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AI Leadership Exodus Rattles Investor Confidence Amid Capex Boom
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Press releaseGlobeNewswire· February 11, 2026

ABN AMRO posts net profit of EUR 410 million in Q4 2025

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ABN AMRO posts net profit of EUR 410 million in Q4 2025 ABN AMRO posts net profit of EUR 410 million in Q4 2025 11 February 2026 Key messages</b> Q4 net profit of EUR 410 million brought full-year return on equity to 8.7%New mortgage production continued at a fast pace in Q4Employee numbers decreased by about 1,500 FTE…
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  • Dutch house prices expected to continue to rise in 2026, though at a more moderate pace

    80% confidence
  • Beter Wonen scheme aims to ensure that energy savings achieved cover or exceed investment costs

    80% confidence
  • Fourth-quarter mortgage market share increased to 21%

    80% confidence
  • Macroeconomic conditions in the Netherlands remained robust despite labour-market tightness and global trade uncertainties

    80% confidence
  • For 2026, expecting costs of EUR 5.6 billion, excluding restructuring expenses and NIBC acquisition

    80% confidence
  • Reducing total workforce by 5,200 FTEs by 2028

    80% confidence
  • ABN AMRO delivered another solid performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting continued progress on strategic priorities

    80% confidence
  • Total distributions represent payout of 87% of net profit

    80% confidence
  • Full-year costs excluding incidental and restructuring expenses were at the lower end of guidance of EUR 5.4-5.5 billion

    80% confidence
  • Data improvements at Corporate Banking led to EUR 3 billion RWA reduction in Q4, including initial benefits of re-applying SME support factor

    80% confidence
  • For 2026, maintaining guidance for commercial net interest income of around EUR 6.4 billion, excluding NIBC acquisition

    80% confidence
  • Full-year NII in line with guidance for 2025 of more than EUR 6.3 billion

    80% confidence
  • ABN AMRO making progress towards target of achieving operating income above EUR 10 billion by 2028

    80% confidence

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