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Heineken N.V. M&A Activity 2015

Oct 16, 2015

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MEDIA RELEASE

HEINEKEN completes acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in leading U.S. craft brewer Lagunitas

Amsterdam, 15 October 2015 - Heineken N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIA; OTCQX: HEINY) today announces that the transaction to acquire a 50 per cent shareholding in the Lagunitas Brewing Company has completed. The closing of the transaction follows fulfilment of all conditions precedent as agreed on 8 September 2015, when the intention to enter into a partnership with Lagunitas was announced.

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John Clarke Sonya Ghobrial E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +31-20-5239-355 Tel: +31-20-5239-590

Christine van Waveren Marc Kanter/ Gabriela Malczynska E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +31-20-5239-355 Tel: +31-20-5239-590

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HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brewing a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We employ 81,000 people and operate more than 160 breweries in 70 countries. Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. shares trade on the Euronext in Amsterdam. Prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on Bloomberg under the symbols HEIA NA and HEIO NA and on Reuters under HEIN.AS and HEIO.AS. HEINEKEN has two sponsored level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programmes: Heineken N.V. (OTCQX: HEINY) and Heineken Holding N.V. (OTCQX: HKHHY). Most recent information is available on HEINEKEN's website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com and follow us via @HEINEKENCorp.