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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.

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<ul><li>In this edition: • Alfen | awarded 20MW/40MWh BESS from E-Connection • PostNL | PostNord Denmark to stop the delivery of mail by YE25 • DHL | post earnings call comment</li></ul>

In this edition: • Alfen | awarded 20MW/40MWh BESS from E-Connection • PostNL | PostNord Denmark to stop the delivery of mail by YE25 • DHL | post earnings call comment

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 7 March 2025 (Alfen | PostNL | DHL)

<ul><li>In this edition: • ING | to sell its business in Russia to Global Development JSC • Alfen | signs agreement to build the largest battery energy storage project in the Netherlands • ForFarmers | buys German compound feed facility • Ferrari Group Plc | shares to be listed on Euronext Amsterdam</li></ul>

In this edition: • ING | to sell its business in Russia to Global Development JSC • Alfen | signs agreement to build the largest battery energy storage project in the Netherlands • ForFarmers | buys German compound feed facility • Ferrari Group Plc | shares to be listed on Euronext Amsterdam

What's News in Amsterdam - 28 January 2025 (ING | Alfen | ForFarmers | Ferrari Group)

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Ahold Delhaize’s results came in a bit better than expected, whereby especially the margin development in the US was the main (positive) surprise.</li>
<li>The margin in Europe was flat. Also impressive was the growth in online sales, both in Europe and the US.</li>
<li>The company reiterated its guidance for FY25 and announced a new EUR 1bn share buyback for 2026.</li>
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Ahold Delhaize’s results came in a bit better than expected, whereby especially the margin development in the US was the main (positive) surprise.
The margin in Europe was flat. Also impressive was the growth in online sales, both in Europe and the US.
The company reiterated its guidance for FY25 and announced a new EUR 1bn share buyback for 2026.


<ul><li>In this edition: • ABN Amro Bank | NIBC up for sale again • Alfen | Compleo and Plug Me In exit UK EV charging market</li></ul>

In this edition: • ABN Amro Bank | NIBC up for sale again • Alfen | Compleo and Plug Me In exit UK EV charging market

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 19 September (ABN Amro Bank | Alfen)

<ul><li>In today's edition: • Aegon | 1H25 OCG looks a bit light; review to relocate legal domicile and head office to US • a.s.r. Nederland | post earnings call comment • dsm-firmenich | in exclusive talks with CVC on its AHN division; may keep minority stake • Alfen | reiterates FY25 guidance, however, revises FY26 ambition downward • bpostgroup | temporarily suspends individual parcel shipments to the US</li></ul>

In today's edition: • Aegon | 1H25 OCG looks a bit light; review to relocate legal domicile and head office to US • a.s.r. Nederland | post earnings call comment • dsm-firmenich | in exclusive talks with CVC on its AHN division; may keep minority stake • Alfen | reiterates FY25 guidance, however, revises FY26 ambition downward • bpostgroup | temporarily suspends individual parcel shipments to the US

What's News in Amsterdam - 21 August (Aegon | a.s.r. Nederland | dsm-firmenich | Alfen | bpostgroup)

Netherlands

Alfen Beheer B.V. provides energy equipment and solutions. The Company offers transformer substations, energy storage systems, and charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as specializes in grid automation, management and maintenance, and energy solutions. Alfen Beheer serves greenhouse horticulture, grid operators, and energy markets in Europe.

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Alfen (ALFEN NA)

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 7 March 2025 (Alfen | PostNL | DHL)

In this edition: • Alfen | awarded 20MW/40MWh BESS from E-Connection • PostNL | PostNord Denmark to stop the delivery of mail by YE25 • DHL | post...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 28 January 2025 (ING | Alfen | ForFarmers | Ferrari Group)

In this edition: • ING | to sell its business in Russia to Global Development JSC • Alfen | signs agreement to build the largest battery energy...

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam

Ahold Delhaize’s results came in a bit better than expected, whereby especially the margin development in the US was the main (positive) surprise.

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 19 September (ABN Amro Bank | Alfen)

In this edition: • ABN Amro Bank | NIBC up for sale again • Alfen | Compleo and Plug Me In exit UK EV charging market

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What's News in Amsterdam - 21 August (Aegon | a.s.r. Nederland | dsm-firmenich | Alfen | bpostgroup)

In today's edition: • Aegon | 1H25 OCG looks a bit light; review to relocate legal domicile and head office to US • a.s.r. Nederland | post...

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