Diageo files 20F in US

Diageo PLC
26 November 2003

                                                                26 November 2003



                       DIAGEO FILES 20F IN UNITED STATES

Diageo will today, 26 November 2003, submit its 20F for 2003 to the United
States' Securities and Exchange Commission. Since Diageo issued its Annual
Report it has been made aware of a purported class action lawsuit filed in
Washington, D.C. Superior Court, against a number of beverage alcohol companies
including Diageo. The principal allegation is that the defendants have engaged
in actively marketing certain of their products directly to underage
individuals. Remedies sought under the lawsuit include disgorgement of profits,
punitive and treble damages.

Diageo is a responsible marketer and directs its advertising and marketing to
adults over the legal purchase age. It is proud of its marketing code and its
efforts towards discouraging underage drinking and alcohol misuse. Diageo will
vigorously defend this case.

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Notes to editor:

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 countries around the world and is listed on both the London
Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information
about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com


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