Chris Davis Comments on Diageo PLC

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Feb 18, 2015

An example of a global market leader in the Portfolio is Diageo (LSE:DGE, DEO), the world’s leading premium alcoholic beverage company. Based in Great Britain, Diageo is a truly global business operating in more than 180 countries with only about a third of its sales in North America and ample exposure throughout the developing world. The company owns an array of strong brands in the spirits, wine and beer categories including Smirnoff, Ketel One, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Baileys, and Guinness. Solely focused on the alcoholic beverage business and capably managed, Diageo has returned capital to shareholders both through share buybacks and dividends.

From Chris Davis (Trades, Portfolio)’ Davis International Fund 2015 Annual Review.