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Insiders buy Diageo (NYSE: DEO) shares in multiple incentive plans

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Diageo plc filed a Form 6-K summarizing a series of routine January 2026 disclosures, mainly director and senior management dealings in Diageo securities. Executives and directors, including Dayalan Nayager and Sir John Manzoni, bought Ordinary Shares around £16–£17 each through direct purchases, share incentive plans, and dividend reinvestment arrangements.

The company reported that, as of 31 December 2025, its issued capital comprised 2,432,425,480 Ordinary Shares, of which 205,999,299 were held in treasury, giving 2,226,426,181 voting rights. Diageo also provided a block listing review for employee share plans and disclosed that non-executive director John Rishton will become chair of Imperial Brands PLC in late 2026.

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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
 
For the month of January 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  

 
 
 
List identifying information required to be furnished
by Diageo plc pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act 1934
(1 – 31 January 2026)
 
 
Information
 
Public Announcements/Press
Required by/when
 
The Stock Exchange, London
 
 
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
05 January 2026
Announcement
Total Voting Rights
05 January 2026
 
Announcement 
Block listing Interim Review
05 January 2026
 
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
12 January 2026
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
13 January 2026
 
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
16 January 2026
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
16 January 2026
 
Announcement
Director Declaration
20 January 2026
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
20 January 2026
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
21 January 2026
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 05 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
Diageo plc (the "Company") announces that it has been notified of a transaction in the Company's Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence, undertaken by Dayalan Nayager on 30 December 2025.
 
The notification below, which has been made in accordance with the requirement of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provides further details.
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
5 January 2026
 
 
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Dayalan Nayager
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Purchase of Ordinary Shares
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 Price(s)
 
 Volume(s)
 
 £16.04
 
 28,960
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
-Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2025-12-30
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
 
 

Diageo PLC – Total Voting Rights
Dated 05 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Total Voting Rights and Capital
 
In conformity with Paragraph 5.6.1R of the Disclosure Guidelines and Transparency Rules and Article 15 of the Transparency Directive, Diageo plc (the "Company") would like to notify the market of the following:
 
The Company's issued capital as at 31 December 2025 consisted of 2,432,425,480 Ordinary Shares of 28 101/108 pence each ("Ordinary Shares"), with voting rights. 205,999,299 Ordinary Shares were held in Treasury, in respect of which, voting rights were not exercised.
 
Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company was 2,226,426,181 and this figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidelines and Transparency Rules.
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
5 January 2026
 
 
Diageo PLC – Block listing Interim Review
Dated 05 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
 
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
 
(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the UK Listing Rules.)
 
Date:  5 January 2026
 
Name of applicant:
 
Diageo plc
 
Name of scheme:
 
Diageo plc Associated Companies Share Incentive Plan
 
Period of return:
 
From:
 
1 July 2025
 
To:
 
31 December 2025
 
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:
 
214,635
 
Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):
 
0
 
Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see UKLR 20.6.7G):
 
0
 
Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:
 
214,635
 
 
Name of applicant:
 
Diageo plc
 
Name of scheme:
 
Diageo 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan
 
Period of return:
 
From:
 
1 July 2025
 
To:
 
31 December 2025
 
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:
 
41,119
 
Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):
 
0
 
Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see UKLR 20.6.7G):
 
353
 
Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:
 
40,766
 
 
 
Name of contact:
 
James Edmunds, Deputy Company Secretary
 
Telephone number of contact:
 
+44 (0)20 7947 9100
 
 
  
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 12 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
On 12 January 2026, Sir John Manzoni purchased shares under an arrangement with the Company.
 
The notification below, which has been made in accordance with the requirement of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provides further details.
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
12 January 2026
 
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Sir John Manzoni
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Chair
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Share purchase under an arrangement with the Company
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 Price(s)
 
 Volume(s)
 
 £16.49
 
 397
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
 
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 13 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
On 12 January 2026, the following transactions took place in relation to the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan:
 
1.   purchase of partnership shares using deductions from salary; and
2.   award of one matching share for every two partnership shares purchased.
 
The notifications below, which have been made in accordance with the requirement of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provide further details.
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
13 January 2026
 
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Nik Jhangiani
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.  Purchase of partnership shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
2.  Award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
                 1.
 
£16.39
 
9
 
                 2.
 
Nil
 
5
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1.  London Stock Exchange (XLON)
2.  Outside a trading venue 
 
 
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Ewan Andrew
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.  Purchase of partnership shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
2.  Award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
                1.
 
£16.39
 
9
 
                2.
 
Nil
 
5
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1.  London Stock Exchange (XLON)
2.  Outside a trading venue 
 
 
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Daniel Mobley
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.  Purchase of partnership shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
2.  Award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
                1.
 
£16.39
 
9
 
                2.
 
Nil
 
5
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1.  London Stock Exchange (XLON)
2.  Outside a trading venue 
 
 
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Dayalan Nayager
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.  Purchase of partnership shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
2.  Award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
               1.
 
£16.39
 
9
 
               2.
 
Nil
 
4
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1.  London Stock Exchange (XLON)
2.  Outside a trading venue 
 
 
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Louise Prashad 
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.     Purchase of partnership shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
2.     Award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
                1.
 
£16.39
 
9
 
                2.
 
Nil
 
5
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1. London Stock Exchange (XLON)
2. Outside a trading venue 
 
 
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Randall Ingber
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.  Purchase of partnership shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
2.  Award of matching shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
                1.
 
£16.39
 
9
 
                2.
 
Nil
 
5
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1. London Stock Exchange (XLON)
2. Outside a trading venue 
 
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 16 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
Sir John Manzoni who participates in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan received Ordinary Shares in the Company in respect of the final dividend paid on 4 December 2025.
 
The notification below, which has been made in accordance with the requirement of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provides further details.
 
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
16 January 2026
 
 
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Sir John Manzoni
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Chair
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Ordinary Shares received under a Dividend Reinvestment Plan in respect of the final dividend paid on 4 December 2025.
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
£17.70
 
84
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2025-12-04
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
 
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 16 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
Valerie Chapolaud-Floquet who participates in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan received Ordinary Shares in the Company in respect of the final dividend paid on 4 December 2025.
 
The notification below, which has been made in accordance with the requirement of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provides further details.
 
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
16 January 2026
 
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Valerie Chapolaud-Floquet
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Non-Executive Director
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Ordinary Shares received under a Dividend Reinvestment Plan in respect of the final dividend paid on 4 December 2025.
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
£17.68
 
60
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2025-12-09
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
 
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director Declaration
Dated 20 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director Declaration
 
Diageo plc (the "Company") announces that John Rishton, non-executive director of the Company, will be appointed as non-executive director and chair designate of Imperial Brands PLC, with effect from 13 July 2026.
 
John will assume the role of chair of Imperial Brands PLC, effective from, 1 December 2026.
 
This notification has been made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R (2).
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
20 January 2026
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 20 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
On 19 January 2026, the following transactions took place in relation to the One World Share Incentive Plan.
 
1.   purchase of partnership shares using deductions from salary; and
2.   award of 50% matching shares for every partnership share purchased.
 
The notifications below, which have been made in accordance with the requirement of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provide further details.
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
20 January 2026
 
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)
 
Name
 
John O'Keeffe
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
Ordinary shares of 28 101/108 pence
GB0002374006
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.   Purchase of partnership shares under the One World Share Incentive Plan.
2.   Award of matching shares under the One World Share Incentive Plan.
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
 
 Volume(s)
£16.12
 
 9.035
Nil
 
 4.518
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-19
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1.   London Stock Exchange (XLON)
2.   Outside a trading venue
 
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 21 January 2026
 
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
On 20 January 2026, the following transactions took place in relation to the One World Share Incentive Plan.
 
1.   purchase of partnership shares using deductions from salary; and
2.   award of 50% matching shares for every partnership share purchased.
 
The notifications below, which have been made in accordance with the requirement of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provide further details.
 
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
 
21 January 2026
 
 
1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Sally Grimes
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
American Depositary Shares
US25243Q2057
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.   Purchase of partnership shares under the One World Share Incentive Plan. 
2.   Award of matching shares under the One World Share Incentive Plan.
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
   
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
             1.
 
$88.19
 
1.134
 
             2.
 
Nil
 
0.567
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-20
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1.  New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)
2.  Outside a trading venue
 
 
 
 1.
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Hannah Brooks
 
2.
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position / status
 
Member of the Executive Committee
 
b)
 
Initial notification / amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3.
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Diageo plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
4.
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
Description of the financial instrument
Identification code
 
American Depositary Shares
US25243Q2057
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
1.   Purchase of partnership shares under the One World Share Incentive Plan.
2.   Award of matching shares under the One World Share Incentive Plan.
 
c)
 
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
            1.
 
$88.19
 
0.147
 
            2.
 
Nil
 
0.074
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-01-20
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1.   New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)
2.   Outside a trading venue
 
 
 
 
 
 
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: 02 February 2026
 
 
 
 
 
By:___/s/ James Edmunds
 
 
 
 
James Edmunds
 
 
Deputy Company Secretary
 

 
 
 
 

FAQ

What does Diageo plc (DEO) report in this January 2026 Form 6-K?

Diageo’s Form 6-K compiles several January 2026 disclosures, mainly director and senior manager share dealings, employee share plan activity, total voting rights, and a new external chair role for a non-executive director. It is an informational update rather than a financial results announcement.

How many Diageo (DEO) voting rights were outstanding at 31 December 2025?

Diageo states its issued capital was 2,432,425,480 Ordinary Shares, with 205,999,299 held in treasury, leaving 2,226,426,181 voting rights at 31 December 2025. Shareholders may use this 2,226,426,181 figure when calculating disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

What insider share purchases by Diageo (DEO) executives are disclosed?

Executives and directors, including Dayalan Nayager and Sir John Manzoni, purchased Diageo Ordinary Shares around £16.04£17.70 per share. Transactions include direct purchases, partnership shares under the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan, matching share awards, and shares received via Dividend Reinvestment Plans.

Which Diageo (DEO) share incentive plans are mentioned in the filing?

The filing references the Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan, the One World Share Incentive Plan, the Diageo plc Associated Companies Share Incentive Plan, and the Diageo 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan. It describes purchases of partnership shares, matching share awards, and remaining unallotted shares under certain schemes.

What block listing information does Diageo (DEO) provide for its share plans?

For the period 1 July to 31 December 2025, Diageo reports a remaining balance of 214,635 unallotted securities under the Associated Companies Share Incentive Plan and 40,766 under the 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan, after minimal issuances, with no block size increases during the period.

What new external role is Diageo (DEO) director John Rishton taking on?

Non-executive director John Rishton is scheduled to become a non-executive director and chair designate of Imperial Brands PLC from 13 July 2026, then assume the role of chair from 1 December 2026. Diageo notes this in line with UK listing rule disclosure requirements.

Does the Diageo (DEO) 6-K include American Depositary Share transactions?

Yes. The filing shows One World Share Incentive Plan transactions in American Depositary Shares, identification code US25243Q2057. For example, Sally Grimes purchased ADS at $88.19 for 1.134 ADS and received 0.567 ADS as matching shares, with trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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