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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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • ABN Amro Bank | NIBC up for sale again • Alfen | Compleo and Plug Me In exit UK EV charging market</li></ul>

In this edition: • ABN Amro Bank | NIBC up for sale again • Alfen | Compleo and Plug Me In exit UK EV charging market

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 19 September (ABN Amro Bank | Alfen)

<ul><li>In today's edition: • Aegon | 1H25 OCG looks a bit light; review to relocate legal domicile and head office to US • a.s.r. Nederland | post earnings call comment • dsm-firmenich | in exclusive talks with CVC on its AHN division; may keep minority stake • Alfen | reiterates FY25 guidance, however, revises FY26 ambition downward • bpostgroup | temporarily suspends individual parcel shipments to the US</li></ul>

In today's edition: • Aegon | 1H25 OCG looks a bit light; review to relocate legal domicile and head office to US • a.s.r. Nederland | post earnings call comment • dsm-firmenich | in exclusive talks with CVC on its AHN division; may keep minority stake • Alfen | reiterates FY25 guidance, however, revises FY26 ambition downward • bpostgroup | temporarily suspends individual parcel shipments to the US

What's News in Amsterdam - 21 August (Aegon | a.s.r. Nederland | dsm-firmenich | Alfen | bpostgroup)

<ul><li>In this edition: • ING Group | considering takeover in Italy • Unilever | acquires personal care brand Wild • Alfen | signs a multi-year framework agreement with Abloco Energy</li></ul>

In this edition: • ING Group | considering takeover in Italy • Unilever | acquires personal care brand Wild • Alfen | signs a multi-year framework agreement with Abloco Energy

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 2 April (ING Group | Unilever | Alfen)

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>
</ul>


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. 


Netherlands

Alfen Beheer B.V. provides energy equipment and solutions. The Company offers transformer substations, energy storage systems, and charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as specializes in grid automation, management and maintenance, and energy solutions. Alfen Beheer serves greenhouse horticulture, grid operators, and energy markets in Europe.

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Alfen (ALFEN NA)

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 19 September (ABN Amro Bank | Alfen)

In this edition: • ABN Amro Bank | NIBC up for sale again • Alfen | Compleo and Plug Me In exit UK EV charging market

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What's News in Amsterdam - 21 August (Aegon | a.s.r. Nederland | dsm-firmenich | Alfen | bpostgroup)

In today's edition: • Aegon | 1H25 OCG looks a bit light; review to relocate legal domicile and head office to US • a.s.r. Nederland | post...

The IDEA!

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 2 April (ING Group | Unilever | Alfen)

In this edition: • ING Group | considering takeover in Italy • Unilever | acquires personal care brand Wild • Alfen | signs a multi-year...

The IDEA!

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...

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