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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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • Ahold Delhaize | U.S. grocery demand weakens as volume declines outweigh inflation • E-commerce & Logistics | Chinese platforms facing increasing legal & regulatory risks • Corporate Agenda | week 30 - 33</li></ul>

In this edition: • Ahold Delhaize | U.S. grocery demand weakens as volume declines outweigh inflation • E-commerce & Logistics | Chinese platforms facing increasing legal & regulatory risks • Corporate Agenda | week 30 - 33

What's News in Amsterdam - 20 July (Ahold Delhaize | E-commerce & Logistics | Corporate agenda)

Amsterdam Commodities Nv / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • Heineken | additional thoughts on a potential acquisition of Haacht • Acomo | closes the acquisition of Citromil in Spain • ForFarmers | temporarily adopting a neutral stance ahead of 1H26 results • Allegro | AI, deeper platform integration and partnerships core elements of its strategy</li></ul>

In this edition: • Heineken | additional thoughts on a potential acquisition of Haacht • Acomo | closes the acquisition of Citromil in Spain • ForFarmers | temporarily adopting a neutral stance ahead of 1H26 results • Allegro | AI, deeper platform integration and partnerships core elements of its strategy

What's News in Amsterdam - 17 July (Heineken | Acomo | ForFarmers | Allegro)

<ul><li>In this edition: • AkzoNobel | impairment on Russian assets looks inevitable • ASML Holding | strongly raises FY26 net sales and gross margin outlook • ASML Holding / ASM Int’l / Besi | SEMI strongly increases global semiconductor equipment sales forecast • TomTom | reiterates FY26 outlook as well as return to revenue growth from 2027 onwards • Bnode | political deadlock over proposed savings on management contract with bpost • Bnode | bpost launches personal locker rentals via its Bbox network • E-commerce and Logistics | MediaMarkt partners with Wolt for flash delivery in Germany</li></ul>

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | impairment on Russian assets looks inevitable • ASML Holding | strongly raises FY26 net sales and gross margin outlook • ASML Holding / ASM Int’l / Besi | SEMI strongly increases global semiconductor equipment sales forecast • TomTom | reiterates FY26 outlook as well as return to revenue growth from 2027 onwards • Bnode | political deadlock over proposed savings on management contract with bpost • Bnode | bpost launches personal locker rentals via its Bbox network • E-commerce and Logistics | MediaMarkt partners with Wolt for flash delivery in Germany

<ul><li>In this edition: • AkzoNobel | Russian subsidiaries placed under temporary external administration • KPN | ACM joins investigations into data breach at Odido • Shell | divests Sprng Energy to Aditya Birla Renewables for USD 1.8bn • Allegro | strong momentum continued in 2Q26</li></ul>

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | Russian subsidiaries placed under temporary external administration • KPN | ACM joins investigations into data breach at Odido • Shell | divests Sprng Energy to Aditya Birla Renewables for USD 1.8bn • Allegro | strong momentum continued in 2Q26

What's News in Amsterdam - 14 July (AkzoNobel | KPN | Shell | Allegro)

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<li>During a period in which ABN Amro is reducing its capital allocation to the Wholesale Banking unit by EUR 10bn, it is allocating an additional EUR 3bn in working capital to its Clearing division.</li>
<li>This strategic reallocation reflects CEO Marguerite Bérard’s emphasis on businesses offering superior returns on capital.</li>
<li>The Clearing unit has evolved into a major contributor to group performance, accounting for over 12% of the bank’s total income. </li>
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During a period in which ABN Amro is reducing its capital allocation to the Wholesale Banking unit by EUR 10bn, it is allocating an additional EUR 3bn in working capital to its Clearing division.
This strategic reallocation reflects CEO Marguerite Bérard’s emphasis on businesses offering superior returns on capital.
The Clearing unit has evolved into a major contributor to group performance, accounting for over 12% of the bank’s total income. 


What's News in Amsterdam - 7 July (ABN Amro | Ahold Delhaize | TomTom | Allegro)

Poland

Allegro.eu SA operates shopping e-commerce platform. The Company offers products in categories such as automotive, fashion, home and garden, electronics, books and collectibles, and health and beauty. Allegro.eu serves customers in Europe.

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What's News in Amsterdam - 20 July (Ahold Delhaize | E-commerce & Logistics | Corporate agenda)

In this edition: • Ahold Delhaize | U.S. grocery demand weakens as volume declines outweigh inflation • E-commerce & Logistics | Chinese...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 17 July (Heineken | Acomo | ForFarmers | Allegro)

In this edition: • Heineken | additional thoughts on a potential acquisition of Haacht • Acomo | closes the acquisition of Citromil in...

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bpost SA - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | impairment on Russian assets looks inevitable • ASML Holding | strongly raises FY26 net sales and gross margin...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 14 July (AkzoNobel | KPN | Shell | Allegro)

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | Russian subsidiaries placed under temporary external administration • KPN | ACM joins investigations into data...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 7 July (ABN Amro | Ahold Delhaize | TomTom | Allegro)

During a period in which ABN Amro is reducing its capital allocation to the Wholesale Banking unit by EUR 10bn, it is allocating an additional EUR...

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