We refresh our ING Benelux Favourites list. We apply a fundamental bottom up approach in which we select stocks which provide the best upside within our Benelux coverage universe and these stocks need clear catalysts. Additions/deletions: We add the following names to the ING Benelux Favourites list: Ageas: Ageas has done multiple deals; its most recent purchase of the 25% stake BNP Paribas had in its Belgian ops, is an accretive deal and we believe makes the Belgian operations ready for a pot...
We reiterate our BUY rating but raise our target price from €35.0 to €43.0 driven by our increased estimates on the back of the strong membership momentum and the consolidation of Clever Fit, which in our view provides attractive upside potential. Note that we have not yet modelled in the potential savings from a change in business model for the 24/7 gyms in France, but we did include the VAT increase in Belgium. We also underline that BFIT remains on the ING Benelux Favourites list.
Basic-Fit: The Gym Group pre-close trading update / Fastned: 4Q25 preview / KPN: Vodafone new unlimited subscriptions with 1Gbps speed / Lotus Bakeries: Peer Lindt & Sprüngli FY25 sales / Ontex: Change in CEO brought forward and launch of a strategic review / Staffing sector: Page Group 4Q25 trading update / Zabka: Another miss on like-for-like growth.
We update the performance of our ING Benelux Favourites list as well as all valuation and ranking tables for our coverage universe. Performance on the front page is dated from the 19 September 2025, while historical performance is included on the second page. The methodology for our favourites selection is based on a bottom-up approach with a focus on absolute performance with clear near-term triggers. It is a rolling list, ie, stocks can enter/exit whenever we think opportune.
Yesterday, the Belgian federal government announced an agreement on the federal budget, which includes raising VAT on sports subscriptions from 6.0% to 12.0%. The BeNeLux region remains Basic-Fit's key profit driver, delivering a 46.5% EBITDA less rent margin in 1H25 compared to 12.0% across its other markets. For Belgium, we forecast FY25 revenue of approximately €250 million and underlying EBITDA less rent of €115 million. If the additional 6.0% VAT is absorbed without price adjustments, this ...
BUY reiterated and TP increased from €33.0 to €35.00. We have not yet included the Clever Fit acquisition into our estimates or fair value as we lack the financial details. In this report we have made an extensive analysis of the earnings accretion and value creation of Clever Fit, based on early assumptions. Although we also have some concerns regarding the uncertainty around rebranding, capex needs, improving fundamentals and timing of rebranding, we also see the upside potential, strategic im...
Aedifica and Cofinimmo: Update about the deal. BAM Group: Preview - you have this and you have that. Basic-Fit: Investor call highlights Clever Fit acquisition. dsm-firmenich: Symrise 3Q25 results. KPN: Odido reduces fibre prices for higher speeds, increases prices for lower speeds. KPN: In line EBITDAal on lower revenues, guidance reiterated. Philips: 3Q25 preview, strong 4Q25 needed. Sif Group: Preview - boosting factory output and profit. Vastned: Strong progress on synergies,...
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