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.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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.
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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
5 terms
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
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.
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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