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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.