Economy of the Netherlands

Share Buyback Transaction Details November 2 – 4, 2020

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Companies, Financial markets, Economy of the Netherlands, Alphen aan den Rijn, Wolters Kluwer, Euronext, KPN, ING Group

We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.

Key Points: 
  • We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
  • The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide.
  • Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.
  • This press release contains information which is to be made publicly available under Regulation (EU) 596/2014.

Transform Materials Signs Technology License Agreement with DSM Nutritional Products

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
DSM, South Limburg, Companies, Economy of the Netherlands

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Transform Materials , a sustainable chemical company that uses microwave plasma technology to convert natural gas into acetylene and hydrogen, has signed a global licensing agreement with DSM Nutritional Products Ltd .

Key Points: 
  • RIVIERA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Transform Materials , a sustainable chemical company that uses microwave plasma technology to convert natural gas into acetylene and hydrogen, has signed a global licensing agreement with DSM Nutritional Products Ltd .
  • Under this agreement, DSM will use the patented Transform technology to produce certain vitamins, carotenoids, and nutritional ingredients, with Transform providing technical support to ensure success of the integration.
  • DSM Nutritional Products, based in Switzerland, is the leading global producer of vitamins, carotenoids, and nutritional ingredientsessential nutrients for human and animal health.
  • By using Transform's technology, DSM gains access to essential raw materials for their manufacturing plants in an environmentally responsible way.

Share Buyback Transaction Details September 17 - 23, 2020

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Alphen aan den Rijn, Wolters Kluwer, Euronext, AEX, Companies, Publishers, Economy of the Netherlands

We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.

Key Points: 
  • We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
  • The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide.
  • Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.
  • This press release contains information which is to be made publicly available under Regulation (EU) 596/2014.

DSM proposes new Supervisory Board member

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
DSM, South Limburg, Companies, Economy of the Netherlands

HEERLEN, Netherlands, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living,announces that for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 6 May 2021, the DSM Supervisory Board nominates Mrs. Carla Mahieu for appointment as a new Supervisory Board member.

Key Points: 
  • HEERLEN, Netherlands, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living,announces that for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 6 May 2021, the DSM Supervisory Board nominates Mrs. Carla Mahieu for appointment as a new Supervisory Board member.
  • She would succeed Mrs. Pauline van der Meer Mohr, member of the DSM Supervisory Board since 2011.
  • Additionally, Mrs. Mahieu will extend the Supervisory Board's knowledge and competence base with respect to safety, digitization, governance, compliance and public affairs.In order to get acquainted with the company she will be an observer in the DSM Supervisory Board as of September 30, 2020.
  • Mrs. Mahieu (1960, Dutch national) is Global Head of Human Resources and Member of the Management Board of Aegon N.V. She was appointed Global Head of Human Resources in 2010, and Member of the Management Board in 2016.

Techstars to Partner with ABN AMRO

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Mentorships, Techstars, ABN AMRO, ABN, Companies, Economy of the Netherlands

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Techstars, the global platform for investment and innovation, and ABN AMRO have agreed to a three-year partnership to accelerate innovation through a Techstars accelerator program.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Techstars, the global platform for investment and innovation, and ABN AMRO have agreed to a three-year partnership to accelerate innovation through a Techstars accelerator program.
  • The collaboration will connect ABN AMRO with Techstars' unmatched global network and help the company accelerate digitization and innovation in delivering its strategy.
  • Selected startups will work closely with Techstars' program team and vast mentor network, and with ABN AMRO's corporate innovation team, subject matter experts, and network of clients.
  • "Working with the startup ecosystem is crucial for ABN AMRO's innovation journey," said Edwin van Bommel, chief innovation officer, ABN AMRO.

Techstars to Partner with ABN AMRO

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Mentorships, Techstars, ABN AMRO, ABN, Companies, Economy of the Netherlands

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Techstars, the global platform for investment and innovation, and ABN AMRO have agreed to a three-year partnership to accelerate innovation through a Techstars accelerator program.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Techstars, the global platform for investment and innovation, and ABN AMRO have agreed to a three-year partnership to accelerate innovation through a Techstars accelerator program.
  • The collaboration will connect ABN AMRO with Techstars' unmatched global network and help the company accelerate digitization and innovation in delivering its strategy.
  • Selected startups will work closely with Techstars' program team and vast mentor network, and with ABN AMRO's corporate innovation team, subject matter experts, and network of clients.
  • "Working with the startup ecosystem is crucial for ABN AMRO's innovation journey," said Edwin van Bommel, chief innovation officer, ABN AMRO.

DSM announces repurchase of shares to cover stock dividend

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Friday, August 7, 2020
DSM, South Limburg, Euronext, Dividend, Companies, Economy of the Netherlands

HEERLEN, Netherlands, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announces the repurchase of 200,000 ordinary shares to cover commitments for interim stock dividend, equivalent to approximately 25 million based on the closing price of the DSM share on Euronext Amsterdam on 6 August 2020.

Key Points: 
  • HEERLEN, Netherlands, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announces the repurchase of 200,000 ordinary shares to cover commitments for interim stock dividend, equivalent to approximately 25 million based on the closing price of the DSM share on Euronext Amsterdam on 6 August 2020.
  • The total number of shares to be repurchased under this program represents approximately 0.11% of ordinary shares issued.
  • DSM has signed a Discretionary Management Agreement with a bank to commence the execution on its behalf and to make trading decisions under the Agreement independently of DSM.
  • In accordance with regulations DSM will inform the market about the progress made in the execution of this program through weekly press releases.

ASML reports €3.3 billion net sales at 48.2% gross margin in Q2 2020

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Companies, Economy of the Netherlands, Extreme ultraviolet, Extreme ultraviolet lithography, ASML Holding

The gross margin came in at 48.2%, a significant improvement compared to Q1, primarily due to an improvement of the EUV installed base gross margin and the DUV mix.

Key Points: 
  • The gross margin came in at 48.2%, a significant improvement compared to Q1, primarily due to an improvement of the EUV installed base gross margin and the DUV mix.
  • Our Q2 net bookings came in at 1.1 billion, including 461 million from EUV systems (three units).
  • "We expect Q3 revenue between 3.6 billion and 3.8 billion with a gross margin between 47% and 48%, R&D costs of around 545 million and SG&A costs of around 140 million.
  • With this press release, ASML has published a video interview in which CEO Peter Wennink discusses the Q2 2020 results.

ABN AMRO BANK Installs Umisol Solar Film on Its Buildings to Become CO2 Neutral

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
ABN AMRO, Articles, Engineering, ABN, BREEAM, Economy of the Netherlands

To this end, the bank has enlisted the help of engineering firm Koppes and solar window film producer Umisol.

Key Points: 
  • To this end, the bank has enlisted the help of engineering firm Koppes and solar window film producer Umisol.
  • This unique window application will enable ABN Amro to achieve its climate targets by reducing their ecological footprint while drastically cutting their energy bills.
  • In 2016, ABN AMRO succeeded in making its Alkmaar branch zero-energy and CO2 neutral, gaining the bank a BREEAM-NL-In Use Excellent label with the help of Umisol.
  • "Recently 12,000 m of Umisol window film were installed at the ABN Amro headquarters in Amsterdam, resulting in annual savings and substantially reduced CO emissions for the bank," Robert Koppes stated with conviction.

ABN AMRO BANK Installs Umisol Solar Film on Its Buildings to Become CO2 Neutral

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
ABN AMRO, Articles, Engineering, ABN, BREEAM, Economy of the Netherlands

To this end, the bank has enlisted the help of engineering firm Koppes and solar window film producer Umisol.

Key Points: 
  • To this end, the bank has enlisted the help of engineering firm Koppes and solar window film producer Umisol.
  • This unique window application will enable ABN Amro to achieve its climate targets by reducing their ecological footprint while drastically cutting their energy bills.
  • In 2016, ABN AMRO succeeded in making its Alkmaar branch zero-energy and CO2 neutral, gaining the bank a BREEAM-NL-In Use Excellent label with the help of Umisol.
  • "Recently 12,000 m of Umisol window film were installed at the ABN Amro headquarters in Amsterdam, resulting in annual savings and substantially reduced CO emissions for the bank," Robert Koppes stated with conviction.