HEINEKEN to acquire beverage and retail businesses from FIFCO for $3.2bn.

HEINEKEN, a beer company, agreed to acquire beverage and retail businesses from FIFCO, a food and beverages company, for $3.2bn. The portfolio includes FIFCO’s 75% stake in Distribuidora la Florida, 75% stake in Nicaragua Brewing Holding (which owns a 49.85% indirect stake in Compañía Cervecera de Nicaragua), 25% interest in Brewery Panama (Baru) and 100% stake in FIFCO Mexico. "Today marks a transformative milestone for HEINEKEN as we join forces with FIFCO to unlock new growth opportunities. By integrating FIFCO’s iconic brands, deep market expertise, and exemplary sustainability credentials, we are accelerating our EverGreen strategy and entering new profit pools across Central America. This partnership is grounded in decades of shared values and trust, providing a robust foundation for long-term value creation. I am excited to welcome FIFCO's talented team, and am confident that our shared strengths - HEINEKEN’s global best practices and FIFCO’s unmatched local knowhow - will drive excellence and deliver exceptional growth for our employees, customers, and stakeholders throughout the region," Dolf van den Brink, HEINEKEN Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer.