100. to the co 24. Off-Balance-Sheet Commitments Less than 1-5 More than 5 Years Total Guarantees to banks for loans (to third parties) 353 245 96 12 313 Other guarantees 65 15 26 24 58 Total guarantees 418 260 122 36 371 Lease operational lease commitments 172 22 84 66 115 Property, plant equipment ordered 173 25 148 137 Raw material purchase contracts 227 57 170 161 Other off-balance sheet obligations 385 76 268 41 487 Off-balance-sheet obligations 957 180 670 107 900 Committed bank facilities 2,341 212 129 2,000 2,123 25. Contingencies Netherlands Heineken Nederland, among some other brewers operating in the Netherlands, received a statement of objections from the European Commission, claiming that these brewers entered into concerted practices restricting competition in the Dutch market in the period 1995-1999. Heineken is challenging the allegations of the European Commission and submitted its defence on 24 November 2005. USA Heineken USA and Heineken N.V. (and in certain cases other Heineken companies and Heineken Holding N.V.) have been named as defendants in purported 'class action' lawsuits filed in nine states. The lawsuits claim that Heineken companies, along with other producers and distributors of alcohol beverages, have unlawfully advertised and marketed products to underage people. Heineken is defending vigorously against these accusations, as Heineken companies advertise and market their products lawfully to people of legal drinking age. In 2005, two of the lawsuits were dismissed: the court in the lawsuit pending in the State of Colorado dismissed that case, although the plaintiffs have appealed that ruling, and the plaintiff himself voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit he brought in the State of Florida. Heineken has filed, or will be filing in 2006, motions to dismiss all cases at the initial pleading state. Heineken N.V. - Annual Report 2005

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