Completion of Casamigos acquisition

RNS Number : 0792O
Diageo PLC
15 August 2017
 

                                 

15 August 2017

 

Diageo completes acquisition of super-premium tequila Casamigos

                                      

Diageo today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Casamigos, the fastest growing super-premium tequila brand in the US.  This is an exciting opportunity for Diageo to strengthen its participation in the fast growing tequila category. "We are excited to work alongside the founders Rande Gerber, George Clooney, and Mike Meldman as we continue to grow the brand" said Deirdre Mahlan, President, Diageo North America. The acquisition was announced on 21 June 2017.

 

ENDS

 

Enquiries:

 

Media relations:


Bianca Agius

+44 (0)7590 811 109



Kirsty King

+44 (0)7855 808 959



press@diageo.com

+44 (0)20 8978 2749





Investor relations:


Rohit Vats

+44 (0) 208 978 1064



Pier Falcione

+44 (0) 208 978 4838



investor.relations@diageo.com


 

About Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

 

Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

 

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

 

 


This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
END
 
 
ACQZELFFDVFEBBV

Companies

Diageo (DGE)
UK 100

Latest directors dealings