All Brands Owned by Heineken N.V.

What does Heineken own?
Heineken N.V. owns a portfolio of over 300 beer and cider brands sold across more than 70 countries. Key brands include Heineken lager, Amstel, Sol, Desperados, Strongbow cider, Tiger Beer, Tecate, Dos Equis, and Birra Moretti. The company also holds a 40% stake in China Resources Beer, the largest brewer in China by volume, and operates breweries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Is Heineken publicly traded?
Yes, Heineken N.V. is listed on Euronext Amsterdam under ticker HEIA. However, the company is effectively controlled by the Heineken family through Heineken Holding N.V., which holds approximately 50.005% of Heineken N.V.'s share capital. Heineken Holding N.V. is itself listed on Euronext Amsterdam, and the Heineken family controls Heineken Holding N.V. through L'Arche Green N.V.

Who founded Heineken?
Heineken was founded by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in 1864 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Gerard Heineken purchased the De Hooiberg brewery in Amsterdam at the age of 22 using funds provided by his mother. He hired Dr. Elion, a student of Louis Pasteur, to develop the proprietary Heineken A-yeast that gives the Heineken lager its distinctive flavor. Gerard Heineken died in 1893, and the company has remained under family control through subsequent generations.

Where is Heineken headquartered?
Heineken is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where the company was founded in 1864. The company's registered office and principal executive offices are located in Amsterdam. Heineken operates breweries in more than 70 countries, with significant production facilities in the Netherlands, Mexico, Vietnam, Nigeria, South Africa, Brazil, Singapore, Ethiopia, and India, among other locations.

How many brands does Heineken own?
Heineken owns a portfolio of over 300 beer and cider brands. These range from the flagship Heineken international premium lager to regional brands such as Amstel, Sol, and Tiger Beer, to local market brands in each of the more than 70 countries where the company operates. The company also holds a 40% stake in China Resources Beer, which owns the Snow Beer brand, the best-selling beer in China by volume.

Who owns Heineken?
Heineken N.V. is publicly listed but effectively controlled by the Heineken family. Heineken Holding N.V. holds approximately 50.005% of Heineken N.V.'s share capital. L'Arche Green N.V., the holding company of the Heineken family, holds approximately 88.7% of Heineken Holding N.V. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken, the great-granddaughter of founder Gerard Adriaan Heineken, is the primary representative of the founding family's interest. The remaining shares of Heineken N.V. are held by institutional investors and public shareholders.