna Petroff Analysts Hike Valuations for 4 Companies
UPDATE: Our analysts have hiked their fair value estimates for ARM Holdings, Carnival, Diageo and InterContinental Hotels Group
19/12/2012Thomas Mullarkey, CFA Diageo's Stellar Management & Stewardship
Morningstar analysts hold Diageo's management in high regard for consistently focusing on shareholder value 
Regulatory News Abstract
DateType Story
16/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
99,736 Ords at 2,067p (Treasury)
15/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
0.56m Ords at 2,056p (Treasury)
14/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
0.33m Ords at 2,064p (Treasury)
13/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
58,238 Ords at 2,028p (Treasury)
10/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
0.55m Ords at 2,017p (Treasury)
10/05/2013StoryTypeOSB Purchase of own securities
0.31m Ords at 1,992p (Treasury)
07/05/2013CEO Change Ivan Menezes Changes roles
Ivan Menezes, executive director, will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 01 July 2013
07/05/2013Director Change Paul Walsh leaves board
Paul Walsh, executive director, will step down from the board with effect from AGM 2013
07/05/2013Director Change Paul Walsh Changes roles
Paul Walsh, Chief Executive Officer, will remain on the board as executive director with effect from 01 July 2013
25/04/2013Business Event Launches $3.25 billion bonds
The company launched and priced a $3.25 billion bond transaction consisting of $750m 0.625% notes due April 2016, $650m 1.13% notes due April 2018, $1,350m 2.63% notes due April 2023 and $500m 3.875% notes due April 2043 under its US Debt Issuance Programme. The issuer of the bonds is Diageo Capital plc, with payment of principal and interest fully guaranteed by the company
18/04/2013Trading Statement Remain confident
ce - "...we remain confident that Diageo's performance continues to be in line with our medium term guidance"
31/01/2013Trading Statement no outlook statement
no outlook statement
28/01/2013Acquisition Joint venture agreement
The company has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50.0% interest in the company which owns United National Breweries' traditional sorghum beer business in South Africa. The company will acquire its 50.0% interest for $36.0m, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is conditional on consent from the South African competition authority and is expected to complete in the first half of this year