Annual Report and Accounts

TO: Regulatory Information Service PR Newswire RE: CHAPTER 23 PARAGRAPH 23.23 OF CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS Diageo plc announces that in accordance with Chapter 23 paragraph 23.23 of the Listing Rules, two copies of the audited financial statements for Diageo Finance plc for the year ended 30 June 2004 have been lodged today with the UK Listing Authority for publication through the Document Viewing Facility. 22 December 2004

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