Heineken buys South Africa's Distell for $2.6 billion Heineken will buy Distell Group Holdings in a deal that values the South African drinks maker at about 40.1 billion rand ($2.62 billion), Distell said today. Business • 15 Nov 21
Heineken buys South Africa's Distell for $2.6 billion Heineken will buy Distell Group Holdings in a deal that values the South African drinks maker at about 40.1 billion rand ($2.62 billion), Distell said today. Business • 15 Nov 21
Heineken sales lower than expected on Asia weakness Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, has today reported a steeper than expected decline in third-quarter beer sales after Covid-19 restrictions depressed volumes across Asia. Business • 27 Oct 21
Heineken sales lower than expected on Asia weakness Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, has today reported a steeper than expected decline in third-quarter beer sales after Covid-19 restrictions depressed volumes across Asia. Business • 27 Oct 21
Heineken takes control of India's United Breweries Heineken, the world's second largest beer maker, has taken control of India's largest brewer United Breweries Limited (UBL), cementing its position in a vast market where beer consumption could grow from a low base. Business • 23 Jun 21
Heineken takes control of India's United Breweries Heineken, the world's second largest beer maker, has taken control of India's largest brewer United Breweries Limited (UBL), cementing its position in a vast market where beer consumption could grow from a low base. Business • 23 Jun 21
Heineken Ireland's €10m support programme for pubs Heineken Ireland has today launched a €10m support programme for publicans and hotels ahead of some 3,500 pubs and bars re-opening next month. Business • 27 May 21
Heineken Ireland's €10m support programme for pubs Heineken Ireland has today launched a €10m support programme for publicans and hotels ahead of some 3,500 pubs and bars re-opening next month. Business • 27 May 21
Heineken exceeds quarterly sales expectations Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, fared better than expected at the start of 2021 as increased beer sales in Africa and Asia offset a sharp decline in Europe. Business • 21 Apr 21
Heineken exceeds quarterly sales expectations Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, fared better than expected at the start of 2021 as increased beer sales in Africa and Asia offset a sharp decline in Europe. Business • 21 Apr 21
Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs as virus hits sales Dutch brewing giant Heineken said today it would cut around 8,000 jobs worldwide as the coronavirus pandemic kept much of the hospitality sector closed. Business • 10 Feb 21
Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs as virus hits sales Dutch brewing giant Heineken said today it would cut around 8,000 jobs worldwide as the coronavirus pandemic kept much of the hospitality sector closed. Business • 10 Feb 21
Heineken uncertain about year-end after summer recovery Heineken performed better than expected over the June to September quarter with a surprising increase in beer sales in the Americas, but said the Covid-19 pandemic was still too uncertain to provide a reliable 2020 outlook. Business • 28 Oct 20
Heineken uncertain about year-end after summer recovery Heineken performed better than expected over the June to September quarter with a surprising increase in beer sales in the Americas, but said the Covid-19 pandemic was still too uncertain to provide a reliable 2020 outlook. Business • 28 Oct 20
Heineken's first-half revenue falls due to Covid-19 Heineken's first-half net revenue fell 16.4% as the impact of coronavirus-related lockdowns intensified in the second quarter, the Dutch beer maker said in an unscheduled preliminary release. Business • 16 Jul 20
Heineken's first-half revenue falls due to Covid-19 Heineken's first-half net revenue fell 16.4% as the impact of coronavirus-related lockdowns intensified in the second quarter, the Dutch beer maker said in an unscheduled preliminary release. Business • 16 Jul 20
Heineken sees 14% slide in beer sales in March Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, has today reported a 14% slide in beer sales in March, with sharp declines in all regions as the Covid-19 pandemic closed bars and restaurants across the globe. Business • 22 Apr 20
Heineken sees 14% slide in beer sales in March Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, has today reported a 14% slide in beer sales in March, with sharp declines in all regions as the Covid-19 pandemic closed bars and restaurants across the globe. Business • 22 Apr 20
Heineken sees virus hitting beer sales, scraps outlook Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, suffered a decline in beer sales in the first three months of the year, forecast worse to come in the second quarter and scrapped its 2020 guidance due to the coronavirus crisis. Business • 08 Apr 20
Heineken sees virus hitting beer sales, scraps outlook Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, suffered a decline in beer sales in the first three months of the year, forecast worse to come in the second quarter and scrapped its 2020 guidance due to the coronavirus crisis. Business • 08 Apr 20
Heineken sees 2020 profit growth as some costs ease Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, expects to benefit from lower barley and aluminium costs this year after 2019 earnings rose exactly in line with expectations. Business • 12 Feb 20
Heineken sees 2020 profit growth as some costs ease Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, expects to benefit from lower barley and aluminium costs this year after 2019 earnings rose exactly in line with expectations. Business • 12 Feb 20
Heineken trims profit forecast for 2019 Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, forecast profit this year would be at the bottom end of its previous guidance after an unexpected dip in third-quarter sales in the Americas partly offset strong growth in Asia. Business • 23 Oct 19
Heineken trims profit forecast for 2019 Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, forecast profit this year would be at the bottom end of its previous guidance after an unexpected dip in third-quarter sales in the Americas partly offset strong growth in Asia. Business • 23 Oct 19
Rising costs offset higher beer sales for Heineken Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, has missed estimates for first-half profit as rising input costs offset higher beer sales. Business • 29 Jul 19
Rising costs offset higher beer sales for Heineken Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, has missed estimates for first-half profit as rising input costs offset higher beer sales. Business • 29 Jul 19
Heineken sees 2019 profit growth at same pace of 2018 Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, said higher beer sales and consumers trading up to more expensive drinks will boost earnings in 2019 after reporting growth in every region last year. Business • 13 Feb 19
Heineken sees 2019 profit growth at same pace of 2018 Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, said higher beer sales and consumers trading up to more expensive drinks will boost earnings in 2019 after reporting growth in every region last year. Business • 13 Feb 19
Heineken's beer sales rise in every region Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, increased beer sales in all four of its global regions in the third quarter and said it stuck to its full-year outlook. Business • 24 Oct 18
Heineken's beer sales rise in every region Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, increased beer sales in all four of its global regions in the third quarter and said it stuck to its full-year outlook. Business • 24 Oct 18
Heineken lowers margin growth target Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, said its operating margin in 2018 would grow below the rate it had guided for between 2014 and 2017. Business • 12 Feb 18
Heineken lowers margin growth target Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, said its operating margin in 2018 would grow below the rate it had guided for between 2014 and 2017. Business • 12 Feb 18
Heineken profit beats expectations on strong Europe Heineken, the world's second-largest beer maker, reported higher than expected earnings in the first half of 2017, with the strongest profit growth in Europe thanks to a late Easter and an early start of warm summer weather. Business • 31 Jul 17
Heineken profit beats expectations on strong Europe Heineken, the world's second-largest beer maker, reported higher than expected earnings in the first half of 2017, with the strongest profit growth in Europe thanks to a late Easter and an early start of warm summer weather. Business • 31 Jul 17
UK watchdog warns Heineken and Punch over pub merger Britain's competition regulator said Heineken's proposed takeover of Punch Taverns would face an in-depth investigation unless the Dutch brewer offers to address competition concerns around 33 pubs. Business • 13 Jun 17
UK watchdog warns Heineken and Punch over pub merger Britain's competition regulator said Heineken's proposed takeover of Punch Taverns would face an in-depth investigation unless the Dutch brewer offers to address competition concerns around 33 pubs. Business • 13 Jun 17
Heineken beats expectations with beer volume increase Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, today unexpectedly announced increased volumes in the first quarter due to solid beer sales in Asia and Europe. Business • 19 Apr 17
Heineken beats expectations with beer volume increase Heineken, the world's second largest brewer, today unexpectedly announced increased volumes in the first quarter due to solid beer sales in Asia and Europe. Business • 19 Apr 17
Heineken Ireland's revenues up 4% in 2016 Heineken Ireland said its like for like revenues rose by 4% last year, which it said reflected the change in its wholesale business model. Business • 15 Feb 17
Heineken Ireland's revenues up 4% in 2016 Heineken Ireland said its like for like revenues rose by 4% last year, which it said reflected the change in its wholesale business model. Business • 15 Feb 17
Heineken takes battle to AB InBev in Brazil Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, has agreed to buy the loss-making Brazilian breweries of Japan's Kirin Holdings, boosting its presence in the world's third biggest beer market. Business • 13 Feb 17
Heineken takes battle to AB InBev in Brazil Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, has agreed to buy the loss-making Brazilian breweries of Japan's Kirin Holdings, boosting its presence in the world's third biggest beer market. Business • 13 Feb 17
Punch Taverns agrees to takeover from Heineken Dutch brewer Heineken and its investment partner Patron Capital have agreed a £403m takeover offer for British pubs group Punch Taverns, the companies said today. Business • 15 Dec 16
Punch Taverns agrees to takeover from Heineken Dutch brewer Heineken and its investment partner Patron Capital have agreed a £403m takeover offer for British pubs group Punch Taverns, the companies said today. Business • 15 Dec 16
Heineken hikes beer sales but eyes currency hit Heineken, now the world's second largest beer maker, sold more beer than expected in the third quarter and retained its full-year profit margin forecast. Business • 26 Oct 16
Heineken hikes beer sales but eyes currency hit Heineken, now the world's second largest beer maker, sold more beer than expected in the third quarter and retained its full-year profit margin forecast. Business • 26 Oct 16
Heineken reports a strong start to the year Heineken, the world's third-largest brewer, sold far more beer than expected in the first quarter, helped by growth in Vietnam, the Chinese New Year and an earlier Easter. Business • 20 Apr 16
Heineken reports a strong start to the year Heineken, the world's third-largest brewer, sold far more beer than expected in the first quarter, helped by growth in Vietnam, the Chinese New Year and an earlier Easter. Business • 20 Apr 16
Heineken boosted by higher sales & exchange rates Dutch brewing giant Heineken today announced a 25% rise in net profits for 2015, on the back of higher sales and favourable exchange rates. Business • 10 Feb 16
Heineken boosted by higher sales & exchange rates Dutch brewing giant Heineken today announced a 25% rise in net profits for 2015, on the back of higher sales and favourable exchange rates. Business • 10 Feb 16
