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1 July 2009

Diageo plc

Diageo announces further restructuring and updates on existing initiatives

New restructuring initiatives Diageo has identified further restructuring opportunities which are expected to give rise to cost savings of approximately £40 million per annum in the year ending 30 June....

1 July 2009

Diageo announces restructuring plans in Scotland

Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, today announces proposals for significant restructuring of its Scottish business. The planned restructuring follows a major review looking at how Diageo can....

24 June 2009

Asia Pacific

Diageo announces changes to the leadership of Diageo Asia-Pacific

Diageo has today announced that Gilbert Ghostine, currently Managing Director Diageo Continental Europe has been appointed President of Diageo's Asia-Pacific region reporting to Ivan Menezes, Chairman of Diageo Asia-Pacific. This....

16 June 2009

North America

Diageo acquires premium cocktail mixer company Stirrings, LLC
Plans to create synergies with leading spirits brands

Norwalk, CT, June 16, 2009 – Diageo, the world’s leading spirits, beer and wine company is pleased to announce that it will increase its investment of Stirrings, LLC, makers of....

9 June 2009

Diageo plc

Diageo and GRAND MARNIER® join forces across Europe

Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, and GRAND MARNIER® today announced that they have reached an exclusive agreement for Diageo to distribute and market the GRAND MARNIER® liqueurs range....

7 May 2009

Diageo plc

Interim management statement for the nine months ended 31 March 2009

In the nine months ended 31 March 2009 net sales were flat against the comparable period on an organic basis. In the quarter ended 31 March 2009 net sales declined....

24 April 2009

Diageo plc

Diageo announces changes to its board of directors

As previously notified, Bill Shanahan, having served for 10 years and in line with governance practice on the tenure of non-executive directors, will retire as a non-executive director of the....

6 April 2009

Diageo plc

Diageo and Kirin agree to form Joint Venture in Japan

Diageo plc (Diageo) and Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. (Kirin) today announced an agreement to form a joint venture in Japan to expand distribution of Diageo products and contribute to the....

26 February 2009

Diageo acquires global distribution rights for Windhoek beer

Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Namibia Breweries Limited (“NBL”) to produce and distribute Windhoek beer globally. The agreement, which....

12 February 2009

In a difficult market environment Diageo has delivered 3% organic net sales growth, 6% organic operating profit growth, 21% reported eps growth and maintained its financial strength.

Results at a glance First half F’09 First half F’08 Reported movement Organic movement ....

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