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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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<ul><li>In this edition: • ASR Nederland | Ecolab pension fund buy out deal • Shell | divests South African downstream assets to Adnoc Distribution • Unilever | divestment strategy criticized by Terry Smith • Arcadis | selected by CGA to deliver professional services valued at GBP 250-300m in the UK • DHL Group | raises FY26 guidance on better than expected 2Q26 • Dutch household consumption | growth accelerates to 1.8% in May</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASR Nederland | Ecolab pension fund buy out deal • Shell | divests South African downstream assets to Adnoc Distribution • Unilever | divestment strategy criticized by Terry Smith • Arcadis | selected by CGA to deliver professional services valued at GBP 250-300m in the UK • DHL Group | raises FY26 guidance on better than expected 2Q26 • Dutch household consumption | growth accelerates to 1.8% in May

<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: • Ahold Delhaize/PostNL | bol launches 3PL fulfillment ecosystem; more LM insourcing • Shell | strong CFFO despite lower than expected results; USD 3.5bn share buyback • Wolters Kluwer | two UpToDate patient engagement solutions ranked #1 in KLAS report • Fagron | regulatory clearance for / completes the acquisitions of Vepakum and Magilab • SBM Offshore | completes the sale of FPSO ONE GUYANA • Sligro Food Group | strong FCF to allow for EUR 26m share buyback</li></ul>

In this edition: • Ahold Delhaize/PostNL | bol launches 3PL fulfillment ecosystem; more LM insourcing • Shell | strong CFFO despite lower than expected results; USD 3.5bn share buyback • Wolters Kluwer | two UpToDate patient engagement solutions ranked #1 in KLAS report • Fagron | regulatory clearance for / completes the acquisitions of Vepakum and Magilab • SBM Offshore | completes the sale of FPSO ONE GUYANA • Sligro Food Group | strong FCF to allow for EUR 26m share buyback

Sligro Food Group NV - What's news in Amsterdam

<ul><li>In this edition: • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 outlook – expects revenue growth in 2026 • Heineken | to transform its Amsterdam headquarters; additional reduction 400 jobs • InPost | Royal Mail plans to double its UK parcel points by 2030 • Shell | FID on Nigerian offshore gas project • bpostgroup | launches a new B2B proposition: Night Delivery • Nexperia | more information on what led to this week’s events</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 outlook – expects revenue growth in 2026 • Heineken | to transform its Amsterdam headquarters; additional reduction 400 jobs • InPost | Royal Mail plans to double its UK parcel points by 2030 • Shell | FID on Nigerian offshore gas project • bpostgroup | launches a new B2B proposition: Night Delivery • Nexperia | more information on what led to this week’s events

NXP Semiconductors NV - What's News in Amsterdam

<ul><li>In this edition: • Shell | decided not to resume construction of its biofuels facility in Rotterdam • Unilever | plans major shake-up of top-200 management • Fugro | awarded two contracts to support Brazil’s offshore energy expansion</li></ul>

In this edition: • Shell | decided not to resume construction of its biofuels facility in Rotterdam • Unilever | plans major shake-up of top-200 management • Fugro | awarded two contracts to support Brazil’s offshore energy expansion

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 4 September (Shell | Unilever | Fugro)

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Shell plc is a British multinational oil and gas company that explores, produces, refines, and markets oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. It also operates in solar and electric power, biofuels, and petrochemicals, with a focus on integrated gas and new energy solutions. The company was formed in 1907 through the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company and is headquartered in London, England.

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Arcadis NV - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • ASR Nederland | Ecolab pension fund buy out deal • Shell | divests South African downstream assets to Adnoc...

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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...

The IDEA!

Sligro Food Group NV - What's news in Amsterdam

In this edition: • Ahold Delhaize/PostNL | bol launches 3PL fulfillment ecosystem; more LM insourcing • Shell | strong CFFO despite lower than...

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NXP Semiconductors NV - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 outlook – expects revenue growth in 2026 • Heineken | to transform its Amsterdam headquarters;...

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 4 September (Shell | Unilever | Fugro)

In this edition: • Shell | decided not to resume construction of its biofuels facility in Rotterdam • Unilever | plans major shake-up of top-200...

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