15. Investment in associates
Heineken has the following investments in associates, direct or indirect through subsidiaries or joint ventures:
| Ownership | Ownership | ||
| Country | 2006 | 2005 | |
| Cervecerias Costa Rica S.A. | Costa Rica | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Brasserie Nationale d’Haïti | Haïti | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Guinness Ghana Breweries Ltd. | Ghana | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Sierra Leone Brewery | Sierra Leone | 42.5% | 42.5% |
| Guinness Anchor Berhad * | Malaysia | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| Thai Asia Pacific Brewery Co. Ltd. 4* | Thailand | 14.7% | 14.7% |
| Jiangsu DaFuHao Breweries Co. Ltd. 4* | China | 22.5% | 18.4% |
* Indirect through joint ventures.
4 The reporting date of the financial statements of this associate is 30 September
Heineken’s share in the profit of associates for the year ended 31 December 2006 was €27 million (2005: €29 million). Guinness Anchor Berhad is listed on the Malaysian stock exchange. Fair value as at 31 December 2006 amounted €42 million.



