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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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<li>A federal judge has blocked the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history, Kroger’s USD 24.6bn acquisition of Albertsons.</li>
<li>U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction, citing concerns the merger would reduce competition and harm consumers and workers.</li>
<li>This decision refers the case to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for further review, significantly diminishing the deal’s chances of completion.</li>
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A federal judge has blocked the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history, Kroger’s USD 24.6bn acquisition of Albertsons.
U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction, citing concerns the merger would reduce competition and harm consumers and workers.
This decision refers the case to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for further review, significantly diminishing the deal’s chances of completion.


Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • Heineken | seeks majority control of Dutch hard-seltzer leader Stelz • Shell | two transactions to optimize US power portfolio • Basic-Fit | acquires 26 clubs in Austria and Germany for EUR 26m • PostNL | reaches milestone of 10 million mobile app downloads • D’Ieteren Group | Belron strategic review and the conglomerate discount</li></ul>

In this edition: • Heineken | seeks majority control of Dutch hard-seltzer leader Stelz • Shell | two transactions to optimize US power portfolio • Basic-Fit | acquires 26 clubs in Austria and Germany for EUR 26m • PostNL | reaches milestone of 10 million mobile app downloads • D’Ieteren Group | Belron strategic review and the conglomerate discount

What's News in Amsterdam - 11 September (Heineken | Shell | Basic-Fit | PostNL | D'Ieteren)

<ul><li>In this edition: • Adyen | reiterates its FY26 as well as mid-term outlook on revenue and EBITDA-margin • Heineken | brewer Haacht’s turnaround takes hold • Basic-Fit | completes acquisition of wellyou • Triodos Bank | improvements in 1H26 reflect first steps in its transformation • Allegro | Allegro Packaging Standard: new seller badge and pack store rollout</li></ul>

In this edition: • Adyen | reiterates its FY26 as well as mid-term outlook on revenue and EBITDA-margin • Heineken | brewer Haacht’s turnaround takes hold • Basic-Fit | completes acquisition of wellyou • Triodos Bank | improvements in 1H26 reflect first steps in its transformation • Allegro | Allegro Packaging Standard: new seller badge and pack store rollout

What's News in Amsterdam - 13 August (Adyen | Heineken | Basic-Fit | Triodos Bank | Allegro)

<ul><li>In this edition: • Aegon | starts new EUR 200m share buyback today • AkzoNobel | Axalta EGM scheduled for 5 August • InPost / CTT Correos | Colis Privé intends to buy the Iberian and French operations of Paack • Shell | LNG market outlook: resilience amid ST shocks; strong LT fundamentals • Shell | divests Gulf of America assets for USD 1.7bn • Basic-Fit | intends to acquire wellyou • Alfen | appoints Bart Meussen as interim CFO • Dutch retail sales | up 2.9% YoY in value; up 2.3% YoY in volume terms in May • E-commerce & Logistics | France to introduce progressive surcharge on ultrafast fashion</li></ul>

In this edition: • Aegon | starts new EUR 200m share buyback today • AkzoNobel | Axalta EGM scheduled for 5 August • InPost / CTT Correos | Colis Privé intends to buy the Iberian and French operations of Paack • Shell | LNG market outlook: resilience amid ST shocks; strong LT fundamentals • Shell | divests Gulf of America assets for USD 1.7bn • Basic-Fit | intends to acquire wellyou • Alfen | appoints Bart Meussen as interim CFO • Dutch retail sales | up 2.9% YoY in value; up 2.3% YoY in volume terms in May • E-commerce & Logistics | France to introduce progressive surcharge on ultrafast fashion

Sligro Food Group NV - What's News in Amsterdam

<ul><li>In this edition: • AkzoNobel | beats consensus estimates thanks to strong quarter for Deco • ASM International | 26Q1 results clear beat against market consensus – FY26 revenue guidance markedly ahead of market consensus • Basic-Fit | set ROCE goal of low- to mid-teen in the medium term • Corbion | reiterates FY26 guidance on all forecasted metrics • Randstad | records positive organic growth after 12 quarters of decline • Dutch consumer confidence | second largest drop on record since 2020</li></ul>

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | beats consensus estimates thanks to strong quarter for Deco • ASM International | 26Q1 results clear beat against market consensus – FY26 revenue guidance markedly ahead of market consensus • Basic-Fit | set ROCE goal of low- to mid-teen in the medium term • Corbion | reiterates FY26 guidance on all forecasted metrics • Randstad | records positive organic growth after 12 quarters of decline • Dutch consumer confidence | second largest drop on record since 2020

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

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Basic-Fit N.V. operates health and fitness clubs. The Company offers gyms, spa, group lessons, and health counseling services. Basic-Fit conducts business in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Spain.

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What's News in Amsterdam - 11 December

U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction, citing concerns the merger would reduce competition and harm...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 11 September (Heineken | Shell | Basic-Fit | PostNL | D'Ieteren)

In this edition: • Heineken | seeks majority control of Dutch hard-seltzer leader Stelz • Shell | two transactions to optimize US power...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 13 August (Adyen | Heineken | Basic-Fit | Triodos Bank | Allegro)

In this edition: • Adyen | reiterates its FY26 as well as mid-term outlook on revenue and EBITDA-margin • Heineken | brewer Haacht’s turnaround...

The IDEA!

Sligro Food Group NV - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • Aegon | starts new EUR 200m share buyback today • AkzoNobel | Axalta EGM scheduled for 5 August • InPost / CTT Correos | Colis...

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

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | beats consensus estimates thanks to strong quarter for Deco • ASM International | 26Q1 results clear beat against...

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