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Proximus: The State-Backed Backup Plan with 7% Gross Yield and 15% Currency Upside.
Proximus: A Quiet Backup Plan Delivering 7% Gross Yield and Currency Upside The State-Backed Backup Plan with 7% Gross Yield and 15% Currency Upside. Proximus currently offers investors a solid gross dividend yield of around 7%, translating to approximately 5% net return after typical 30% taxes.Read more
Agfa-Gevaert is a digital and materials turnaround opportunity, with growth potential in ZIRFON, but carrying legacy risks.
Agfa-Gevaert: A New Lease of Life Through Digitalisation and Materials Innovation A Careful Industrial Repositioning, Driven by Discipline, Digitalisation, and Speciality Materials Agfa-Gevaert (Euronext: AGFB) has undergone a transformation from an iconic photographic company into a focused digital imaging and specialty materials company. Following the sale of its Offset Solutions division to Aurelius Group in 2023, Agfa significantly reduced its exposure to the cyclical print sector and freed up capital for growth in higher-margin segments, such as digital radiology, industrial inkjet, and advanced chemical materials.Read more
Why I Invest in SIPEF?
Strong Operational Momentum Palm oil production up +19.1% YoY , driven by improved yields and extraction rates. Banana volumes up +3.4% , supported by maturing plantations.Read more
Ascencio's Future Stands Tall with a 61% Profit Margin Boost
This belgian REIT feels confident in meeting customers needs and trends and challenges related to internet purchasing. I put its value to EUR 50 per share, which corresponds to the sectorial discount of 20 %.Read more
Proximus, transferring money from the impatient to the patient investor
Why has the stock dropped? Proximus had to invest heavily in the deployment of Fiber.Read more
Accelerating EV Adoption And Circular Economy Will Spark Expansion
Key Takeaways Structural cost reductions and cultural transformation are set to drive lasting margin and earnings outperformance beyond what is currently anticipated. Industry-leading contracts, innovative recycling, and broad technological partnerships position Umicore for resilient, high-margin growth amid accelerating demand for sustainable materials.Read more
Rising Debt And European Risks Will Undermine Long-Term Stability
Key Takeaways Rising debt costs, stricter sustainability regulations, and aging assets are squeezing margins, limiting cash for dividends and future growth. Intensifying European competition and geographic concentration increase risks to occupancy, rent levels, and asset values amid weaker revenue growth.Read more
Digital First Industrial Model And Rare Earth Expansion Will Drive Margin Upside
Catalysts About Solvay Solvay is a global leader in essential chemistry, leveraging industrial scale, digitalization and energy transition to supply key materials for advanced and resilient value chains. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Read more
Fiber Rollout And Legacy Service Declines Will Constrain Telecom Earnings Ahead
Catalysts About Proximus Proximus is a Belgian telecommunications operator providing fixed and mobile connectivity, internet, TV and ICT services to residential and business customers, as well as global communications solutions. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Read more
