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General
Citibank is Diageo's depositary bank. Visit our contacts page for full Citibank contact details.
A registered holder is one whose name appears on the books of the depositary. The registered holder is considered the owner of the record. A beneficial holder is one whose holdings are registered in a name other than his or her own, such as the name of a broker, bank or nominee account.
Diageo is traded in the US on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DEO. Four ordinary Diageo shares represent one Diageo ADS.
Converting ordinary shares into ADRs must be done through a broker or investment advisor. Contact Citibank’s ADR desk for more information using the following details.
London: +44 (0) 207 500 2030
New York: +1 212 723 5435
E-mail: [email protected]
25243Q205
023740
Holders of ADRs, as of record date, are entitled to instruct the depositary bank, Citibank, to vote at the company's shareholder meeting with respect to the number of ordinary shares represented by the respective ADRs held.
Our fiscal year runs from 1 July to 30 June. Key dates are listed on our financial calendar.
Please contact Citibank Shareholder Services, who will be able to provide further information. Visit our contacts page for full Citibank contact details.
Dividends
Diageo expects to announce two dividends a year, which are paid by Diageo and then distributed to you by the ADR depositary, Citibank, in US dollars. The most recent dividend payment dates are listed on financial calendar.
All or a portion of your cash dividend can be deposited directly to your bank account. In order to take advantage of this option your bank or financial institution must be part of Automatic Clearing House. If you are interested in this option, please contact Citibank Shareholder Services. Visit our contacts page for full Citibank contact details.
You may request the replacement of lost or missing cheques by contacting Citibank Shareholder Services. Please ensure you have your Social Security Taxpayer Identification number ready when calling. Visit our contacts page for full Citibank contact details.
Neither Diageo nor Citibank can give advice on tax matters. All tax matters should be referred to your financial or tax adviser.
Resident Canadian ADS shareholders will receive their dividends in US dollars.
Citibank operates an International Direct Investment Plan for Diageo's ADR programme. Visit our dividend information page for further details.