Heineken Holding N.V. reports 2016 first quarter results - Seite 2

TRANSLATIONAL CURRENCY UPDATE
Assuming spot rates as of 15 April 2016 the calculated negative translational currency impact for 2016 would be approximately €80 million at consolidated operating profit (beia), and €50 million at net profit (beia). Foreign exchange markets remain very volatile.

DEFINITIONS
Organic growth excludes the effect of foreign currency translational effects, consolidation changes, accounting policy changes, exceptional items and amortisation of acquisition-related intangibles.

ENQUIRIES

Media Heineken Holding N.V. Kees Jongsma Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
Media Heineken N.V. John Clarke Director of External Communication Michael Fuchs Financial Communications Manager  E-mail: [e-mail] Tel: [phone]	Investors Sonya Ghobrial Director of Investor Relations Marc Kanter / Gabriela Malczynska Investor Relations Manager / Analyst E-mail: [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

Editorial information:
HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. HEINEKEN is committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brewing a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets.  HEINEKEN employs more than 73,000 people and operates more than 160 breweries in over 70 countries.  Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. shares trade on the Euronext in Amsterdam. Prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on Bloomberg under the symbols HEIA NA and HEIO NA and on Reuters under HEIN.AS and HEIO.AS.  HEINEKEN has two sponsored level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programmes: Heineken N.V. (OTCQX: HEINY) and Heineken Holding N.V. (OTCQX: HKHHY). Most recent information is available on the website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com and follow HEINEKEN via @HEINEKENCorp.