Artisan Partners discloses 5.026985% Diageo (NYSE: DEO) voting stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Diageo plc reports that Artisan Partners Limited Partnership now holds 5.026985% of its voting rights, representing 111,928,723 voting rights attached to shares.
The holding is entirely in shares, with no additional voting rights held through financial instruments. Custodian banks such as Bank of New York, State Street, Northern Trust, and others are listed as shareholders on behalf of the ultimate holder.
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Key Figures
Voting rights percentage: 5.026985%
Total voting rights held: 111,928,723 voting rights
Voting rights through financial instruments: 0.000000%
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4 metrics
Voting rights percentage
5.026985%
Resulting situation when threshold was crossed
Total voting rights held
111,928,723 voting rights
Resulting situation on threshold-crossing date
Voting rights through financial instruments
0.000000%
Financial instruments positions 8.B1 and 8.B2
Share-based voting rights percentage
5.026985%
Sub Total 8.A voting rights attached to shares
Key Terms
voting rights, financial instruments, ultimate controlling person, foreign private issuer, +2 more
6 terms
voting rights financial
"Total number of voting rights held in issuer"
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
financial instruments financial
"Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))"
Financial instruments are assets or contracts that hold monetary value and can be bought, sold, or traded. They serve as tools for investors to grow, protect, or transfer money, much like how a ticket or voucher can be used to access goods or services. These instruments help individuals and organizations manage financial goals and risks across different markets and economic conditions.
ultimate controlling person regulatory
"Ultimate controlling person | Name of controlled undertaking"
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
TR-1 regulatory
"TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings"
A TR-1 is a financial form used by investors to report significant ownership stakes in a company, typically when they acquire or dispose of a large number of shares. It helps keep the market informed about major shareholders and potential changes in control, allowing other investors to make better-informed decisions. This transparency encourages fair trading and reduces surprises related to ownership shifts.
proxy voting financial
"10. In case of proxy voting Name of the proxy holder"
Proxy voting is a process that allows investors to have their voting power on company decisions exercised by someone else if they cannot attend meetings in person. It ensures that their opinions are still represented, similar to authorizing someone else to vote on their behalf at an election. This helps investors influence company actions even when they cannot be physically present.
FAQ
How many Diageo (DEO) voting rights does Artisan Partners control?
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership controls 111,928,723 Diageo voting rights attached to shares. This stake represents 5.026985% of the company’s total voting rights, making Artisan a significant institutional holder under major shareholding notification requirements.
Does Artisan Partners’ Diageo (DEO) position include financial instruments?
No. The disclosed 5.026985% Diageo position held by Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is entirely through voting rights attached to shares. The sections covering financial instruments show zero voting rights, indicating no additional exposure via derivatives or similar instruments.
Who is identified as the ultimate controlling person for the Diageo (DEO) holding?
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is identified as the ultimate controlling person. The ownership chain runs through Artisan Partners Holdings LP and Artisan Partners Investments GP LLC to Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, which directly holds the 5.026985% voting rights in Diageo.
What percentage of Diageo (DEO) voting rights did Artisan Partners hold before this notification?
The filing presents the previous position line as blank, so only the resulting situation is disclosed. The confirmed current holding is 5.026985% of Diageo’s voting rights, corresponding to 111,928,723 voting rights attached to shares on the notification date.