Heineken Advances €1.5 Billion Share Buyback With Over Five Million Shares Repurchased

Heineken N.V., the Dutch brewing company, reported the latest progress in its ongoing share buyback program on Monday. The company, listed on Euronext Amsterdam and OTCQX, is currently executing the first €750 million tranche of a larger €1.5 billion share repurchase initiative announced earlier this year.

Between September 1 and September 5, 2025, Heineken N.V. repurchased a total of 178,570 shares on the open market at an average price of €67.41 per share. In addition to these market transactions, the company also bought back 179,897 shares directly from Heineken Holding N.V. during the same period.

As of September 5, 2025, Heineken has repurchased a cumulative total of 5,003,407 shares under this program. The total consideration for these transactions amounts to €370,349,568. This figure includes both shares acquired on the exchange and those purchased from Heineken Holding N.V.

The share buyback program is part of Heineken’s broader strategy to return value to shareholders and optimize its capital structure. The company provides weekly updates on the progress of the buyback every Monday through its investor relations website.

Heineken N.V. is recognized as one of the world’s leading brewers, with a portfolio that includes more than 340 international, regional, local, and specialty beers and ciders. The group operates in over 70 countries and employs more than 85,000 people worldwide.

The current buyback activity follows regulatory requirements set by European Union regulations governing such programs. The company’s management has stated that it remains committed to long-term brand investment and disciplined financial management while continuing to focus on sustainability initiatives across its global operations.

Investors and analysts can access detailed information about the ongoing share buyback program through Heineken’s official website or by contacting its investor relations team directly. The company continues to emphasize transparency in its communications with shareholders and the broader financial community as it executes this significant capital allocation initiative.