Diageo has expanded its presence across industries, including the beverage and technology sectors, through acquisitions and subsidiaries. In the beverage industry, it has acquired iconic brands to diversify its offerings and strengthen its position in categories like spirits, beer, and ready-to-drink beverages. These strategic moves have allowed Diageo to stay competitive and meet the evolving demands of its global customer base.
Notable Acquisition of Diageo
- Ritual Zero Proof (September 2024) – Focused on non-alcoholic spirits, integrating advanced R&D to innovate in the zero-proof category.
- Vivanda (June 2022) – Specialized in personalized flavor profiling, enabling data-driven customer engagement and tailored experiences.
- Seedlip (August 2019) – A pioneer in non-alcoholic spirits, expanding Diageo’s portfolio to meet growing demand for alcohol-free options.
- Aviation American Gin (August 2020) – Strengthened its position in the super-premium gin market, leveraging celebrity-backed branding and craft production.
- Casamigos Tequila (June 2017) – Enhanced its premium tequila offerings, aligning with the global trend of rising tequila consumption.
List of Diageo Acquisition
S. No. | Acquiree Name | Price | Announced Date |
1 | Ritual Zero Proof | – | Sep 25, 2024 |
2 | Don Papa Rum | $271.18M | Jan 17, 2023 |
3 | Mr Black | – | Sep 29, 2022 |
4 | Vivanda | – | Jun 30, 2022 |
5 | Loyal 9 Cocktails | – | Apr 14, 2021 |
6 | Lone River | – | Mar 08, 2021 |
7 | Chase Distillery | – | Oct 26, 2020 |
8 | Davos Brands | – | Aug 17, 2020 |
9 | Aviation American Gin | $610M | Aug 17, 2020 |
10 | Seedlip | – | Aug 07, 2019 |
11 | Belsazar | – | Mar 15, 2018 |
12 | Casamigos Tequila | – | Jun 21, 2017 |
13 | Brandhouse Beverages | – | Dec 01, 2015 |
14 | United National Breweries | – | Apr 02, 2015 |
15 | Tequila Don Julio SA de CV | – | Feb 27, 2015 |
16 | United Spirits Limited | – | Jun 20, 2014 |
17 | Peligroso Spirits Company | – | Jan 27, 2014 |
18 | Sichuan Chengdu Shuijingfang Group Company | – | Jul 23, 2013 |
19 | Ypioca Agroindustrial | – | May 28, 2012 |
20 | Meta Abo Brewery Share Company | – | Jan 10, 2012 |
21 | Mey Icki | $1.6B | Aug 24, 2011 |
22 | Stirrings LLC | – | Jun 16, 2009 |
23 | Ketel One Worldwide | – | Feb 06, 2008 |
24 | Rosenblum Cellars | – | Jan 29, 2008 |
25 | Chalone Wine Group | – | Feb 10, 2005 |
List of Diageo Subsidiaries
Diageo has 300+ subsidiaries worldwide. The table contains the 100 subsidiaries of Diageo –
S. No. | Company | Country |
1 | 21Seeds Inc | USA |
2 | Casamigos Tequila Llc | USA |
3 | Balcones Distilling Llc | USA |
4 | Diageo China Limited | China |
5 | Diageo Liquor (Dali) Co Ltd | China |
6 | Diageo (Shanghai) Limited | China |
7 | Diageo Supply Chain (Shenzhen) Co Ltd | China |
8 | Diageo Angola Limitada | Angola |
9 | Mr Black Spirits Pty Ltd | Australia |
10 | Diageo Austria Gmbh | Austria |
11 | Diageo Belgium NV | Belgium |
12 | Atalantaf Limited | Bermuda |
13 | Ypioca Agricola Ltda | Brazil |
14 | Ypioca Industrial De Bebidas SA | Brazil |
15 | Diageo Brasil Ltda | Brazil |
16 | Diageo Bulgaria Ltd | Bulgaria |
17 | Diageo Cameroon Ltd | Cameroon |
18 | Diageo Canada Holdings Inc | Canada |
19 | Diageo Canada Inc | Canada |
20 | Diageo Ireland Quebec Distribution Inc | Canada |
21 | Diageo Chile Limitada | Chile |
22 | Diageo Colombia SA | Colombia |
23 | Diageo Costa Rica SA | Colombia |
24 | Diageo Ireland Unlimited Company | Company |
25 | Guinness Storehouse Limited | Company |
26 | Diageo Croatia DOOZa Usluge | Croatia |
27 | Diageo Czech Marketing Services Llc | Croatia |
28 | Diageo Denmark As | Denmark |
29 | Diageo Dominicana SRL | Denmark |
30 | Guinness France Holdings Sas | France |
31 | United Distillers France Sas | France |
32 | Belsazar Gmbh | Germany |
33 | Diageo Germany Gmbh | Germany |
34 | Diageo Hellas SA | Greece |
35 | Diageo Group Insurance Company Limited | Guernsey |
36 | Diageo Rtd Hong Kong Limited | Guernsey |
37 | Diageo India Private Limited | India |
38 | Gilbeys Of Ireland Unlimited Company | Ireland |
39 | R & A Bailey & Co Unlimited Company | Ireland |
40 | Diageo Turkey Holdings Limited | Ireland |
41 | Diageo Operations Italy SPA | Italy |
42 | Diageo Italia SPA | Italy |
43 | Diageo Japan KK | Japan |
44 | Diageo Kenya Limited | Kenya |
45 | Diageo Reunion Sas | Kenya |
46 | Diageo Lebanon Holding Sal | Lebanon |
47 | Diageo Mexico Ii SA De CV | Mexico |
48 | Casa Um SAPI De CV | Mexico |
49 | Diageo Mexico Sa De Cv | Mexico |
50 | Diageo Mexico Operaciones SA De CV | Mexico |
51 | Diageo Mexico Spirits | Mexico |
52 | Diageo Atlantic BV | Netherlands |
53 | Diageo Brands BV | Netherlands |
54 | Diageo Capital BV | Netherlands |
55 | Diageo Holdings Netherlands BV | Netherlands |
56 | Diageo Nederland BV | Netherlands |
57 | Diageo Relay BV | Netherlands |
58 | Diageo Brands Nigeria Ltd | Nigeria |
59 | Diageo Norway As | Norway |
60 | Diageo Panama SA | Panama |
61 | Diageo Paraguay SRL | Paraguay |
62 | Diageo Peru SA | Peru |
63 | Diageo Philippines Inc | Philippines |
64 | Diageo Polska Sp Z OO | Poland |
65 | Diageo Balkans SRL | Romania |
66 | D Distribution Joint-Stock Company | Russia |
67 | Diageo Brands Distributors Llc | Russia |
68 | Diageo Singapore Pte Ltd | Singapore |
69 | Streetcar Investment Holding Pte Ltd | Singapore |
70 | Windsor Global Co Ltd | Singapore |
71 | Diageo Korea Co Ltd | Singapore |
72 | Diageo Espana SA | Spain |
73 | Diageo Sweden Ab | Sweden |
74 | Diageo Suisse SA | Switzerland |
75 | Diageo Ukraine Llc | Ukraine |
76 | Copper Dog Whisky Limited | Ukraine |
77 | Diageo Scotland Limited | Ukraine |
78 | John Haig & Company Limited | Ukraine |
79 | Zepf Technologies Uk Limited | Ukraine |
80 | Diageo Loyal Spirits Corporation | Ukraine |
81 | Ballroom Acquisition Inc | Ukraine |
82 | Davos Services Llc | Ukraine |
83 | Diageo Americas Inc | Ukraine |
84 | Diageo Beer Company Usa | Ukraine |
85 | Diageo Inc | Ukraine |
86 | Aviation Gin Llc | Ukraine |
87 | Anna Seed 83 Limited | United Kingdom |
88 | Anyslam Investments | United Kingdom |
89 | Diageo Dv Limited | United Kingdom |
90 | Diageo Eire Finance & Co | United Kingdom |
91 | Diageo Employee Shares Nominees Limited | United Kingdom |
92 | Diageo Finance Plc | United Kingdom |
93 | Diageo Finance Us Limited | United Kingdom |
94 | Diageo Financing Turkey Limited | United Kingdom |
95 | Diageo Great Britain Limited | United Kingdom |
96 | Diageo Healthcare Limited | United Kingdom |
97 | Diageo Scotland Investment Limited | United Kingdom |
98 | Grand Metropolitan Estates Limited | United Kingdom |
99 | Lochside Mws Limited Partnership | United Kingdom |
100 | Diageo Uruguay Sa | Uruguay |