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Aegon is driving financial performance through simplification and growth

At the 2018 Analyst and Investor Conference hosted in New York, CEO Alex Wynaendts and Aegon's US management team outline how targeted actions to simplify and grow the business are creating significant value for all stakeholders.

Aegon UK extends partnership with Atos for administration services

Aegon today announces that its subsidiary in the United Kingdom has strengthened its existing partnership with Atos, signing a 15-year contract to service and administer its Existing Business (non-platform customers). This will further improve customer service for around 1.4 million customers with a multitude of different policy types.

Aegon will propose to reappoint Alex Wynaendts as CEO

Aegon’s Supervisory Board will propose to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in May 2019 to reappoint Alex Wynaendts (58) as Chief Executive Officer of the company, for a four-year term.

Aegon completes share buyback program

Aegon has completed the share buyback program announced on September 19, 2018. This program neutralized the dilutive effect of the 2018 interim dividend paid in shares.

Transamerica settles universal life litigation

Aegon’s subsidiary Transamerica today announces an agreement that would resolve litigation challenging certain monthly deduction rate adjustments on universal life insurance policies in the United States. This settlement for an amount of USD 195 million removes the uncertainty of ongoing litigation for the company and its customers.

Aegon’s US capital position to benefit significantly from merger of legal entities

Aegon expects a one-time benefit to capital generation of approximately USD 1 billion as a result of the merger of two legal entities. This follows changes to the existing US capital framework for variable annuities proposed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Aegon announces purchase of shares to neutralize 2018 interim stock dividend

Aegon will repurchase 24,133,950 common shares to neutralize the dilutive effect of the 2018 interim stock dividend. These shares will be held as treasury shares and will be used to pay future stock dividends.

US subsidiaries Aegon reach settlement with SEC

Today, US subsidiaries of Aegon reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the matter of the operation and implementation of asset management quantitative models by Aegon’s US asset management operations, and related disclosures.

Aegon reports strong first half 2018 results

1H 2018 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Aegon to divest its businesses in Czech Republic and Slovakia

Aegon has agreed to sell its businesses in Czech Republic and Slovakia for EUR 155 million to NN Group. The transaction is consistent with Aegon’s strategic objective to optimize its portfolio and capital allocation across its businesses.

Aegon completes share buyback program

Aegon has completed the share buyback program announced on June 20, 2018.

Aegon to divest last block of US life reinsurance business

Aegon has agreed to divest the last substantial block of its life reinsurance business to SCOR Global Life. The transaction is consistent with Aegon’s stated strategic objective to reduce the amount of capital allocated to its run-off businesses.

Aegon and Santander to expand successful partnership in Spain

Aegon today announces that it has signed an agreement to expand its successful partnership with Banco Santander in Spain.

Aegon announces repurchase of shares to neutralize stock dividend

Aegon will repurchase 21,954,140 common shares to neutralize the dilutive effect of the 2017 final stock dividend. These shares will be held as treasury shares and will be used to pay future stock dividends.

Aegon provides update on financial transformation and capital management

Today, at Aegon’s webinar for analysts and investors, CFO Matt Rider will detail the company’s ongoing actions to deliver on its financial transformation, approach to capital management and capital deployment prioritization.

Aegon calls EUR 200 million of perpetual securities

Aegon announces that it is exercising its right to redeem the EUR 200 million 6% perpetual capital securities.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders adopts all resolutions

Aegon N.V.’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on May 18, 2018, has approved all resolutions on the agenda, including adoption of the Annual Accounts of Aegon N.V. for the financial year 2017.

Aegon calls USD 525 million of subordinated notes

Aegon announces that it exercises its right to redeem the USD 525 million 8% non-cumulative subordinated notes.

Aegon publishes agenda for 2018 Annual General Meeting

Aegon N.V. today published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on Friday, May 18, 2018.

Aegon prices USD 800 million of Tier 2 subordinated debt

Aegon has successfully priced USD 800 million Tier 2 subordinated debt securities, first callable on April 11, 2028, and maturing on April 11, 2048.

Aegon completes sale of Aegon Ireland

Today, Aegon has successfully completed the sale of Aegon Ireland plc to Athora Holding Ltd. (formerly AGER Bermuda Holding Ltd.).

Aegon publishes 2017 Annual Report and Review

Aegon N.V. today released both its 2017 Annual Report and Review, and will file its Annual Report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Aegon concludes 2017 with strong fourth quarter results

4Q 2017 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Aegon Supervisory Board Member Dirk Verbeek to step down at next AGM

Aegon announces that Dirk P.M. Verbeek, member of its Supervisory Board, has decided to step down at the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) of May 18, 2018.

Aegon announces significant step to capture greater operational efficiencies

Aegon today announces that its US subsidiary, Transamerica, has entered into an agreement with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to administer the company’s US insurance and annuity business lines.

Press release, December 28, 2017

Aegon to divest additional block of US run-off businesses

Aegon has agreed to divest a block of life reinsurance business to SCOR and to dissolve a related captive insurance company.

Press release, December 15, 2017

Aegon completes share buyback program

Aegon has completed the share buyback program announced on September 28, 2017. This program neutralized the dilutive effect of the 2016 final and 2017 interim dividends paid in shares.

Press release, December 14, 2017

Aegon Supervisory Board Chairman Rob Routs to step down at next AGM

Supervisory Board has elected William Connelly as its next Chairman.

Press release, November 9, 2017

Aegon reports strong increase in earnings and capital ratio in 3Q 2017

3Q 2017 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Press release, November 1, 2017

Aegon completes sale of Unirobe Meeùs Groep

Aegon has successfully completed the sale of Unirobe Meeùs Groep (UMG) to Aon Groep Nederland for EUR 295 million.

Press release, September 28, 2017

Aegon announces repurchase of shares to neutralize 2016 final and 2017 interim stock dividends

Aegon will repurchase 51,864,626 common shares to neutralize the dilutive effect of the 2016 final and 2017 interim stock dividends. These shares will be held as treasury shares and will be used to pay future stock dividends.

Press release, September 13, 2017

Aegon announces stock fraction interim dividend 2017

Aegon shareholders were given the opportunity to choose between receiving the 2017 interim dividend of EUR 0.13 per common share in cash or in stock.

Press release, August 10, 2017

Aegon strengthens Dutch capital position and reports strong 2Q 2017 results

2Q 2017 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Press release, August 10, 2017

Aegon to divest its business in Ireland

Aegon has agreed to sell Aegon Ireland plc to AGER Bermuda Holding Ltd., the holding company of the European operations of Athene Holding Ltd.

Press Release, August 8, 2017

Aegon to sell Unirobe Meeùs Groep

Aegon has agreed to sell Unirobe Meeùs Groep (UMG), an independent financial advisory group, to Aon Groep Nederland for EUR 295 million.

Press Release, June 29, 2017

Aegon completes sale of majority of US run-off businesses

Aegon has successfully completed its transaction with Wilton Re to divest its two largest US run-off businesses, the payout annuity business and the Bank Owned / Corporate Owned Life Insurance business (BOLI/COLI).

Press release, June 20, 2017

Aegon announces stock fraction final dividend 2016

Shareholders were given the opportunity to choose between receiving the 2016 final dividend of EUR 0.13 per common share in cash or in stock.

Press release, May 23, 2017

Aegon appoints Global Head of Government and Policy Affairs

Aegon appoints Maurice A. Perkins as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Government and Policy Affairs, to oversee all aspects of the company’s government relations in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Press release, May 22, 2017

Aegon to divest majority of US run-off businesses

Aegon has agreed to sell its two largest US run-off businesses, the payout annuity business and the Bank Owned / Corporate Owned Life Insurance business (BOLI/COLI), to Wilton Re.

Press Release, May 19, 2017

Annual Meeting of Shareholders adopts all resolutions

Aegon N.V.’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on May 19, 2017, has approved all resolutions on the agenda, including adoption of the Annual Accounts of Aegon N.V. for the financial year 2016.

Press Release, May 11, 2017

Aegon reports strong increase in net income in 1Q 2017

1Q 2017 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Press release, April 7, 2017

Aegon publishes agenda for 2017 Annual General Meeting

Aegon N.V. today published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on Friday, May 19, 2017.

Press Release, March 24, 2017

Aegon publishes 2016 Annual Report and Review

Aegon N.V. today released its 2016 Annual Report and will file its Annual Report on Form 20 F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Press Release, February 17, 2017

Aegon responds to inaccurate information

In response to inaccurate information in the market, Aegon would like to clarify its capital position in the United States.

Press Release, February 17, 2017

Aegon reports strong net income in Q4 2016

Q4 2016 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Press Release, December 15, 2016

Aegon announces management changes

Aegon is today announcing the following changes to its management:

Press Release, December 8, 2016

Aegon accelerates execution of strategy and increases expense savings

Aegon provides update on plans to strengthen position in attractive US market.

Press Release, November 27, 2016

Aegon to appoint Matthew Rider as CFO

Aegon announced today that its Supervisory Board intends to nominate Matthew J. Rider (1963, US Citizen) for appointment as CFO and member of the Executive Board at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2017.

Press Release, November 11, 2016

Aegon completes share buyback program

Aegon has completed the share buyback program announced on October 3, 2016. This program neutralized the dilutive effect of the 2016 interim dividend paid in shares.

Press Release, November 10, 2016

Aegon reports net income of EUR 358 million in Q3 2016

Q3 2016 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Press Release, October 3, 2016

Aegon announces repurchase of shares to neutralize 2016 interim stock dividend

Aegon will repurchase 30,765,224 common shares to neutralize the dilutive effect of the 2016 interim stock dividend. These shares will be held as treasury shares and will be used to pay future stock dividends.

Press Release, September 14, 2016

Aegon announces stock fraction interim dividend 2016

Shareholders were given the opportunity to choose between receiving the 2016 interim dividend of EUR 0.13 per common share in cash or in stock.

Press Release, September 6, 2016

CFO Darryl Button to leave Aegon

Aegon announces that Chief Financial Officer Darryl Button will leave the company on December 1, 2016.

Press Release, August 15, 2016

Aegon completes share buyback program

Aegon has completed the share buyback program announced on July 4, 2016. This program neutralized the dilutive effect of the 2015 final dividend paid in shares.

Press Release, August 11, 2016

Aegon acquires Cofunds and becomes the leading UK platform business

Aegon announces the acquisition of Cofunds from Legal & General for GBP 140 million (EUR 164 million).

Press Release, August 11, 2016

Aegon maintains solid capital ratio despite volatile markets in Q2 2016

Q2 2016 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Press Release, July 12, 2016

Aegon provides update on UK annuity book divestments

During the second quarter of 2016, Aegon announced the divestment of its GBP 9 billion annuity portfolio in the United Kingdom through two transactions, to Rothesay Life and Legal & General.

Press Release, July 4, 2016

Aegon announces repurchase of shares to neutralize final stock dividend

Aegon will repurchase 29,258,662 common shares to neutralize the dilutive effect of the 2015 final stock dividend. These shares will be held as treasury shares and will be used to pay future stock dividends.

Press Release, June 22, 2016

Aegon announces stock fraction final dividend 2015 of 1/30

Shareholders were given the opportunity to choose between receiving the 2015 final dividend in cash or in stock. The cash dividend amounts to EUR 0.13 per common share and will be payable as of June 24, 2016.

Press Release, May 23, 2016

Aegon divests remaining part of UK annuity portfolio

Aegon announces the sale of GBP 3 billion annuity liabilities to Legal & General.

Press Release, May 20, 2016

Annual Meeting of Shareholders adopts all resolutions

Aegon N.V.’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on May 20, 2016, has approved all resolutions on the agenda, including adoption of the Annual Accounts of Aegon N.V. for the 2015 financial year.

Press Release, May 19, 2016

Aegon completes share buyback program of EUR 400 million

Aegon announces the completion of the second tranche of its EUR 400 million share buyback program.

Press Release, May 12, 2016

Aegon’s Q1 2016 results impacted by volatile markets

Q1 2016 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

United Kingdom, April 11, 2016

Aegon sells majority of UK annuity portfolio to Rothesay Life

Aegon announces the sale of two thirds of its UK annuity portfolio to Rothesay Life. The transaction is consistent with the company’s ambition to free up capital from non-core businesses.

The Hague, The Netherlands, April 8, 2016

Aegon publishes agenda for 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Today, Aegon N.V. published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on Friday, May 20, 2016.

Press Release, April 1, 2016

Aegon announces second tranche of EUR 400 million share buyback program

On January 13, 2016, Aegon announced and commenced its EUR 400 million share buyback program.

Press Release, March 25, 2016

Aegon publishes 2015 Annual Report and Review

Aegon N.V. today released its 2015 Annual Report and filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Press Release, February 19, 2016

Aegon reports net income of EUR 478 million in the fourth quarter of 2015

Q4/FY 2015 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Press Release, January 13, 2016

Aegon to increase profitability and capital returns

Strategy update and 2018 financial targets presented at Analyst & Investor Conference

Press Release, January 5, 2016

Aegon appoints Mark Bloom as Global Chief Technology Officer

Aegon today announces the appointment of Mark Bloom (American) to succeed Brenda Clancy (American) as Global Chief Technology Officer and a member of the Management Committee, effective February 1, 2016.

Press Release, November 24, 2015

Aegon successfully places inaugural EUR 750 million Conditional Pass-Through Covered Bond

Today, Aegon Bank N.V. priced its inaugural 5-year, EUR 750 million Conditional Pass Through Covered Bonds at 8 basis points over mid swaps resulting in an effective yield of 0.267%.

Press Release, November 24, 2015

Aegon appoints Allegra van Hövell-Patrizi as Chief Risk Officer

Aegon today announces the appointment of Allegra van Hövell-Patrizi (41, Italian) as Chief Risk Officer and member of the Management Board, effective as of January 1, 2016.

Press Release, November 12, 2015

Aegon reports third quarter 2015 results

Q3 2015 Results | AEX:AGN | NYSE:AEG

Press Release, November 3, 2015

Aegon designated a global systemically important insurer

The Financial Stability Board today announced that it has designated Aegon as one of a group of nine global systemically important insurers (G-SII).

Press Release, October 14, 2015

Aegon completes share buyback program

Aegon has completed the share buyback program announced on September 15, 2015. This program neutralized the dilutive effect of the 2015 interim dividend paid in shares.

Press Release, September 25, 2015

Aegon acquires Mercer’s US defined contribution record-keeping business

Deal strengthens Transamerica’s retirement platform and adds USD 71 billion in assets under administration.

Press Release, September 15, 2015

Aegon announces stock fraction and repurchase of shares to neutralize interim stock dividend

Shareholders were given the opportunity to choose between receiving the 2015 interim dividend of EUR 0.12 per common share in cash or in stock. 43% of shareholders elected to receive the stock dividend.

Press Release, August 13, 2015

Aegon reports second quarter 2015 results

Aegon reports increase in earnings, sales and cash flows for the second quarter of 2015.

United States, August 11, 2015

Transamerica expands distribution partnership with Edward Jones

Transamerica, Aegon's US subsidiary, has announced an expanded distribution partnership with Edward Jones to provide its retirement plan solutions to companies throughout the U.S.

United States, August 6, 2015

Aegon partners Merrill Lynch for not-for-profits retirement plan

Transamerica Retirement Solutions, an Aegon subsidiary in the US, has launched a new workplace retirement plan, together with Merrill Lynch.

Press Release, July 31, 2015

Aegon completes sale of its Canadian life insurance business

Aegon has completed the sale of its Canadian life insurance business to Wilton Re following regulatory approval.

Press Release, July 15, 2015

Aegon completes share buyback program

Aegon has completed the share buyback program announced on June 17, 2015. This program neutralized the dilutive effect of the 2014 final dividend paid in shares.

Press Release, July 10, 2015

Aegon to sell Clark Consulting

Aegon USA, LLC has reached an agreement with Greenspoint Capital and The Newport Group to sell Clark Consulting, its Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) distribution and servicing unit in the US, for USD 177.5 million (EUR 160 million).

Press Release, June 17, 2015

Aegon determines stock fraction 2014 final dividend and announces that it will repurchase shares to neutralize stock dividend

Shareholders were given the opportunity to choose between receiving the 2014 final dividend of EUR 0.12 per common share in cash or in stock. 42% of shareholders elected to receive the stock dividend.

Press Release, June 4, 2015

Aegon and La Banque Postale complete asset management partnership in France

Aegon has completed a strategic asset management partnership with La Banque Postale.

Press Release, May 20, 2015

Summary Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Aegon N.V.’s AGM on May 20, 2015, adopted all resolutions and proposals on the agenda, including the Annual Accounts for the 2014 financial year and the reappointment of Aegon’s CEO, Alex Wynaendts.

The Hague, The Netherlands, May 13, 2015

Aegon reports first quarter 2015 results

The Hague, The Netherlands, April 8, 2015

Aegon releases agenda for 2015 Annual General Meeting

Aegon N.V. today published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.

The Hague, March 20, 2015

Aegon publishes 2014 Annual Report and 2014 Review

Aegon N.V. today released its 2014 Annual Report and filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Hague, The Netherlands, March 3, 2015

Aegon completes sale of equity stake in La Mondiale Participations

Aegon has completed the sale of its 35% share in La Mondiale Participations following the granting of approval by the French Competition Authority (Autorité de la Concurrence).

The Hague, The Netherlands, February 19, 2015

Q4 2014 Results: Aegon reports higher earnings and sales

Proposal to increase final dividend to EUR 0.12 per share.

The Hague, December 18, 2014

Aegon and La Banque Postale enter into exclusive talks to form asset management partnership

Aegon and La Banque Postale have entered into exclusive talks to form a strategic asset management partnership in France.

The Hague, November 24, 2014

Aegon to sell its stake in La Mondiale Participations

Aegon has reached an agreement to sell its 35% share in La Mondiale Participations to La Mondiale for EUR 350 million, in line with IFRS book value.

November 21, 2014

2014 AGM minutes/ AVA notulen

The Hague, The Netherlands, November 13, 2014

Q3 2014 Results: Earnings impacted by assumption changes and model updates

The Hague, The Netherlands, October 17, 2014

Aegon completes share buyback program

Aegon has completed the share buyback program announced on September 17, 2014. This program neutralized the dilutive effect of the 2014 interim dividend paid in shares.

The Hague, The Netherlands, October 16, 2014

Aegon announces agreement to sell its Canadian life insurance business

Aegon has reached an agreement with Wilton Re to sell its Canadian operations for CAD 600 million (EUR 423 million).

The Hague, September 17, 2014

Aegon determines stock fraction 2014 interim dividend and announces to repurchase shares to neutralize stock dividend

Shareholders were given the opportunity to choose between receiving the 2014 interim dividend of EUR 0.11 per common share in cash or in stock. 45% of shareholders elected to receive the stock dividend.

The Hague, The Netherlands, August 14, 2014