HEINEKEN press release in response to FEMSA strategic review; HEINEKEN notes FEMSA's intention to divest its shareholding in Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V.

HEINEKEN N.V. ('HEINEKEN') notes the announcement by FEMSA on the outcome of its strategic review. FEMSA announced that it has decided to focus solely on retail, Coca-Cola FEMSA and digital going forward. FEMSA intends to divest its full shareholding in HEINEKEN and Heineken Holding N.V. and FEMSA's representatives will resign from HEINEKEN's Supervisory Board and Heineken Holding N.V.'s Board of Directors with immediate effect.

HEINEKEN respects FEMSA's decision to refocus its strategic priorities and would like to thank FEMSA for its contribution and support in growing our business over the past thirteen years.

HEINEKEN will carefully consider the implications and evaluate all options following the announcement of FEMSA. This may include the option to acquire shares from FEMSA in any future sale, subject to market and other conditions.

Jean-Marc Huet, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented: 'We are grateful for the commitment and support of the FEMSA representatives on the Supervisory Board over the last thirteen years. We would like to thank the current and former FEMSA representatives Jose Antonio Fernandez Carbajal, Javier Astaburuaga Sanjines and Francisco Josue Camacho Beltran for their valuable contributions, guidance and collaboration.'

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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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