Dividend The AGM approved the dividend proposal for the year 2008 of n 0.62 per share. As an interim dividend of n 0.28 was paid on 3 September 2008, the final dividend will be n 0.34 per share. The final dividend will be made payable on Monday 4 May 2009. Heineken N.V. shares will be quoted ex-dividend on Monday 27 April 2009. Reappointment of Mr. M. Das and Mr. J.M. Hessels as members of the Supervisory Board The AGM re-appointed Mr. M. Das and Mr. J.M. Hessels as members of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4 years (2013). In addition Mr. Das is re-appointed as delegated member of the Supervisory Board.
Appointment of Mr. Ch. Navarre as Member of the Supervisory Board Mr. Ch. Navarre is appointed a member of the Supervisory Board for a period of 4 years (2013).
The full list of resolutions by the AGM of Heineken N.V. of 23 April 2009 can be found under the "Investors" tab on www.heinekeninternational.com.
Editorial information: Heineken N.V. is one of the world's great brewers and is committed to growth and remaining independent. The brand that bears the founder's family name - Heineken - is available in almost every country on the globe and is the world's most valuable international premium beer brand. The company's aim is to be a leading brewer in each of the markets in which we operate and to have the world's most prominent brand portfolio. In 2008, the Company operated 125 breweries in more than 70 countries and sold 162 million hectolitres of beer. Heineken is Europe's largest brewer and the world's third largest by volume. Heineken is committed to the responsible marketing and consumption of its more than 200 international premium, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. These include Amstel, Birra Moretti, Cruzcampo, Foster's, Maes, Murphy's, Newcastle Brown Ale, Ochota, Primus, Sagres, Star, Strongbow, Tiger and Zywiec. In 2008, revenue totalled EUR 14.3 billion and Net Profit before exceptional items and amortisation was EUR 1.0 billion. In 2008, the average number of people employed was 56,208. Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. shares are listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange. Prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on Bloomberg under the symbols HEIA:NA and HEIO:NA and on the Reuter Equities 2000 Service under HEIN.AS and HEIO.AS. Additional information is available on Heineken's home page: http://www.heinekeninternational.com.
Press enquiries Veronique Schyns Tel: +31 (0)20 5239 355 veronique.schyns@heineken.com
Investor and analyst enquiries Jan van de Merbel Tel: +31 (0)20 5239 590 investors@heineken.com
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SOURCE: Heineken N.V.

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