The Authority for the Promotion of Competition (COPROCOM) has approved the acquisition by Heineken of all the shares that FIFCO owns in Distribuidora La Florida S.A. and its subsidiaries in Costa Rica.

This approval represents a key step to complete the purchase of FIFCO’s beverage and retail business, announced by Heineken on September 22, 2025. The transaction will remain subject to the fulfillment of pending closing conditions, including regulatory approvals in other countries.

The company has indicated that additional announcements will be made as the necessary steps to complete the transaction are fulfilled.