Who owns Heineken?
Heineken is owned by Heineken N.V. (the Netherlands, AEX: HEIA).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Heineken N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Founded
- 1873
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Lager
- Parent ticker
- AEX: HEIA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Heineken
Heineken lager has been brewed to its A-yeast recipe since 1873, when Gerard Adriaan Heineken bought an Amsterdam brewery and hired a student of Louis Pasteur to develop a strain that would ferment consistently. The green bottle and red star are among the most recognised beer trade dress in the world.
Ownership timeline of Heineken
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Heineken?
The parent company of Heineken is Heineken N.V., a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Heineken Dutch?
Yes. Heineken originated in the Netherlands in 1873 and its owner, Heineken N.V., is also headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Heineken still owned by Heineken N.V.?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Heineken is still owned by Heineken N.V. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Heineken N.V., Annual report, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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