Heineken N.V.
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ISIN
NL0000009165
CUSIP
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-2.09
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-18.75
65.48
5Y
-23.14
72.20
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Rudolf Gijsbert Servaas van den Brink
- Full Time Employees
- 89,264
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Alcoholic
- Address
- Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21 Amsterdam NH Netherlands 1017 ZD
- IPO Date
- Feb 22, 2010
- Website
- theheinekencompany.com
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- Heineken N.V. is a Dutch multinational brewing company primarily engaged in the production, marketing, and distribution of beer and alcoholic beverages. Founded in 1864 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Heineken operates through a comprehensive portfolio of over 170 beer brands, including flagship brands Heineken and Amstel, alongside Birra Moretti, Edelweiss, Lagunitas, Sol, Desperados, and Tiger. The company also supplies ciders such as Strongbow and Bulmers, and has expanded beyond beer into complementary beverages like low and no-alcohol beers, flavored malt beverages, and spirit mixers. Its products are brewed in approximately 115 plants across more than 65 countries, serving markets globally with operations segmented into Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Africa and the Middle East. Recent major developments include Heineken’s strategic acquisition of Distell and Namibia Breweries in April 2023, which bolstered its footprint in the African market, and a €2 billion bond issuance in 2025 facilitating the buyout of Central American beverage company FIFCO, enhancing its presence in that region. The company continues its EverGreen strategy focused on premiumization and category growth, supported by innovations in low-calorie, flavored, and no-alcohol beverage segments. Heineken also invested approximately €45 million toward establishing a new Global Research & Development center in Zoeterwoude in 2025. The company executed a two-year €1.5 billion share buyback program demonstrating confidence in its growth and shareholder returns outlook for 2025, targeting 4%-8% organic growth in operating profit despite macroeconomic uncertainties. Heineken serves diverse customer segments, including retail, hospitality, and on-premise consumption markets worldwide. The group’s range extends from mainstream lagers to specialty and regional brews, supported by a strong premium brand portfolio and operational scale. It remains a leading brewer in Europe and globally, with a significant presence in emerging markets across Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, reflecting its broad geographic and product diversification. The company maintains a strong emphasis on product quality, innovation, and sustainability, consistently advancing brewing technologies and expanding its portfolio to meet evolving consumer preferences in alcoholic and low-alcohol categories, aligning with global trends toward health and lifestyle-conscious drinking. Overall, Heineken N.V. leverages its global scale, premium brand strength, and ongoing strategic acquisitions to sustain its leadership in the global brewing industry while adapting to shifting market dynamics and consumer trends. The company operates as a subsidiary of Heineken Holding N.V. with key brewery sites in the Netherlands and worldwide operations supported by substantial production, marketing, and distribution networks. Its core business is brewing, complemented by beverage innovation and expansion into adjacent alcohol categories. This description integrates Heineken’s core products, global brewery operations, strategic acquisitions and investments, and market positioning as of late 2025.