Diageo withdraws forecast, halts shareholder returns programme

(Reuters) - Diageo Plc , the world's largest spirits maker, abandoned its annual forecast for sales and profit growth, and suspended its shareholder returns programme for the rest of the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.The Johnnie Walker whisky maker said lockdowns imposed by governments across the world, including the closure of bars and restaurants, had significantly impacted its business.Production facilities in many countries including India and in its key markets of Africa are..