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<li>ABN Amro | post earnings call comment In yesterday’s initial comment on the bank’s 4Q25 and FY25 results, we concluded that an investment in ABN Amro will require some patience.</li>
<li>A closer look at the results and the main takeaways from the earnings call have strengthened our confidence that the bank is taking the right steps in the implementation of its strategy.</li>
<li>Cost savings are well on track with 30% (or ~1,500) of the FTE reductions for 2028 had already been realized by YE25. More than one-third (580 FTE) of this was realized in 4Q25.</li>
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ABN Amro | post earnings call comment In yesterday’s initial comment on the bank’s 4Q25 and FY25 results, we concluded that an investment in ABN Amro will require some patience.
A closer look at the results and the main takeaways from the earnings call have strengthened our confidence that the bank is taking the right steps in the implementation of its strategy.
Cost savings are well on track with 30% (or ~1,500) of the FTE reductions for 2028 had already been realized by YE25. More than one-third (580 FTE) of this was realized in 4Q25.


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<li>Orlen has terminated its agreement with Poczta Polska to sell Orlen Paczka, formally ending plans for the Polish Post to acquire up to 100% of the parcel and locker operator.</li>
<li>This closes a high-profile consolidation project that had been positioned as a cornerstone of building a national, state-backed logistics champion capable of competing with private courier leaders.</li>
<li>As a result, Orlen retains full ownership of Orlen Paczka, which continues to operate independently in the highly competitive KEP (courier, express, parcel) market.</li>
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Orlen has terminated its agreement with Poczta Polska to sell Orlen Paczka, formally ending plans for the Polish Post to acquire up to 100% of the parcel and locker operator.
This closes a high-profile consolidation project that had been positioned as a cornerstone of building a national, state-backed logistics champion capable of competing with private courier leaders.
As a result, Orlen retains full ownership of Orlen Paczka, which continues to operate independently in the highly competitive KEP (courier, express, parcel) market.


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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

Oesterreichische Post Ag / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • Aalberts | strong acceleration of organic revenue growth in 26Q2 • ABN Amro | Dutch state completes reduction of its stake, now at 20.5% • BE Semiconductor Industries | long-term outlook remains strong, well reflected in its share price • InPost | acceptance period extended until 18 September • RELX Group | continues to accelerate underlying growth and margin expansion • Sligro Food Group | interim dividend and share buyback despite poor 1H26 results • Austrian Post | strengthens its SEE parcel platform with Serbian acquisition</li></ul>

In this edition: • Aalberts | strong acceleration of organic revenue growth in 26Q2 • ABN Amro | Dutch state completes reduction of its stake, now at 20.5% • BE Semiconductor Industries | long-term outlook remains strong, well reflected in its share price • InPost | acceptance period extended until 18 September • RELX Group | continues to accelerate underlying growth and margin expansion • Sligro Food Group | interim dividend and share buyback despite poor 1H26 results • Austrian Post | strengthens its SEE parcel platform with Serbian acquisition

Oesterreichische Post AG - What's News in Amsterdam

<ul><li>In this edition: • ING | rumoured to the preparing offer on Spanish asset manager Singular Bank • KPN | wins EUR 74m cloud contract from the City of Amsterdam • RELX/Wolters Kluwer | Elsevier strengthens position in CDS with Wellsheet acquisition • Universal Music Group | repurchased 14.2m shares from Pershing Square Funds • SBM Offshore | intends to sell a 45% stake in the SPVs controlling FSO Chalchi</li></ul>

In this edition: • ING | rumoured to the preparing offer on Spanish asset manager Singular Bank • KPN | wins EUR 74m cloud contract from the City of Amsterdam • RELX/Wolters Kluwer | Elsevier strengthens position in CDS with Wellsheet acquisition • Universal Music Group | repurchased 14.2m shares from Pershing Square Funds • SBM Offshore | intends to sell a 45% stake in the SPVs controlling FSO Chalchi

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 5 June (ING | KPN | RELX/Wolters Kluwer | UMG | SBMO)

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers across various industries. It offers scientific, technical, and medical information and analytics, legal information and analytics, decision-making tools, and organizes exhibitions. The company was formed in 1993 from the merger of Reed International and Elsevier, and is headquartered in London, England.

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What's News in Amsterdam

ABN Amro | post earnings call comment In yesterday’s initial comment on the bank’s 4Q25 and FY25 results, we concluded that an investment in ABN...

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What's News in Amsterdam

In today's edition: • InPost | deal between Orlen Paczka and Poczta Polska is off • RELX / Wolters Kluwer | how fAIr are investors’...

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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!

Oesterreichische Post AG - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • Aalberts | strong acceleration of organic revenue growth in 26Q2 • ABN Amro | Dutch state completes reduction of its stake, now...

The IDEA!

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 5 June (ING | KPN | RELX/Wolters Kluwer | UMG | SBMO)

In this edition: • ING | rumoured to the preparing offer on Spanish asset manager Singular Bank • KPN | wins EUR 74m cloud contract from the City...

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