The Netherlands’ brewing force, Heineken Holding N.V., announced on October 3 that its subsidiary Heineken N.V. will issue a benchmark Eurobond. Heineken N.V. has mandated Barclays Capital, Citigroup, Credit Suisse First Boston and JPMorgan as joint bookrunners for this transaction. A roadshow for investors is expected to commence the week of 13 October 2003. Subsequently the transaction will be launched and priced subject to market conditions.
The proceeds of the offering will be used to finance the BBAG acquisition and for general corporate purposes. The remaining financing requirement is anticipated to be funded by means of a syndicated revolving credit facility.

03 October, 2003