OUR BUSINESS OUR BRANDS SOCIETY 2030 NEWS AND MEDIA INVESTORS CAREERS 2019 share buy-back programme F20-F24 return of capital programme 2019 share buy-back programme 2018 share buy-back programme Summary of the 2019 share buy-back programme As of close of market on 10 July 2019, the number of ordinary shares purchased by Diageo through the 2019 share buy-back programme (‘the F19 programme’) was 94,979,367 shares. These purchases were the last purchases to be made under the F19 programme between Diageo, on the one hand, and Citi Global Markets Limited, on the other hand. Announcement 7 February 2019 On 30 January 2019, the Board of Diageo plc approved an increase to the share buyback programme taking place during the financial year ending 30 June 2019 (“the F19 Programme”). The F19 Programme will now return up to £3.0 billion to shareholders. During the first tranche of the F19 Programme, which ended on 31 January 2019, Diageo repurchased 47,920,097 shares worth £1.3 billion. In order to execute the second tranche of the F19 Programme, Diageo today announces that it has entered into a non-discretionary agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Limited (“Citi”). This agreement will commence on 7 February 2019 and is expected to end no later than 30 June 2019. During the second tranche, share repurchases of up to £1.7 billion will be made. Citi will make its trading decisions in relation to the company's securities independently of, and uninfluenced by, the company. Any repurchase of shares by Diageo contemplated by this announcement will be carried out on the London Stock Exchange and/or other recognised investment exchange(s). The purpose of the buyback programme is to reduce the share capital of Diageo plc. All shares repurchased will be cancelled. The buybacks will be affected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with Diageo's general authority to repurchase shares, and will be conducted within the parameters prescribed by the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014, the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 and, in the case of Diageo plc, Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules. The second tranche of the F19 Programme of up to £1.7 billion will fall within the maximum number of shares that may be repurchased pursuant to Diageo’s existing general authority from shareholders to repurchase up to 246,118,306 shares, as granted at its 2018 annual general meeting. To see information regarding daily transactions please see regulatory news. Conditions of UsePrivacy and Cookie NoticeUGC PolicyAccessibilityPrivacy SettingsDrink responsiblyDrinkIQtheBar.comModern Slavery StatementSite MapSuppliersContact Us© Diageo 2021 Our Use of Cookies Our website uses cookies from Diageo and our partners to enhance your user experience, personalise content and show you more relevant adverts about our great products. Click "Accept all Cookies" if you agree to the use of cookies by Diageo and our partners. Alternatively, click “Manage Cookies” to understand more about our privacy and cookie notice and to choose the type of cookies you are happy for us to use. Accept All Cookies Manage Cookies