May 7, 2008
Embedded value per share increased to EUR 13.44 – up 2% and 10% on constant currency
Embedded value per share increased to EUR 13.44 – up 2% and 10% on constant currency
AEGON has long used embedded value as a management tool for its life insurance operations. AEGON’s management believes that embedded value, in conjunction with other publicly disclosed financial information, can provide valuable additional information for analysts & investors to assess a reasonable range of values inherent in the business.
April 23, 2008
Summary of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
o Alexander Wynaendts takes over as Chairman and CEO
o Jos Streppel comments on financial turmoil
o Gábor Kepecs appointed to Management Board
o Dudley Eustace to remain Chairman of the Supervisory Board until 2010
o Resolutions of the AGM
April 23, 2008
AEGON-CNOOC opens Guangdong branch
AEGON-CNOOC has opened a new branch office in Guangdong in line with its strategy to expand its businesses in the fast-growing coastal provinces of eastern China. Guangdong, one of China’s wealthiest and most populous provinces, is the joint venture’s sixth branch following its entry into Beijing, Jiangsu, Shandong, Shanghai and Zhejiang.
April 21, 2008
AEGON and Industrial Securities complete asset management joint venture
AEGON and China’s Industrial Securities have completed the establishment of their asset management joint venture following the recent final approval by the regulatory authorities.
April 14, 2008
AEGON appoints Marco Keim to lead Dutch unit
AEGON N.V. has appointed Marco Keim as Chief Executive Officer of AEGON The Netherlands and member of the Management Board*), effective June 1, 2008.
March 28, 2008
AEGON 2007 financial statements available
AEGON N.V. has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year 2007 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
March 6, 2008
Nominations Supervisory Board AEGON N.V.
The Supervisory Board of AEGON N.V. will propose to shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on April 23, 2008 to appoint Ms. Cecelia Kempler, Dr. Rob Routs, Mr. Dirk Verbeek and Mr. Ben van der Veer as member of the Supervisory Board for a four-year term. The appointments of
Mr. Van der Veer will take effect as of October 1, 2008, when he retires as Chairman of the Board of KPMG in the Netherlands.
March 6, 2008
Businesses deliver solid underlying growth and no material impairments to AEGON's investments in 2007
During 2007, AEGON's businesses delivered solid performance, as demonstrated by increased sales, deposits and growth in underlying operating earnings.
AEGON continues to maintain its strong financial position. Despite the turbulence currently underway in world financial markets, we experienced no material impairments to AEGON's investment portfolio during the year, nor did we have any impairments related to our subprime mortgage-backed securities during the year. AEGON's subprime portfolio, totaling EUR 2.9 billion, continues to be high quality
February 26, 2008
AEGON to enter Turkish life insurance and pension market with acquisition of Ankara Emeklilik
AEGON has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Ankara Emeklilik Anonim Şirketi (Ankara Emeklilik), a Turkish life insurance and pension provider, from Polis Bakim ve Yardim Sandigi. The move is AEGON’s first step in the fast-growing Turkish life insurance and pension market. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval in Turkey, and is expected to close in the first half of 2008.
February 21, 2008
AEGON Hungary strengthens its position in pensions and asset management
AEGON N.V. today announces that AEGON Hungary signed an agreement to purchase 100% of the registered capital of UNIQA Asset Management Company and Heller-Saldo 2000 Pension Fund Management Company, both Hungarian entities, from UNIQA Insurance Company.
January 31, 2008
AEGON announces successful completion of innovative capital management transaction
AEGON announced today that it has successfully completed an innovative capital management transaction. This transaction provides the company with flexible solutions that help manage reserves and capital in a cost efficient manner.
