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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. 


Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • dsm-firmenich | Richard Ridinger to succeed Thomas Leysen as new Chairman • Allegro | AI Assistant hits 500k monthly users</li></ul>

In this edition: • dsm-firmenich | Richard Ridinger to succeed Thomas Leysen as new Chairman • Allegro | AI Assistant hits 500k monthly users

Allegro.eu SA - What's News in Amsterdam - 18 August (dsm-firmenich | Allegro)

Universal Music Group NV / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • DSM-Firmenich | post earnings call comment • Magnum Ince Cream Co | post earnings call comment • Shell | 2Q26 result is the second best on record; new USD 3bn share buyback • Shell | agreement to sell BG Cyprus Ltd to MOL Group for up to USD 720m • Universal Music Group | soft 26Q2 performance recording marked decrease in profitability • Corbion | 26Q2 results ahead of expectations – finetunes FY26 adjusted EBITDA margin downward • Fugro | no longer expects FY26 margins to improve</li></ul>

In this edition: • DSM-Firmenich | post earnings call comment • Magnum Ince Cream Co | post earnings call comment • Shell | 2Q26 result is the second best on record; new USD 3bn share buyback • Shell | agreement to sell BG Cyprus Ltd to MOL Group for up to USD 720m • Universal Music Group | soft 26Q2 performance recording marked decrease in profitability • Corbion | 26Q2 results ahead of expectations – finetunes FY26 adjusted EBITDA margin downward • Fugro | no longer expects FY26 margins to improve

Ctt-Correios De Portugal Sa / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • dsm-firmenich | 1H26 slightly ahead of consensus; initiates EUR 100m savings program • ING | 2Q26 shows another beat; ups guidance for both FY26 and FY27 • Magnum Ice Cream Co | strong operational execution underpins reaffirmed outlook • Arcadis | rejects takeover proposal from WSP Global • Arcadis | raises FY26 organic growth guidance and presents strategic targets for 2027 to 2029 ahead of its CMD in September • Fagron | reiterates FY26 outlook – continues strong growth and profitability trajectory • AMG Critical Materials | increases its FY26 adjusted EBITDA outlook driven Lithium and Vanadium • E-Commerce & Logistics | EU e-commerce levy faces scrutiny over consumer charges</li></ul>

In this edition: • dsm-firmenich | 1H26 slightly ahead of consensus; initiates EUR 100m savings program • ING | 2Q26 shows another beat; ups guidance for both FY26 and FY27 • Magnum Ice Cream Co | strong operational execution underpins reaffirmed outlook • Arcadis | rejects takeover proposal from WSP Global • Arcadis | raises FY26 organic growth guidance and presents strategic targets for 2027 to 2029 ahead of its CMD in September • Fagron | reiterates FY26 outlook – continues strong growth and profitability trajectory • AMG Critical Materials | increases its FY26 adjusted EBITDA outlook driven Lithium and Vanadium • E-Commerce & Logistics | EU e-commerce levy faces scrutiny over consumer charges

CTT-Correios de Portugal SA - What's News in Amsterdam

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Privi Speciality Chemicals / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Privi Speciality Chemicals, <strong>an aroma chemicals manufacturer</strong>, continues expanding its capacities and strengthening its product portfolio to support future growth and deepen its presence in global markets.</li>
<li>Privi operates a structurally <strong>strong business with backward integration</strong>, deep customer relationships, and proprietary processes, making it difficult for competitors to replicate its scale and margins.</li>
<li>Growth visibility remains strong with INR 5,000 crore revenue and INR 1,000 crore EBITDA targets, driven by capex and Givaudan JV, valuation depends on execution and scalability.</li>
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Privi Speciality Chemicals, an aroma chemicals manufacturer, continues expanding its capacities and strengthening its product portfolio to support future growth and deepen its presence in global markets.
Privi operates a structurally strong business with backward integration, deep customer relationships, and proprietary processes, making it difficult for competitors to replicate its scale and margins.
Growth visibility remains strong with INR 5,000 crore revenue and INR 1,000 crore EBITDA targets, driven by capex and Givaudan JV, valuation depends on execution and scalability.


Privi Speciality Chemicals: A Differentiated Player in Aroma Chemicals

Switzerland

DSM-Firmenich AG is an innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty products. The Company reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances. DSM-Firmenich serves customers worldwide.

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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!

Allegro.eu SA - What's News in Amsterdam - 18 August (dsm-firmenich | Allegro)

In this edition: • dsm-firmenich | Richard Ridinger to succeed Thomas Leysen as new Chairman • Allegro | AI Assistant hits 500k monthly users

The IDEA!

What's News in Amsterdam - 31 July (dsm-firmenich | MICC | Shell | UMG | Corbion | Fugro)

In this edition: • DSM-Firmenich | post earnings call comment • Magnum Ince Cream Co | post earnings call comment • Shell | 2Q26 result is the...

The IDEA!

CTT-Correios de Portugal SA - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • dsm-firmenich | 1H26 slightly ahead of consensus; initiates EUR 100m savings program • ING | 2Q26 shows another beat; ups...

The IDEA!

Privi Speciality Chemicals: A Differentiated Player in Aroma Chemicals

Privi Speciality Chemicals, an aroma chemicals manufacturer, strengthens its capacities and product portfolio to deepen global market presence.

Sudarshan Bhandari

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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!

Allegro.eu SA - What's News in Amsterdam - 18 August (dsm-firmenich | Allegro)

In this edition: • dsm-firmenich | Richard Ridinger to succeed Thomas Leysen as new Chairman • Allegro | AI Assistant hits 500k monthly users

The IDEA!

What's News in Amsterdam - 31 July (dsm-firmenich | MICC | Shell | UMG | Corbion | Fugro)

In this edition: • DSM-Firmenich | post earnings call comment • Magnum Ince Cream Co | post earnings call comment • Shell | 2Q26 result is the...

The IDEA!

CTT-Correios de Portugal SA - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • dsm-firmenich | 1H26 slightly ahead of consensus; initiates EUR 100m savings program • ING | 2Q26 shows another beat; ups...

The IDEA!

Privi Speciality Chemicals: A Differentiated Player in Aroma Chemicals

​Privi Speciality Chemicals, an aroma chemicals manufacturer, strengthens its capacities and product portfolio to deepen global market presence.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Privi Speciality Chemicals, an aroma chemicals manufacturer, strengthens its capacities and product portfolio to deepen global market presence.