Diageo Capital Plc, founded in 1997 and headquartered in London, serves as the financing arm of Diageo Plc, a global leader in beverage alcohol. The company's primary purpose is to manage Diageo's funding needs through various financial instruments while ensuring cost-effective capital deployment. Diageo Capital issues debt instruments, including bonds and commercial paper, which play a critical role in supporting the group's operations and strategic growth initiatives.
| Bond Name | Country | Maturity | Coupon(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGELN 1.38% 2025-09-29 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2025-09-29 | 1.375 | 4.44 |
| DGELN 2.00% 2030-04-29 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2030-04-29 | 2.000 | 4.04 |
| DGELN 2.13% 2032-04-29 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2032-04-29 | 2.125 | 4.37 |
| DGELN 2.38% 2029-10-24 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2029-10-24 | 2.375 | 4.03 |
| DGELN 3.88% 2028-05-18 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2028-05-18 | 3.875 | 3.79 |
| DGELN 3.88% 2043-04-29 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2043-04-29 | 3.875 | 5.38 |
| DGELN 5.20% 2025-10-24 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2025-10-24 | 5.200 | 4.57 |
| DGELN 5.30% 2027-10-24 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2027-10-24 | 5.300 | 3.88 |
| DGELN 5.38% 2026-10-05 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2026-10-05 | 5.375 | 4.13 |
| DGELN 5.50% 2033-01-24 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2033-01-24 | 5.500 | 4.56 |
| DGELN 5.63% 2033-10-05 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2033-10-05 | 5.625 | 4.59 |
| DGELN 5.88% 2036-09-30 USDDiageo Capital Plc | United Kingdom | 2036-09-30 | 5.875 | 4.70 |
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Since its inception, Diageo Capital has actively engaged in bond issuance, with significant milestones including its first bond offering in 2002. Notably, in 2020, it issued a series of bonds totaling £1.5 billion to strengthen its liquidity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering yields that were attractive compared to industry averages at the time. The company's bonds are generally well-regarded for their stability and credit quality, often including features such as fixed and floating rates to cater to diverse investor preferences. Recent market activity indicates a solid demand for Diageo's bonds, underscoring investor confidence in the company's robust financial health and strategic positioning within the sector.