Heineken Holding N.V. grows net profit (beia) by 19.7% organically in a transformational year
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Amsterdam, 16 February 2011 - Heineken Holding N.V. today announced:
* The net result of Heineken Holding N.V.'s participating interest in
Heineken N.V. for 2010 amounts to ?721 million;
* On an organic basis, a net profit (beia)[1] increase of 19.7%, driven by
solid EBIT (beia) growth and lower interest expense; Net profit of Heineken
N.V. was up 41% to ?1,436 million partly due to changes in consolidation
scope;
* Organic EBIT (beia) growth of 8.6% as cost saving initiatives, improved
pricing and sales mix and higher profit from Heineken's joint ventures
exceeded the effect of lower volume and revenue;
* Heineken brand premium volume growth of 3.4%, further strengthening its
position as the world's leading international premium beer;
* Successful completion of the integration of the beer operations of FEMSA. On
a pro forma basis, EBIT (beia) of these operations increased 44% to ?397
million for the 12-month period ending December 2010. Pre-tax cost synergies
of ?42 million have already been realised;
* Total Cost Management (TCM) programme delivered ?280 million pre-tax savings
in 2010;
* Strong free operating cash flow generation of ?1,993 million resulting in a
Net debt/EBITDA (beia) ratio of 2.2x, achieving target of below 2.5x ahead
of plan;
* Proposed total dividend of ?0.76 per ordinary share for 2010 over an
enlarged number of shares outstanding (2009: ?0.65).
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Key figures 1) FY 2010 FY 2009 Change % Organic growth %
(in hls/ ? millions)
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Group beer volume 192.3 159.1 21 -1.7
Consolidated beer volume 145.9 125.2 17 -3.1
Heineken® premium volume 26.0 25.1 3.4 3.4
Revenue 16,133 14,701 9.7 -2.2
EBIT 2,476 1,757 41
EBIT (beia) 2,608 2,095 25 8.6
Net profit (beia) 1,445 1,055 37 19.7
Net profit Heineken Holding N.V. 721 510 41
Free operating cash flow 1,993 1,741 14
Net debt/EBITDA (beia) 2.2x* 2.6x
EPS (in ?) 2.63 2.08 26
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*Including the beer operations of FEMSA on a 12-month pro-forma basis
Heineken Holding N.V. engages in no activities other than its participating
interest in Heineken N.V. and the management and supervision of and provision of
services to that company.
2011 outlook
Heineken expects volume development in Latin America, Africa and Asia to benefit
from ongoing robust economic conditions and marketing and investment programmes.
Although Heineken expects an improving economic environment in Europe and the
USA in 2011, the impact of austerity measures and high unemployment is expected
to result in continued cautious consumer behaviour in these markets. The
international premium segment will continue outgrowing the overall beer market,
benefiting the Heineken® brand and supporting improved sales mix. Heineken
forecasts a low-single digit increase in input costs and plans to mitigate this
impact through increased pricing.
In Europe, Heineken will shift its prime focus towards volume and value share
growth, with increased investments in marketing and innovation in Heineken® and
other key brands, further supported by the international roll-out of higher
margin brands. Whilst this is expected to affect profit development in Europe in
the near term, it underlines Heineken's commitment to strengthening its
leadership position in the region. In addition, continued efforts will be made
to improve the performance of companies acquired over the past few years. In the
new markets of Mexico and Brazil, improved marketing effectiveness and the
realisation of cost synergies will contribute to higher profitability.
The TCM programme will deliver further cost savings, although at a lower level
than in 2010 following the earlier than planned realisation of savings in 2010.
As a result of ongoing efficiency improvements, Heineken expects a further
organic decline in the number of employees.
For 2011, capital expenditure related to property, plant and equipment is
forecast to be approximately ?850 million.
Heineken does not expect material changes to the effective tax rate (beia) in
2011 (2010: 27.3%) and forecasts an average interest rate slightly above 5.5%.
Free operating cash flow generation is expected to remain strong, further
reducing the level of net debt in 2011. Following two consecutive years of
substantially reduced capital expenditure and significantly higher cash flow
generation, the cash conversion rate for 2011 will be around 100%.
Total dividend for 2010
The Heineken N.V. dividend policy targets a dividend payout ratio of 30%-35% of
full-year net profit (beia). The payment of a total cash dividend of ?0.76 per
share of ?1.60 nominal value for 2010 (total dividend 2009: ?0.65) on an
enlarged number of shares outstanding will be proposed to the annual meeting of
shareholders of Heineken N.V. If approved, a final dividend of ?0.50 per share
will be paid on 5 May 2011, as an interim dividend of ?0.26 per share was paid
on 3 September 2010. The payment will be subject to a 15% Dutch withholding tax.
If Heineken N.V. shareholders approve the proposed dividend, Heineken Holding
N.V. will, according to its articles of association, pay an identical dividend
per ordinary share. A final dividend of ?0.50 per ordinary share of ?1.60
nominal value will be payable on 5 May 2011. The ex-final dividend date for
Heineken Holding N.V. shares will be 27 April 2011.
Press enquiries Investor and analyst enquiries
John G. Clarke / Jan van de Merbel
John-Paul Schuirink Tel: +31 20 5239 590
Tel: +31 20 5239 355 investors(at)heineken.com
John.G.Clarke(at)heineken.com
John-Paul.Schuirink(at)heineken.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. Heineken's aim is to be a leading
brewer in each of the markets in which it operates and to have the world's most
valuable brand portfolio. Heineken operates 140 breweries in more than 70
countries and sold 205 million hectolitres of beer on a 2010 pro-forma basis.
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, Dos Equis, Foster's, Kingfisher,
Newcastle Brown Ale, Ochota, Primus, Sagres, Sol, Star, Strongbow, Tecate, Tiger
and Zywiec. On a 2010 pro-forma basis, including FEMSA Cerveza, revenue totalled
?17 billion and EBIT (beia) was ?2.7 billion.
The average number of people employed is more than 70,000. 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.
Most recent information is available on the
website:http://www.heinekeninternational.com.
[1] For an explanation of the terms used please refer to the Glossary at the end
of the press release
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