Heineken N.V. reports the progress of transactions under its current share buyback programme

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Heineken N.V. has reported progress on its €1.5 billion share buyback programme, specifically detailing the first €750 million tranche announced on February 12, 2025. From May 26-30, 2025, the company repurchased 69,392 shares at an average price of €77.42 on exchange, along with 68,802 shares from Heineken Holding N.V. The cumulative progress shows 2,000,330 shares repurchased for a total consideration of €155,328,892. This buyback program demonstrates Heineken's commitment to returning value to shareholders and confidence in its financial position. The company, as the world's most international brewer, maintains a portfolio of over 340 beer and cider brands and operates in more than 70 countries with 85,000+ employees.

Positive

• Substantial share buyback program of €1.5 billion demonstrates strong financial position
• Company has already completed €155.3 million worth of share repurchases
• Systematic execution of buyback program shows commitment to shareholder returns
• Clear communication and weekly progress updates maintain transparency

Negative

• Large cash outflow of €1.5 billion reduces available capital for other investments
• Significant portion of buyback program still pending completion

Heineken N.V. reports the progress of transactions under its current share buyback programme

Amsterdam, 2 June 2025 - Heineken N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIA; OTCQX: HEINY) hereby reports transaction details related to the first €750 million tranche of its €1.5 billion share buyback programme as communicated on 12 February 2025.

From 26 May 2025 up to and including 30 May 2025 a total of 69,392 shares were repurchased on exchange at an average price of € 77.42. During the same period, 68,802 shares were repurchased from Heineken Holding N.V.

Up to and including 30 May 2025, a total of 2,000,330 shares were repurchased under the share buyback programme for a total consideration of € 155,328,892 (including shares repurchased from Heineken Holding N.V.).

Heineken N.V. publishes on a weekly basis, every Monday, an overview of the progress of the share buyback programme         on its website: https://www.theheinekencompany.com/investors/share-information/share-buyback-programme

Enquiries

Media		Investors
Christiaan Prins		Tristan van Strien
Director of Global Communication		Global Director of Investor Relations
Marlie Paauw		Lennart Scholtus / Chris Steyn
Global Media Lead		Investor Relations Manager / Senior Analyst
E-mail: pressoffice@heineken.com		E-mail: investors@heineken.com
Tel: +31-20-5239355		Tel: +31-20-5239590

Regulatory information
This press release is issued in connection with the disclosure and reporting obligations as set out in Article 5(1)(b) Regulation (EU) 596/2014 and Article 2(2) of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 that contains technical standards for buyback programs.

Editorial information:
HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium and non-alcoholic beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 340 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. With HEINEKEN’s over 85,000 employees, we brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. Our dream is to shape the future of beer and beyond to win the hearts of consumers. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brew a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Most recent information is available on our Company's website and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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FAQ

What is the total value of Heineken's current share buyback programme?

Heineken's current share buyback programme totals €1.5 billion, with the first tranche being €750 million announced on February 12, 2025.

How many shares has Heineken (HEINY) repurchased under the current buyback program?

As of May 30, 2025, Heineken has repurchased a total of 2,000,330 shares for a total consideration of €155,328,892.

What was the average price paid for Heineken shares in the latest weekly update?

From May 26-30, 2025, Heineken repurchased shares at an average price of €77.42 per share.

How often does Heineken report its share buyback progress?

Heineken publishes weekly updates on the progress of its share buyback programme every Monday on its website.

When did Heineken announce this share buyback programme?

Heineken announced this €1.5 billion share buyback programme on February 12, 2025.