Where are AEGON’s shares listed?
AEGON's common shares are listed on the Amsterdam, London and New York stock exchanges. See our listings page.
In what indices are AEGON shares included?
AEGON shares are included in a number of the major equity market indices, amongst others, in the following key indices:
- AEX
- FTSE Eurotop 100
- FTSE Eurotop 300
- MCSI Euro Index
- S&P Euro Index
- DJ Euro Stoxx 50
AEGON is also part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Index, which rank companies not by their market value but according to their ability to manage a variety of economic, social and environmental risks.
What is AEGON’s dividend policy?
When is AEGON recognizes the importance of a clear, stable and coherent dividend policy, supported by the Group's strong cash flows and capital position. AEGON's total dividend for the full year is composed of two parts:
- An interim dividend, announced at the same time as AEGON publishes its second quarter results in August;
- A final dividend, proposed at the same time the Group publishes its fourth quarter results in March and voted on at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, usually in April (see the calendar for more information).
More information on AEGON's dividend policy is available on the dividend policy page.
When is the next annual general meeting of shareholders?
The next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will take place on May 12, 2011. For further information, please refer to the calendar and the annual General Meeting of Shareholders section of this website.
How can I receive a proxy statement?
If you are an holder of New York Registry Shares in the United States, proxy voting material will be sent automatically to your home address by Citibank. If you are a shareholder in the Netherlands, please register with the Communicatiekanaal Aandeelhouders. You will receive proxy voting material of all companies listed in the Netherlands in which you hold shares.
When does the AEGON share go ex-dividend and what is the payment date?
For information about ex-dividend and payment dates, please refer to the calendar.
Who are AEGON’s major shareholders?
AEGON’s largest single shareholder is Vereniging AEGON, an association set up to safeguard the long-term interests of all AEGON’s stakeholders. Vereniging AEGON’s stake currently totals 33% of AEGON’s total voting capital, but has agreed voluntarily not to make use of its full voting rights except in certain, specifically-defined circumstances. For more information, please refer to the Vereniging AEGON website.
To AEGON’s knowledge, only one other party holds a capital and voting interest in AEGON N.V. in excess of 5%. According to its filing with the Dutch Financial Markets Authority on March 16, 2010, US-based investment management firm Dodge & Cox owns a total of 113 million common shares, representing 5% of the issued share capital and voting rights in the company.
When has AEGON had stock splits?
Where can I find AEGON's latest annual report?
Each year, AEGON publishes an Annual Report, an Annual Review and a Corporate Responsibility Report. Copies of all these reports as well as the Group’s latest regulatory filings can be found on corporatereporting.aegon.com.
What is the number of outstanding common shares?
The number of outstanding common shares per December 31, 2009 is 1.708 billion.
Has AEGON paid dividend in 2009?
AEGON did not pay a dividend in 2009 on its common share.