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

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Heineken N.V. (HEINY) 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 5-9, 2025, the company repurchased 75,000 shares at an average price of €79.12 on exchange, along with 75,015 shares from Heineken Holding N.V. As of May 9, 2025, the total repurchased shares under the programme reached 1,557,514 for a total consideration of €120,758,454. The company provides weekly updates on the buyback progress through its website.

Positive

• Implementation of substantial €1.5 billion share buyback program shows strong commitment to shareholder returns
• Steady progress in share repurchases with €120.7 million already executed
• Regular weekly transparency in reporting buyback progress demonstrates good corporate governance

Negative

• Large cash outflow of €1.5 billion for buyback may impact available funds for other investments
• Significant portion of buyback still pending completion, indicating extended timeline for full value realization

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

Amsterdam, 12 May 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 5 May 2025 up to and including 9 May 2025 a total of 75,000 shares were repurchased on exchange at an average price of € 79.12. During the same period, 75,015 shares were repurchased from Heineken Holding N.V. 

Up to and including 9 May 2025, a total of 1,557,514 shares were repurchased under the share buyback programme for a total consideration of € 120,758,454 (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
Corporate Communications 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 (HEINY) 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 as of May 9, 2025?

As of May 9, 2025, Heineken has repurchased 1,557,514 shares for a total consideration of €120,758,454.

What was the average price per share for Heineken's (HEINY) recent buyback transactions?

From May 5-9, 2025, Heineken repurchased shares at an average price of €79.12 per share.

How often does Heineken (HEINY) report its share buyback progress?

Heineken publishes weekly updates on its share buyback programme every Monday on its company website.

How many shares did Heineken (HEINY) repurchase between May 5-9, 2025?

Between May 5-9, 2025, Heineken repurchased 75,000 shares on exchange and 75,015 shares from Heineken Holding N.V., totaling 150,015 shares.