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Diageo Chair Sir John Manzoni buys 400 shares at £16.40

At September 30, 2026, Diageo shareholders had 2,227,580,272 voting rights as the denominator for disclosure calculations.

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Diageo plc reported 2,227,580,272 total voting rights as of September 30, 2026. Issued capital comprised 2,432,397,125 ordinary shares, including 204,816,853 shares held in Treasury without voting rights; the voting-rights figure is the denominator for shareholders’ disclosure calculations.

On October 12, Chair Sir John Manzoni purchased 400 ordinary shares at £16.40 under an arrangement with the company. Executive Committee members Dayalan Nayager, Randall Ingber, Ewan Andrew, Dan Mobley and Chief Financial Officer Nik Jhangiani each purchased 9 partnership shares at £16.35 under the 2001 Share Incentive Plan. They received matching-share awards of 5, 4, 4, 4 and 5 shares, respectively.

On October 19, Executive Committee member Hannah Brooks purchased 0.138 American Depositary Shares at $94.32 and received an award of 0.069 matching shares under the One World Share Incentive Plan.

Total voting rights 2,227,580,272 voting rights As of September 30, 2026
Issued ordinary shares 2,432,397,125 shares As of September 30, 2026
Ordinary shares held in Treasury 204,816,853 shares As of September 30, 2026; voting rights were not exercised
Sir John Manzoni purchase 400 ordinary shares at £16.40 October 12, 2026
Executive Committee partnership-share purchases 9 shares each at £16.35 Five named executives; October 12, 2026
Matching-share awards under the 2001 Share Incentive Plan 5, 4, 4, 4 and 5 shares Awarded to Dayalan Nayager, Randall Ingber, Ewan Andrew, Dan Mobley and Nik Jhangiani, respectively
Hannah Brooks One World Share Incentive Plan transactions 0.138 American Depositary Shares purchased at $94.32; 0.069 American Depositary Shares awarded October 19, 2026
total number of voting rights regulatory
"the total number of voting rights in the Company was 2,227,580,272"
held in Treasury financial
"Ordinary Shares were held in Treasury"
partnership shares financial
"purchase of partnership shares using deductions from salary"
matching shares financial
"award of one matching share for every two partnership shares purchased"
American Depositary Shares financial
"Description of the financial instrument Identification code American Depositary Shares"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.

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How many voting rights did Diageo have at September 30, 2026?

Diageo had 2,227,580,272 voting rights as of September 30, 2026. The company said shareholders may use that figure as the denominator for calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidelines and Transparency Rules.

What shares did DEO executives buy under the 2001 Share Incentive Plan?

Dayalan Nayager, Randall Ingber, Ewan Andrew, Dan Mobley and Nik Jhangiani each purchased 9 partnership shares at £16.35 on October 12. Their matching-share awards were 5, 4, 4, 4 and 5 shares, respectively.

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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 October 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 October 2026
 
 
Information
 
Public Announcements/Press
Required by/when
 
The Stock Exchange, London
 
 
Announcement
Total Voting Rights
(01 October 2026)
 
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
(12 October 2026)
 
Announcement 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
(13 October 2026)
 
 
Announcement
Director/PDMR Shareholding
(20 October 2026)
 
  
 
Diageo PLC – Total Voting Rights
Dated 01 October 2026
  
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Total Voting Rights and Capital
 
In conformity with Paragraph 5.6.1R of the Disclosure Guidelines and Transparency Rules, Diageo plc (the "Company") would like to notify the market of the following:
 
The Company's issued capital as at 30 September 2026 consisted of 2,432,397,125 Ordinary Shares of 28 101/108 pence each ("Ordinary Shares"), with voting rights. 204,816,853 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 2,227,580,272 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
 
1 October 2026
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 12 October 2026
  
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
On 12 October 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 October 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)
 
£16.40
 
400
 
d)
 
Aggregated information
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-10-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
 
 
  
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 13 October 2026
  
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
On 12 October 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 October 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
 
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)
 
 
 
1.
 
2.
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£16.35
9
 
Nil
5
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-10-12
 
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)
 
 
 
1.
 
2.
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£16.35
9
 
Nil
4
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-10-12
 
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)
 
 
 
1.
 
2.
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£16.35
9
 
Nil
4
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-10-12
 
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
 
Dan 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)
 
 
 
1.
 
2.
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£16.35
9
 
Nil
4
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-10-12
 
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
 
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)
 
 
 
1.
 
2.
Price(s)
Volume(s)
 
£16.35
9
 
Nil
5
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-10-12
 
f)
 
Place of transaction
 
1. London Stock Exchange (XLON)
 
2. Outside a trading venue
 
 
 
Diageo PLC – Director/PDMR Shareholding
Dated 20 October 2026
  
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
 
Director/PDMR Shareholding
 
On 19 October 2026, the following transaction 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 notification 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 October 2026
  
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)
 
 
 
1.
 
2.
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
$94.32
 
0.138
 
Nil
 
0.069
 
d)
 
Aggregated information 
 
- Aggregated volume
 
- Price
 
N/A
 
e)
 
Date of transaction
 
2026-10-19
 
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 November 2026
 
 
 
 
 
By:___/s/ James Edmunds
 
 
 
 
James Edmunds
 
 
Deputy Company Secretary
  

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