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just The Facts - Lucas Bols 8 Jan 2015

Lucas Bols, the Dutch owner of spirits and liqueur brands including Bols and Pisang Ambon, today announced plans to list on the Amsterdam stock exchange in a EUR125m IPO. Here, courtesy of Lucas Bols and just-drinks, is a rundown on the company:

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Focus - Heineken's Q3 Performance by Region 22 Oct 2014

Earlier today, Heineken reported a 1.7% decrease in Q3 sales. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the group's performance by region in the three months to the end of September

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just The Preview - Heineken's H1 & Q2 18 Aug 2014

Heineken will release a first-half trading update on Wednesday. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the Dutch brewer's highs and lows in the three months to the end of June, and recent financial results:

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Focus - Heineken's 2013 Performance by Region 12 Feb 2014

Earlier today (12 February), Heineken posted a drop in full-year profits despite a lift in sales in 2013. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the company's performance in the period by region.

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Heineken happy with JVs, would buy out if offered 23 Oct 2013

Heineken has reiterated its satisfaction with its JV partnerships around the world, but admitted that it would be prepared to buy out its partners if they wanted to sell.

Heineken looks to add family member to board 19 Feb 2015

The holding company of Heineken has proposed the addition of the husband of its controlling shareholder to the board of directors.

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Heineken set for 2015 growth, FY holds firm 11 Feb 2015

Heineken has seen its full-year sales come in flat for 2014, but has said it expects to deliver sales growth this year.

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Lucas Bols reports Q3 sales decrease 9 Feb 2015

Lucas Bols has blamed currency fluctuations and Russian instability for a slip in third-quarter sales.

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Lucas Bols hits trading floor at EUR15.75 4 Feb 2015

Lucas Bols has confirmed an opening price of EUR15.75 per share for its IPO.

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Lucas Bols kicks off IPO offer period 21 Jan 2015

Lucas Bols, the Dutch spirits producer, has today started the offer period for its IPO, which will run until 3 February and values the company at up to EUR207m (US$240m).

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Lucas Bols to go public in EUR125m IPO 8 Jan 2015

Lucas Bols, the privately-held Dutch cocktail spirits producer, is looking to raise EUR125m (US$147m) in an IPO.

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Beam Suntory's Laphroaig 11-Year-Old 13 Nov 2014

Beam Suntory is to launch an 11-year-old Laphroaig exclusively into Travel Retail at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

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Heineken lines up Laurence Debroux as next CFO 5 Nov 2014

Heineken has nominated the financial head of outdoor advertising firm JC Decaux as its next CFO.

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Q3 sales dip pulls down Heineken YTD 22 Oct 2014

Heineken has seen sales in its third quarter slow markedly, as YTD sales suffered as a result.

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Heineken heiress fined for share purchase error 14 Oct 2014

Heineken has blamed an administrative error after its controlling shareholder failed to properly report stock purchases, leading to a EUR375,000 (US$443,000) fine.

Heineken kidnapping film gets go-ahead 9 Oct 2013

Heineken is about to have the most dramatic moment in its history given the Hollywood blockbuster treatment.