Heineken Holding N.V. reports on 2022 first-quarter trading

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Heineken Holding N.V. reported a strong first quarter of 2022 with revenue growth of 35.9% to €6,989 million, driven by organic growth in net revenue (beia) of 24.9%. Beer volumes increased 5.2% organically, with premium volumes rising 6.3%. Notable growth was seen in Heineken® brand, achieving 12.9% volume increase. The company maintains its outlook for the year. However, risks from inflation and supply chain issues may affect future consumption. Currency translation and consolidation of United Breweries positively impacted revenue.

Positive

• Revenue growth of 35.9% to €6,989 million.
• Net revenue (beia) increased 24.9% to €5,753 million.
• Organic beer volume growth of 5.2% compared to last year.
• Premium beer volume grew 6.3%.
• Heineken® volume increased 12.9%, significantly outperforming the total beer market.

Negative

• Risks from inflationary pressures affecting household disposable income.
• Potential impact on beer consumption later in the year.
• Rising input costs and supply chain challenges.

Amsterdam, 20 April 2022 – Heineken Holding N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIO; OTCQX: HKHHY) publishes its trading update for the first quarter of 2022.

Key Highlights

• Revenue growth 35.9%
• Net revenue (beia) organic growth 24.9%; per hectolitre 18.3%
• Beer volume 5.2% organic growth; premium volume 6.3% organically
• Heineken® volume growth 12.9%
• Outlook for full year 2022 unchanged

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.

Financial Summary

Revenue for the first quarter of 2022 was €6,989 million (2021: €5,145 million). Net revenue (beia) was €5,753 million and increased by 24.9% organically, with total consolidated volume growing by 5.7% and net revenue (beia) per hectolitre up 18.3%. The latter was driven by assertive pricing and premiumisation across all regions, as well as a positive channel mix effect, particularly in Europe. Currency translation positively impacted net revenue (beia) by €186 million or 4.3%, mainly driven by the Brazilian Real, the Mexican Peso and the Vietnamese Dong. The consolidation of United Breweries Limited (UBL) in India positively impacted net revenue (beia) by €200 million or 4.6%.

Revenue1
(in € million or %)		1Q22		Total growth		Organic growth		1Q21
Revenue (IFRS)		6,989		35.9%				5,145
Net revenue (beia)		5,753				24.9%		4,307

Beer volume grew 5.2% organically versus last year and came 2.8% ahead of 2019 on an organic basis. All regions contributed to the growth, especially Europe, given the low base last year due to the COVID-related restrictions in the on-trade. Asia Pacific returned to growth following the lockdown in the second part of last year. The Americas region recorded modest growth whilst Africa, Middle East & Eastern Europe continued its positive momentum.

Beer volume
(in mhl or %)		1Q22		Organic growth		1Q21
Heineken N.V.		56.4		5.2%		50.3

Premium beer volume grew 6.3%, outperforming the portfolio in the majority of HEINEKEN's markets in the first three months of 2022. HEINEKEN's growth in premium is driven by Heineken®, which grew 12.9% in volume, significantly outperforming the total beer market and ahead of 2019 by close to one-third. Volume grew double-digits across all regions and in more than 45 markets. Growth was mainly driven by Brazil, China, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Italy, the UK, Portugal, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates. Heineken® 0.0 grew in the twenties with strong momentum in Brazil, Mexico, the USA, Chile and South Korea. Heineken® Silver continued its strong growth in Vietnam and China.

HEINEKEN also launched Heineken® Silver in Europe, reflecting its increased focus on consumers who are looking for more differentiated taste profiles and to drive further premiumisation. HEINEKEN kicked off in March with the first virtual beer launch in the Metaverse and in April HEINEKEN entered the next phase with the real launch, making Heineken® Silver available all over Europe. Overall, Heineken® Silver grew more than eighty percent.

Heineken® volume
(in mhl or %)		1Q22		Organic growth
Heineken N.V.		11.9		12.9%

Reported Net Profit of Heineken N.V.

The reported net profit of Heineken N.V. for the first three months of 2022 was €417 million (2021: €168 million). The net profit growth was driven by the top-line growth, with the partial recovery of the on-trade in Europe as the main factor. The reported net profit does not include the announced impairment and other non-cash exceptional charges of approximately €0.4 billion related to the decision to transfer the ownership of the business in Russia. A further update will follow with the half-year results.

Business Outlook

The war in Ukraine has brought additional uncertainty to the global economic outlook and commodity markets. HEINEKEN expects mounting inflationary pressures to impact household disposable income and a consequent risk to beer consumption later in the year. While HEINEKEN benefits from hedges taken in 2021, further cost pressures are emerging from rising input costs, supply chain challenges, and from the decision to leave Russia. HEINEKEN will take additional actions and maintain its guidance of a stable to modest sequential improvement in operating profit margin (beia) in 2022.

Translational Currency Calculated Impact

Based on the impact to date, and applying spot rates of 14 April 2022 to the 2021 financial results as a baseline for the remainder of the year, HEINEKEN calculates a positive currency translational impact of approximately €1,150 million in net revenue (beia), €160 million at operating profit (beia) and €100 million at net profit (beia).

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures

In the internal management reports, HEINEKEN uses the measure of net revenue (beia).

Reconciliation net revenue (beia)
In millions of €		1Q22		1Q21
Revenue (IFRS)		6,989		5,145
Excise tax expense		(1,236)		(837)
Net revenue		5,753		4,307
Exceptional items included in net revenue		—		(1)
Net revenue (beia)		5,753		4,307

Note: due to rounding, this table will not always cast

Enquiries

Media Heineken Holding N.V.
Kees Jongsma
tel. +31 6 54 79 82 53
E-mail: cjongsma@spj.nl
Media		Investors
Sarah Backhouse		José Federico Castillo Martinez
Director of Global Communication		Director of Investor Relations
Michael Fuchs		Robin Achten / Anna Nawrocka
Corporate & Financial Communication Manager		Senior Investor Relations Analysts
E-mail: pressoffice@heineken.com		E-mail: investors@heineken.com
Tel: +31-20-5239355		Tel: +31-20-5239590

Editorial information:
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 300 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. With HEINEKEN’s over 82,000 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 the websites: www.heinekenholding.com and www.theHEINEKENcompany.com and follow HEINEKEN on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

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Disclaimer:

This press release contains forward-looking statements with regard to the financial position and results of HEINEKEN's activities. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond HEINEKEN’s ability to control or estimate precisely, such as future market and economic conditions, developments in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related government measures, 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, interest-rate and exchange-rate fluctuations, changes in tax rates, changes in law, 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 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 outside sources, such as specialised research institutes, in combination with management estimates.
  

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1} Refer to the Glossary for an explanation of organic growth and other terms used throughout this report.

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FAQ

What was Heineken's revenue in Q1 2022?

Heineken's revenue for Q1 2022 was €6,989 million.

What is the organic growth rate of net revenue for Heineken in Q1 2022?

The organic growth rate of net revenue (beia) for Q1 2022 was 24.9%.

How did Heineken's beer volume perform in Q1 2022?

Heineken's beer volume grew organically by 5.2% in Q1 2022.

What challenges does Heineken face according to the Q1 2022 report?

Heineken faces risks from inflation and rising input costs, which may impact beer consumption.

What is the outlook for Heineken for the full year 2022?

Heineken maintains its outlook for stable to modest sequential improvement in operating profit margin.