Amsterdam, 19 April 2018 - 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 approved the dividend proposal for the year 2017 of EUR 1.47 per share. As an interim dividend of EUR 0.54 was paid on 10 August 2017, the final dividend will be EUR 0.93 per share. The final dividend will be made payable on 2 May 2018. HEINEKEN shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 23 April 2018.
Amendments to the Articles of Association
The proposed amendments to the Articles of Association were approved by the AGM and an authorisation has been granted to the members of the Executive Board to execute the notarial deed of amendment.
Re-appointment of Supervisory Board Members
The AGM re-appointed Mr. J.A. Fernández Carbajal as member and Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and also re-appointed Mr. J.G. Astaburuaga Sanjinés and Mr. J.M. Huët as members of the Supervisory Board, all for a maximum term of four years.
Appointment of Supervisory Board Member
Mrs. M. Helmes was appointed by the AGM as Supervisory Board member for a four year term as of 19 April 2018. Mrs. Helmes is independent as defined in the Dutch Corporate Governance Code and does not own any shares in HEINEKEN.
At the end of the AGM Mrs. A.M. Fentener van Vlissingen stepped down as member of the Supervisory Board.
The voting results per agenda item of the AGM of Heineken N.V. of 19 April 2018 can be found on the HEINEKEN website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com/investors/governance/agm as of close of business on 20 April 2018.
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Editorial information:
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 portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and speciality 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 over 80,000 employees and operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 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 on Twitter via @HEINEKENCorp.
