HEINEKEN: change in FEMSA shareholding in Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V.
19 Settembre 2017 - 8:59AM
YASTEST
Amsterdam, 19 September 2017
- HEINEKEN notes the announcement today by FEMSA on the
completion of the sale of 5.24% of the combined interest in
HEINEKEN comprising a combination of existing issued ordinary
shares of both Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. This sale
will generate combined gross proceeds of approximately €2.5
billion.
FEMSA has sold 22,485,000 shares in Heineken N.V.
representing 3.90% of the issued share capital at a price of €84.50
per share, and 7,700,000 shares in Heineken Holding N.V.
representing 2.67% of the issued share capital at a price of €78.00
per share.
Following the sale, FEMSA's shareholding in
Heineken N.V. has reduced from 12.53% to 8.63% and in Heineken
Holding N.V. from 14.94% to 12.26%, providing for an overall
decrease of FEMSA's economic interest in HEINEKEN from 20.00% to
14.76%.
FEMSA will retain its existing governance rights
per the terms of the Corporate Governance Agreement dated 30 April
2010, including one seat on the Board of Directors of Heineken
Holding N.V. and two seats on the Supervisory Board of Heineken
N.V.
In FEMSA's filing with the Mexican stock exchange
Carlos Salazar Lomelín, FEMSA's Chief Executive Officer,
commented:
"We have long held a very positive view of
HEINEKEN as a long-term investment. The transaction priced today
does not represent or reflect a change in our view or expectations.
However, the Equity Offering will allow us to partially monetize
our position while retaining our existing governance rights in
HEINEKEN, taking advantage of the favourable tax treatment afforded
by the Repatriation Decree issued by the Mexican Government. In
accordance with the Decree, we plan to invest the proceeds of the
Equity Offering to support our growth initiatives in Mexico in the
coming years."
L'Arche Green N.V., the company through which the
Heineken Family exercises control of Heineken Holding N.V.,
announced on 18 September 2017, following the announcement of the
share sale, its intention to buy Heineken Holding N.V. shares from
FEMSA for an amount of €200 million.
ENDS
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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
250 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
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