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When was AEGON formed?
AEGON N.V. is the holding company of one of the world's largest life insurance and pension companies, and a strong provider of investment products. It is the result of a merger between two insurance companies AGO and Ennia that took place in 1983.
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What does AEGON stand for?
AEGON is one of the world's largest life insurance and pension companies, and a strong provider of investment products. AEGON empowers its local business units to identify and provide products and services that meet the evolving need of their customers, using distribution channels best suited to their local markets. AEGON takes pride in balancing a local approach with the power of an expanding global operation.
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How is AEGON organized?
AEGON is organized by country unit. AEGON companies employ approximately 29,000 people. AEGON's businesses serve millions of customers in over twenty markets throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with major operations in the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
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Who is the CEO of AEGON?
Donald J. Shepard has been Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of AEGON N.V.'s Executive Board since April 18, 2002.
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Does AEGON have a one-tier or two-tier board?
AEGON has a two-tier board, consisting of a Supervisory Board and an Executive Board.
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How many people work for AEGON?
AEGON has approximately 29,000 employees worldwide.
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What brands does AEGON have in its established markets – the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom?
Americas
Transamerica, Life Investors Insurance Company of America, Monumental Life Insurance Company, World Financial Group, AEGON Direct Marketing Services Inc., Diversified Investment Advisors Inc., AEGON Intsitutional Markets.
The Netherlands
AEGON, Spaarbeleg, TKP Pensioen and Meeus.
UK
AEGON Scottish Equitable, AEGON Scottish Equitable International, AEGON Asset Management, AEGON Benefit Solutions, AEGON Actuarial Services, AEGON Trustee Solutions, AEGON HS Admin, Positive Solutions, Origen, Guardian.
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Does AEGON have a code of conduct?
Yes. AEGON's Code of Conduct provides management and employees with guidelines for how the company operates as a responsible business. This Code sets out the company's core values and its underlying principles of business practice. All employees, excluding those working for joint ventures where AEGON does not have full management control, are covered by this Code of Conduct. For further information, please take a look at the corporate responsibility section of this website.
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Who is AEGON’s independent auditor?
Ernst & Young Accountants, The Hague, the Netherlands.
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Where are AEGON’s shares listed?
AEGON's common shares are listed on the Amsterdam, London, New York and Tokyo stock exchanges.
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In which indices are AEGON’s shares included?
AEGON shares are included in the AEX index, the S&P Europe 350 index, the DJ Stoxx Indices and in many other leading equity indices. 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.
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What is the number of oustanding common shares?
The number of outstanding common shares per December 31, 2006 is 1,582 million.
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What is AEGON’s dividend policy?
AEGON recognizes the importance of offering its shareholders a stable and adequate dividend, supported by the company's cash flow and capital position. The total dividend for the full year consists of an interim dividend, which is declared at the same date as AEGON publishes its second quarter results in August, and a final dividend proposed when the company releases its full year results in March and then submitted for approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
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When has AEGON had stock splits?
Please refer to investor relation lnvestor Relations section of this website.
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Who are AEGON’s major shareholders?
Vereniging AEGON. The purpose of Vereniging AEGON is the balanced representation of the interests of AEGON N.V. and its group companies, as well those of insured parties, employees, shareholders and other relations of those companies. In other words, to promote the interests of AEGON N.V. and all its stakeholders. At December 31, 2006, Vereniging AEGON, held approximately 11% of the company's total outstanding common shares and all of the preferred shares. Based on publicly available information, there are no other major shareholders exceeding 5% participation.
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When is the next annual general meeting of shareholders?
The next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will take place on April 23, 2008. For further information, please refer to the calendar and the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders section of this website.
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When does the AEGON share go ex-dividend and what is the payment date?
The ex-dividend date for AEGON shares will be April 26, 2007. The payment date for the final dividend 2006 will be Wednesday, May 23, 2007. For further information, please refer to the calendar section of this website.
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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.
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Where can I find financial information about AEGON online?
Financial information about AEGON can be found on the Investor Relations section of this site.
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When does AEGON present its financial results?
AEGON publishes its financial results four times a year. For further information, please refer to the Calender section of this website.
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How is AEGON rated by the major rating agencies?
For further information on our ratings, please refer to the Debt information section of this website.
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What is AEGON's business mix?
In 2006, 85% of AEGON’s operating earnings before tax was generated by its life insurance and pension business. Accident and health insurance accounted for a further 12%, general insurance for 2% and banking 1%. By region, 71% of AEGON’s operating earnings before tax came from our operations in the Americas, 21% from the Netherlands and 7% from the United Kingdom. The remaining 1% came from our businesses in Other countries.
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What is AEGON’s peer group?
The AEGON peer group comprises companies that are comparable in type of business, size, geographical presence, and that are generally recognized as the most appropriate reference group. The reference group consists of Allianz, Aviva, AXA, Fortis, Generali, ING, Lincoln National, Metlife, Nationwide Financial Services, Prudential Financial and Prudential PLC.
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Where are AEGON’s headquarters located?
AEGON's headquarters are at AEGONplein 50, 2591 TV The Hague, the Netherlands. For further contact details and how to get to our headquarters, please refer to the Contact section of this website.
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Where can I find the addresses and telephone numbers of AEGON companies?
For further information on this, please refer to the Contact section of this website.
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How can I receive an AEGON annual report?
Please fill in your contact details via our annual report service.
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Whom can I contact for press-related questions?
For press-related questions, you can contact one of our colleagues at Group Corporate Communications on +31 70 344 8344 or via e-mail at gca-ir@aegon.com. For further information, please refer to the Media Contacts section of this website.
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How can I automatically receive press releases?
If you would like to receive press releases on a regular basis, please sign up to our E-mail alert service or contact Group Corporate Communications directly on + 31 70 344 8344.
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Whom can I contact for additional questions on investor relations?
For additonal questions, please use the form in the Contact section of this website or call to the Investor Relations department at +31 70 344 8305.
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