DEO 6-K: Board change

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001654954-26-009575

DEO filed a 6-K (foreign company report) with the SEC on Nov 6, 2026. Diageo plc held its Annual General Meeting on 5 November 2026, where shareholders approved all 25 resolutions, including the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis and R.

Summary of the filing

Diageo plc held its Annual General Meeting on 5 November 2026, where shareholders approved all 25 resolutions, including the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis and R. Alexandra Keith as new directors, the re-appointment of existing directors, the declaration of a final dividend, and the re-appointment of the auditor.

Key details

Final dividend declared$0
RegistrantDiageo plc
DirectorSir Dave Lewis
DirectorR. Alexandra Keith
DirectorMelissa Bethell
DirectorKaren Blackett
DirectorJulie Brown
DirectorValérie Chapoulaud-Floquet
DirectorNik Jhangiani
DirectorSusan Kilsby
DirectorSir John Manzoni
DirectorJohn Rishton
DirectorIreena Vittal
Deputy company secretaryJames Edmunds

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Frequently asked questions

What did DEO file with the SEC on Nov 6, 2026?

DEO filed a 6-K (Board change). Diageo plc held its Annual General Meeting on 5 November 2026, where shareholders approved all 25 resolutions, including the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis and R. Alexandra Keith as new directors, the re-appointment of existing directors, the declaration of a final dividend, and the re-appointment of the auditor.

What does a board change mean for DEO stock?

Not always. A planned retirement with a successor is usually calm; a sudden departure “effective immediately”, especially of a CFO or near results, often worries investors.

How do I read a 6-K?

How foreign companies listed in the US report news and events — like an 8-K for them. Look at the exhibit names: "results", "resign", "notice" tell you the topic. Many 6-Ks are routine (meeting notices); results and leadership changes matter most.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 6-K (foreign company report): How foreign companies listed in the US report news and events — like an 8-K for them.

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