If you are thinking of retiring in the near future, then you will need to make some important decisions around how to take your income. This is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make, and yet data from Hargreaves Lansdown shows that less than half of people understand their options. Awareness is slightly higher for the over 55s – but not by much – it means there’s a real risk of...
If you are thinking of retiring in the near future, then you will need to make some important decisions around how to take your income. This is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make, and yet data from Hargreaves Lansdown shows that less than half of people understand their options. Awareness is slightly higher for the over 55s – but not by much – it means there’s a real risk of people sleepwalking into bad decisions. This can include buying an annuity that is not right or drawing down too much income early in retirement. This can lead to not having enough income, potentially running out of money, or incurring huge tax bills. All can have a huge impact on your standard of living, and all are avoidable. Those who have access to a financial adviser will have valuable support navigating these processes in the run up to, and through, retirement. There’s also good news on the horizon for those without access to a financial adviser, with targeted support reforms coming in from April. These will enable providers to really step up the support they can offer to their customers by being able to offer options based on what might work for “people like them.” Read more: You could be missing thousands in pension tax relief – here's how to claim it If you want to find out more about your potential retirement options, then see what your provider can offer you in terms of information, such as articles and webinars. There is also government support through the Pension Wise service, which offers free guidance. This can help you understand your options and work out what level of support you are likely to need. Some key questions to consider can include: 1. What level of guaranteed income do I need? The state pension will offer a level of guaranteed income which rises every year, as will a final salary pension if you have one. The other option is to buy an annuity with some, or all, of your pension. Annuity incomes have been riding high in recent years off the back of...
2025. aasta lõpus näitasid LHV Groupi deposiitide kui ka laenuportfelli mahud väga tugevat kasvu. 2025. aastal mõjutas LHV Groupi tulude dünaamikat kogu aasta väldanud intressikeskkonna muutus, mis avaldas survet intressituludele ning teiselt poolt survestas intressikulusid tugev konkurents hoiuste turul. Hea kliendiaktiivsuse kasv ja teenustasutulu aitasid neto intressitulu langust osaliselt tasa...
2025. aasta lõpus näitasid LHV Groupi deposiitide kui ka laenuportfelli mahud väga tugevat kasvu. 2025. aastal mõjutas LHV Groupi tulude dünaamikat kogu aasta väldanud intressikeskkonna muutus, mis avaldas survet intressituludele ning teiselt poolt survestas intressikulusid tugev konkurents hoiuste turul. Hea kliendiaktiivsuse kasv ja teenustasutulu aitasid neto intressitulu langust osaliselt tasakaalustada. IV kvartalis oli näha juba neto intressitulu kasvu võrreldes eelnevate kvartalitega. AS LHV Group teenis 2025. aastal kokku 304,8 miljonit eurot netotulusid, mida on 10% vähem kui aasta varem. Neto intressitulud vähenesid aastaga 235,1 miljoni euroni (-14%) ning neto teenustasutulud suurenesid 63,3 miljoni euroni (+5%). Grupi 2025. aasta konsolideeritud kulud ulatusid 159,3 miljoni euroni, olles 8% kõrgemad kui eelmisel aastal. LHV Groupi konsolideeritud puhaskasumiks kujunes 2025. aastal 117,0 miljonit eurot, mis jäi alla 2024. aasta tulemusele 33,3 miljoni euro võrra (-22%). Tütarettevõtetest andis suurima panuse kasumisse AS LHV Pank, teenides 2025. aastal 107,1 miljonit eurot puhaskasumit. UK Bank Limitedi puhaskasum ulatus 5,5 miljoni euroni, AS LHV Varahaldusel 4,1 miljoni euroni ning AS LHV Kindlustusel 2,5 miljoni euroni. Grupi aktsionäridele kuuluva omakapitali tootlus oli 2025. aastal 16,0%. 2025. aasta lõpuks kasvas LHV Groupi konsolideeritud varade maht 10,23 miljardi euroni, suurenedes aastaga 17% ehk 1,50 miljardi euro võrra. Aasta viimasel kvartalil kasvas varade maht 7%. LHV konsolideeritud laenuportfell suurenes 2025. aastal 913 miljoni euro võrra 5,47 miljardi euroni (+20%). IV kvartalis kasvas laenuportfell 4% ehk 231 miljoni euro võrra, millest ettevõtete laenude kasv moodustas 163,9 miljonit eurot ning jaelaenude kasv 67,3 miljonit eurot. Grupi konsolideeritud hoiuste maht suurenes aasta jooksul 1,22 miljardi euro võrra 8,13 miljardi euroni (+18%). IV kvartalis kasvasid hoiused 682 miljoni euro võrra ehk 9%, sealhulgas suurenesid tavaklienti...
At the end of 2025, LHV Group’s deposit and loan portfolio volumes both demonstrated very strong growth. In 2025, LHV Group’s revenue dynamics were influenced by changes in the interest rate environment throughout the year, which put pressure on interest income, while strong competition in the deposit market increased interest expenses. Strong growth in customer activity and fee and commission inc...
At the end of 2025, LHV Group’s deposit and loan portfolio volumes both demonstrated very strong growth. In 2025, LHV Group’s revenue dynamics were influenced by changes in the interest rate environment throughout the year, which put pressure on interest income, while strong competition in the deposit market increased interest expenses. Strong growth in customer activity and fee and commission income helped to partially offset the decline in net interest income. In Q4, net interest income already showed growth compared to previous quarters. In 2025, LHV Group earned total net income of EUR 304.8 million, which is 10% less than in the previous year. Net interest income decreased year-on-year to EUR 235.1 million (–14%), while net fee and commission income increased to EUR 63.3 million (+5%). Consolidated expenses of the Group amounted to EUR 159.3 million in 2025, increasing by 8% compared to the previous year. LHV Group’s consolidated net profit for 2025 totalled EUR 117.0 million, which was EUR 33.3 million lower than in 2024 (–22%). Among subsidiaries, the largest contribution to profit came from AS LHV Pank, which earned a net profit of EUR 107.1 million in 2025. LHV Bank Limited recorded a net profit of EUR 5.5 million, AS LHV Varahaldus EUR 4.1 million, and AS LHV Kindlustus EUR 2.5 million. The return on equity attributable to the shareholders of the Group was 16.0% in 2025. By the end of 2025, LHV Group’s consolidated assets increased to EUR 10.23 billion, growing by 17%, i.e. EUR 1.50 billion year-on-year. In Q4, total assets increased by 7%. LHV’s consolidated loan portfolio increased by EUR 913 million in 2025 to EUR 5.47 billion (+20%). In Q4, the loan portfolio grew by 4%, i.e. EUR 231 million, of which corporate loans increased by EUR 163.9 million and retail loans by EUR 67.3 million. The Group’s consolidated deposits increased by EUR 1.22 billion during the year to EUR 8.13 billion (+18%). In Q4, deposits grew by EUR 682 million, i.e. 9%, including an...
Wereldhave N.V. announces the proposed appointment of Mr. Marcel Eggenkamp as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Board of Management. The proposed appointment will be submitted to the...
Wereldhave N.V. announces the proposed appointment of Mr. Marcel Eggenkamp as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Board of Management. The proposed appointment will be submitted to the...
Kering - 2025 Results - Press Release PRESS RELEASE February 10, 2026 2025 RESULTS: SEQUENTIAL IMPROVEMENT, UNLOCKING THE NEXT PHASE OF SUSTAINABLE & PROFITABLE GROWTH Strengthened balance sheet providing strategic flexibility 2026 outlook: return to growth and margin improvement Capital Markets Day: Kering roadmap to build a leaner, faster Group, focused on enhancing brand desirability to reignit...
Kering - 2025 Results - Press Release PRESS RELEASE February 10, 2026 2025 RESULTS: SEQUENTIAL IMPROVEMENT, UNLOCKING THE NEXT PHASE OF SUSTAINABLE & PROFITABLE GROWTH Strengthened balance sheet providing strategic flexibility 2026 outlook: return to growth and margin improvement Capital Markets Day: Kering roadmap to build a leaner, faster Group, focused on enhancing brand desirability to reignite growth Revenue: €14,675 million down 13% as reported and 10% on a comparable basis with Q4 revenue down 9% as reported and 3% on a comparable basis Recurring operating income: €1,631 million Recurring net income attributable to the Group: €532 million Proposed ordinary dividend: €3.00 per share Proposed exceptional dividend: €1.00 per share “The performance in 2025 does not reflect the Group’s true potential. In the second half, we took decisive actions – strengthening the balance sheet, tightening costs, and making strategic choices that lay the foundations for our next chapter. On April 16, during our Capital Markets Day, we will present a clear roadmap to boost the desirability of our Luxury Houses and reignite growth, with well-defined brand strategies, a more effective organization and strong financial discipline. As we enter 2026, the entire team is fully committed to delivering a leaner, faster Kering, enhancing brand positioning and sales, rebuilding margins, and strengthening cash generation to ensure sustainable, long‑term value creation.” Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering At its meeting on February 9, 2026, the Board of Directors of Kering, chaired by François‑Henri Pinault, approved the consolidated financial statements for 2025. The audit procedures on these consolidated financial statements have been completed. The certification report will be issued upon completion of the review of the management report. Following the strategic partnership with L’Oréal for the sale of Kering Beauté, expected to close in the first half of 2026, Kering Beauté activity is reclassifie...
Kering - Résultats 2025 - Communiqué de presse COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE 10 février 2026 RÉSULTATS 2025 : AMÉLIORATION SÉQUENTIELLE, CAP SUR UNE NOUVELLE PHASE DE CROISSANCE DURABLE ET PROFITABLE Un bilan renforcé, qui offre une plus grande flexibilité stratégique Perspectives 2026 : retour à la croissance et amélioration des marges Capital Markets Day : la feuille de route de Kering pour bâtir un Grou...
Kering - Résultats 2025 - Communiqué de presse COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE 10 février 2026 RÉSULTATS 2025 : AMÉLIORATION SÉQUENTIELLE, CAP SUR UNE NOUVELLE PHASE DE CROISSANCE DURABLE ET PROFITABLE Un bilan renforcé, qui offre une plus grande flexibilité stratégique Perspectives 2026 : retour à la croissance et amélioration des marges Capital Markets Day : la feuille de route de Kering pour bâtir un Groupe plus agile, plus rapide et déterminé à renforcer la désirabilité de ses Maisons pour relancer la croissance Chiffre d’affaires : 14 675 M€ en baisse de 13 % en données publiées et de 10 % en données comparables avec un chiffre d’affaires au 4e trimestre en baisse de 9 % en données publiées et de 3 % en données comparables Résultat opérationnel courant : 1 631 M€ Résultat net part du Groupe récurrent : 532 M€ Dividende ordinaire proposé : 3,00 € par action Dividende exceptionnel proposé : 1,00 € par action « La performance du Groupe en 2025 ne reflète pas son véritable potentiel. Au second semestre, nous avons engagé une série de mesures déterminantes : renforcement de notre bilan, stricte maîtrise des coûts, et choix stratégiques posant les fondations nécessaires au prochain chapitre de notre histoire. Le 16 avril, lors de notre Capital Markets Day, nous présenterons une feuille de route claire pour accroître la désirabilité de nos Maisons de luxe et relancer la croissance, avec des stratégies de marques précisément définies, une organisation plus efficiente et une discipline financière rigoureuse. En ce début d'année 2026, toutes les équipes sont pleinement mobilisées pour faire de Kering un groupe plus agile et plus rapide, renforcer le positionnement de nos Maisons, dynamiser nos ventes, améliorer nos marges et accroître la génération de trésorerie afin de créer durablement de la valeur ». Luca de Meo, Directeur général de Kering Le Conseil d’administration de Kering s’est réuni le 9 février 2026 sous la présidence de François‑Henri Pinault, et a arrêté les comptes co...
Amsterdam, February 10, 2026 Full year and Q4 highlights Comparable order intake growth 6% in 2025; up 7% in Q4 Group sales of EUR 17.8 billion in 2025, EUR 5.1 billion in Q4; comparable sales growth 2% in 2025, 7% in Q4 Income from operations was EUR 1,424 million in 2025; EUR 540 million in Q4 Adjusted EBITA margin increased 80 basis points to 12.3% of sales in 2025; up 160 basis points to 15.1%...
Amsterdam, February 10, 2026 Full year and Q4 highlights Comparable order intake growth 6% in 2025; up 7% in Q4 Group sales of EUR 17.8 billion in 2025, EUR 5.1 billion in Q4; comparable sales growth 2% in 2025, 7% in Q4 Income from operations was EUR 1,424 million in 2025; EUR 540 million in Q4 Adjusted EBITA margin increased 80 basis points to 12.3% of sales in 2025; up 160 basis points to 15.1% in Q4 Operating cash flow of EUR 1,172 million in 2025; EUR 1,391 million in Q4 Free cash flow of EUR 512 million in 2025; EUR 1,200 million in Q4 Productivity savings of EUR 0.8 billion in 2025; delivered 2023-2025 target of EUR 2.5 billion Proposed 2025 dividend of EUR 0.85 per share, in shares or cash at the option of the shareholder Outlook for 2026 published Capital Markets Day Philips sets out plan to drive profitable growth to deliver sustainable value, including new, integrated 2030 Impact Ambitions. Plan comprises three pillars: segment-specific growth strategies, innovation as a key growth driver and continued disciplined execution Philips publishes 2026-2028 financial targets, including mid-single-digit comparable sales growth CAGR over the period and mid-teens Adjusted EBITA margin in 2028 Roy Jakobs, CEO of Royal Philips: “In 2025, we delivered on our commitments as we scaled better care for more people. We strengthened our company while navigating a dynamic macro-environment. We ended the year with strong order growth and sales, robust margin expansion despite tariffs, solid cash generation, and we exit the year with a robust balance sheet. Over the past three years, we have strengthened Philips at its core. Our employees live our culture of impact with care, guided by an expert leadership team. We prioritized quality, built supply chain resilience, and simplified how we operate. This focus delivered customer-driven innovation. We launched the new Azurion neuro biplane platform to advance minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment for neurovascular patients. ...
Neo-Concept International ( NCI ) priced its public offering of ~14.85M shares at a public offering price of $0.5454 per share. Gross proceeds are expected to be ~$8.1M. The offering is expected to close on February 11, 2025. The company intends to utilize the net proceeds for expanding its business and for general working capital. More on Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Limited Seeking A...
Neo-Concept International ( NCI ) priced its public offering of ~14.85M shares at a public offering price of $0.5454 per share. Gross proceeds are expected to be ~$8.1M. The offering is expected to close on February 11, 2025. The company intends to utilize the net proceeds for expanding its business and for general working capital. More on Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Limited Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Limited Financial information for Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Limited