Diageo launches securities
Due on 30 March 2009, the 3-year issue pays a coupon of 3 month US dollar LIBOR + 12 basis points. Due on 1 April 2013, the 7-year issue pays a coupon of 5.5%.
29/03/06 Drinks giant Diageo has launched and priced US dollar 400 million of 3-year and US dollar 600 million of 7-year SEC registered securities.
Due on 30 March 2009, the 3-year issue pays a coupon of 3 month US dollar LIBOR + 12 basis points. Due on 1 April 2013, the 7-year issue pays a coupon of 5.5%. Citigroup, Credit Suisse and RBS Greenwich Capital were joint bookrunners. Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co., JPMorgan and UBS Investment Bank were co-managers. Proceeds from this issuance will be used for general corporate purposes.
The bonds were issued by Diageo Finance B.V., with payment of principal and interest fully guaranteed by Diageo plc.
