Independent Investment Research, The IDEA!

The IDEA!

Independent Investment Research

The Idea-Driven Equities Analyses company (the IDEA!) is an employee-owned boutique providing independent investment research and financial consultancy services with a clear focus on the Benelux countries. The company was founded in the summer of 2007 by Henk Slotboom and Maarten Verbeek, both with more than 35 years of professional experience in the financial sector. The IDEA! differentiates itself by focusing on adding value through self-initiated in-depth, idea-driven investment research, as well as by bespoke research assignments for institutional investors, hedge funds and private equity. In addition, we provide market intelligence, strategic research and – together with our business partners – consultancy services to businesses. In case you are interested in receiving more information, a sample of our products or an introductory meeting, please send a message to info@theidea.nl.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • Adyen | selected as PSP for GOV.UK Pay • ASM International – ASML Holding – BE Semiconductor Industries | dizzying upward revision of worldwide semiconductor market outlook by WSTS</li></ul>

In this edition: • Adyen | selected as PSP for GOV.UK Pay • ASM International – ASML Holding – BE Semiconductor Industries | dizzying upward revision of worldwide semiconductor market outlook by WSTS

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 3 June (Adyen | ASML / ASM Int'l / Besi)

<ul><li>In this edition: • Adyen | CFO Ethan Tandowsky to step down • Aegon | agreement with Vereniging Aegon; proposal for US-aligned governance framework • Ahold Delhaize | TikTok to launch social commerce in Belgium • KPN | announces strategic alliance with STACKIT in sovereign cloud services • Universal Music Group | Bolloré rejects takeover attempt of Pershing Square • Bnode | bpost and the unions appear close long-awaited collective labour agreement • E-commerce & Logistics | Ceconomy deal investigation based on consumer data protection</li></ul>

In this edition: • Adyen | CFO Ethan Tandowsky to step down • Aegon | agreement with Vereniging Aegon; proposal for US-aligned governance framework • Ahold Delhaize | TikTok to launch social commerce in Belgium • KPN | announces strategic alliance with STACKIT in sovereign cloud services • Universal Music Group | Bolloré rejects takeover attempt of Pershing Square • Bnode | bpost and the unions appear close long-awaited collective labour agreement • E-commerce & Logistics | Ceconomy deal investigation based on consumer data protection

<ul><li>In this edition: • Adyen | solid 1Q26 revenue – reiterates FY26 outlook • Ahold Delhaize | solid 1Q26 performance; new CEO • a.s.r. Nederland | announces small pensions buy-out deal • Philips | reiterates FY26 outlook – order intake increases again more than 5% • Wolters Kluwer | strong start of 2026; reconfirms FY26 guidance • Bnode | 1Q26 adjusted EBIT ahead of consensus; FY26 expected at lower end of guidance range</li></ul>

In this edition: • Adyen | solid 1Q26 revenue – reiterates FY26 outlook • Ahold Delhaize | solid 1Q26 performance; new CEO • a.s.r. Nederland | announces small pensions buy-out deal • Philips | reiterates FY26 outlook – order intake increases again more than 5% • Wolters Kluwer | strong start of 2026; reconfirms FY26 guidance • Bnode | 1Q26 adjusted EBIT ahead of consensus; FY26 expected at lower end of guidance range

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

Vista Group International / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Sentiment on Vista Group (VGL) has softened in recent months, reflecting: (1) weaker than expected box office trends; (2) a lack of confirmation regarding a previously flagged significant enterprise win; and (3) the market digesting accelerated spend to support the cloud transition.</li><li>Despite these perceived headwinds, VGL reiterated its 2025 site count guidance at a November conference and has not walked back FY25 revenue and margin guidance.</li><li>VGL has de-rated by ~-18% over the last three months to trade at ~17.6x consensus EV/EBITDA 12-month forward, which we view as attractive relative to our forecast +30% EBITDA CAGR from FY25 to FY28.</li></ul>

Sentiment on Vista Group (VGL) has softened in recent months, reflecting: (1) weaker than expected box office trends; (2) a lack of confirmation regarding a previously flagged significant enterprise win; and (3) the market digesting accelerated spend to support the cloud transition.Despite these perceived headwinds, VGL reiterated its 2025 site count guidance at a November conference and has not walked back FY25 revenue and margin guidance.VGL has de-rated by ~-18% over the last three months to trade at ~17.6x consensus EV/EBITDA 12-month forward, which we view as attractive relative to our forecast +30% EBITDA CAGR from FY25 to FY28.

Vista Group Box Office Blues, Cloud Still Silver Lined

<ul><li>In this edition: • Adyen | strong net revenue growth and take rate, both ahead of expectations • ASM International | clearly better than expected 25Q3 results, however, order intake well below consensus • InPost | High Court to rule on legal ownership dispute regarding Yodel • Philips | received warning letter from FDA after inspection at three facilities • Corbion | solid 25Q3 results – reiterates FY25 outlook guidance • PostNL/DHL/InPost | reliability of parcel delivery in the Netherlands is deteriorating • Dutch banking sector | Argenta believed to be interested in buying NIBC • Dutch General Elections | polls are predicting a close finish</li></ul>

In this edition: • Adyen | strong net revenue growth and take rate, both ahead of expectations • ASM International | clearly better than expected 25Q3 results, however, order intake well below consensus • InPost | High Court to rule on legal ownership dispute regarding Yodel • Philips | received warning letter from FDA after inspection at three facilities • Corbion | solid 25Q3 results – reiterates FY25 outlook guidance • PostNL/DHL/InPost | reliability of parcel delivery in the Netherlands is deteriorating • Dutch banking sector | Argenta believed to be interested in buying NIBC • Dutch General Elections | polls are predicting a close finish

ASM International NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

Netherlands

Adyen N.V. provides payment solutions. The Company offers a platform that enable merchants and businesses to process payments online, mobile, and point-of-sale systems with payment methods including card schemes, mobile wallets, and other local methods. Adyen serves customers worldwide.

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 3 June (Adyen | ASML / ASM Int'l / Besi)

In this edition: • Adyen | selected as PSP for GOV.UK Pay • ASM International – ASML Holding – BE Semiconductor Industries | dizzying upward...

The IDEA!

What's New(s) in Amsterdam 28 May (Adyen | Aegon | Ahold Delhaize | KPN | Universal Media Group | Bnode | E-commerce & Logistics)

In this edition: • Adyen | CFO Ethan Tandowsky to step down • Aegon | agreement with Vereniging Aegon; proposal for US-aligned governance...

The IDEA!

Adyen NV - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • Adyen | solid 1Q26 revenue – reiterates FY26 outlook • Ahold Delhaize | solid 1Q26 performance; new CEO • a.s.r. Nederland |...

The IDEA!

Vista Group Box Office Blues, Cloud Still Silver Lined

Despite these perceived headwinds, VGL reiterated its 2025 site count guidance at a November conference and has not walked back FY25 revenue and...

Forsyth Barr

ASM International NV - What's New(s) in Amsterdam

In this edition: • Adyen | strong net revenue growth and take rate, both ahead of expectations • ASM International | clearly better than expected...

The IDEA!

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