Diageo - Broking appointments

Diageo PLC
24 February 2005

                                                                24 February 2005



Press release

Diageo - Corporate Broking appointments

Diageo has today announced the appointment of Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse
First Boston as the company's corporate brokers from 1 March 2004.

Merrill Lynch and Cazenove have during the last six years, in their role as
broker to Diageo, provided a very high level of commitment and professional
skill to the company during a period of significant strategic change. Diageo is
now focused on premium drinks and the Board believes that at this time the
company will benefit from the fresh perspectives a new group of advisors will
bring.

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Contact:

Investor Relations: Catherine James [phone]
[e-mail]

Media Relations: Isabelle Thomas [phone] [e-mail]

About Diageo:

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business. With its global vision,
and local marketing focus, Diageo brings to consumers an outstanding collection
of beverage alcohol brands across the spirits, wine and beer categories
including Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, J&B, Cuervo, Captain
Morgan and Tanqueray, and Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines. Diageo
trades in some 180 markets around the world and is listed on both the New York
Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information
about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com




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