Press releases: 2002

Diageo plc confirms that on Saturday 21 December, it signed an agreement with Pernod Ricard that marks the end of the year-long working relationship to restructure the Seagram spirits and....

Diageo plc announces that it has agreed the sale of Burger King Corporation under revised terms to the buying group composed of Texas Pacific Group (TPG), Bain Capital Partners and....

Diageo was informed on 15 November 2002 by the buying group led by Texas Pacific Group (TPG) that TPG and its partners would not be able to complete the acquisition....

In the preparation of its 2002 Annual Report on Form 20-F, which is expected to be filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 12 November 2002, the group....

Diageo - the maker of Johnnie Walker, J&B and Bell's Scotch whiskies - was named last night as 'Distiller of the Year' at the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition....

General Mills has issued an announcement stating that it has agreed to issue $1.35 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible debentures ($1.50 billion aggregate principal amount if an initial purchasers....

Major Markets In North America, the premium spirits category remains healthy, and Diageo's global priority brands continue to perform well. The 'next generation growth' strategy has led to new distribution....

Diageo today announces that it has signed up to the United Nations Global Compact as a public commitment to leadership in social responsibility. Today's announcement forms part of Diageo's involvement....

Diageo reports operating profit of £2,118 million and 13% organic growth in operating profit from premium drinks, PBET of £2,043 million and EPS of 43.6 pence. ....

Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business announced that Guinness Bass Import Company (GBIC), its malt beverage importing and marketing affiliate, will relinquish its 1998 US Importation and Distribution Agreement....