DividendJun 1, 2026, 07:51 AM
Diageo Sets Interim Dividend Sterling Equivalent at 14.94p
AI Summary
Diageo plc announced the Sterling equivalent of its interim dividend at 14.94 pence per ordinary share, based on an exchange rate of US$1=£0.74700, with payment scheduled for June 4, 2026. The company also updated its total voting rights to 2,226,585,557 as of April 30, 2026. Additionally, several directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) engaged in share transactions throughout May, including purchases by the Chairman and a Non-Executive Director, as well as routine share purchases and awards under various employee incentive plans.
Key Highlights
- Interim dividend Sterling equivalent set at 14.94 pence per ordinary share.
- This is based on the previously announced 20.00 US cents per ordinary share.
- Total voting rights as of April 30, 2026, were 2,226,585,557.
- Chairman Sir John Manzoni purchased 425 ordinary shares at £15.45.
- Non-Executive Director John Rishton purchased 3,274 ordinary shares at £15.27.
- John O'Keeffe had 77,456 shares released from an award and sold 18,564 shares for tax.
- Multiple Executive Committee members participated in Share Incentive Plans, purchasing shares and receiving matching awards.
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