165 Shareholder Information (continued) Dividend policy Contact Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. Report of the Report of the Financial Sustainability Other Introduction Executive Board Supervisory Board Statements Review Information Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2017 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 which translates in a pay-out of 30% to 40% of full-year net profit (beia) are related to the annual development of the net profit before exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets (net profit beia). Dividends are paid in the form of an interim dividend and a final dividend. The interim dividend is fixed at 40% of the total dividend of the previous year. Annual dividend proposals will remain subject to shareholder approval. Further information on Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. is available from the Investor Relations department, telephone 31 20 523 95 90 or by email: investors@heineken.com. Further shareholder information is available on the Company's website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com/investors.

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