Heineken (OTCPK:HEIN.Y) Earnings Call Presentation

Acquisition Overview - HEINEKEN will acquire FIFCO's beverage and retail businesses to strengthen its presence across Central America[1] - The acquisition includes 100% ownership of HEINEKEN Panama and expands HEINEKEN's regional footprint[7] - The cash consideration for the stakes acquired by HEINEKEN will be US$3.2 billion[44] Strategic Rationale - The acquisition advances HEINEKEN's EverGreen strategy by strengthening its Central American footprint[10] - HEINEKEN aims to re-allocate resources to growth opportunities through strategic acquisitions and disposals[14] - The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to operating profit and EPS[44] Market Position and Growth - HEINEKEN will acquire 100% control of the beverage leader in Costa Rica[10] - HEINEKEN Panama experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 20% in beer volume from 2019 to 2024[10, 34] - Costa Rica is a highly attractive market with strong macro fundamentals and favorable beverage consumption trends[17] Financial Impact and Synergies - The implied acquisition multiple is 116x EV/EBITDA based on 2024 results[44] - Run-rate cost savings of approximately US$50 million are anticipated[44] - Costa Rica will be one of HEINEKEN's top 5 operating companies by operating profit[44] Central America Expansion - HEINEKEN has an equal partnership (4985%) in Nicaragua's leading brewer[8, 38] - HEINEKEN has a food & beverage platform in Guatemala[8, 38] - HEINEKEN has a fast-growing Beyond Beer portfolio in Mexico[8, 38]