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1M Performance - Absolute Total Return: During Jun'25 (1M period), the KBCS Holdings Universe posted a total return of -0.4% which was mainly driven by the performance of the single-asset holdings (-5.0%), while the multi-asset holdings posted a return of +1.7%. The 3 top performers during the period were Sofina (+9,9%), Financière de Tubize (+5.6%) and Whitestone Group (+5.5%) while the 3 worst performers were Heineken Holding (-7.8%), KBC Ancora (-5.1%) and Ackermans & Van Haaren (-3.1%). YT...
MaaT signed a licensing, distribution, and commercial supply agreement with Clinigen in Europe for Xervyteg (MaaT013, microbiome therapy, enema formulation) in aGvHD for a € 10.5m upfront, € 18m in milestones, and mid-thirties flat royalty on sales. We believe this deal serves as validation of MaaT013's potential, and see the partnership as a de-risking event for MaaT013's commercialisation in Europe, given Clinigen's experience commercialising in haemato-oncology, with 3 products currently on t...
VGP received the final building permit to begin construction of the new Stellantis Germany and global Opel headquarters in Rüsselsheim or “grEEn campus project”. Initial work has already begun, but permitting brownfield construction is more complex. The site spans 100k sqm and is part of a larger 700k sqm area acquired in FY23. A photovoltaic system and green roof will generate energy. A lot of development opportunities remain on the surrounding land. This project is part a large brownfield oppo...
Rising interest rates are becoming a hot topic, triggered by a significant uptick in US 10-year treasury yields through February and March. In this note we revisit this topic from several angles. We dig into the empirical side of what we can reasonably expect from the market as a whole when interest rates start to rise. Secondly we review our coverage, putting forward a number of impacted sectors and stocks.