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KBC Group: Fourth-quarter result of 1 116 million euros KBC Group – overview (consolidated, IFRS)4Q20243Q20244Q2023FY2024FY2023Net result (in millions of EUR)1 1168686773 4153 402Basic earnings per share (in EUR)2.752.141.598.338.04Breakdown of the net result by business unit (in millions of EUR) Belgium4875984741 8461 866Czech Republic238179102858763International Markets175205178751676Group Centre215-114-77-4097Parent shareholders’ equity per share (in EUR, end of period)56.654.153.956.653.9 ‘We recorded a net profit of 1 116 million euros in the la Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Secures KBC Group Renewal Amid AI-Driven IT Expansion We recently compiled a list of the Top 10 AI News Updates Trending on Wall Street. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) stands against the other AI stocks. The battle for supremacy on artificial intelligence development and innovation is heating up. 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In this environment of cautious optimism, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive... KBC Group: Results of the capital increase of KBC Group NV for the employees and effects on the transparency obligations The traditional annual capital increase reserved for the employees of KBC Group NV and some of its Belgian subsidiaries had, dd. 13 December 2024, the following effects on the share capital and the amount of shares/voting rights* of KBC Group NV. - The share capital increased by 836 345.25 EUR to 1 461 854 095.51 EUR. - The total number of shares increased by 238 275 to 417 544 151 shares. The total number of voting rights also increased by 238 275 to 417 544 151. 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Following the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) performed for 2024, the ECB has formally notified KBC of its decision to maintain both the Pillar 2 Requirement (P2R) at 1.86% and Pillar 2 Guidance (P2G) at 1.25% of RWA. The decision leads to a fully loaded overall CET1 requirement for KBC Group (under the Danish Comprom KBC Group: KBC welcomes extension of the KBC Group anchoring agreement made among Cera, KBC Ancora, MRBB and Other Stable Shareholders Together with MRBB and Other Stable Shareholders, Cera and KBC Ancora have confirmed to extend their anchoring agreement with respect to KBC Group NV for a further term of ten years. In doing so, these shareholders will continue to ensure shareholder stability and further support the sustainable development of the KBC group. KBC has taken note of this extension of the shareholders' agreement. 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KBC Group: Third-quarter result of 868 million euros KBC Group – overview (consolidated, IFRS)3Q20242Q20243Q20239M20249M2023Net result (in millions of EUR)8689258772 3002 725Basic earnings per share (in EUR)2.142.252.075.586.44Breakdown of the net result by business unit (in millions of EUR) Belgium5985195171 3591 392Czech Republic179244200620661International Markets205224200576498Group Centre-114-61-41-255174Parent shareholders’ equity per share (in EUR, end of period)54.153.252.254.152.2 We recorded a net profit of 868 million euros in the third KBC Group: Publication of transparency notification(s) received by KBC Group NV Publication of transparency notification(s) received by KBC Group NV (art. 14, 1st section of the Act of 2 May 2007 concerning the disclosure of significant participations) Summary of the notification(s) KBC Group NV has received an updated transparency notification on 7 October 2024, which states that BlackRock has a stake of 4.37% in KBC Group (total voting rights and equivalent financial instruments). The reason for the update is a change in the structure of the BlackRock group*. Content of t KBC Group (KBCSY) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know KBC Group (KBCSY) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). KBC Group: Second-quarter result of 925 million euros KBC Group – overview (consolidated, IFRS)2Q20241Q20242Q20231H20241H2023Net result (in millions of EUR)9255069661 4311 848Basic earnings per share (in EUR)2.251.182.293.444.37Breakdown of the net result by business unit (in millions of EUR) Belgium519243576761875Czech Republic244197276441461International Markets224146190370298Group Centre-61-80-76-141215Parent shareholders’ equity per share (in EUR, end of period)53.254.951.253.251.2 ‘We recorded a net profit of 925 million euros in the second qu KBC Group: Conclusion of the KBC Group share buyback programme. Transparency notification On 10 August 2023 after trading hours, KBC Group NV announced a share buyback programme. Within the framework of this programme, KBC Group NV wishes to indicate that as a result of the cumulative repurchase of its own shares, it exceeded the 5% notification threshold on 30 July 2024. The share buyback program is now complete. As per close of business 30 July 2024, KBC Group NV holds 20 942 766 shares which represents 5,02% of the total number of currently issued shares being 417 305 876. On 31 J KBC Group: Update regarding the KBC Group share buyback programme Within the framework of the share buyback programme announced on 10 August 2023 after trading hours, KBC Group NV wishes to advise that the following transactions took place on Euronext Brussels’ regulated market between 29 July 2024 and 31 July 2024, included: Date No. of shares Total price Average price Lowest price Highest price 29-07-2024 91 000 € 6 495 626 € 71.38 € 71.14 € 71.70 30-07-2024 90 000 € 6 467 544 € 71.86 € 71.34 € 72.12 31-07-2024 38 057 € 2 728 535 € 71.70 € 71.28 € 72.26 Foll Itau Unibanco (ITUB) Rides on Strategic Buyouts Amid High Costs Itau Unibanco (ITUB) is well-positioned to gain from its efforts to grow inorganically in Brazil and abroad. However, its elevated cost base is set to hinder the bottom-line growth in the upcoming period. KBC Group: Bartel Puelinckx will replace Luc Popelier as KBC Group CFO With the approval of the Executive Committee and on the advice of the Nomination Committee, the Board of Directors of KBC Group NV has decided to appoint Bartel Puelinckx as new Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee of KBC Group. He will succeed Luc Popelier, who resigned to take up the position of CEO of Hamburg Commercial Bank (Germany) as of 1 September 2024. Bartel Puelinckx’s appointment will take effect on 1 September 2024, subject to approval by the National Bank o Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 3/3/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is BEL 20 Return KBCSF BEL 20 YTD +19.29% +5.77% 1-Year +33.68% +20.84% 3-Year +77.43% +12.92%