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23 December 2025

Time to rethink Dividend investing?

As interest rates stabilise and traditional sources of income come under pressure, dividend investing is quietly regaining relevance. For clients seeking dependable income and long-term growth, dividend strategies can offer more than just a high payout. They provide a way to stay invested with purpose, combining resilience with real-world outcomes.

At Van Lanschot Kempen, we take a disciplined approach to dividend investing. We focus on companies with strong fundamentals, consistent cash flows and a clear commitment to shareholder returns. Our strategy is designed to support long-term goals such as retirement planning and wealth preservation, while helping clients navigate market uncertainty with confidence.

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Disclaimer:
Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management NV (VLK Investment Management) is licensed as a manager of various UCITS and AIFs and authorised to provide investment services and as such is subject to supervision by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. This document is for information purposes only and provides insufficient information for an investment decision. This document does not contain investment advice, no investment recommendation, no research, or an invitation to buy or sell any financial instruments, and should not be interpreted as such. The opinions expressed in this document are our opinions and views as of such date only. These may be subject to change at any given time, without prior notice.

Dividend Equities: general risks to take into account when investing in Dividend equity strategies
Please note that all investments are subject to market fluctuations. Investing in a Dividend Equity strategy may be subject to country risk and equity market risks, which could negatively affect the performance. Under unusual market conditions the specific risks can increase significantly. Potential Investors should be aware that changes in the actual and perceived fundamentals of a company may result in changes for the market value of the shares of such company. The value of your investment may fluctuate, past performance is no guarantee for the future. Do not take unnecessary
risks. Before you invest, it is important that you are aware of and are informed about the characteristics and risks of investing. This information can be found in the available documents of the strategy and/or in the agreements that are part of the service you choose or have chosen.

Profile of the typical investor in Dividend equity strategies
The strategy may be suitable as a core or supplemental investment for those:
• interested in a convenient way of gaining exposure
to international equity markets;
• seeking long-term growth of their investment
(5 years or longer);
• who can bear the possibility of significant losses,
especially in the short term; and
• who have experience with the risks and rewards
of equity investing.

There’s a saying in Dutch, Kom verder, it means many things and it’s our business philosophy. It captures the way we work with clients but also the way we steer our investee companies to deliver shareholder value through active engagement.

Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise, and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.