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Performance indicators fourth quarter 2007

*) 2007 is compared to pro forma data for 2006. These figures are presented after the change in accounting principles and after the change in definition of operating earnings to include AEGON's share in net results of associates and exclude the effect of any movements in the fair value of guarantees, as would have been the case had AEGON The Netherlands' hedge program been in place for those two years. Net income is, however, only affected by the change in the accounting principles. See also Table Financial Overview on page 3 and AEGON's press release of July 24, 2007. See also page 39 of this press release for more details.