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News for Heineken N.V. (HEINY) centers on its activities as what it calls the world's pioneering beer company and the world's most international brewer. Official releases highlight developments around its premium and non-alcoholic beer and cider brands, led by the Heineken® and Heineken® 0.0 labels, as well as updates on its global footprint of breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries.
Investors and followers of HEINY can expect capital markets news, including detailed reports on the progress of the company’s share buyback programme. These updates specify the number of shares repurchased on exchange and from Heineken Holding N.V., the consideration paid, and references to the regulatory framework under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and related delegated regulations.
Heineken’s news flow also features corporate and leadership announcements, such as the decision of its CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board to step down on a specified date and to support the transition in an advisory capacity. These communications often link leadership developments to the company’s EverGreen strategy and its long-term ambitions.
In addition, HEINEKEN regularly publishes brand and marketing stories, including initiatives like the "Could have been a Heineken" WhatsApp bot piloted in Brazil, which encourages in-person socializing, and collaborations such as the Heineken® 0.0 x LÕK padel racket. Such news illustrates how the group promotes sociability and real-life connections around its beverages. For an ongoing view of these strategic, financial and brand-related updates, readers can follow the HEINY news stream over time.
Heineken N.V. ('HEINEKEN') has announced a new distribution partnership agreement with The Coca-Cola Company for the Brazilian market, effective mid-2021. This collaboration will transition the Heineken® and Amstel brands to HEINEKEN Brazil's distribution network while Coca-Cola will continue distributing its brands. The agreement enhances both companies' flexibility in product offerings, including potential new alcoholic beverages. The partnership has an initial term until December 31, 2026, with automatic renewal, and resolves existing litigation between the parties.
Heineken N.V. reported a challenging 2020, impacted by COVID-19, with net revenue (beia) declining 11.9% and a consolidated beer volume drop of 8.1%. Operating profit (beia) fell 35.6%, driving a net profit (beia) of €1,154 million, down 49.4% from 2019. Despite these challenges, the Heineken® brand showed resilience, particularly in Brazil. The company announced a strategic review, EverGreen, aiming for profitable growth and increased productivity with a target of €2 billion in savings by 2023. The proposed dividend of €0.70 per share reflects a 58.3% decrease compared to 2019.