It's Official! Heineken & Imperial - It's Official Shaping what's next Heineken & Imperial - shaping what's next HEINEKEN completes acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses The closing of the landmark transaction reinforces HEINEKEN’s strategic position in Central America and unlocks significant new growth opportunities. Amsterdam, January 30th, 2026, Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) today announced the completion of its acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, following the recei ...

Acquisition Overview - Heineken is acquiring the beverages and retail businesses of Costa Rica-based Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO), purchasing the remaining 75% stake in Distribuidora La Florida and over 300 retail outlets in Costa Rica, along with operations in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras [1][2] - The deal includes a 75% stake in Nicaragua Brewing Holding, a 25% stake in Heineken Panama, and full ownership of FIFCO's beyond beer business in Mexico, with a total payment of $3.2 billion for these equity stakes [2] Strategic Implications - The acquisition will provide Heineken with a multi-category portfolio, including Costa Rica's national beer Imperial and a significant soft drink business with its own brands and a bottling license with PepsiCo [3] - Heineken aims to accelerate its EverGreen strategy and enter new profit pools across Central America by integrating FIFCO's brands and market expertise [4] Financial Impact - The integration of FIFCO's assets is expected to yield run-rate cost savings of approximately $50 million [5] Company Background - FIFCO operates five production plants and 13 distribution centers across Central America, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the US, exporting to over ten countries [6]