Who owns Sol?
Sol is owned by Heineken (the Netherlands, AEX: HEIA), which has owned the brand since 30 April 2010.[1] Sol was founded in 1899 in Mexico and was independent until 2010.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Heineken N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1899–2010)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Founded
- 1899
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Lager
- Parent ticker
- AEX: HEIA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Sol
Sol is a Mexican lager founded in 1899 and named for a beam of sunlight that fell through a hole in the brewery roof. Heineken acquired it in 2010 with the Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma brewery, and it is sold internationally in a clear bottle with a painted label.
Ownership timeline of Sol
Where Sol sits in Heineken
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Sol?
The parent company of Sol is Heineken, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Sol Mexican or Dutch?
Sol originated in Mexico in 1899, but it is owned today by Heineken, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Sol is a Mexican-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Heineken owned Sol?
Heineken has owned Sol since 30 April 2010.
Who owned Sol before Heineken?
Sol was an independent company from its founding in 1899 until Heineken acquired it in 2010.
Is Sol still owned by Heineken?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Sol is still owned by Heineken. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Heineken N.V., Annual report, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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