Other information I Shareholder Information continued Financial calendar in 2012 for both Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. Announcement of 2011 results 15 February Publication of Annual Report 2 March Trading update first quarter 2012 18 April Annual General Meeting of Shareholders 19 April Quotation ex-final dividend 23 April Final dividend 2011 payable 2 May Announcement of half-year results 2012 22 August Quotation ex-interim dividend 24 August Interim dividend 2012 payable 4 September Trading update third quarter 2012 24 October Dividend policy The dividend policy of Heineken N.V. intends to preserve the independence of the Company, to maintain a healthy financial structure and to retain sufficient earnings in order to grow the business both organically and through acquisitions. The dividend payments are related to the annual development of the net profit before exceptional items and amortisation of brands (net profit beia), which results in a dividend payout ratio in the range of 30-35 per cent. Dividends are paid in the form of an interim dividend and a final dividend. The interim dividend is fixed at 40 per cent of the total dividend of the previous year. Annual dividend proposals will remain subject to shareholder approval. Bondholder information On 4 November 2003, Heineken N.V. issued two bonds for a total of EUR1.1 billion, of which a bond with a face value of EUR600 million with a maturity date of 4 November 2013 is still outstanding. In September 2008, HEINEKEN established a Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme which was subsequently updated in September 2009 and September 2010. The programme allows Heineken N.V. from time to time to issue Notes. Currently approximately EUR1.9 billion of Notes is outstanding under the programme. The programme can be used for issuance up to one year after its latest update. The EMTN Programme and all Heineken N.V. bonds are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Heineken N.V. Heineken N.V. Heineken N.V. Heineken N.V. Bond 2013 EMTN 2014 EMTN 2015 EMTN 2016 Issue date 4 November 2003 6 April 2009 10 March 2009 Total face value* EUR600 million EUR1 billion GBP400 million EUR400 million Interest rate 5.0% 7.125% 7.25% 4.625% Maturity 4 November 2013 7 April 2014 10 March 2015 10 October 2016 ISIN code XS0179266753 XS0421464719 XS0416081296 XS0456567055 *The difference versus the amount displayed in the consolidated statement of financial position is due to the amortisation of issue costs. Contacting Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. Further information on Heineken N.V. is available from the Global Corporate Relations and/or Investor Relations department, telephone +31 20 523 95 90 or by email: investors@heineken.com. Further information on Heineken Holding N.V. is available by telephone +31 20 622 11 52 or fax +31 20 625 22 13. Information is also available from the Investor Relations department, telephone +31 20 523 95 90 or by email: investors@heineken.com. The website www.theHEINEKENcompany.com also carries further information about both Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. 156 Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2011

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