Earnings Release • Jul 28, 2025
Earnings Release
Open in ViewerOpens in native device viewer
Amsterdam, 28 July 2025 – Heineken Holding N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIO; OTCQX: HKHHY) announces:
| IFRS Measures | € million | Total growth | BEIA Measures | € million | Organic growth2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 16,924 | -5.0 % | Revenue (beia) | 16,925 | 0.8% |
| Net revenue | 14,180 | -4.3 % | Net revenue (beia) | 14,181 | 2.1% |
| Operating profit | 1,433 | -7.1 % | Operating profit (beia) | 2,027 | 7.4% |
| Operating profit (beia) margin | 14.3% | ||||
| Net profit of Heineken Holding N.V. | 380 | Net profit (beia) | 1,164 | 7.5% | |
| Diluted EPS of Heineken Holding N.V. (in €) |
1.34 | Diluted EPS (beia) (in €) | 2.08 | -3.1% | |
| Free operating cash flow | 257 | ||||
| Net debt / EBITDA (beia)3 | 2.3x |
1 Consolidated figures are used throughout this report, unless otherwise stated. Tables will not always cast due to rounding. Please refer to the Glossary for an explanation of non-GAAP measures and other terms. Page 21 includes a reconciliation versus IFRS metrics. These non-GAAP measures are included in internal management reports reviewed by the Executive Board of Heineken N.V., as management believes this measurement is the most relevant in evaluating the results and in performance management.
2 Organic growth shown, except for Diluted EPS (beia), which is total growth.
3 Includes acquisitions and excludes disposals on a 12 month pro-forma basis.
Heineken Holding N.V. engages in no activities other than its participating interest in Heineken N.V. and the management or supervision of and provision of services to that company.
During the first half of 2025, HEINEKEN continued to execute its EverGreen strategy, delivering solid profit growth in volatile times. To fund HEINEKEN's volume growth and deliver on the EverGreen ambitions, HEINEKEN drives productivity and capital efficiency in the pursuit of sustainable, long-term value creation. Furthermore, to keep HEINEKEN well-positioned for future opportunities, HEINEKEN invests in becoming the best digitally connected brewer, raise the bar on sustainability and responsibility, and evolve HEINEKEN's capabilities and culture.
Revenue for the first half of 2025 was €16.9 billion, down 5.0% as the strengthening of the Euro more than offset organic growth.
Net revenue (beia) was €14.2 billion, up 2.1% organically, supported by the growth in Nigeria, Vietnam, Ethiopia, India and HEINEKEN Beverages 1 . Total consolidated volume decreased 1.1% with net revenue (beia) per hectolitre up 3.3%. The underlying price-mix on a constant geographic basis was up 3.7%.
Currency translation reduced net revenue (beia) by €918 million or 6.2%, mainly caused by the strengthening of the Euro. The main impacts were related to the Mexican Peso, Brazilian Real, and the Ethiopian Birr. Consolidation changes reduced net revenue (beia) by €33 million.
1 HEINEKEN Beverages refers to the business entity with operations in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, and select international markets.
Beer volume for the first half of 2025 decreased organically 1.2% versus last year, as notable growth in Vietnam, India, HEINEKEN Beverages, and Mexico was more than offset by declines in Brazil, the US, and parts of Europe. Year to date, HEINEKEN has gained or held market share in more than half of its markets.
| Beer volume | Organic | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in mhl) | 2Q24 | 2Q25 | growth HY24 |
HY25 | Organic growth |
|
| 62.8 | 62.3 | -0.4 % | 118.2 | 116.4 | -1.2 % |
In the second quarter, net revenue (beia) grew organically by 3.3%. Total consolidated volume declined by 0.1% and beer volume by 0.4%. Net revenue (beia) per hectolitre was up organically 3.3% with a positive price-mix on a constant geographic basis of 3.3%.
Licensed beer volume2 for the first half of 2025 increased 21.7% versus last year, led by the growth of Heineken® and Amstel by HEINEKEN's associate partner China Resources Beer (CRB) in China, as well as by strong performances in Ghana, Cameroon and at HEINEKEN's joint-venture partner Compañía de las Cervecerías Unidas (CCU) in South America.
| Licensed beer volume | Organic | Organic | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in mhl) | 2Q24 | 2Q25 | growth | HY24 | HY25 | growth |
| 2.9 | 3.6 | 25.1 % | 5.9 | 7.2 | 21.7 % |
In the first half of 2025, HEINEKEN increased investments in its brands, ensuring consistent support throughout the year in pursuit of category growth as HEINEKEN continues to build a strong, winning brand portfolio. Marketing and selling expenses (beia) rose organically 2.6%, representing a 23 bps margin expansion as a share of net revenue (beia) to 10.1% (2024: 9.9%). The increase in investments concentrated on some of HEINEKEN's largest markets with the biggest opportunities particularly in Nigeria, Brazil and at HEINEKEN Beverages.
HEINEKEN expanded its business-to-business digital (eB2B) platforms, capturing €6.3 billion in gross merchandise value in the first half and connecting with over 720 thousand active customers in traditional, fragmented channels. In Spain, for example, HEINEKEN connected over 175 distributors in the traditional trade to HEINEKEN's platform, representing c. 60% of HEINEKEN's revenue.
Premium beer volume grew 1.8%, ahead of the portfolio in aggregate, supported in particular by Vietnam, Nigeria, India, Myanmar, Romania, Brazil and Mexico. Including the contribution of licensed brands, premium beer volume grew 4.3%. The growth was again led by Heineken® , along with double-digit growth of Kingfisher Ultra in India and HEINEKEN's stout portfolio of Legend in Nigeria, ABC in Myanmar, and Murphy's in the UK.
Heineken® grew volume in the first half of the year by 4.5% with the second quarter up 4.3%. The growth was broadbased, with 27 markets growing double-digit, most notably Vietnam, China, and Nigeria. Heineken® Silver grew volume in the thirties, led by Vietnam and China.
| Heineken® volume |
Organic | Organic | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in mhl) | 2Q24 | 2Q25 | growth | HY24 | HY25 | growth |
| 15.0 | 15.6 | 4.3 % | 28.7 | 30.0 | 4.5 % |
As HEINEKEN advances on its EverGreen journey, HEINEKEN remains committed to its medium-term ambition to deliver superior growth, balanced between volume and value, and continuous productivity improvements to fund investments and enable operating profit (beia) to grow ahead of net revenue (beia) over time.
Near-term, HEINEKEN anticipates ongoing macro-economic challenges that may affect consumer spending, including softening sentiment in Europe and the Americas, inflation pressures and the impact of a weaker US dollar, and broader geopolitical fluctuations. The 2025 outlook reflects HEINEKEN's current assessment of these factors as HEINEKEN sees them today.
HEINEKEN therefore now expects volume to be broadly stable for the full year 2025, following the customer disruptions in Europe in the first half and softer markets in the Americas than originally anticipated. HEINEKEN expects a positive price-mix, leading to continued positive revenue growth.
HEINEKEN's expectations on variable costs are unchanged; HEINEKEN anticipates these to rise by a mid-single-digit per hectolitre. Outside the AME region, variable costs are expected to increase by a low-single-digit per hectolitre.
2 Licensed beer volume for CRB is reported with a two-month delay and for CCU with a one-month delay.
HEINEKEN realised more than €300 million of gross savings in the first half of the year, with a clear line of sight on HEINEKEN's cost saving initiatives for the rest of the year. Therefore, HEINEKEN is confident to update its ambition from €400 million to over €500 million for 2025 to offset lower volume and maintain a competitive level of marketing and selling investments.
Following HEINEKEN's solid delivery in the first half of the year, yet recognising a larger impact of US import tariffs and transactional exchange rates on HEINEKEN's cost base in the Americas and AME in the second half, HEINEKEN reaffirms its expectation to grow operating profit (beia) organically in the range of 4% to 8% for the full year.
Other items also remain unchanged, including:
HEINEKEN continues to expect net profit (beia) organic growth to be broadly in line with the operating profit (beia) organic growth. Lastly, HEINEKEN anticipates maintaining a similar level of capital expenditure this year (2024: 8.2% of net revenue (beia)).
Based on the impact to date, and applying spot rates of 24 July 2025 to the 2024 financial results as a baseline for the remainder of the year, the calculated negative currency translational impact for the full year would be approximately €1,580 million in net revenue (beia), €310 million in operating profit (beia), and €160 million in net profit (beia).
According to the Articles of Association of Heineken Holding N.V. both Heineken Holding N.V. and Heineken N.V. pay an identical dividend per share. HEINEKEN's dividends are paid in the form of an interim dividend and a final dividend. The interim dividend is fixed at 40% of the total dividend of the previous year. As a result, an interim dividend of €0.74 per share (2024: €0.69) will be paid on 7 August 2025. The shares will trade ex-dividend on 30 July 2025.
As per our full year 2024 announcement on 12 February and subsequent press release on 13 February, we have commenced the implementation of the two-year programme to repurchase own shares for an aggregate amount of €750 million. The first tranche of €375 million is expected to be completed no later than 30 January 2026.
Up to and including 18 July 2025, a total of 1,441,001 shares were repurchased under the share buyback programme for a total consideration of €97,320,138.
Media Heineken Holding N.V.
Tel. +31-6-54798253
E-mail: [email protected]
| Media | Investors | |
|---|---|---|
| Christiaan Prins | Tristan van Strien | |
| Director of Global Communication | Global Director of Investor Relations | |
| Marlous den Bieman | Lennart Scholtus / Chris Steyn | |
| Corporate Communications Lead | Investor Relations Manager / Senior Analyst | |
| E-mail: [email protected] | E-mail: [email protected] | |
| Tel: +31-20-5239355 | Tel: +31-20-5239590 |
(events also accessible for Heineken Holding N.V. shareholders)
| Trading Update for Q3 2025 | 22 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Capital Markets Event, Seville, Spain | 23 October 2025 |
| Full Year 2025 Results | 11 February 2026 |
HEINEKEN will host an analyst and investor conference call in relation to its 2025 Half Year results today at 14:00 CET/ 13:00 BST. This call will also be accessible for Heineken Holding N.V. shareholders. The call will be audio cast live via the website: www.theheinekencompany.com. An audio replay service will also be made available after the conference call at the above web address. Analysts and investors can dial-in using the following telephone numbers:
United Kingdom (Local): 020 3936 2999
Netherlands (Local): 085 888 7233
USA: 1 646 787 9445
For the full list of dial in numbers, please refer to the following link: Global Dial-In Numbers
Participation password for all countries: 465823
Heineken Holding N.V. engages in no activities other than its participating interest in Heineken N.V. and the management or supervision of and provision of services to that company.
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, HEINEKEN brews the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. HEINEKEN's dream is to shape the future of beer and beyond to win the hearts of consumers. HEINEKEN is 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. HEINEKEN operates breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Most recent information is available on www.heinekenholding.com and
This press release may contain price-sensitive information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions with regard to the financial position and results of HEINEKEN's activities, anticipated developments and other factors. All statements other than statements of historical facts are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements and information in HEINEKEN's non-financial reporting, such as HEINEKEN's emission reduction and other climate change related matters (including actions, potential impacts and risks associated therewith). These forward-looking statements are identified by use of terms and phrases such as "aim", "ambition", "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "goals", "intend", "may", "milestones", "objectives", "outlook", "plan", "probably", "project", "risks", "schedule", "seek", "should", "target", "will" and similar terms and phrases. These forward-looking statements, while based on management's current expectations and assumptions, are not guarantees of future performance since they are subject to numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may change over time, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forwardlooking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond HEINEKEN's ability to control or estimate precisely, such as but not limited to future market and economic conditions, the behaviour of other market participants, changes in consumer preferences, the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and achieve anticipated synergies, costs of raw materials and other goods and services, interest-rate and exchange-rate fluctuations, changes in tax rates, changes in law, environmental and physical risks, change in pension costs, the actions of government regulators and weather conditions. These and other risk factors are detailed in HEINEKEN's publicly filed annual reports. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only of the date of this press release. HEINEKEN assumes no duty to and does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Market share estimates contained in this press release are based on external sources, such as specialised research institutes, in combination with management estimates. HEINEKEN undertakes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such external sources.

This report contains the interim financial report of Heineken Holding N.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The interim financial report for the six months ending 30 June 2025 consists of the report of the Board of Directors, the statement of the Board and the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Heineken Holding N.V. has a 50.005% interest in the issued share capital (being 51.048% of the outstanding share capital) of Heineken N.V. Standing at the head of the HEINEKEN group, Heineken Holding N.V. is not an ordinary holding company. Since its formation in 1952, Heineken Holding N.V.'s object pursuant to its Articles of Association has been to manage or supervise the management of the HEINEKEN group and to provide services for Heineken N.V. Within the HEINEKEN group, the primary duties of Heineken N.V.'s Executive Board are to initiate and implement corporate strategy and to manage Heineken N.V. and its related enterprise. It is supervised in the performance of its duties by Heineken N.V.'s Supervisory Board. Because Heineken N.V. manages the HEINEKEN group companies, Heineken Holding N.V., unlike Heineken N.V., does not have an internal risk management and control system. Heineken Holding N.V. does not engage in any operational activities and employs no staff.
Further information regarding the developments during the financial half year 2025 of Heineken N.V. and its related companies, and the material risks Heineken N.V. is facing is given in Heineken N.V.'s half year report.
Pursuant to Article 5:25d Paragraph 4 Dutch Financial Markets Supervision Act ("Wet op het financieel toezicht") we mention that Heineken Holding N.V.'s half year report has not been audited nor reviewed.
Statement ex Article 5:25d Paragraph 2 sub c Dutch Financial Markets Supervision Act ("Wet op het financieel toezicht").
Board of Directors
Amsterdam, 25 July 2025
Mr R.J.M.S. Huët, non-executive director (chairman) Mr A.A.C. de Carvalho, non-executive director Mr M.R. de Carvalho, executive director Mrs L.L.H. Brassey, non-executive director Mrs C.M. Kwist, non-executive director Mr J.F.M.L. van Boxmeer, non-executive director
Mrs C.L. de Carvalho-Heineken, executive director Mrs A.M. Fentener van Vlissingen, non-executive director
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement | 8 |
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income | 8 |
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position | 9 |
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows | 10 |
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes In Equity | 11 |
| Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements | 13 |
| Glossary | 24 |
| In millions of € | Note | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6 | 16,924 | 17,823 |
| Excise tax expense | 6 | (2,744) | (2,999) |
| Net revenue | 6 | 14,180 | 14,824 |
| Other income | 96 | 26 | |
| Raw materials, consumables and services | (9,235) | (9,674) | |
| Personnel expenses | (2,210) | (2,267) | |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairments | 7 | (1,398) | (1,367) |
| Total other expenses | (12,843) | (13,308) | |
| Operating profit | 6 | 1,433 | 1,542 |
| Interest income | 50 | 47 | |
| Interest expenses | (295) | (342) | |
| Other net finance expense | (72) | (142) | |
| Net finance expenses | (317) | (437) | |
| Share of profit/(loss) of associates and joint | |||
| ventures | 6 | 109 | (766) |
| Profit before income tax | 6 | 1,225 | 339 |
| Income tax expenses | 11 | (366) | (387) |
| Profit/(Loss) | 859 | (48) | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of Heineken Holding N.V. (net | |||
| profit/(loss)) | 380 | (48) | |
| Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. | 364 | (47) | |
| Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. group companies |
115 | 47 | |
| Profit/(Loss) | 859 | (48) | |
| Weighted average number of shares – basic | 9 | 282,390,446 | 282,873,387 |
| Weighted average number of shares – diluted | 9 | 282,390,446 | 282,873,387 |
| Basic earnings per share (€) | 1.34 | (0.17) | |
| Diluted earnings per share (€) | 1.34 | (0.17) |
| In millions of € | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/(Loss) | 859 | (48) |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | ||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: | ||
| Remeasurement of post-retirement obligations | (14) | (24) |
| Net change in fair value through OCI investments - Equity investments |
(10) | 7 |
| Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss: |
||
| Currency translation differences | (1,990) | (73) |
| Change in fair value of net investment hedges | 17 | 4 |
| Change in fair value of cash flow hedges | (92) | 101 |
| Cash flow hedges reclassified to profit or loss | (15) | (1) |
| Cost of hedging | 3 | 1 |
| Share of other comprehensive income of associates/ joint ventures |
(25) | 45 |
| Other comprehensive income/(expense), net of tax | (2,126) | 60 |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) | (1,267) | 12 |
| Attributable to: | ||
| Shareholders of Heineken Holding N.V. | (565) | (51) |
| Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. | (542) | (51) |
| Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. group companies |
(160) | 114 |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) | (1,267) | 12 |
| In millions of € | Note | 30 June 2025 |
31 December 2024 |
In millions of € | Note | 30 June 2025 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 7 | 20,216 | 21,701 | Heineken Holding N.V. shareholders' equity | 9 | 8,560 | 9,546 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 7 | 14,066 | 14,677 | Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. | 9 | 8,839 | 9,737 |
| Investments in associates and joint ventures | 3,176 | 3,500 | Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. group companies |
9 | 2,523 | 2,821 | |
| Loans and advances to customers | 211 | 258 | Total equity | 19,922 | 22,104 | ||
| Deferred tax assets | 1,257 | 1,264 | |||||
| Equity instruments | 155 | 167 | Borrowings | 10 | 13,496 | 13,783 | |
| Other non-current assets | 1,148 | 1,009 | Post-retirement obligations | 519 | 519 | ||
| Total non-current assets | 40,229 | 42,576 | Provisions | 568 | 586 | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,861 | 2,155 | |||||
| Inventories | 3,463 | 3,572 | Other non-current liabilities | 90 | 90 | ||
| Trade and other receivables | 5,207 | 4,588 | Total non-current liabilities | 16,534 | 17,133 | ||
| Current tax assets | 215 | 165 | |||||
| Derivative assets | 83 | 169 | Borrowings | 10 | 4,090 | 3,266 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,078 | 2,350 | Trade and other payables | 9,554 | 9,912 | ||
| Assets classified as held for sale | 45 | 55 | Returnable packaging deposits | 571 | 525 | ||
| Total current assets | 11,091 | 10,899 | Provisions | 192 | 176 |
| In millions of € | Note | 30 June 2025 |
31 December 2024 |
In millions of € | Note | 30 June 2025 |
31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 7 | 20,216 | 21,701 | Heineken Holding N.V. shareholders' equity | 9 | 8,560 | 9,546 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 7 | 14,066 | 14,677 | Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. | 9 | 8,839 | 9,737 |
| Investments in associates and joint ventures | 3,176 | 3,500 | Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. group companies |
9 | 2,523 | 2,821 | |
| Loans and advances to customers | 211 | 258 | Total equity | 19,922 | 22,104 | ||
| Deferred tax assets | 1,257 | 1,264 | |||||
| Equity instruments | 155 | 167 | Borrowings | 10 | 13,496 | 13,783 | |
| Other non-current assets | 1,148 | 1,009 | Post-retirement obligations | 519 | 519 | ||
| Total non-current assets | 40,229 | 42,576 | Provisions | 568 | 586 | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,861 | 2,155 | |||||
| Inventories | 3,463 | 3,572 | Other non-current liabilities | 90 | 90 | ||
| Trade and other receivables | 5,207 | 4,588 | Total non-current liabilities | 16,534 | 17,133 | ||
| Current tax assets | 215 | 165 | |||||
| Derivative assets | 83 | 169 | Borrowings | 10 | 4,090 | 3,266 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,078 | 2,350 | Trade and other payables | 9,554 | 9,912 | ||
| Assets classified as held for sale | 45 | 55 | Returnable packaging deposits | 571 | 525 | ||
| Total current assets | 11,091 | 10,899 | Provisions | 192 | 176 | ||
| Current tax liabilities | 337 | 307 | |||||
| Derivative liabilities | 120 | 52 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 14,864 | 14,238 |
| Total assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 51,320 | 53,475 | Total equity and liabilities | 51,320 | 53,475 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In millions of € | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||
| Profit/(Loss) | 859 | (48) |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairments | 1,398 | 1,367 |
| Net interest expenses | 245 | 295 |
| Other income | (27) | (5) |
| Share of profit of associates and joint ventures and dividend income on fair value through OCI |
||
| investments | (117) | 751 |
| Income tax expenses | 366 | 387 |
| Other non-cash items | 78 | 169 |
| Cash flow from operations before changes in | ||
| working capital and provisions | 2,802 | 2,916 |
| Change in inventories | (262) | (220) |
| Change in trade and other receivables | (816) | (469) |
| Change in trade and other payables and returnable packaging deposits |
673 | 437 |
| Total change in working capital | (405) | (252) |
| Change in provisions and post-retirement | ||
| obligations | (7) | 22 |
| Cash flow from operations | 2,390 | 2,686 |
| Interest paid | (306) | (349) |
| Interest received | 50 | 51 |
| Dividends received | 55 | 58 |
| Income taxes paid | (501) | (503) |
| Cash flow related to interest, dividend and | ||
| income tax | (702) | (743) |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,688 | 1,943 |
| In millions of € | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Investing activities | ||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
71 | 51 |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (1,294) | (1,221) |
| Purchase of intangible assets | (116) | (81) |
| Loans issued to customers and other investments | (104) | (107) |
| Repayment on loans to customers and other investments |
12 | 70 |
| Cash flow (used in)/from operational investing activities | (1,431) | (1,288) |
| Free operating cash flow | 257 | 655 |
| Acquisition of/additions to associates, joint ventures and other investments |
(27) | (24) |
| Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed of | (1) | 15 |
| Disposal of associates, joint ventures and other investments |
1 | 32 |
| Cash flow (used in)/from acquisitions and disposals | (27) | 23 |
| Cash flow (used in)/from investing activities | (1,458) | (1,265) |
| Financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 2,697 | 1,973 |
| Repayment of borrowings | (2,266) | (1,804) |
| Payment of lease commitments | (181) | (184) |
| Dividends paid | (765) | (638) |
| Purchase own shares and shares issued | (184) | (36) |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | (2) | 0 |
| Cash flow (used in)/from financing activities | (701) | (689) |
| Net cash flow | (471) | (11) |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January | 1,753 | 1,425 |
| Effect of movements in exchange rates | (126) | (89) |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 June | 1,156 | 1,325 |
| In millions of € | Share capital |
Share premium |
Translation reserve |
Hedging reserve |
Cost of hedging reserve |
Fair value reserve |
Other legal reserves |
Reserve for own shares |
Retained earnings |
Shareholders of Heineken Holding N.V. |
Non controlling interests in Heineken N.V. |
Non controlling interests in Heineken N.V. group companies |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as at 1 January 2024 | 461 | 1,257 | (1,866) | (6) | (4) | 34 | 999 | (390) | 9,248 | 9,733 | 9,928 | 2,733 | 22,394 |
| Profit/(Loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (52) | — | 4 | (48) | (47) | 47 | (48) |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | — | — | (47) | 51 | — | 5 | — | — | (12) | (3) | (4) | 67 | 60 |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) | — | — | (47) | 51 | — | 5 | (52) | — | (8) | (51) | (51) | 114 | 12 |
| Realised hedge results from non financial assets |
— | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 13 |
| Transfer to retained earnings | — | — | — | — | — | (2) | 7 | — | (5) | — | — | — | — |
| Dividends to shareholders | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (294) | (294) | (289) | (173) | (756) |
| Purchase/reissuance own/non controlling shares by Heineken N.V. |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (18) | (18) | (18) | — | (36) |
| Negative dilution | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2) | (2) | 2 | — | — |
| Share-based payments by Heineken N.V. |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. group companies by Heineken N.V. |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hyperinflation impact | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 37 | 35 | — | 72 |
| Changes in consolidation by Heineken N.V. |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Balance as at 30 June 2024 | 461 | 1,257 | (1,913) | 52 | (4) | 37 | 954 | (390) | 8,960 | 9,414 | 9,614 | 2,674 | 21,702 |
| Balance as at 30 June 2025 | 461 | 1,257 | (3,047) | 1 | (3) | 26 | 999 | (476) | 9,342 | 8,560 | 8,839 | 2,523 | 19,922 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperinflation impact | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 53 |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. group companies by Heineken N.V. |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1) | (1) | (1) | 1 | (1) |
| Share-based payments by Heineken N.V. |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | 15 |
| Negative dilution | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (36) | (36) | 36 | — | — |
| Purchase own shares | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (86) | — | (86) | — | — | (86) |
| Purchase/reissuance own/non controlling shares by Heineken N.V. |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (98) | — | (98) |
| Dividends to shareholders | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (330) | (330) | (324) | (154) | (808) |
| Transfer to retained earnings | — | — | — | — | — | — | (6) | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) Realised hedge results from non financial assets |
— — |
— — |
(879) — |
(56) 5 |
2 — |
(5) — |
7 — |
— — |
366 — |
(565) 5 |
(542) 5 |
(160) — |
(1,267) 10 |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | — | — | (879) | (56) | 2 | (5) | — | — | (7) | (945) | (906) | (275) | (2,126) |
| Profit/(Loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 373 | 380 | 364 | 115 | 859 |
| Balance as at 1 January 2025 | 461 | 1,257 | (2,168) | 52 | (5) | 31 | 998 | (390) | 9,310 | 9,546 | 9,737 | 2,821 | 22,104 |
| Balance as at 1 January 2025 Hyperinflation restatement to 1 January 20251 |
461 — |
1,257 — |
(2,168) — |
52 — |
(5) — |
31 — |
998 — |
(390) — |
9,310 — |
9,546 — |
9,737 — |
2,821 — |
22,104 — |
| In millions of € | Share capital |
Share premium |
Translation reserve |
Hedging reserve |
Cost of hedging reserve |
Fair value reserve |
Other legal reserves |
Reserve for own shares |
Retained earnings |
Shareholders of Heineken Holding N.V. |
Non controlling interests in Heineken N.V. |
controlling interests in Heineken N.V. group companies |
Total equity |
| Non |
1 Includes hyperinflation opening balance impact, offset by impairment, refer to note 7.

Heineken Holding N.V. (the 'Company') is a public company domiciled in the Netherlands, with its head office in Amsterdam. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company as at and for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, includes the financial statements of Heineken Holding N.V., Heineken N.V., its consolidated subsidiaries (together referred to as 'HEINEKEN') and HEINEKEN's interest in joint ventures and associates.
The consolidated financial statements of Heineken Holding N.V. as at and for the year ended 31 December 2024 are available at www.heinekenholding.com.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are:
The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgements and assessments that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses.
The areas that involve significant estimates and judgements are described in the consolidated financial statements of HEINEKEN for the year ended 31 December 2024. There has been no material change to these areas during the six-month period ended 30 June 2025.

The accounting policies applied in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied in HEINEKEN's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. HEINEKEN has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
Income tax expenses are recognised based on the expected full year effective tax rate per country.
IFRS standards and interpretations effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, do not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of HEINEKEN.
IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, was issued in April 2024, replacing IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements. The standard will be effective on 1 January 2027. HEINEKEN is in the process of reviewing the impact of this new standard.
The performance of HEINEKEN is usually subject to seasonal fluctuations for example as a result of weather conditions. HEINEKEN's full-year results and volumes are dependent on the performance in the peak-selling seasons (May to August and December). The impact from this seasonality is also noticeable in several working capital related items such as inventory, trade receivables and payables.
| Heineken N.V. Head Office & |
||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Americas | Africa & Middle East | Asia Pacific | Other/eliminations | Consolidated | |||||||
| In millions of € | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Net revenue (beia)1 | 5,690 | 5,911 | 4,617 | 5,247 | 2,003 | 1,919 | 2,134 | 2,100 | (263) | (363) | 14,181 | 14,814 |
| Third party revenue | 6,692 | 6,871 | 4,712 | 5,355 | 2,451 | 2,379 | 3,026 | 3,185 | 43 | 33 | 16,924 | 17,823 |
| Interregional revenue | 304 | 393 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | (306) | (396) | — | — |
| Revenue | 6,996 | 7,264 | 4,714 | 5,358 | 2,451 | 2,379 | 3,026 | 3,185 | (263) | (363) | 16,924 | 17,823 |
| Excise tax expense2 | (1,306) | (1,353) | (100) | (104) | (446) | (456) | (892) | (1,086) | — | — | (2,744) | (2,999) |
| Net revenue | 5,690 | 5,911 | 4,614 | 5,254 | 2,005 | 1,923 | 2,134 | 2,099 | (263) | (363) | 14,180 | 14,824 |
| Other income | 18 | 2 | 72 | 23 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 96 | 26 |
| Net finance expenses | (317) | (437) | ||||||||||
| Share of profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures |
12 | 9 | 27 | 39 | 16 | 9 | 54 | (823) | — | — | 109 | (766) |
| Income tax expense | (366) | (387) | ||||||||||
| Profit/(Loss) | 859 | (48) | ||||||||||
| Operating profit (beia)1 | 580 | 614 | 730 | 854 | 253 | 169 | 441 | 409 | 24 | 34 | 2,027 | 2,079 |
| For the six-month period ended 30 June 2025 and as at 31 December 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Total segment assets | 16,445 | 15,799 | 12,247 | 13,035 | 5,204 | 6,012 | 13,704 | 15,252 | 2,350 | 2,085 | 49,636 | 51,885 |
| Unallocated assets | 1,684 | 1,590 | ||||||||||
| Total assets | 51,320 | 53,475 |
1Note that this is a non-GAAP measure. Due to rounding, this balance will not always cast.
2 In addition to the €2,744 million of excise tax expense included in revenue (30 June 2024: €2,999 million), €978 million of excise tax expense is collected on behalf of third parties and excluded from revenue (30 June 2024: €1,031 million).
Operating segments are reported consistently with the internal reporting provided to the Executive Board of Heineken N.V., which is considered to be HEINEKEN's chief operating decision-maker. HEINEKEN measures its segmental performance primarily based on operating profit beia (before exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets) as included in internal management's reports.
Exceptional items are defined as items of income and expenses of such size, nature or incidence, that in the view of management, their disclosure is relevant to explain the performance of HEINEKEN for the period. Exceptional items include, amongst others, impairments (and reversal of impairments) of goodwill and fixed assets, gains and losses from acquisitions and disposals, redundancy costs following a restructuring, past service costs and curtailments, hyperinflation accounting adjustments, the tax impact on exceptional items and tax rate changes (the oneoff impact on deferred tax positions).
Operating profit beia is a non-GAAP measure not calculated according to IFRS. Beia adjustments are also applied to other metrics. The exclusion of exceptional items allows for better understanding and prediction of the results that are under control of HEINEKEN management.
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with IFRS. Wherever appropriate and practical, HEINEKEN provides a reconciliation for relevant GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial measures are unaudited. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the ways the measures are calculated.
The table below presents the reconciliation of operating profit before exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition-related intangibles (operating profit beia) to profit before income tax.
| In millions of € | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit (beia) | 2,027 | 2,079 |
| Amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets included in operating profit |
(154) | (171) |
| Exceptional items included in operating profit | (440) | (366) |
| Operating Profit | 1,433 | 1,542 |
| Share of profit/(loss) of associates and joint ventures | 109 | (766) |
| Net finance expenses | (317) | (437) |
| Profit before income tax | 1,225 | 339 |
| Profit attributable to: | ||
| Shareholders of Heineken Holding N.V. (net profit) | 380 | (48) |
| Non-controlling interests in Heineken N.V. | 364 | (47) |
| Amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets included in operating profit |
154 | 171 |
| Exceptional items included in operating profit | 440 | 366 |
| Exceptional items included in net finance income/ expenses |
(47) | (28) |
| Exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition related intangible assets included in share of profit of |
||
| associates and joint ventures | 25 | 900 |
| Exceptional items included in income tax expense | (115) | (77) |
| Allocation of exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition-related intangibles to non-controlling |
||
| interests | (37) | (33) |
| Net profit (beia) | 1,164 | 1,204 |
The exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition-related intangibles in net profit for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025 amounts to €420 million expenses (2024: €1,299 million expense). This amount consists of:
Impairments of €392 million on owned property, plant and equipment (2024: €165 million), €16 million on intangible assets with finite useful life (2024: €8 million) and €14 million on right of use (ROU) assets (2024: €3 million) were recorded for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025.
The impairments mainly relate to Alken-Maes N.V. (Belgium) of €157 million, included in the Europe operating segment, Brasseries, Limonaderies et Malteries "Bralima", SA (DRC) of €113 million and Brasseries et Limonaderies du Burundi "Brarudi" S.A. (Burundi) of €151 million both included in the Africa & Middle East operating segment.
The impairment for Belgium is driven by a deteriorating outlook, specifically for exports volume, influenced by inflation and broader macro-economic challenges. The impairment for DRC reflects the impact of the suspension of operations at the Bukavu brewery, due to the ongoing security issues in the region. The impairment for Burundi relates to hyperinflation accounting, which was applied for the first time for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025. Fixed assets are revalued for the inflation since they were acquired, which resulted in an increase in the carrying value of fixed assets.
IAS 29 requires entities that apply hyperinflation accounting for the first time to recognise impairment related to prior periods in opening equity. The impairment for Burundi related to prior periods (€111 million) is recorded in the retained earnings balance as at 1 January 2025. The charge relating to the current year (€40 million) and other impairments are recorded on the line 'amortisation, depreciation and impairments' in the income statement.
The determination of the recoverable amount of the assets of Belgium, DRC, and Burundi is based on a VIU valuation. For Belgium, this is based on a discounted five-year cash flow forecast, while for DRC and Burundi, it is based on a discounted ten-year cash flow forecast. The key assumptions used to determine the cash flows are based on market expectations and management's best estimates. Cash flows thereafter are extrapolated using a perpetual growth rate equal to the expected 30-year compounded average inflation rate, in order to calculate the terminal recoverable amount.
See the table below for the key assumptions:
| Belgium | DRC | Burundi | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In % | 2025-2028 | 2029 | 2025-2028 | 2029-2034 | 2025-2028 | 2029-2034 |
| Pre-tax WACC (in local currency) |
8.8 | 8.8 | 23.7 | 23.7 | 40.5 | 40.5 |
| Expected annual long term inflation |
2.0 | 6.1 | 5.8 | |||
| Expected volume growth |
(1.3) | 1.3 | (8.2) | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
The consolidated financial statements of HEINEKEN for the year ended 31 December 2024 describe the financial risks that HEINEKEN is exposed to in the normal course of business, as well as the policies and processes that are in place for managing these risks. Those risks, policies and processes remain valid and should be read in conjunction with these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
For bank loans and other interest-bearing liabilities, the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value. The fair value of the unsecured bond issued as at 30 June 2025 was €13,244 million (31 December 2024: €13,261 million) and the carrying amount measured at amortised cost was €13,735 million (31 December 2024: €13,785 million).
During the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, there have been no material changes related to the fair value hierarchy.
Reserves consist of a translation reserve, hedging reserve, fair value reserve, other legal reserves and reserve for own shares. The main variance in comparison to prior year is driven by foreign currency translation in the translation reserve, change in fair value of cash flow hedges in the hedging reserve, and the legal reserve for share of profit of joint ventures and associates over the distribution of which HEINEKEN does not have control.
| For the six-month period ended 30 June | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of shares issued | 288,030,168 | 288,030,168 |
| Effect of own shares held | (5,639,722) | (5,156,781) |
| Weighted average number of basic shares outstanding | 282,390,446 | 282,873,387 |
| Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding |
282,390,446 | 282,873,387 |
On 13 February 2025 Heineken Holding N.V. announced the start of the first up to circa €375 million tranche of its up to circa €750 million two-year share buyback programme.
From 13 February 2025 up to and including 30 June 2025, the Company bought back 1.3 million shares for a total amount of €86 million from the exchange. As per 30 June 2025, the shares have been delivered to the Company and are classified as treasury shares and presented in the reserves for own shares.
In 2023, Heineken Holding N.V. entered into a cross-holding agreement with Heineken N.V., which, amongst other conditions, includes a waiver by Heineken N.V. of payment of any dividends on the Heineken Holding N.V. shares held by Heineken N.V. as well as by Heineken Holding N.V. on an equivalent number of Heineken N.V. shares held by Heineken Holding N.V. The Heineken N.V. shares for which dividend is waived by Heineken Holding N.V. are therefore not part of the number of outstanding ordinary shares of Heineken N.V.
The following dividends have been declared and paid by Heineken Holding N.V.:
| In millions of € | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Final dividend previous year €1.17, respectively €1.04 | ||
| per qualifying share | 331 | 294 |
After the reporting date, the Board of Directors announced the following interim dividend that has not yet been provided for:
| In millions of € | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Interim dividend per qualifying share €0.74 (2024: | ||
| €0.69) | 208 | 195 |
| As at | 30 June | 31 December |
|---|---|---|
| In millions of € | 2025 | 2024 |
| Unsecured bond issues | 13,735 | 13,785 |
| Lease liabilities | 1,424 | 1,344 |
| Bank loans | 582 | 620 |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities | 359 | 210 |
| Deposits from third parties1 | 564 | 493 |
| Bank overdrafts | 922 | 597 |
| Total borrowings | 17,586 | 17,049 |
| Market value of cross-currency interest rate swaps | (3) | 7 |
| Other investments | (50) | (55) |
| Cash and cash equivalents | (2,066) | (2,350) |
| Net debt | 15,467 | 14,651 |
1Mainly employee deposits
Other interest-bearing liabilities includes €169 million of centrally issued commercial paper (31 December 2024: €0 million).
HEINEKEN has cash pooling arrangements with legally enforceable rights to offset cash and overdraft balances. As at 30 June 2025, Bank overdrafts and Cash and cash equivalents both include an amount of €601 million with legally enforceable rights to offset (31 December 2024: €453 million).
The centrally available financing headroom at Group level was approximately €3.4 billion as at 30 June 2025 (31 December 2024: €3.8 billion) and consisted of the undrawn part of the committed €3.5 billion revolving credit facility and centrally available cash minus centrally issued commercial paper and short-term bank borrowings at group level.
During the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, HEINEKEN secured additional financing by issuing the following note, which are included in the unsecured bond issues:
| Date of placement | Note | Date of maturity |
|---|---|---|
| €900 million of 7.5-year Notes with a coupon | ||
| 22 April 2025 | of 3.276% | 29 October 2032 |
For the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, the effective tax rate was 32.8% (2024: 35.0%). The 2025 effective tax rate was mainly impacted by exceptional items in operating profit for which no tax benefit was recognised, partially offset by the release of tax provisions.
No material subsequent events have occurred.

Throughout this report several measures are used which are not defined by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). HEINEKEN believes this information is useful to all external stakeholders because it provides a clear and consistent view of the underlying operational performance of the company's primary business activities and the execution of its strategy.
The Executive Board of Heineken N.V., HEINEKEN's chief operation decision maker, uses these financial measures, along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, in evaluating HEINEKEN's operating performance and value creation.
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with IFRS. Wherever appropriate and practical, HEINEKEN provides a reconciliation to relevant IFRS measures. The presentation of these financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the ways the measures are calculated. The non-GAAP measures are unaudited.
Please refer to the glossary on page 24 for more details on specific measures and definitions.
| (in € million unless otherwise stated) | HY25 | HY24 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | 1,294 | 1,221 |
| Purchase of intangible assets | 116 | 81 |
| Capital expenditure related to PP&E and intangible assets (capex) |
1,410 | 1,302 |
| (in € million unless otherwise stated) | HY25 Reported |
HY25 Eia |
HY25 Beia |
HY24 Reported |
HY24 Eia |
HY24 Beia |
Organic growth % |
Organic growth / hl % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | -1,376 | 23 | -1,353 | -1,554 | 21 | -1,533 | 3.9 % | 2.7 % |
| Non-returnable packaging | -2,753 | 20 | -2,733 | -2,915 | 3 | -2,912 | -0.6 % | -1.9 % |
| Transport expenses | -854 | 0 | -854 | -884 | 5 | -879 | -3.2 % | -4.5 % |
| Inventory movements (variable) | 137 | 1 | 138 | 136 | 0 | 136 | 12.9 % | 14.3 % |
| Energy and water | -370 | 0 | -370 | -406 | -406 | 0.8 % | -0.4 % | |
| Total variable cost | -5,215 | 44 | -5,172 | -5,622 | 29 | -5,593 | 0.6 % | -0.6 % |
| Inventory movements (variable) | 137 | 1 | 138 | 136 | 0 | 136 | 12.9 % | 14.3 % |
| Inventory movements (fixed) | 55 | 1 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 13.1 % | 14.5 % | |
| Total inventory movements | 192 | 2 | 193 | 188 | — | 188 | 13.0 % | 14.3 % |
| (in € million unless otherwise stated) | HY25 Reported |
HY25 Eia |
HY25 Beia |
HY24 Reported |
HY24 Eia |
HY24 Beia |
Organic growth % |
Organic growth / hl % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other income | 96 | -79 | 17 | 26 | -5 | 20 | -5.2 % | -4.1 % |
| Goods for resale | -926 | 11 | -915 | -887 | 1 | -886 | -5.4 % | -4.8 % |
| Repair and maintenance | -336 | 10 | -326 | -329 | 7 | -322 | -8.5 % | -9.8 % |
| Inventory movements (fixed) | 55 | 1 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 13.1 % | 14.5 % | |
| Other expenses | -1,370 | 102 | -1,267 | -1,419 | 46 | -1,373 | 0.1 % | -1.1 % |
| Other net (expenses)/income | -2,480 | 45 | -2,435 | -2,557 | 49 | -2,508 | -2.7 % | -3.9 % |
Key figures1
| HY 2024 | HY 2025 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € million unless otherwise stated) | Reported | Eia | Beia | Reported | Total growth % |
Eia | Beia | Currency translation |
Consolidation impact |
Organic growth |
Organic growth % |
| Revenue | 17,823 | -11 | 17,812 | 16,924 | -5.0 % | 1 | 16,925 | -989 | -33 | 136 | 0.8 % |
| Excise tax expense | -2,999 | 1 | -2,998 | -2,744 | 8.5 % | 0 | -2,744 | 71 | 0 | 182 | 6.1 % |
| Net revenue | 14,824 | -10 | 14,814 | 14,180 | -4.3 % | 2 | 14,181 | -918 | -33 | 318 | 2.1 % |
| Variable cost | -5,622 | 29 | -5,593 | -5,215 | 7.2 % | 44 | -5,172 | 373 | 15 | 34 | 0.6 % |
| Marketing and selling expenses | -1,469 | 0 | -1,469 | -1,444 | 1.7 % | 5 | -1,438 | 68 | 1 | -38 | -2.6 % |
| Personnel expenses | -2,267 | 32 | -2,235 | -2,210 | 2.5 % | 26 | -2,184 | 85 | 4 | -38 | -1.7 % |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairments | -1,367 | 437 | -930 | -1,398 | -2.3 % | 472 | -926 | 66 | -8 | -54 | -5.8 % |
| Other net (expenses)/income | -2,557 | 49 | -2,508 | -2,480 | 3.0 % | 45 | -2,435 | 135 | 5 | -68 | -2.7 % |
| Total net other (expenses)/income | -13,282 | 547 | -12,735 | -12,747 | 4.0 % | 593 | -12,154 | 727 | 17 | -164 | -1.3 % |
| Operating profit | 1,542 | 537 | 2,079 | 1,433 | -7.1 % | 594 | 2,027 | -190 | -16 | 155 | 7.4 % |
| Interest income | 47 | 0 | 47 | 50 | 6.4 % | 0 | 50 | -7 | 0 | 10 | 20.4 % |
| Interest expense | -342 | 11 | -331 | -295 | 13.7 % | -15 | -310 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 2.1 % |
| Net interest income/(expenses) | -295 | 11 | -284 | -245 | 16.9 % | -15 | -260 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 5.8 % |
| Other net finance income/(expenses) | -142 | -39 | -180 | -72 | 49.3 % | -32 | -104 | 28 | -2 | 50 | 27.5 % |
| Share of profit of associates and joint ventures | -766 | 900 | 134 | 109 | 114.2 % | 25 | 135 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 3.7 % |
| Income tax expense | -387 | -77 | -465 | -366 | 5.4 % | -115 | -481 | 53 | -1 | -68 | -14.7 % |
| Non-controlling interests | -47 | -33 | -80 | -115 | -144.7 % | -38 | -152 | 5 | -10 | -67 | -83.9 % |
| Net profit | -95 | 1,299 | 1,204 | 744 | 883.2 % | 420 | 1,164 | -102 | -28 | 90 | 7.5 % |
| Net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company | -48 | 662 | 613 | 380 | 883.2 % | 214 | 593 | -52 | -14 | 46 | 7.5 % |
| EBITDA2 | 2,142 | 1,001 | 3,143 | 2,940 | 37.3 % | 147 | 3,088 | ||||
| Effective tax rate3 | 35.0 % | 28.8 % | 32.8 % | 28.9 % |
1 This table will not always cast due to rounding. This table contains a reconciliation between IFRS reported and certain Non-GAAP measures. Please refer to page 20 for an explanation of the use of Non-GAAP measures. 2
EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest, taxes, net finance expenses, depreciation, amortisation and impairment. EBITDA includes HEINEKEN's share in net profit of joint ventures and associates.
3Income tax expense expressed as a percentage of the profit before income tax, adjusted for share of profit of associates and joint ventures.
| HY 2023 | HY 2024 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in € million unless otherwise stated) | Reported | Eia | Beia | Reported | Total growth % |
Eia | Beia | Currency translation |
Consolidation impact |
Organic growth |
Organic growth % |
| Revenue | 17,436 | -13 | 17,423 | 17,823 | 2.2 % | -11 | 17,812 | -672 | 34 | 1,027 | 5.9 % |
| Excise tax expense | -2,912 | 3 | -2,909 | -2,999 | -3.0 % | 1 | -2,998 | 46 | 17 | -152 | -5.2 % |
| Net revenue | 14,524 | -11 | 14,514 | 14,824 | 2.1 % | -10 | 14,814 | -625 | 51 | 874 | 6.0 % |
| Variable cost | -5,835 | 40 | -5,795 | -5,622 | 3.7 % | 29 | -5,593 | 392 | -14 | -176 | -3.0 % |
| Marketing and selling expenses | -1,457 | 0 | -1,457 | -1,469 | -0.8 % | 0 | -1,469 | 45 | -2 | -55 | -3.8 % |
| Personnel expenses | -2,110 | 46 | -2,064 | -2,267 | -7.4 % | 32 | -2,235 | 36 | -39 | -168 | -8.1 % |
| Amortisation, depreciation and impairments | -1,244 | 350 | -895 | -1,367 | -9.9 % | 437 | -930 | 30 | -19 | -47 | -5.2 % |
| Other net (expenses)/income | -2,267 | -97 | -2,364 | -2,557 | -12.8 % | 49 | -2,508 | 60 | -17 | -187 | -7.9 % |
| Total net other (expenses)/income | -12,913 | 339 | -12,575 | -13,282 | -2.9 % | 547 | -12,735 | 563 | -91 | -633 | -5.0 % |
| Operating profit | 1,611 | 328 | 1,939 | 1,542 | -4.3 % | 537 | 2,079 | -62 | -40 | 242 | 12.5 % |
| Interest income | 46 | 0 | 46 | 47 | 2.2 % | 0 | 47 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 % |
| Interest expense | -295 | -6 | -301 | -342 | -15.9 % | 11 | -331 | 53 | -8 | -75 | -25.0 % |
| Net interest income/(expenses) | -249 | -6 | -255 | -295 | -18.5 % | 11 | -284 | 51 | -8 | -72 | -28.2 % |
| Other net finance income/(expenses) | -186 | 86 | -100 | -142 | 23.7 % | -39 | -180 | 77 | 4 | -161 | -161.6 % |
| Share of profit of associates and joint ventures | 100 | 20 | 120 | -766 | -866.0 % | 900 | 134 | -2 | 3 | 12 | 10.1 % |
| Income tax expense | -89 | -356 | -444 | -387 | -334.8 % | -77 | -465 | -15 | 12 | -17 | -3.9 % |
| Non-controlling interests | -31 | -79 | -110 | -47 | -51.6 % | -33 | -80 | -16 | 0 | 47 | 42.6 % |
| Net profit | 1,156 | -6 | 1,150 | -95 | -108.2 % | 1,299 | 1,204 | 33 | -29 | 50 | 4.4 % |
| Net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company | 589 | -3 | 586 | -48 | -108.2 % | 662 | 613 | 17 | -15 | 25 | 4.4 % |
| EBITDA2 | 2,955 | -1 | 2,954 | 2,142 | -27.5 % | 1,001 | 3,143 | ||||
| Effective tax rate3 | 7.6 % | 28.0 % | 35.0 % | 7.8 % | 28.8 % |
1 This table will not always cast due to rounding. This table contains a reconciliation between IFRS reported and certain Non-GAAP measures. Please refer to page 20 for an explanation of the use of Non-GAAP measures.
2 EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest, taxes, net finance expenses, depreciation, amortisation and impairment. EBITDA includes HEINEKEN's share in net profit of joint ventures and associates.
3 Income tax expense expressed as a percentage of the profit before income tax, adjusted for share of profit of associates and joint ventures.
Mr R.J.M.S. Huët, non-executive director (chairman) Mrs C.L. de Carvalho-Heineken, executive director Mr M.R. de Carvalho, executive director Mrs C.M. Kwist, non-executive director Mr A.A.C. de Carvalho, non-executive director Mrs A.M. Fentener van Vlissingen, non-executive director Mrs L.L.H. Brassey, non-executive director Mr J.F.M.L. van Boxmeer, non-executive director
Amsterdam, 25 July 2025
Acquisition-related intangible assets are assets that HEINEKEN only recognises as part of a purchase price allocation following an acquisition. This includes, among others, brands, customer-related and certain contract-based intangibles.
Net interest income and expenses related to the net debt position divided by the average net debt position calculated on a quarterly basis.
Before exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets. Whenever used in this report, the term "beia" refers to performance measures (EBITDA, net profit, effective tax rate, etc) before exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition related intangible assets. Next to the reported figures, management evaluates the performance of the business on a beia basis across several performance measures as it considers this enhances their understanding of the underlying performance. Managerial incentives are set mostly on beia performance measures and the dividend is set relative to the net profit (beia).
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage propositions beyond core beer, which leverage natural ingredients and/or beer production process. This includes for example flavoured beer, ciders, RTDs (ready-to-drink) and malt based drinks.
Sum of 'Purchase of property, plant and equipment' and 'Purchase of intangible assets' as included in the consolidated statement of cash flows
This represents the total of cash flow from sale and purchase of Property, plant and equipment and Intangible assets, proceeds and receipts of Loans to customers and Other investments.
Represents cash after the deduction of overdraft balances in the group cash pooling structure and other cash and cash equivalents owned at group level
This consists of the undrawn part of the committed €3.5 billion revolving credit facility and centrally available cash, minus centrally issued commercial paper and short-term bank borrowings at group level.
Changes as a result of acquisitions and disposals.
Net profit/(loss) divided by the weighted average number of shares – basic – during the year.
Net profit/(loss) divided by the weighted average number of shares – diluted – during the year.
Earnings before interest, taxes, net finance expenses, depreciation, amortisation and impairment. EBITDA includes HEINEKEN's share in net profit of joint ventures and associates.
Income tax expense expressed as a percentage of the profit before income tax, adjusted for share of profit of associates and joint ventures.
Exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets.
Items of income and expense of such size, nature or incidence, that in the view of management their disclosure is relevant to explain the performance of HEINEKEN for the period.
Total of cash flow from operating activities and cash flow from operational investing activities.
Value of all products sold via Heineken's eB2B platforms. This includes Heineken's own and third-party products, including all duties and taxes. As part of its objective to become the best connected brewer, management has set as a key priority to scale up its eB2B platforms to better serve customers and improve sales force productivity. External stakeholders can assess the progress relative to this ambition and to the scale of other eB2B platforms.
Structural cost reductions resulting from targeted initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity, relative to the baseline of expenses of a previous period adjusted
for inflation. The gross savings exclude cost-to-achieve, consolidation changes and decisions to reinvest. Gross savings is the leading metric used by management to measure productivity gains across the business in line with one of the top priorities of the EverGreen strategy and provide evidence to our external stakeholders of the progress at HEINEKEN to build a cost-conscious capability.
Consolidated net revenue (beia) plus attributable share of net revenue (beia) from joint ventures and associates.
Consolidated operating profit (beia) plus attributable share of operating profit (beia) from joint ventures and associates, excluding Head Office and eliminations.
Heineken Holding N.V., Heineken N.V., its subsidiaries and interests in joint ventures and associates.
Non-current and current interest-bearing borrowings (incl. lease liabilities), bank overdrafts and market value of cross-currency interest rate swaps less cash, cash equivalents and other investments.
Total interest expense incurred minus interest income earned.
Profit after deduction of non-controlling interests (profit attributable to shareholders of Heineken Holding N.V.).
Revenue as defined in IFRS 15 (after discounts) minus the excise tax expense for those countries where the excise is borne by HEINEKEN.
Net revenue divided by total consolidated volume.
Operating profit represented as a percentage of net revenue.
Growth excluding the effect of foreign currency translational effects and consolidation changes. Whenever used in this report, the term refers to the organic growth of the related performance measures (revenue, operating profit, net profit, etc.). Management evaluates the organic performance of operating companies as
it reflects their performance in local currency. External stakeholders can separately assess the performance in local currency, the translational effects into euros and the consolidation changes.
Organic growth divided by the related prior year beia amount. Whenever used in this report, the term "organically" refers to the organic growth % of the related performance measures (revenue, operating profit, net profit, etc).
Growth in volume, excluding the effect of consolidation changes.
Includes other income, goods for resale, inventory movements (fixed), repair and maintenance and other expenses.
Refers to the different components that influence net revenue per hectolitre, namely the changes in the absolute price of each individual SKU and their weight in the portfolio. The weight of the countries in the total revenue in the base year is kept constant. The metric allows management and external stakeholders a clearer understanding of the underlying development of price-mix, a lever of value creation, which can be affected at a segment-level when combining operations that have structurally different net revenue per hectolitre, due to differences in value chains, business models and economic conditions.
Net debt divided by the 12-month rolling pro-forma EBITDA (beia), which includes acquisitions and excludes disposals on a 12-month pro-forma basis. Reconciliations of net debt and EBITDA (beia) are provided separately in the release, but it's impracticable to reconcile the ratio since it's calculated on a 12 month pro-forma basis. Management uses this ratio to assess the overall levels of net debt in respect to the cash generation potential from the business, with the objective to be below 2.5x. The ratio is useful to external stakeholders to assess the financial profile of the business.
All brand names mentioned in this report, including those brand names not marked by an ® , represent registered trademarks and are legally protected.
A region is defined as HEINEKEN's managerial classification of countries into geographical units.
Sum of 'Non-current borrowings' and 'current borrowings' as included in the consolidated statement of financial position.
The sum of variable costs, marketing & selling expenses, personnel expenses, amortisation, depreciation and impairments and other net expenses.
Includes input costs (raw material, packaging material and inventory movements (variable)), transport and energy & water.
Beer volume
Beer volume produced and sold by consolidated companies.
Brand specific volume (Heineken® volume, Amstel® volume, etc.)
Brand volume produced and sold by consolidated companies plus 100% of brand volume sold under licence agreements by joint ventures, associates and third parties.
Group beer volume
The sum of beer volume, licensed beer volume and attributable share of beer volume from joint ventures and associates.
Licensed volume
100% of volume from HEINEKEN's beer brands sold under licence agreements by joint ventures, associates and third parties.
LONO
Low- and non-alcoholic beer, cider & brewed soft drinks with an ABV<=3.5%.
Mainstream beer
Beer sold at a price index between 85 and 114 relative to the average market price of beer.
Cider, soft drinks and other non-beer volume produced and sold by consolidated companies.
Beer sold at a price index equal or greater than 115 relative to the average market price of beer.
Third party products volume
Volume of third party products (beer and non-beer) resold by consolidated companies.
Total consolidated volume
The sum of beer volume, non-beer volume and third party products volume.
Basic
Weighted average number of outstanding shares.
Diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for the weighted average number of own shares purchased or held.
The sum of inventories and trade and other receivables less trade and other payables and returnable packaging deposits.
Have a question? We'll get back to you promptly.