Diageo CEO on $5.6 Billion Investor Return, Sales, Brand Acquisition

The transcript discusses the company's financial performance, highlighting strong sales and profit growth, and plans to return capital to shareholders. It covers brand performance across regions, with notable growth in premium brands and new product innovations. The acquisition strategy focuses on premium brands with growth potential. The company is studying the cannabis market, emphasizing the need for strong regulation. It also addresses Brexit's potential impact, expressing confidence in managing supply chain challenges and maintaining trade conditions.

What is the company's plan for returning capital to shareholders over the next three years?

• Returning up to four and a half billion pounds

• Reducing operational costs

• Investing in new technologies

• Expanding into new markets

Which region experienced the highest growth according to the company's report?

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

• Asia and Latin America

What type of brands is the company interested in acquiring?

• Low-cost brands

• Premium brands with growth potential

• Brands in emerging markets

• Brands with a large market share

How is the company approaching the cannabis market?

• Actively investing in cannabis companies

• Studying the market and ensuring regulatory frameworks

• Launching their own cannabis products

• Partnering with existing cannabis brands

What is the company's stance on Brexit's impact on their operations?

• They are halting production in Scotland

• They are confident in handling various Brexit scenarios

• They are seeking government intervention

• They are moving their supply chain out of the UK