Diageo posts 2026 annual report and Form 20-F

Diageo plc, a foreign private issuer, reports that its Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 and its Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2026 have been published, with the Form 20-F filed with the relevant securities regulator.

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Diageo plc, a foreign private issuer, reports that its Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 and its Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2026 have been published, with the Form 20-F filed with the relevant securities regulator. These documents are available on Diageo’s website and the UK National Storage Mechanism. The Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026 and Form of Proxy are scheduled to be made available to shareholders on 30 September 2026. Diageo will provide hard copies of the Form 20-F, including audited financial statements, free of charge to shareholders upon request.

Key Figures

Reporting period end: 30 June 2026 AGM materials availability date: 30 September 2026 Form type: Form 20-F

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Reporting period end 30 June 2026 Year end covered by Diageo’s 2026 Annual Report and Form 20-F

AGM materials availability date 30 September 2026 Scheduled date for Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026 and Form of Proxy

Form type Form 20-F Annual report filing submitted as a foreign private issuer

Key Terms

Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, Form 20-F, National Storage Mechanism, +1 more

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Form 6-K regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

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.

Form 20-F regulatory

"Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 on Form 20-F"

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

National Storage Mechanism regulatory

"submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available"

A national storage mechanism is an official, centralized electronic repository where companies and regulators file and keep required corporate documents such as prospectuses, financial statements and regulatory disclosures. For investors it is the authoritative public source to find and verify key papers — like using a government-run public archive or filing cabinet — so you can check the original documents for due diligence, compliance and to confirm claims made in news or marketing.

Annual General Meeting regulatory

"The Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026 and Form of Proxy"

FAQ

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What did Diageo plc (DEO) announce in its August 2026 Form 6-K?

Diageo announced that its Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 and its Form 20-F have been published and filed. These documents detail the company’s audited financial statements and are accessible online and via the UK National Storage Mechanism.

Where can investors access Diageo (DEO)'s 2026 Annual Report and Form 20-F?

Investors can access Diageo’s 2026 Annual Report and Form 20-F on the company’s website, www.diageo.com. The Annual Report has also been submitted to the UK National Storage Mechanism and will be available at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.

When will Diageo (DEO) send the 2026 AGM Notice and Proxy Form to shareholders?

Diageo states that the Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026 and the Form of Proxy will be made available to shareholders on 30 September 2026. These documents will provide details of matters to be voted on at the AGM.

Can Diageo (DEO) shareholders request a hard copy of the 2026 Form 20-F?

Yes. Diageo will provide a hard copy of its Annual Report on Form 20-F, including audited financial statements, free of charge upon request. Requests should be directed to Diageo’s Company Secretariat in London or via The.Cosec@diageo.com.

What financial period does Diageo (DEO)'s newly released Annual Report cover?

The newly released Diageo Annual Report covers the year ended 30 June 2026. The company previously released preliminary results for this period on 6 August 2026, and the Annual Report provides the full audited financial statements and disclosures.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 18 August 2026

Commission File Number:  001-10691

DIAGEO plc

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

16 Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 7HS  

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F   X                                                                  Form 40-F  

Publication of 2026 Annual Report and Form 20-F

Following the release by Diageo plc (the "Company") on 6 August 2026 of the Company's preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2026, the following documents have today been issued:

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Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026

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Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 on Form 20-F which has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

The documents are available to view on the Company's website at www.diageo.com and the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.

The Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026 and Form of Proxy for the Annual General Meeting will be made available to shareholders on 30 September 2026.

The Company will provide a hard copy of its Annual Report on Form 20-F (including the Company's audited financial statements) to its shareholders free of charge upon request. Requests should be directed to Diageo plc, Company Secretariat, 16 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7HS or to The.Cosec@diageo.com.

James Edmunds

Deputy Company Secretary

18 August 2026

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Enquiries:

Investor relations: Sonya Ghobrial   Andy Ryan            Grace Murphy    +44 (0) 7392 784 784 +44 (0) 7803 854 842 +44 (0) 7514 726 167 investor.relations@diageo.com

Media relations:Rebecca Perry Clare Cavana +44 (0)7590 809 101 +44 (0) 7751 742 072 press@diageo.com

About Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JeB and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Diageo plc

(Registrant)

Date: 18 August 2026

By:___/s/ James Edmunds

James Edmunds

Deputy Company Secretary