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[6-K] DIAGEO PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Diageo plc priced 00 million of euro-denominated fixed-rate bonds totaling 000 million under its European Debt Issuance Programme, issued by Diageo Finance plc and fully guaranteed by Diageo plc. The transaction comprises two equal tranches: 00 million maturing 3 October 2032 with a 3.250% coupon and 00 million maturing 3 October 2037 with a 3.750% coupon. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The offering was managed by a syndicate led by Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and UBS, with additional passive joint lead managers named. The bonds are being offered to eligible counterparties and professional clients outside the United States under Regulation S, and the final base prospectus and final terms will be available on the London Stock Exchange.

Diageo plc ha emesso 100 milioni di euro di obbligazioni a tasso fisso denominate in euro, per un ammontare complessivo di 1.000 milioni, nell'ambito del European Debt Issuance Programme, emesse da Diageo Finance plc e interamente garantite da Diageo plc. L'operazione è suddivisa in due tranche uguali: 100 milioni con scadenza 3 ottobre 2032 e coupon 3,250% e 100 milioni con scadenza 3 ottobre 2037 e coupon 3,750%. I proventi saranno destinati a finalità aziendali generali. L'offerta è stata gestita da un sindacato guidato da Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley e UBS, con indicati ulteriori co-lead manager passivi. I bond sono offerti a contratti idonei e a clienti professionali fuori dagli Stati Uniti ai sensi del Regulation S; il prospetto base finale e i termini finali saranno disponibili presso la London Stock Exchange.

Diageo plc colocó 100 millones de euros en bonos de cupón fijo denominados en euros por un total de 1.000 millones dentro de su European Debt Issuance Programme, emitidos por Diageo Finance plc y totalmente garantizados por Diageo plc. La operación consta de dos tramos iguales: 100 millones con vencimiento 3 de octubre de 2032 y cupón del 3,250% y 100 millones con vencimiento 3 de octubre de 2037 y cupón del 3,750%. Los ingresos se destinarán a fines corporativos generales. La oferta fue gestionada por un sindicato liderado por Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley y UBS, con otros co-leads pasivos indicados. Los bonos se ofrecen a contrapartes elegibles y a clientes profesionales fuera de Estados Unidos conforme al Regulation S, y el prospecto base final y los términos finales estarán disponibles en la London Stock Exchange.

Diageo plc는 유로화로 표기된 고정 이자 채권 1,000백만 달러를 European Debt Issuance Programme 하에 발행했고, Diageo Finance plc가 발행하며 Diageo plc가 전액 보증합니다. 거래는 두 개의 동등한 트랜치로 구성되어 있습니다: 각각 만기 2032년 10월 3일, 쿠폰 3.250%의 100백만 유로와 만기 2037년 10월 3일, 쿠폰 3.750%의 100백만 유로. 조달금액은 일반적 기업용으로 사용될 예정입니다. 이 채권 발행은 Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, UBS가 이끄는 싱다케이트에 의해 관리되었고, 추가적인 수동적 공동주관사들이 명시되어 있습니다. 이 채권은 Regulation S에 따라 미국 외의 적격 거래처 및 전문 고객에게 제안되며, 최종 기본 유가증권설명서와 최종 조건은 London Stock Exchange에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

Diageo plc a émis 100 millions d'euros d'obligations à taux fixe libellées en euros, d'un montant total de 1 000 millions, dans le cadre du European Debt Issuance Programme, émis par Diageo Finance plc et entièrement garanti par Diageo plc. La transaction se compose de deux tranches égales: 100 millions échéant le 3 octobre 2032 avec un coupon de 3,250% et 100 millions échéant le 3 octobre 2037 avec un coupon de 3,750%. Les produits seront utilisés pour des finalités générales d'entreprise. L'offre a été gérée par un syndicat dirigé par Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley et UBS, avec d'autres coauteurs principaux passifs indiqués. Les obligations sont offertes à des contreparties éligibles et à des clients professionnels en dehors des États-Unis sous Regulation S, et le prospectus de base final et les termes finaux seront disponibles sur le London Stock Exchange.

Diageo plc hat Euro-denominierte Festzinsanleihen im Gesamtvolumen von 1.000 Millionen Euro im Rahmen des European Debt Issuance Programme ausgegeben, emittiert von Diageo Finance plc und vollständig garantiert durch Diageo plc. Die Transaktion besteht aus zwei gleichen Tranchen: 100 Millionen Euro mit Fälligkeit am 3. Oktober 2032 und Kupon 3,250% sowie 100 Millionen Euro mit Fälligkeit am 3. Oktober 2037 und Kupon 3,750%. Die Erlöse werden für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke verwendet. Die Emission wurde von einem von Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley und UBS geführten Syndikat gemanagt, mit weiteren passiven Joint Lead Managers genannt. Die Anleihen werden außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten gemäß Regulation S an geeignete Gegenparteien und an professionelle Kunden angeboten; der endgültige Basisprospekt und die endgültigen Bedingungen werden an der London Stock Exchange verfügbar sein.

أصدرت شركة Diageo plc سندات ثابتة بالدولار اليورو بقيمة 100 مليون يورو، وبإجمالي قدره 1.000 مليون، ضمن برنامج إصدار الديون الأوروبي European Debt Issuance Programme، الصادرة عن Diageo Finance plc وبضمان كامل من Diageo plc. وتتكوّن الصفقة من شريحتينمتساويتين: 100 مليون ستمتد حتى 3 أكتوبر 2032 بعائد 3.250%، و100 مليون ستمتد حتى 3 أكتوبر 2037 بعائد 3.750%. ستستخدم العائدات لـ الأغراض المؤسسية العامة. تم إدارة العرض من قبل اتحاد قيادي بقيادة Citigroup وHSBC وMorgan Stanley وUBS، مع أُسُس مشتركة قيادية إضافية مذكورة. تُعرض السندات لطرفين متعاقدين مؤهلين ولعملاء مهنيين خارج الولايات المتحدة وفق Regulation S، وسيكون الكتيّب الأساسي النهائي والشروط النهائية متاحين في London Stock Exchange.

Diageo plc 在欧洲债务发行计划下发行了总额为 10 亿欧元、以欧元计价的固定利率债券,由 Diageo Finance plc 发行,且由 Diageo plc 全额担保。 本次交易分为两笔等额份额:各 1 亿欧元,2032 年 10 月 3 日到期,票息 3.250%;另 1 亿欧元,2037 年 10 月 3 日到期,票息 3.750%。募集资金将用于 一般公司用途。这次发行由 Citigroup、HSBC、Morgan Stanley 和 UBS 领衔的承销团管理,另有指定的被动联合主承销商。债券按 Regulation S 向美国以外的合格对手方和专业客户出售,最终的基础招股说明书及最终条款将于伦敦证券交易所提供。

Positive
  • 000 million of long-dated euro funding secured with tranches to 2032 and 2037
  • Fixed coupons (3.250% and 3.750%) lock in borrowing costs for extended periods
  • Full guarantee by Diageo plc supports credit profile and investor confidence
  • Reputable global banks appointed as active joint lead managers indicating broad institutional distribution
Negative
  • Proceeds designated for general corporate purposes provide limited transparency on specific capital allocation
  • Not available to retail investors in the EEA and UK, limiting the investor base to professional clients and eligible counterparties

Insights

TL;DR: Diageo024 priced a 000 million euro multi-tranche bond, extending maturity profile with fixed coupons in the low-to-mid 3% range.

The issuance increases Diageo's long-term euro financing and locks in interest rates for the 2032 and 2037 maturities at 3.250% and 3.750% respectively, which can reduce near-term refinancing risk and provide liquidity for corporate uses. Use of reputable global banks as active joint lead managers signals broad distribution to institutional investors. The Regulation S placement and restriction from retail availability in the EEA/UK means the bonds target professional investors only. This is a standard corporate funding operation rather than a change in strategy.

TL;DR: 000 million issuance is a material financing event that lengthens maturity profile and supplies general corporate liquidity.

Issuing two tranches with seven- and twelve-year terms suggests a deliberate maturity laddering approach. The full guarantee from Diageo plc supports creditworthiness of the securities and should aid investor demand. Proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes preserve flexibility but provide limited visibility on specific uses. Offering under Regulation S restricts access to non-U.S. institutional investors, consistent with usual cross-border debt issuance practices.

Diageo plc ha emesso 100 milioni di euro di obbligazioni a tasso fisso denominate in euro, per un ammontare complessivo di 1.000 milioni, nell'ambito del European Debt Issuance Programme, emesse da Diageo Finance plc e interamente garantite da Diageo plc. L'operazione è suddivisa in due tranche uguali: 100 milioni con scadenza 3 ottobre 2032 e coupon 3,250% e 100 milioni con scadenza 3 ottobre 2037 e coupon 3,750%. I proventi saranno destinati a finalità aziendali generali. L'offerta è stata gestita da un sindacato guidato da Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley e UBS, con indicati ulteriori co-lead manager passivi. I bond sono offerti a contratti idonei e a clienti professionali fuori dagli Stati Uniti ai sensi del Regulation S; il prospetto base finale e i termini finali saranno disponibili presso la London Stock Exchange.

Diageo plc colocó 100 millones de euros en bonos de cupón fijo denominados en euros por un total de 1.000 millones dentro de su European Debt Issuance Programme, emitidos por Diageo Finance plc y totalmente garantizados por Diageo plc. La operación consta de dos tramos iguales: 100 millones con vencimiento 3 de octubre de 2032 y cupón del 3,250% y 100 millones con vencimiento 3 de octubre de 2037 y cupón del 3,750%. Los ingresos se destinarán a fines corporativos generales. La oferta fue gestionada por un sindicato liderado por Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley y UBS, con otros co-leads pasivos indicados. Los bonos se ofrecen a contrapartes elegibles y a clientes profesionales fuera de Estados Unidos conforme al Regulation S, y el prospecto base final y los términos finales estarán disponibles en la London Stock Exchange.

Diageo plc는 유로화로 표기된 고정 이자 채권 1,000백만 달러를 European Debt Issuance Programme 하에 발행했고, Diageo Finance plc가 발행하며 Diageo plc가 전액 보증합니다. 거래는 두 개의 동등한 트랜치로 구성되어 있습니다: 각각 만기 2032년 10월 3일, 쿠폰 3.250%의 100백만 유로와 만기 2037년 10월 3일, 쿠폰 3.750%의 100백만 유로. 조달금액은 일반적 기업용으로 사용될 예정입니다. 이 채권 발행은 Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, UBS가 이끄는 싱다케이트에 의해 관리되었고, 추가적인 수동적 공동주관사들이 명시되어 있습니다. 이 채권은 Regulation S에 따라 미국 외의 적격 거래처 및 전문 고객에게 제안되며, 최종 기본 유가증권설명서와 최종 조건은 London Stock Exchange에서 확인할 수 있습니다.

Diageo plc a émis 100 millions d'euros d'obligations à taux fixe libellées en euros, d'un montant total de 1 000 millions, dans le cadre du European Debt Issuance Programme, émis par Diageo Finance plc et entièrement garanti par Diageo plc. La transaction se compose de deux tranches égales: 100 millions échéant le 3 octobre 2032 avec un coupon de 3,250% et 100 millions échéant le 3 octobre 2037 avec un coupon de 3,750%. Les produits seront utilisés pour des finalités générales d'entreprise. L'offre a été gérée par un syndicat dirigé par Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley et UBS, avec d'autres coauteurs principaux passifs indiqués. Les obligations sont offertes à des contreparties éligibles et à des clients professionnels en dehors des États-Unis sous Regulation S, et le prospectus de base final et les termes finaux seront disponibles sur le London Stock Exchange.

Diageo plc hat Euro-denominierte Festzinsanleihen im Gesamtvolumen von 1.000 Millionen Euro im Rahmen des European Debt Issuance Programme ausgegeben, emittiert von Diageo Finance plc und vollständig garantiert durch Diageo plc. Die Transaktion besteht aus zwei gleichen Tranchen: 100 Millionen Euro mit Fälligkeit am 3. Oktober 2032 und Kupon 3,250% sowie 100 Millionen Euro mit Fälligkeit am 3. Oktober 2037 und Kupon 3,750%. Die Erlöse werden für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke verwendet. Die Emission wurde von einem von Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley und UBS geführten Syndikat gemanagt, mit weiteren passiven Joint Lead Managers genannt. Die Anleihen werden außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten gemäß Regulation S an geeignete Gegenparteien und an professionelle Kunden angeboten; der endgültige Basisprospekt und die endgültigen Bedingungen werden an der London Stock Exchange verfügbar sein.

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
 
01 October 2025
 
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  
 
 
 
Diageo PLC
1 October 2025
 
Diageo prices €1,000,000,000 in aggregate of fixed rate euro-denominated bonds
 
Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, yesterday priced in aggregate €1,000,000,000 of fixed rate euro-denominated bonds under its European Debt Issuance Programme. The issuer will be Diageo Finance plc, and the payment of principal and interest will be fully guaranteed by Diageo plc.
 
The drawdowns will consist of the issue of two series of bonds: (i) €500 million bonds due 3 October 2032 with a coupon of 3.250% per annum; and (ii) €500 million bonds due 3 October 2037 with a coupon of 3.750% per annum. Proceeds from each issuance will be used for general corporate purposes. Citigroup Global Markets Limited, HSBC Bank plc, Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc and UBS AG London Branch have been appointed as active joint lead managers, and ICBC Standard Bank plc, NatWest Markets Plc and Banco Santander, S.A. have been appointed as passive joint lead managers.
 
Relevant stabilisation regulations including FCA/ICMA apply. Manufacturer target market (EU MIFID II and UK MiFIR product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No EU PRIIPS or UK PRIIPs key information document ("KID") has been prepared as the securities will not be available to retail in the EEA or the UK.
 
The bonds are being offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act, outside the United States in offshore transactions, in reliance on, and in compliance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. This announcement has been prepared for use in connection with the offer and sale of the bonds and does not constitute an offer to any person in the United States. Distribution of this announcement to any person within the United States is unauthorised.
 
In member states of the EEA, this announcement is directed only at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "EU Prospectus Regulation").
 
In the UK, this announcement is directed only at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of the domestic law of the UK by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended (the "UK Prospectus Regulation").
 
This announcement is an advertisement and does not constitute a prospectus for the purposes of the UK Prospectus Regulation or offering memorandum or an offer to acquire any securities and is not intended to provide the basis for any credit or any other third party evaluation of the securities (the "Securities") or the transaction (the "Transaction") and should not be considered as a recommendation that any investor should subscribe for or purchase any of the Securities. This announcement shall not be deemed to constitute an offer of or an invitation to purchase or subscribe the Securities. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, exchange or transfer any securities and is not soliciting an offer to purchase, exchange or transfer any securities in any jurisdiction where such offer, sale, exchange or transfer is not permitted or is unlawful.
 
Any investor who acquires the Securities must rely solely on the final base prospectus dated 20 August 2025 and the final terms in connection with each series of bonds (together, the "Final Terms") published by Diageo plc ("the Company"), on the basis of which alone, purchases of or subscription for the Securities may be made. Each of the Base Prospectus and the Final Terms, when published, will be available at https://www.londonstockexchange.com/.
 
 
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Investor relations:
Sonya Ghobrial              +44 (0) 7392 784 784
Andy Ryan                     +44 (0) 7803 854 842
Grace Murphy                +44 (0) 7514 726 167
                                       investor.relations@diageo.com
 
Media relations:
Rebecca Perry               +44 (0) 7590 809 101
Clare Cavana                +44 (0) 7751 742 072
Isabel Batchelor            +44 (0) 7731 988 857
                                      press@diageo.com
 
 
About Diageo
 
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including 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.
 
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Diageo Finance plc
LEI: BPF79TJMIH3DK8XCKI50
 
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: 01 October 2025
 
 
 
 
 
By:___/s/ James Edmunds
 
 
 
 
James Edmunds
 
 
Deputy Company Secretary
 

FAQ

What did Diageo (DEO) announce in this 6-K?

Diageo announced it priced 000 million of fixed-rate euro bonds issued by Diageo Finance plc and fully guaranteed by Diageo plc, split into 00 million due 3 October 2032 (3.250%) and 00 million due 3 October 2037 (3.750%).

How will Diageo use the proceeds from the bond issuance?

The company stated proceeds from each issuance will be used for general corporate purposes.

Who managed the bond offering for Diageo?

Active joint lead managers were Citigroup Global Markets Limited, HSBC Bank plc, Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc and UBS AG London Branch; passive joint lead managers included ICBC Standard Bank plc, NatWest Markets Plc and Banco Santander, S.A.

Are these bonds available to U.S. retail investors?

No. The bonds are offered pursuant to an exemption under the U.S. Securities Act and sold outside the United States in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S; distribution in the U.S. is unauthorized.

Where can investors find the final prospectus and terms?

The final base prospectus dated 20 August 2025 and the final terms will be available on the London Stock Exchange website.
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