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Diageo PLC24 February 2005 24 February 2005 Press release Diageo - Corporate Broking appointments Diageo has today announced the appointment of Goldman Sachs and Credit SuisseFirst Boston as the company's corporate brokers from 1 March 2004. Merrill Lynch and Cazenove have during the last six years, in their role asbroker to Diageo, provided a very high level of commitment and professionalskill to the company during a period of significant strategic change. Diageo isnow focused on premium drinks and the Board believes that at this time thecompany will benefit from the fresh perspectives a new group of advisors willbring. -ends- Contact: Investor Relations: Catherine James +44 (0)207 927 [email protected] Media Relations: Isabelle Thomas +44 (0)207 927 5967 [email protected] 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 collectionof beverage alcohol brands across the spirits, wine and beer categoriesincluding Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, J&B, Cuervo, CaptainMorgan and Tanqueray, and Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines. Diageotrades in some 180 markets around the world and is listed on both the New YorkStock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more informationabout Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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