Diageo plc (/diˈædʒioʊ/) is a British multinational beverage alcohol company, with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom. They operate in more than 180 countries and produce in more than 140 sites around the world. It was the world’s largest distiller until being overtaken by China’s Kweichow Moutai on 9 April 2017. It is also a major producer of beer.

Diageo has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It has a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Type:                     Public limited company

Traded as:

•     LSE: DGE
•     NYSE: DEO
•     ISEQ: GUI
•     FTSE 100 Component

Industry:              Beverages

Predecessor:     Guinness Brewery;     Grand Metropolitan

Founded:            1997; 23 years ago

Headquarters:   Park Royal, London

Products:             Alcoholic beverages: spirits, beer and wine

Website:              www.diageo.com