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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: • ING | less than expected drop in earnings; new EUR 1.6bn share buyback • dsm-firmenich (‘DSFIR’) | results broadly in line; lowers FY25 guidance • Arcadis | 25Q3 results lagging market consensus (even helped by lower depreciation rate) • General Elections | D66 emerges as big winner; hard to predict new coalition</li></ul>

In this edition: • ING | less than expected drop in earnings; new EUR 1.6bn share buyback • dsm-firmenich (‘DSFIR’) | results broadly in line; lowers FY25 guidance • Arcadis | 25Q3 results lagging market consensus (even helped by lower depreciation rate) • General Elections | D66 emerges as big winner; hard to predict new coalition

What's News in Amsterdam - 30 October (dsm-firmenich | ING | Arcadis | General Elections)

<ul><li>In this edition: • Adyen | to nominate Niclas Neglen as Chief Financial Officer • ASM International | launches breakthrough Flowable Carbon technology • Heineken | loses UEFA Club Competitions Sponsorship to AB Inbev • InPost | offer declared unconditional • Shell | completes Gulf of America asset sale • Arcadis | WSP Global withdraws proposed offer for the company</li></ul>

In this edition: • Adyen | to nominate Niclas Neglen as Chief Financial Officer • ASM International | launches breakthrough Flowable Carbon technology • Heineken | loses UEFA Club Competitions Sponsorship to AB Inbev • InPost | offer declared unconditional • Shell | completes Gulf of America asset sale • Arcadis | WSP Global withdraws proposed offer for the company

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In yesterday’s initial comment, we already zoomed in on the bank’s 4Q24 and FY24 results. On an overall, basis, we were pleased with the results and with NII in particular.</li>
<li>We feel that the FY25 NII guidance has been adequately substantiated in the FY25 results presentation slides.</li>
<li>We were also pleased wit the development in costs on an underlying basis. We feel that management’s guidance of flattish costs (excl. one-offs) is based on a clear foundation. </li>
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In yesterday’s initial comment, we already zoomed in on the bank’s 4Q24 and FY24 results. On an overall, basis, we were pleased with the results and with NII in particular.
We feel that the FY25 NII guidance has been adequately substantiated in the FY25 results presentation slides.
We were also pleased wit the development in costs on an underlying basis. We feel that management’s guidance of flattish costs (excl. one-offs) is based on a clear foundation. 


<ul><li>In this edition: • Unilever/MICC | most of Ben & Jerry’s claims against Unilever dismissed • Arcadis | combined stake friendly foundations edge higher, complicating WSP approach • E-commerce & Logistics | Shein Hong Kong IPO: growth stalls, valuation compressed • Corporate agenda| week 35 - 37</li></ul>

In this edition: • Unilever/MICC | most of Ben & Jerry’s claims against Unilever dismissed • Arcadis | combined stake friendly foundations edge higher, complicating WSP approach • E-commerce & Logistics | Shein Hong Kong IPO: growth stalls, valuation compressed • Corporate agenda| week 35 - 37

WSP Global Inc - What's News in Amsterdam

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<li>Aegon | beats consensus estimates, increases interim dividend and sbb; CFO change Aegon reported a resilient 1H26, with operating result rising almost 9% to EUR 804m and operating capital generation (OCG) after holding costs up 27% to EUR 416m.</li>
<li>Both were ahead of consensus average estimates. Net result was essentially flat at EUR 608m.</li>
<li>Valuation equity per share increased 4% to EUR 9.42 in the period, supported by business growth despite significant capital returns. </li>
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Aegon | beats consensus estimates, increases interim dividend and sbb; CFO change Aegon reported a resilient 1H26, with operating result rising almost 9% to EUR 804m and operating capital generation (OCG) after holding costs up 27% to EUR 416m.
Both were ahead of consensus average estimates. Net result was essentially flat at EUR 608m.
Valuation equity per share increased 4% to EUR 9.42 in the period, supported by business growth despite significant capital returns. 


What's News in Amsterdam - 20 August (Aegon | Ahold Delhaize | Arcadis)

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Arcadis N.V. offers consulting and engineering services worldwide.  The Company performs feasibility studies, develops projects, offers financial and legal consulting services, assists in the permitting process, and offers design and maintenance services.

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Arcadis NV (ARCAD NA)

What's News in Amsterdam - 30 October (dsm-firmenich | ING | Arcadis | General Elections)

In this edition: • ING | less than expected drop in earnings; new EUR 1.6bn share buyback • dsm-firmenich (‘DSFIR’) | results broadly in line;...

The IDEA!

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 23 September (Adyen | ASM Int'l | Heineken | InPost | Shell | Arcadis)

In this edition: • Adyen | to nominate Niclas Neglen as Chief Financial Officer • ASM International | launches breakthrough Flowable Carbon...

The IDEA!

What's New(s) in Amsterdam

In yesterday’s initial comment, we already zoomed in on the bank’s 4Q24 and FY24 results. On an overall, basis, we were pleased with the results...

The IDEA!

WSP Global Inc - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • Unilever/MICC | most of Ben & Jerry’s claims against Unilever dismissed • Arcadis | combined stake friendly foundations...

The IDEA!

What's News in Amsterdam - 20 August (Aegon | Ahold Delhaize | Arcadis)

egon | beats consensus estimates, increases interim dividend and sbb; CFO change Aegon reported a resilient 1H26, with operating result rising...

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