Heineken N.V. Annual General Meeting adopts all proposals

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On April 20, 2023, Heineken N.V. held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), where all agenda proposals were adopted. Notably, the AGM approved a total dividend of EUR 1.73 per share for 2022, consisting of a final dividend of EUR 1.23 per share, payable on May 2, 2023. Furthermore, Heineken's governance was strengthened with the re-appointments of Michel de Carvalho and Rosemary Ripley to the Supervisory Board for four-year terms. New board members Beatriz Pardo and Lodewijk Hijmans van den Bergh were also appointed for four years. Additionally, Deloitte Accountants B.V. was re-appointed as the external auditor for the financial year 2024. The voting results can be accessed on Heineken's website.

Positive

• Final dividend of EUR 1.23 per share approved, enhancing shareholder returns.
• Re-appointment of experienced Supervisory Board members strengthens governance.
• Appointment of new board members brings fresh perspectives.

Negative

• None.

Amsterdam, 20 April 2023 - Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announced today that its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) has adopted all proposals on the agenda of the AGM. The most important resolutions are listed below.

Dividend

The AGM adopted the dividend proposal for the year 2022 of EUR 1.73 per share. As an interim dividend of EUR 0.50 was paid on 11 August 2022, the final dividend of EUR 1.23 per share will be made payable on 2 May 2023. Heineken N.V. shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 24 April 2023.

Re-appointment of Supervisory Board Member
The AGM re-appointed Michel de Carvalho as member of the Supervisory Board for a four-year term.

Re-appointment of Supervisory Board Member

The AGM re-appointed Rosemary Ripley as member of the Supervisory Board for a four-year term.

Appointment of Supervisory Board Member

The AGM appointed Beatriz Pardo as member of the Supervisory Board for a four-year term.

Appointment of Supervisory Board Member
The AGM appointed Lodewijk Hijmans van den Bergh as member of the Supervisory Board for a four-year term.

Re-appointment of External Auditor

The AGM re-appointed Deloitte Accountants B.V. as external auditor for the financial year 2024.

At the end of the AGM, Ingrid-Helen Arnold stepped down from the Supervisory Board after a term of four years.

The voting results per agenda item of the AGM of Heineken N.V. of 20 April 2023 can be found on the HEINEKEN website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com/investors/governance/agm, as of close of business on 21 April 2023.

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About HEINEKEN

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 300 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, Twitter and Instagram.

        

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• Press release Heineken NV AGM 2023 (20_04_2023)

FAQ

What was the dividend approved by Heineken N.V. at the AGM on April 20, 2023?

Heineken N.V. approved a total dividend of EUR 1.73 per share for 2022, with a final dividend of EUR 1.23 payable on May 2, 2023.

Who were re-appointed to the Supervisory Board of Heineken at the AGM?

Michel de Carvalho and Rosemary Ripley were re-appointed for four-year terms.

When will Heineken's shares go ex-dividend after the AGM?

Heineken's shares will be quoted ex-dividend on April 24, 2023.

Who was appointed to the Supervisory Board of Heineken during the AGM?

Beatriz Pardo and Lodewijk Hijmans van den Bergh were appointed as new members for four-year terms.

Which external auditor was re-appointed by Heineken for the financial year 2024?

Deloitte Accountants B.V. was re-appointed as the external auditor.