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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: • ABN Amro | strong finish of the year in income; costs inflated by incidentals • Ahold Delhaize | strong performance Europe, US disappoints; outlook no surprises • Heineken | clear beat of market expectations; EUR 1.5bn share buyback • Randstad | challenging trading conditions resulting in additional write-downs, impairments and integration costs – proposes its floor dividend • Shell | Milieudefensie turns to Dutch Supreme Court in climate case</li></ul>

In this edition: • ABN Amro | strong finish of the year in income; costs inflated by incidentals • Ahold Delhaize | strong performance Europe, US disappoints; outlook no surprises • Heineken | clear beat of market expectations; EUR 1.5bn share buyback • Randstad | challenging trading conditions resulting in additional write-downs, impairments and integration costs – proposes its floor dividend • Shell | Milieudefensie turns to Dutch Supreme Court in climate case

Randstad Holding NV - What's News in Amsterdam

<ul><li>In today's edition: • Heineken | stops selling beer in the Indian state of Telangana • NN Group | completes sale of its Turkish operations • Havas | ups FY24 guidance • bpostgroup | bpost offers packaging and label-free (L2L) shipping • Triodos Bank | offers a package of measures to its depository receipts (“DR”) holders • Dutch housing market | more homes sold in FY24; average transaction price up 11.5% YoY</li></ul>

In today's edition: • Heineken | stops selling beer in the Indian state of Telangana • NN Group | completes sale of its Turkish operations • Havas | ups FY24 guidance • bpostgroup | bpost offers packaging and label-free (L2L) shipping • Triodos Bank | offers a package of measures to its depository receipts (“DR”) holders • Dutch housing market | more homes sold in FY24; average transaction price up 11.5% YoY

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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

<ul><li>In this edition: • Philips/Unilever/AkzoNobel/Heineken/Signify | Chinese leaders have changed their stance on monetary policy • Aalberts | commits to FY26 objectives and launches FY30 objectives • Havas | Vivendi shareholders support demerger plan • Dutch banking sector | Volksbank to take charge of EUR 360m this year</li></ul>

In this edition: • Philips/Unilever/AkzoNobel/Heineken/Signify | Chinese leaders have changed their stance on monetary policy • Aalberts | commits to FY26 objectives and launches FY30 objectives • Havas | Vivendi shareholders support demerger plan • Dutch banking sector | Volksbank to take charge of EUR 360m this year

What's News in Amsterdam - 10 December (Philips/Unilever/AkzoNobel/Heineken/Signify | Aalberts | Havas | Dutch banking sector)

Netherlands

Heineken NV produces and distributes beverages internationally. The Company produces beers, spirits, wines, and soft drinks under various brand names.

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Heineken NV (HEIA NA)

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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Randstad Holding NV - What's News in Amsterdam

In this edition: • ABN Amro | strong finish of the year in income; costs inflated by incidentals • Ahold Delhaize | strong performance Europe, US...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 10 January (Heineken | NN Group | Havas | bpostgroup | Triodos Bank | Dutch housing market)

In today's edition: • Heineken | stops selling beer in the Indian state of Telangana • NN Group | completes sale of its Turkish operations • Havas...

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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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What's News in Amsterdam - 10 December (Philips/Unilever/AkzoNobel/Heineken/Signify | Aalberts | Havas | Dutch banking sector)

In this edition: • Philips/Unilever/AkzoNobel/Heineken/Signify | Chinese leaders have changed their stance on monetary policy • Aalberts | commits...

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