Heineken Reports Rise In First-Half Revenue

Heineken NV HINKY reported a 3.3% rise in its organic revenue for the first half of the year. Organically, Heineken's EBIT climbed 3.9%. Its net profit came in at EUR694 million. Heineken's revenue surged 11% to EUR8.36 billion. Heineken declared an interim dividend of EUR0.30 per share. Heineken shares gained 0.73% to close at $26.20 yesterday.