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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • Aegon | EGM Clears Path to US Redomiciliation • Ahold Delhaize | still holding the top-2 positions in e-commerce in the Netherlands • AkzoNobel/Axalta | EU remedies signal path to Axalta clearance • dsm-firmenich | policy uncertainty increasingly viewed as an investment constraint • Dutch housing market | supply improves; new-build affordability more of a challenge • Dutch household consumption | momentum strengthens, led by durable goods • E-com & Logistics | InPost: AI-driven customer service offers a second wave of efficiency gains</li></ul>

In this edition: • Aegon | EGM Clears Path to US Redomiciliation • Ahold Delhaize | still holding the top-2 positions in e-commerce in the Netherlands • AkzoNobel/Axalta | EU remedies signal path to Axalta clearance • dsm-firmenich | policy uncertainty increasingly viewed as an investment constraint • Dutch housing market | supply improves; new-build affordability more of a challenge • Dutch household consumption | momentum strengthens, led by durable goods • E-com & Logistics | InPost: AI-driven customer service offers a second wave of efficiency gains

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Aalberts | acquires Geo-Flo in the US Aalberts has reached an agreement to acquire Geo-Flo Corporation, based in the US, generating an annual revenue of approx.</li>
<li>USD 15m with over 25 employees. Geo-Flo designs and manufactures pumping systems and components for hydronic-based HVAC systems, including geothermal and water source heat pump applications.</li>
<li>As market leader in its segment, Geo-Flo is known for its design expertise and production capabilities. </li>
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Aalberts | acquires Geo-Flo in the US Aalberts has reached an agreement to acquire Geo-Flo Corporation, based in the US, generating an annual revenue of approx.
USD 15m with over 25 employees. Geo-Flo designs and manufactures pumping systems and components for hydronic-based HVAC systems, including geothermal and water source heat pump applications.
As market leader in its segment, Geo-Flo is known for its design expertise and production capabilities. 


What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 17 July (Aalberts | TKH Group | Sif Holding | Sligro Food Group)

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<li>AkzoNobel | Akzo Nobel India reports flat 4Q25 result; no news on disposal process Akzo Nobel India reported a relatively flat 4Q25 profit on Wednesday, due to weak demand and rising costs.</li>
<li>The consolidated net profit fell 0.3% to 1.08 billion rupees (USD 12.6m) in the quarter ended March 31.</li>
<li>Akzo Nobel India’s revenue from operations rose 5% to 10.22 billion rupees. Total operating costs were up 6% to 8.87 billion rupees, largely due to a 5.2%, a surge raw material costs.</li>
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AkzoNobel | Akzo Nobel India reports flat 4Q25 result; no news on disposal process Akzo Nobel India reported a relatively flat 4Q25 profit on Wednesday, due to weak demand and rising costs.
The consolidated net profit fell 0.3% to 1.08 billion rupees (USD 12.6m) in the quarter ended March 31.
Akzo Nobel India’s revenue from operations rose 5% to 10.22 billion rupees. Total operating costs were up 6% to 8.87 billion rupees, largely due to a 5.2%, a surge raw material costs.


<ul><li>In this edition: • Arcadis | independence backed by employee shareholders amid WSP approaches • Allegro | direct presence in China to tighten seller control and capture tech edge • Dutch housing market | more price cuts signal normalization, not yet falling prices • Dutch wage inflation | FNV pushes for 5.5% plus EUR 80, raising upside risk to labour costs</li></ul>

In this edition: • Arcadis | independence backed by employee shareholders amid WSP approaches • Allegro | direct presence in China to tighten seller control and capture tech edge • Dutch housing market | more price cuts signal normalization, not yet falling prices • Dutch wage inflation | FNV pushes for 5.5% plus EUR 80, raising upside risk to labour costs

What's News in Amsterdam - 15 September (Arcadis | Allegro | Dutch housing market | Wage inflation)

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<li>AkzoNobel NV (“ANNV”) has requested the Board of Directors of Akzo Nobel India Ltd to consider, evaluate and start taking exploratory steps towards a potential sale of the company's powder coatings business and its international research centre (R&amp;D operations) to a separate indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ANNV, the company said in a regulatory filing.</li>
<li>Besides, Akzo Nobel India has asked to explore the potential acquisition of decorative paints intellectual properties owned by ANNV, the company added.</li>
<li>"The Board of Directors of the Akzo Nobel India, at its meeting held on January 6, 2025, took note of the above said and authorized the company's management to commence exploratory steps as may be required to evaluate and examine the aforesaid potential transactions," the filing said.</li>
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AkzoNobel NV (“ANNV”) has requested the Board of Directors of Akzo Nobel India Ltd to consider, evaluate and start taking exploratory steps towards a potential sale of the company's powder coatings business and its international research centre (R&amp;D operations) to a separate indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ANNV, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Besides, Akzo Nobel India has asked to explore the potential acquisition of decorative paints intellectual properties owned by ANNV, the company added.
"The Board of Directors of the Akzo Nobel India, at its meeting held on January 6, 2025, took note of the above said and authorized the company's management to commence exploratory steps as may be required to evaluate and examine the aforesaid potential transactions," the filing said.


What's News in Amsterdam - 7 January 2025

Netherlands

Sligro Food Group N.V. encompasses food retail and foodservice companies selling directly and indirectly to the entire Dutch food and beverages market. The Company distributes food, fresh produce, and related non-food products. Sligro serves both general and specialized food retailers, restaurants, and large-scale caterers.

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 17 July (Aalberts | TKH Group | Sif Holding | Sligro Food Group)

Aalberts | acquires Geo-Flo in the US Aalberts has reached an agreement to acquire Geo-Flo Corporation, based in the US, generating an annual...

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What's News in Amsterdam

AkzoNobel | Akzo Nobel India reports flat 4Q25 result; no news on disposal process Akzo Nobel India reported a relatively flat 4Q25 profit on...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 15 September (Arcadis | Allegro | Dutch housing market | Wage inflation)

In this edition: • Arcadis | independence backed by employee shareholders amid WSP approaches • Allegro | direct presence in China to tighten...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 7 January 2025

AkzoNobel | intends to maintain active in powder coatings only in India • Heineken | market share in the Netherlands under pressure • Fagron |...

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