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AEGON LTD. Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Nov 16, 2015

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Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Q3 2015

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aegon.com

The Hague, November 12, 2015


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Table of contents

Condensed consolidated income statement 2
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income 3
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position 4
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity 5
Condensed consolidated cash flow statement 6
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements 7

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Condensed consolidated income statement
EUR millions Notes Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Premium income 4 4,789 5,076 15,411 14,701
Investment income 5 2,012 1,998 6,372 6,086
Fee and commission income 623 619 1,831 1,572
Other revenues 1 2 10 5
Total revenues 7,425 7,695 23,624 22,364
Income from reinsurance ceded 1,065 604 2,539 2,047
Results from financial transactions 6 (7,693) 1,038 (4,968) 7,710
Other income 7 16 16 16 28
Total income 814 9,353 21,212 32,149
Benefits and expenses 8 553 9,253 20,020 30,962
Impairment charges / (reversals) 9 10 (3) 17 13
Interest charges and related fees 125 85 308 267
Other charges 10 751 28 761 34
Total charges 1,439 9,363 21,106 31,275
Share in net result of joint ventures 51 23 112 42
Share in net result of associates 3 6 6 23
Income / (loss) before tax (572) 19 224 938
Income tax (expense) / benefit 48 33 (82) (151)
Net income / (loss) (524) 52 142 787
Net income / (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of Aegon N.V. (524) 52 141 787
Non-controlling interests - - - -
Earnings per share (EUR per share) 17
Basic earnings per common share (0.26) 0.01 0.02 0.32
Basic earnings per common share B (0.01) - - 0.01
Diluted earnings per common share (0.26) 0.01 0.02 0.32
Diluted earnings per common share B (0.01) - - 0.01

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Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Net income / (loss) (524) 52 142 787
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Changes in revaluation reserve real estate held for own use 1 3 5 1
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans (11) (279) 256 (722)
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified 19 69 (62) 194
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains / (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments 418 1,154 (1,107) 4,466
(Gains) / losses transferred to the income statement on disposal and impairment of available-for-sale investments (45) (104) (325) (423)
Changes in cash flow hedging reserve 504 249 541 629
Movement in foreign currency translation and net foreign investment hedging reserve (200) 995 1,077 1,168
Equity movements of joint ventures (1) (8) (3) 4
Equity movements of associates - - - 7
Disposal of group assets (550) - (550) -
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified (280) (264) 380 (1,253)
Other 5 2 9 (3)
Other comprehensive income for the period (139) 1,816 221 4,068
Total comprehensive income / (loss) (663) 1,868 362 4,855
Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of Aegon N.V. (662) 1,868 363 4,856
Non-controlling interests (1) - (1) (1)

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Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
Sept. 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
EUR millions Notes
Assets
Intangible assets 11 1,986 2,073
Investments 12 160,830 153,653
Investments for account of policyholders 13 193,562 191,467
Derivatives 14 22,676 28,014
Investments in joint ventures 1,578 1,468
Investments in associates 233 140
Reinsurance assets 10,234 9,593
Deferred expenses 16 12,047 10,373
Assets held for sale 19 - 9,881
Other assets and receivables 8,218 7,628
Cash and cash equivalents 9,524 10,610
Total assets 420,890 424,902
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 24,094 24,293
Other equity instruments 3,801 3,827
Issued capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of Aegon N.V. 27,895 28,120
Non-controlling interests 8 9
Group equity 27,904 28,129
Trust pass-through securities 155 143
Subordinated borrowings 756 747
Insurance contracts 121,093 111,927
Insurance contracts for account of policyholders 106,799 102,250
Investment contracts 17,173 15,359
Investment contracts for account of policyholders 89,155 91,849
Derivatives 14 20,143 26,048
Borrowings 18 12,910 14,158
Liabilities held for sale 19 - 7,810
Other liabilities 24,803 26,481
Total liabilities 392,986 396,772
Total equity and liabilities 420,890 424,902

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Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

EUR millions Share capital^{1} Retained earnings Revaluation reserves Remeasurement of defined benefit plans Other reserves Other equity instruments Issued capital and reserves^{2} Non-controlling interests Total
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
At beginning of year 8,597 9,076 8,308 (1,611) (77) 3,827 28,120 9 28,129
Net income / (loss) recognized in the income statement - 141 - - - - 141 - 142
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Changes in revaluation reserve real estate
held for own use - - 5 - - - 5 - 5
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans - - - 256 - - 256 - 256
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified - - (1) (62) - - (62) - (62)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains / (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments - - (1,107) - - - (1,107) - (1,107)
(Gains) / losses transferred to income statement on disposal and impairment of available-for-sale investments - - (325) - - - (325) - (325)
Changes in cash flow hedging reserve - - 541 - - - 541 - 541
Movement in foreign currency translation and net foreign investment hedging reserves - - - (68) 1,145 - 1,077 - 1,077
Equity movements of joint ventures - - - - (3) - (3) - (3)
Disposal of group assets - - (473) - (77) - (550) - (550)
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified - - 416 - (36) - 380 - 380
Other - 10 - - - - 10 (1) 9
Total other comprehensive income - 10 (944) 126 1,029 - 222 (1) 221
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for 2015 - 151 (944) 126 1,029 - 363 (1) 362
Shares issued and withdrawn 1 - - - - - 1 - 1
Issuance and purchase of treasury shares - 51 - - - - 51 - 51
Dividends paid on common shares (211) (292) - - - - (503) - (503)
Coupons on non-cumulative subordinated notes - (21) - - - - (21) - (21)
Coupons on perpetual securities - (83) - - - - (83) - (83)
Share options and incentive plans - (7) - - - (26) (33) - (33)
At end of period 8,387 8,876 7,364 (1,485) 952 3,801 27,895 8 27,904
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
At beginning of year 8,701 8,361 3,023 (706) (1,778) 5,015 22,616 10 22,626
Net income / (loss) recognized in the income statement - 787 - - - - 787 - 787
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Changes in revaluation reserve real estate
held for own use - - 1 - - - 1 - 1
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans - - - (722) - - (722) - (722)
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified - - 1 193 - - 194 - 194
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains / (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments - - 4,466 - - - 4,466 - 4,466
(Gains) / losses transferred to income statement on disposal and impairment of available-for-sale investments - - (423) - - - (423) - (423)
Changes in cash flow hedging reserve - - 629 - - - 629 - 629
Movement in foreign currency translation and net foreign investment hedging reserves - - - (52) 1,220 - 1,168 - 1,168
Equity movements of joint ventures - - - - 4 - 4 - 4
Equity movements of associates - - - - 7 - 7 - 7
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified - - (1,221) - (31) - (1,253) - (1,253)
Other - (2) - - - - (2) (1) (3)
Total other comprehensive income - (2) 3,452 (581) 1,199 - 4,069 (1) 4,068
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for 2014 - 785 3,452 (581) 1,199 - 4,856 (1) 4,855
Issuance and purchase of treasury shares - (67) - - - - (67) - (67)
Other equity instruments redeemed - 11 - - - (1,184) (1,173) - (1,173)
Dividends paid on common shares (104) (266) - - - - (370) - (370)
Coupons on non-cumulative subordinated notes - (17) - - - - (17) - (17)
Coupons on perpetual securities - (102) - - - - (102) - (102)
Share options and incentive plans - 7 - - - (11) (4) - (4)
At end of period 8,597 8,712 6,475 (1,287) (579) 3,820 25,739 9 25,748

For a breakdown of share capital please refer to note 17.
Issued capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of Aegon N.V.

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Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014
Cash flow from operating activities 142 2,476
Purchases and disposals of intangible assets (33) (20)
Purchases and disposals of equipment and other assets (62) (39)
Purchases, disposals and dividends of subsidiaries, associates
and joint ventures 840 77
Cash flow from investing activities 744 18
Issuance and purchase of treasury shares (167) (147)
Dividends paid (292) (266)
Issuances, repurchases and coupons of perpetuals (111) (1,305)
Issuances, repurchases and coupons of non-cumulative subordinated notes (28) (23)
Issuances and repayments of borrowings (1,538) 2,355
Cash flow from financing activities (2,136) 613
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,250) 3,108
Net cash and cash equivalents at January 1 10,607 5,652
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates 158 177
Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period 9,516 8,937
Cash and cash equivalents 9,524 9,024
Bank overdrafts classified as other liabilities (8) (87)
Net cash and cash equivalents 9,516 8,937

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

Amounts in EUR millions, unless otherwise stated

Aegon N.V., incorporated and domiciled in the Netherlands, is a public limited liability company organized under Dutch law and recorded in the Commercial Register of The Hague under number 27076669 and with its registered address at Aegonplein 50, 2591 TV, The Hague, the Netherlands. Aegon N.V. serves as the holding company for the Aegon Group and has listings of its common shares in Amsterdam and New York.

Aegon N.V. (or 'the Company') and its consolidated subsidiaries ('Aegon' or 'the Group') have life insurance and pensions operations in over twenty-five countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia and are also active in savings and asset management operations, accident and health insurance, general insurance and to a limited extent banking operations. Its headquarters are located in The Hague, the Netherlands. The Group employs approximately 28,000 people worldwide.

1. Basis of presentation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at, and for the period ended, September 30, 2015, have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union (hereafter 'IFRS'). They do not include all of the information required for a full set of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and should therefore be read together with the 2014 consolidated financial statements of Aegon N.V. as included in Aegon's Annual Report for 2014. Aegon's Annual Report for 2014 is available on its website (aegon.com).

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of investment properties and those financial instruments (including derivatives) and financial liabilities that have been measured at fair value. Certain amounts in prior periods may have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income, shareholders' equity or earnings per share.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at, and for the period ended, September 30, 2015, were approved by the Executive Board on November 11, 2015.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in euro (EUR) and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated. The consequence is that the rounded amounts may not add up to the rounded total in all cases.

The published figures in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited.

2. Significant accounting policies

All accounting policies and methods of computation applied in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied in the 2014 consolidated financial statements.

New IFRS accounting standards effective

The following standards, interpretations, amendments to standards and interpretations became effective in 2015:

  • IAS 19 Employee Benefits - Amendment Employee Contributions;
  • Annual improvements 2010-2012 Cycle; and
  • Annual improvements 2011-2013 Cycle.

None of these revised standards and interpretations had a significant effect on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the period ended September 30, 2015.

For a complete overview of IFRS standards, published before January 1, 2015, that will be applied in future years, and were not early adopted by the Group, please refer to Aegon's Annual Report for 2014.

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Taxes

Taxes on income for the nine-month period, ending September 30, 2015, are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual earnings.

Judgments and critical accounting estimates

Preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions, including the likelihood, timing or amount of future transactions or events, that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from the estimates made.

In preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, significant judgments made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimating uncertainty were not significantly different than those that were applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Actuarial assumption updates

Assumptions are reviewed and updated periodically, typically in the third quarter, based on historical experience and observable market data, including market transactions such as acquisitions and reinsurance transactions.

During the third quarter of 2015, Aegon implemented assumption updates resulting in a net EUR 5 million gain to income before tax. Charges arising from assumption updates included in underlying earnings before tax amounted to EUR 96 million.

  • A charge for actuarial assumption updates in the Americas Life & Protection business amounted to EUR 17 million, and was primarily related to updated mortality assumptions of active lives and updated lapse assumptions.
  • Actuarial assumption updates in the Americas Investments & Retirement business resulted in a charge of EUR 79 million and was primarily related to expense assumption updates related to fixed and variable annuity contracts.

In fair value items a favorable amount of EUR 101 million has been recorded primarily reflecting an update of the risk free yield curve to determine Aegon's liabilities for certain variable annuity contracts as well as economic scenario updates for both fixed and variable annuity contracts.

Exchange rates

Assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rates on the balance sheet date. Income, expenses and capital transactions (such as dividends) are translated at average exchange rates or at the prevailing rates on the transaction date, if more appropriate. The following exchange rates are applied for the condensed consolidated interim financial statements:

Closing exchange rates

USD GBP
September 30, 2015 1 EUR 1.1163 0.7369
December 31, 2014 1 EUR 1.2101 0.7760

Weighted average exchange rates

USD GBP
Nine months ended September 30, 2015 1 EUR 1.1150 0.7272
Nine months ended September 30, 2014 1 EUR 1.3554 0.8120

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3. Segment information

Aegon conducts its operations through five primary reporting segments:

  1. Aegon Americas: covers business units in the United States, Canada, Brazil and Mexico, including any of the units' activities located outside these countries;
  2. Aegon the Netherlands: covers businesses operating in the Netherlands;
  3. Aegon UK: covers businesses operating in the United Kingdom;
  4. New Markets: covers businesses operating in Central & Eastern Europe; Asia, Spain and Portugal, as well as Aegon's variable annuities activities in Europe and Aegon Asset Management that are aggregated as one reportable segment due to their respective size;
  5. Holding and other activities: includes financing, employee and other administrative expenses of holding companies.

These segments are based on the business as presented in internal reports that are regularly reviewed by the Executive Board which is regarded as the chief operating decision maker.

Aegon's segment information is prepared by consolidating on a proportionate basis Aegon's joint ventures and associated companies.

Performance Measure

A performance measure of reporting segments utilized by the Company is underlying earnings before tax. Underlying earnings before tax reflects Aegon's profit from underlying business operations and excludes components that relate to accounting mismatches that are dependent on market volatility or relate to events that are considered outside the normal course of business.

Aegon believes that its performance measure underlying earnings before tax provides meaningful information about the underlying results of Aegon's business, including insight into the financial measures that Aegon's senior management uses in managing the business. Among other things, Aegon's senior management is compensated based in part on Aegon's results against targets using underlying earnings before tax. While many other insurers in Aegon's peer group present substantially similar performance measures, the performance measures presented in this document may nevertheless differ from the performance measures presented by other insurers. There is no standardized meaning to these measures under IFRS or any other recognized set of accounting standards.

The reconciliation from underlying earnings before tax to income before tax, being the most comparable IFRS measure, is presented in the tables in this note.

The items that are excluded from underlying earnings before tax as described further below are: fair value items, realized gain or losses on investments, impairment charges/reversals, other income or charges, run-off businesses and share in earnings of joint ventures and associates.

As of Q3 2015, management decided to change the measurement of underlying earnings before tax by including the impact of model updates as part of 'Other income/(charges)' rather than as part of underlying earnings before tax. The models are used to support calculations of our liabilities for insurance and investment contracts sold to policyholders and related assets. Model updates could result in either a strengthening of reserves or a release of reserves held to cover for insurance or investment contracts inforce and the related treatment of deferred acquisition costs or costs of value of business acquired. The reason for this change in measurement is that management believes that these model updates are expected to be non-recurring.

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As a result, presentation as part of 'Other income/(charges)' would provide better insight to users of Aegon's financial statements in the actual performance from its underlying business operations. In Q3 2015 an amount of EUR (209) million has been recorded in 'Other income/(charges)'. The impact of this change in measurement on full year 2014 would have been an increase in Aegon Group consolidated underlying earnings before tax of EUR 82 million and a decrease in 'Other income/(charges)' for the same amount for segment reporting purposes. The impact is split between the Americas (EUR 57 million) and New Markets (EUR 26 million). The presentation of the items in the IFRS income statement will remain unchanged and continue to be part of the line 'Policyholder claims and benefits'.

Fair value items

Fair value items include the over- or underperformance of investments and guarantees held at fair value for which the expected long-term return is included in underlying earnings before tax. Changes to these long-term return assumptions are also included in the fair value items.

In addition, hedge ineffectiveness on hedge transactions, fair value changes on economic hedges without natural offset in earnings and for which no hedge accounting is applied and fair value movements on real estate are included under fair value items.

Certain assets held by Aegon Americas, Aegon the Netherlands and Aegon UK are carried at fair value and managed on a total return basis, with no offsetting changes in the valuation of related liabilities. These include assets such as investments in hedge funds, private equities, real estate (limited partnerships), convertible bonds and structured products. Underlying earnings before tax exclude any over- or underperformance compared to management's long-term expected return on assets. Based on current holdings and asset returns, the long-term expected return on an annual basis is 8-10%, depending on asset class, including cash income and market value changes. The expected earnings from these asset classes are net of deferred policy acquisition costs (DPAC) where applicable.

In addition, certain products offered by Aegon Americas contain guarantees and are reported on a fair value basis, including the segregated funds offered by Aegon Canada and the total return annuities and guarantees on variable annuities of Aegon USA. The earnings on these products are impacted by movements in equity markets and risk-free interest rates. Short-term developments in the financial markets may therefore cause volatility in earnings. Included in underlying earnings before tax is a long-term expected return on these products and excluded is any over- or underperformance compared to management's expected return.

The fair value movements of certain guarantees and the fair value change of derivatives that hedge certain risks on these guarantees of Aegon the Netherlands and Variable Annuities Europe (included in New Markets) are excluded from underlying earnings before tax, and the long-term expected return for these guarantees is set at zero.

Holding and other activities include certain issued bonds that are held at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL). The interest rate risk on these bonds is hedged using swaps. The fair value movement resulting from changes in Aegon's credit spread used in the valuation of these bonds are excluded from underlying earnings before tax and reported under fair value items.

Realized gains or losses on investments

Includes realized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, mortgage loans and other loan portfolios.

Impairment charges/reversals

Impairment charges include impairments on available-for-sale debt securities, shares including the effect of deferred policyholder acquisition costs, mortgage loans and other loan portfolios at amortized cost, joint ventures and associates. Impairment reversals include reversals on available-for-sale debt securities.

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Other income or charges

Other income or charges is used to report any items which cannot be directly allocated to a specific line of business. Also items that are outside the normal course of business are reported under this heading. As of Q3 2015, the impact of model updates used to support calculations of our liabilities for insurance and investment contracts sold to policyholders and related assets are reported under this caption as well (refer to page 9).

Other charges may include restructuring charges that are considered other charges for segment reporting purposes because they are outside the normal course of business. In the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, these charges are included in operating expenses.

Run-off businesses

Includes underlying results of business units where management has decided to exit the market and to run-off the existing block of business. Currently, this line includes results related to the run-off of the institutional spread-based business, structured settlements blocks of business, bank-owned and corporate-owned life insurance (BOLI/COLI) business, and the sale of the life reinsurance business in the United States. Aegon has other blocks of business for which sales have been discontinued and of which the earnings are included in underlying earnings before tax.

Share in earnings of joint ventures and associates

Earnings from Aegon's joint ventures in the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, China and Japan and Aegon's associates in India, Brazil, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Mexico and France are reported on an underlying earnings before tax basis.

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3.1 Income statement

EUR millions Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom New Markets Holding and other activities Eliminations Segment Total Joint ventures and associates eliminations Consolidated
Three months ended September 30, 2015
Underlying earnings before tax geographically 243 135 27 69 (41) 2 436 24 460
Fair value items (146) (1) 34 7 3 - (103) (29) (132)
Realized gains / (losses) on investments 2 32 1 1 - - 36 (2) 33
Impairment charges (11) (6) - (1) - - (18) - (18)
Impairment reversals 6 1 - - - - 6 - 6
Other income / (charges) (909) - 3 (43) - - (950) - (950)
Run-off businesses 28 - - - - - 28 - 28
Income / (loss) before tax (789) 160 65 34 (38) 2 (565) (7) (572)
Income tax (expense) / benefit 73 (34) (4) (8) 13 - 41 7 48
Net income / (loss) (716) 126 62 26 (25) 2 (524) - (524)
Inter-segment underlying earnings (51) (14) (19) 83 1
Revenues
Life insurance gross premiums 1,759 343 1,367 644 1 (27) 4,086 (106) 3,980
Accident and health insurance 571 32 12 51 1 (1) 666 (1) 664
General insurance - 102 - 59 1 - 163 (19) 144
Total gross premiums 2,330 477 1,378 754 3 (28) 4,915 (126) 4,789
Investment income 935 533 481 74 94 (93) 2,023 (11) 2,012
Fee and commission income 438 88 12 200 - (67) 672 (49) 623
Other revenues 1 - - (1) 1 - - 1 1
Total revenues 3,704 1,099 1,871 1,027 98 (188) 7,610 (185) 7,425
Inter-segment revenues 6 1 - 87 95
EUR millions Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom New Markets Holding and other activities Eliminations Segment Total Joint ventures and associates eliminations Consolidated
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Three months ended September 30, 2014
Underlying earnings before tax geographically 134 127 28 40 (37) - 291 4 295
Fair value items (159) (101) - - (36) - (296) (7) (304)
Realized gains / (losses) on investments 14 52 10 8 - - 85 (1) 84
Impairment charges (4) (5) - (14) - - (23) - (23)
Impairment reversals 25 3 - - - - 28 - 28
Other income / (charges) (27) (6) (10) 14 (1) - (29) - (29)
Run-off businesses (31) - - - - - (31) - (31)
Income / (loss) before tax (48) 70 27 48 (74) - 23 (4) 19
Income tax (expense) / benefit 52 (26) (2) (12) 17 - 29 4 33
Net income / (loss) 4 44 25 35 (57) - 52 - 52
Inter-segment underlying earnings (44) (14) (15) 69 4
Revenues
Life insurance gross premiums 1,580 1,204 1,243 443 - (18) 4,452 (89) 4,363
Accident and health insurance 485 34 14 37 1 (1) 570 (1) 569
General insurance - 107 - 52 - - 160 (16) 144
Total gross premiums 2,065 1,345 1,257 533 2 (19) 5,181 (105) 5,076
Investment income 823 637 487 61 79 (79) 2,009 (11) 1,998
Fee and commission income 454 81 11 159 - (58) 647 (28) 619
Other revenues 1 - - - 2 - 3 - 2
Total revenues 3,343 2,062 1,755 753 83 (156) 7,840 (145) 7,695
Inter-segment revenues 3 - - 73 80

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EUR millions Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom New Markets Holding and other activities Eliminations Segment Total Joint ventures and associates eliminations Consolidated
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
Underlying earnings before tax geographically 891 402 100 183 (123) 2 1,453 27 1,480
Fair value items (525) 34 4 (1) (66) - (554) (45) (599)
Realized gains / (losses) on investments (52) 273 57 10 - - 288 (7) 281
Impairment charges (32) (17) - (2) - - (50) - (50)
Impairment reversals 32 3 - - - - 35 - 35
Other income / (charges) (909) (22) 13 (43) - - (961) - (961)
Run-off businesses 38 - - - - - 38 - 38
Income / (loss) before tax (558) 674 174 148 (190) 2 249 (25) 224
Income tax (expense) / benefit 69 (153) (20) (54) 50 - (107) 25 (82)
Net income / (loss) (490) 521 154 94 (139) 2 142 - 142
Inter-segment underlying earnings (161) (41) (52) 246 8
Revenues
Life insurance gross premiums 5,202 1,757 4,257 2,016 3 (78) 13,156 (325) 12,831
Accident and health insurance 1,706 198 37 146 4 (4) 2,087 (13) 2,074
General insurance - 381 - 181 1 - 564 (58) 506
Total gross premiums 6,908 2,335 4,293 2,344 9 (83) 15,807 (396) 15,411
Investment income 2,760 1,719 1,715 215 286 (285) 6,410 (38) 6,372
Fee and commission income 1,287 261 33 603 - (205) 1,979 (149) 1,831
Other revenues 8 - - 3 2 - 14 (4) 10
Total revenues 10,964 4,315 6,042 3,166 297 (573) 24,210 (587) 23,624
Inter-segment revenues 18 2 - 263 290
EUR millions Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom New Markets Holding and other activities Eliminations Segment Total Joint ventures and associates eliminations Consolidated
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Nine months ended September 30, 2014
Underlying earnings before tax geographically 767 386 86 163 (100) - 1,303 (4) 1,299
Fair value items (326) (268) (16) 8 (73) - (675) (2) (677)
Realized gains / (losses) on investments 74 183 123 12 - - 392 (2) 390
Impairment charges (17) (14) - (38) - - (69) - (69)
Impairment reversals 56 7 - - - - 63 - 63
Other income / (charges) (35) (14) (12) 13 (2) - (49) (1) (50)
Run-off businesses (18) - - - - - (18) - (18)
Income / (loss) before tax 502 281 181 157 (174) - 947 (9) 938
Income tax (expense) / benefit (62) (62) (38) (44) 46 - (160) 9 (151)
Net income / (loss) 440 219 143 113 (128) - 787 - 787
Inter-segment underlying earnings (128) (43) (43) 199 15
Revenues
Life insurance gross premiums 4,606 3,243 3,634 1,302 1 (54) 12,732 (262) 12,470
Accident and health insurance 1,356 203 43 128 4 (4) 1,730 (10) 1,720
General insurance - 397 - 167 - - 564 (53) 511
Total gross premiums 5,962 3,843 3,677 1,596 5 (58) 15,026 (325) 14,701
Investment income 2,424 1,957 1,560 175 237 (235) 6,118 (32) 6,086
Fee and commission income 1,095 238 31 449 - (171) 1,642 (70) 1,572
Other revenues 1 - - 2 4 - 7 (1) 5
Total revenues 9,482 6,038 5,268 2,221 246 (463) 22,792 (428) 22,364
Inter-segment revenues 11 - - 213 239

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3.2 Investments geographically

Amounts included in the tables on investments geographically are presented on an IFRS basis.

Americas USD millions United Kingdom GBP millions September 30, 2015 Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom New Markets EUR millions (unless otherwise stated)
Holding & other activities Eliminations Total EUR
683 108 Investments
73,153 9,710 Shares 612 161 147 46 112 - 1,077
10,748 - Debt securities 65,531 23,839 13,177 5,361 - - 107,908
12,124 218 Loans 9,628 28,040 - 446 86 - 38,201
905 - Other financial assets 10,861 340 296 35 148 - 11,680
Investments in real estate 811 1,150 - 2 - - 1,963
97,613 10,036 Investments general account 87,444 53,530 13,619 5,891 346 - 160,830
12,283 Shares - 8,648 16,669 258 - (8) 25,567
5,543 9,151 Debt securities 4,965 17,454 12,419 208 - - 35,046
102,009 22,018 Unconsolidated investment funds 91,381 - 29,879 6,484 - - 127,744
23 2,683 Other financial assets 21 368 3,641 19 - - 4,049
852 Investments in real estate - - 1,156 - - - 1,156
107,575 46,987 Investments for account of policyholders 96,368 26,470 63,763 6,970 - (8) 193,562
205,188 57,023 Investments on balance sheet 183,811 80,000 77,383 12,860 346 (8) 354,392
169,093 552 Off balance sheet investments third parties 151,476 863 749 137,977 - - 281,066
374,282 57,575 Total revenue generating investments 335,288 80,864 78,132 140,837 346 (8) 635,458
Investments
81,255 9,828 Available-for-sale 72,790 22,951 13,336 5,367 18 - 114,462
10,748 - Loans 9,628 28,040 - 446 86 - 38,201
112,280 46,344 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 100,582 27,859 62,890 7,044 242 (8) 198,610
905 852 Investments in real estate 811 1,150 1,156 2 - - 3,119
205,188 57,023 Total investments on balance sheet 183,811 80,000 77,383 12,860 346 (8) 354,392
9 - Investments in joint ventures 8 834 - 734 2 - 1,578
81 6 Investments in associates 72 21 9 131 - - 233
29,753 4,906 Other assets 26,653 27,593 6,658 4,040 35,201 (35,460) 64,686
235,031 61,936 Consolidated total assets 210,545 108,448 84,049 17,766 35,550 (35,468) 420,890
Americas USD millions United Kingdom GBP millions December 31, 2014 Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom New Markets EUR millions (unless otherwise stated)
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Holding & other activities Eliminations Total EUR
770 150 Investments
76,393 9,832 Shares 636 161 193 28 105 (1) 1,122
11,117 - Debt securities 63,130 23,250 12,670 4,274 - - 103,324
11,914 267 Loans 9,187 27,052 - 487 11 - 36,738
873 - Other financial assets 9,845 366 344 16 107 - 10,678
Investments in real estate 721 1,069 - 2 - - 1,792
101,067 10,249 Investments general account 83,519 51,898 13,208 4,806 224 (1) 153,653
13,287 Shares - 9,487 17,122 420 - (10) 27,019
5,549 10,026 Debt securities 4,585 19,320 12,920 244 - - 37,070
104,704 22,769 Unconsolidated investment funds 86,525 - 29,341 6,293 - - 122,159
34 2,851 Other financial assets 28 401 3,674 13 - - 4,117
855 Investments in real estate - - 1,101 - - - 1,101
110,287 49,788 Investments for account of policyholders 91,138 29,209 64,159 6,971 - (10) 191,467
211,353 60,037 Investments on balance sheet 174,658 81,106 77,367 11,777 224 (11) 345,121
168,561 443 Off balance sheet investments third parties 139,295 868 570 72,474 - - 213,208
379,914 60,479 Total revenue generating investments 313,953 81,974 77,937 84,251 224 (11) 558,328
Investments
84,527 9,998 Available-for-sale 69,851 23,197 12,884 4,284 12 - 110,229
11,117 - Loans 9,187 27,052 - 487 11 - 36,738
114,836 49,184 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 94,898 29,788 63,381 7,005 200 (11) 195,261
873 855 Investments in real estate 721 1,069 1,101 2 - - 2,893
211,353 60,037 Total investments on balance sheet 174,658 81,106 77,367 11,777 224 (11) 345,121
11 - Investments in joint ventures 9 789 - 670 1 - 1,468
110 18 Investments in associates 91 19 24 6 - - 140
39,994 4,740 Other assets 33,050 34,737 6,108 4,067 36,785 (36,574) 76,172
251,468 64,795 Consolidated total assets 207,808 116,652 83,498 16,519 37,010 (36,586) 424,902

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  1. Premium income and premiums paid to reinsurers
EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Gross
Life 3,980 4,363 12,831 12,470
Non-Life 808 713 2,580 2,231
Total 4,789 5,076 15,411 14,701
Reinsurance 1
Life 663 571 1,960 1,890
Non-Life 72 75 211 227
Total 735 646 2,171 2,117

1 Premiums paid to reinsurers are recorded within Benefits and expenses in the income statement.

  1. Investment income
EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Interest income 1,787 1,673 5,325 5,052
Dividend income 187 298 940 939
Rental income 38 27 106 94
Total investment income 2,012 1,998 6,372 6,086
Investment income related to general account 1,547 1,426 4,579 4,226
Investment income for account of policyholders 465 572 1,793 1,859
Total 2,012 1,998 6,372 6,086
  1. Results from financial transactions
EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Net fair value change of general account financial investments at FVTPL other than derivatives (99) 35 (51) 196
Realized gains /(losses) on financial investments 22 86 290 394
Gains /(losses) on investments in real estate 99 (5) 116 (19)
Net fair value change of derivatives 623 342 6 678
Net fair value change on for account of policyholder financial assets at FVTPL (8,367) 562 (5,356) 6,430
Net fair value change on investments in real estate for account of policyholders 38 14 51 42
Net foreign currency gains /(losses) (3) (6) (31) (18)
Net fair value change on borrowings and other financial liabilities (6) 11 6 7
Realized gains /(losses) on repurchased debt - (1) 1 2
Total (7,693) 1,038 (4,968) 7,710

The decrease of the net fair value change on for account of policyholder financial assets at FVTPL in Q3 2015 compared to Q3 2014 is mainly driven by interest rates and equity markets movements. Net fair value change on for accounts of policyholder financial assets at FVTPL is offset by amounts in the Claims and benefits line reported in note 8 - Benefits and expenses.

  1. Other income

Other income of EUR 16 million in the third quarter 2015 relates to the sale of the $25.1\%$ share in platform provider and discretionary fund manager Seven Investment Management (7IM) and the sale of Clark Consulting. These transactions have led to a book gain of EUR 16 million. Refer to note 21 Acquisitions / divestments.

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8. Benefits and expenses

EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Claims and benefits (84) 8,669 17,783 29,007
Employee expenses 568 508 1,693 1,490
Administration expenses 305 286 917 838
Deferred expenses (368) (392) (1,163) (1,048)
Amortization charges 132 181 789 674
Total 553 9,253 20,020 30,962

The following table provides an analysis of the claims and benefits:

EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Benefits and claims paid life 3,925 3,959 15,323 11,723
Benefits and claims paid non-life 561 436 1,597 1,282
Change in valuation of liabilities for insurance contracts (2,107) 2,776 2,614 11,055
Change in valuation of liabilities for investment contracts (4,014) 99 (6,455) 664
Other 7 (7) (3) (26)
Policyholder claims and benefits (1,629) 7,263 13,076 24,699
Premium paid to reinsurers 735 646 2,171 2,117
Profit sharing and rebates 9 6 25 20
Commissions 801 754 2,511 2,171
Total (84) 8,669 17,783 29,007

The lines Change in valuation of liabilities for insurance contracts and Change in valuation of liabilities for investment contracts reflect changes in technical provisions resulting from fair value changes on for account of policyholder financial assets included in Results from financial transactions (note 6) of EUR 8,367 negative (2014 Q3: EUR 562 positive). In addition, the line Change in valuation of liabilities for insurance contracts includes changes in technical provisions for life insurance contracts of EUR 2,633 positive (2014 Q3: EUR 2,602 positive).

9. Impairment charges/(reversals)

EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Impairment charges / (reversals) comprise:
Impairment charges on financial assets, excluding receivables1 19 26 54 75
Impairment reversals on financial assets, excluding receivables1 (6) (28) (35) (63)
Impairment charges / (reversals) on non-financial assets and receivables (2) (1) (2) 1
Total 10 (3) 17 13
Impairment charges on financial assets, excluding receivables, from:
Shares 2 2 4 4
Debt securities and money market instruments 7 3 24 14
Loans 11 21 26 56
Total 19 26 54 75
Impairment reversals on financial assets, excluding receivables, from:
Debt securities and money market instruments (5) (25) (30) (54)
Loans (1) (3) (5) (9)
Total (6) (28) (35) (63)

1 Impairment charges / (reversals) on financial assets, excluding receivables, are excluded from underlying earnings before tax for segment reporting (refer to note 3).

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10. Other charges

Other charges of EUR 751 million in the third quarter 2015 relate to the book loss on the sale of Aegon's Canadian life insurance business. For the sale of Canada refer to note 21 Acquisitions / divestments.

11. Intangible assets

EUR millions Sept. 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill 226 216
VOBA 1,635 1,546
Future servicing rights 52 255
Software 58 50
Other 15 5
Total intangible assets 1,986 2,073

Intangible assets, except for goodwill, are predominantly impacted by periodic amortization of balances and changes in exchange rates. Future servicing rights reduced compared to December 31, 2014 following the sale of Clark Consulting in the third quarter of 2015.

12. Investments

EUR millions Sept. 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Available-for-sale (AFS) 114,462 110,229
Loans 38,201 36,738
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) 6,203 4,895
Financial assets, for general account, excluding derivatives 158,867 151,862
Investments in real estate 1,963 1,792
Total investments for general account, excluding derivatives 160,830 153,653

Financial assets, for general account, excluding derivatives

EUR millions AFS FVTPL Loans Total
Shares 608 469 - 1,077
Debt securities 105,210 2,698 - 107,908
Money market and other short-term investments 7,352 619 - 7,971
Mortgages loans - - 32,976 32,976
Private loans - - 2,752 2,752
Deposits with financial institutions - - 115 115
Policy loans - - 2,146 2,146
Other 1,292 2,417 211 3,920
September 30, 2015 114,462 6,203 38,201 158,867
AFS FVTPL Loans Total
Shares 623 499 - 1,122
Debt securities 101,498 1,826 - 103,324
Money market and other short-term investments 6,799 500 - 7,299
Mortgages loans - - 32,164 32,164
Private loans - - 2,058 2,058
Deposits with financial institutions - - 349 349
Policy loans - - 2,028 2,028
Other 1,310 2,070 139 3,519
December 31, 2014 110,229 4,895 36,738 151,862

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13. Investments for account of policyholders

EUR millions Sept. 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Shares 25,567 27,019
Debt securities 35,046 37,070
Money market and short-term investments 1,723 795
Deposits with financial institutions 1,957 2,908
Unconsolidated investment funds 127,744 122,159
Other 369 415
Total investments for account of policyholders at fair value
through profit or loss, excluding derivatives 192,407 190,366
Investment in real estate 1,156 1,101
Total investments for account of policyholders 193,562 191,467

14. Derivatives

The movements in derivative balances mainly result from changes in interest rates and other market movements during the period.

15. Fair value

The following tables provide an analysis of financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis by level of the fair value hierarchy:

Fair value hierarchy
EUR millions Level I Level II Level III Total
As at September 30, 2015
Financial assets carried at fair value
Available-for-sale investments
Shares 16 303 289 608
Debt securities 28,665 72,450 4,095 105,210
Money markets and other short-term instruments - 7,352 - 7,352
Other investments at fair value 30 343 919 1,292
Total Available-for-sale investments 28,711 80,448 5,303 114,462
Fair value through profit or loss
Shares 229 240 - 469
Debt securities 16 2,673 8 2,698
Money markets and other short-term instruments 130 489 - 619
Other investments at fair value 1 1,223 1,193 2,417
Investments for account of policyholders 1 116,488 74,182 1,736 192,407
Derivatives 33 22,415 229 22,676
Total Fair value through profit or loss 116,898 101,222 3,167 221,287
Total financial assets at fair value 145,608 181,671 8,470 335,749
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Investment contracts for account of policyholders 2 16,123 22,876 116 39,115
Borrowings 3 - 606 - 606
Derivatives 7 17,483 2,652 20,143
Total financial liabilities at fair value 16,131 40,965 2,768 59,864

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Fair value hierarchy

EUR millions Level I Level II Level III Total
As at December 31, 2014
Financial assets carried at fair value
Available-for-sale investments
Shares 26 316 280 623
Debt securities 27,491 70,203 3,803 101,497
Money markets and other short-term instruments - 6,799 - 6,799
Other investments at fair value 31 345 934 1,310
Total Available-for-sale investments 27,548 77,662 5,018 110,229
Fair value through profit or loss
Shares 217 282 - 499
Debt securities 48 1,761 17 1,826
Money markets and other short-term instruments 95 405 - 500
Other investments at fair value 1 832 1,237 2,070
Investments for account of policyholders^{1} 114,490 73,919 1,956 190,366
Derivatives 52 27,642 320 28,014
Total Fair value through profit or loss 114,903 104,842 3,530 223,275
Total financial assets at fair value 142,451 182,504 8,548 333,503
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Investment contracts for account of policyholders^{2} 15,371 22,683 165 38,220
Borrowings^{3} - 571 - 571
Derivatives 31 23,007 3,010 26,048
Total financial liabilities at fair value 15,403 46,261 3,175 64,839

1 The investments for account of policyholders included in the table above represents only those investments carried at fair value through profit or loss.
2 The investment contracts for account of policyholders included in the table above represents only those investment contracts carried at fair value.
3 Total borrowings on the statement of financial position contain borrowings carried at amortized cost that are not included in the above schedule.

Significant transfers between Level I, Level II and Level III

Aegon's policy is to record transfers of assets and liabilities between Level I, Level II and Level III at their fair values as of the beginning of each reporting period.

The table below shows transfers between Level I and II for financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis during the period ended September 30, 2015.

Fair value transfers
EUR millions YTD 2015 Full Year 2014
Transfers Level I to Level II Transfers Level II to Level I Transfers Level I to Level II Transfers Level II to Level I
Financial assets carried at fair value
Available-for-sale investments
Debt securities 15 141 - 45
Total 15 141 - 45
Fair value through profit or loss
Shares - 38 - -
Investments for account of policyholders - 204 163 1
Total - 242 163 1
Total financial assets at fair value 15 383 163 46

Transfers are identified based on transaction volume and frequency, which are indicative of an active market.

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Movements in Level III financial instruments measured at fair value

The following table summarizes the change of all assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs ('Level III'), including realized and unrealized gains (losses) of all assets and liabilities and unrealized gains (losses) of all assets and liabilities still held at the end of the respective period.

Roll forward of Level III financial instruments
EUR millions January 1, 2015 Total gains / losses in income statement1 Total gains / losses in OCI2 Purchases Sales Settlements Net exchange differences Reclassification Transfers from Level I and Level II Transfers to Level I and Level II September 30, 2015 Total unrealized gains and losses for the period recorded in the P&L for instruments held at September 30, 20153
Financial assets carried at fair value available-for-sale investments
Shares 280 21 22 51 (64) (33) 12 - - - 285 -
Debt securities 3,903 (4) 37 667 (276) (145) 160 - 169 (343) 4,095 -
Other investments at fair value 934 (137) 33 100 (64) (19) 76 - - - 915 -
5,018 (121) 84 838 (308) (104) 248 - 169 (343) 5,303 -
Fair value through profit or loss
Debt securities 17 - - - - - 1 - - (9) 8 1
Other investments at fair value 1,237 (13) - 109 (326) - 104 - 211 (127) 1,163 (9)
Investments for account of policyholders 1,956 99 - 347 (657) - 29 - - (38) 1,736 79
Derivatives 320 (164) - 12 48 - 14 - - - 229 (381)
3,530 (78) - 468 (937) - 148 - 211 (174) 3,167 (110)
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Investment contracts for account of policyholders 165 (2) - 4 (57) - 11 - - (5) 116 (3)
Derivatives 3,010 (460) - - 5 - 97 - - - 2,652 (459)
3,175 (462) - 4 (51) - 108 - - (5) 2,768 (462)
EUR millions January 1, 2014 Total gains / losses in income statement1 Total gains / losses in OCI2 Purchases Sales Settlements Net exchange differences Reclassification Transfers from Level I and Level II Transfers to Level I and Level II September 30, 2014 Total unrealized gains and losses for the period recorded in the P&L for instruments held at September 30, 20143
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Financial assets carried at fair value available-for-sale investments
Shares 322 45 (16) 54 (141) - 11 - - (1) 275 -
Debt securities 3,162 23 82 904 (290) (158) 146 - 227 (548) 3,549 -
Other investments at fair value 826 (61) (12) 100 (40) (7) 73 - 17 - 876 -
4,310 (13) 54 1,058 (470) (165) 220 - 244 (549) 4,700 -
Fair value through profit or loss
Debt securities 17 (1) - - - (9) 1 - 1 - 10 -
Other investments at fair value 1,217 45 - 26 (201) - 105 - 88 (55) 1,212 50
Investments for account of policyholders 1,989 119 - 460 (505) - 29 - 116 (174) 2,035 109
Derivatives 328 (41) - - (16) - 10 (4) - - 278 (61)
3,552 121 - 486 (722) (9) 143 (4) 197 (230) 3,534 99
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Investment contracts for account of policyholders 114 3 - - - - 11 - - - 128 3
Derivatives 1,431 714 - - (41) - 40 (4) - - 2,140 723
1,545 717 - - (41) - 51 (4) - - 2,267 726

1 Includes impairments and movements related to fair value hedges. Gains and losses are recorded in the line item results from financial transactions of the income statement.
2 Total gains and losses are recorded in line items (lame/ (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments and (Gains)/ losses transferred to the income statement on disposal and impairment of available-for-sale investment of the statement of other comprehensive income.
3 Total gains / (losses) for the period during which the financial instrument was in Level III.

During the first nine months of 2015, Aegon transferred certain financial instruments from Level II to Level III of the fair value hierarchy. The reason for the change in level was that the market liquidity for these securities decreased, which led to a change in market observability of prices. Prior to transfer, the fair value for the Level II securities was determined using observable market transactions or corroborated broker quotes respectively for the same or similar instruments. The amount of assets and liabilities transferred to Level III was EUR 380 million (full year 2014: EUR 485 million). Since the transfer, all such assets have been valued using valuation models incorporating significant non market-observable inputs or uncorroborated broker quotes.

Similarly, during the first nine months of 2015, Aegon transferred EUR 522 million (full year 2014: EUR 712 million) of financial instruments from Level III to other levels of the fair value hierarchy. The change in level was mainly the result of a return of activity in the market for these securities and that for these securities the fair value could be determined using observable market transactions or corroborated broker quotes for the same or similar instruments.

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The table below presents information about the significant unobservable inputs used for recurring fair value measurements for certain Level III financial instruments.

Overview of significant unobservable inputs
EUR millions Carrying amount
September 30, 2015 Valuation technique^{1} Significant unobservable input^{2} Range (weighted average)
Financial assets carried at fair value
available-for-sale investments
Shares 133 Net asset value n.a. n.a.
156 Other n.a. n.a.
289
Debt securities 3,588 Broker quote n.a. n.a.
214 Discounted cash flow Credit spread 1.75% - 4.11% (2.80%)
294 Other n.a. n.a.
4,095
Other investments at fair value
Tax credit investments 781 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 8.13%
Investment funds 95 Net asset value n.a. n.a.
Other 43 Other n.a. n.a.
September 30, 2015 919
Fair value through profit or loss
Debt securities 8 Other n.a. n.a.
8
Other investments at fair value
Investment funds 1,186 Net asset value n.a. n.a.
Other 7 Other n.a. n.a.
1,193
Derivatives^{3}
Longevity swap 101 Discounted cash flow Mortality n.a.
Other 8 Other n.a. n.a.
September 30, 2015 109
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Derivatives
Embedded derivatives in insurance contracts 2,569 Discounted cash flow Credit spread 0.35% - 0.40% (0.37%)
Other 83 Other n.a. n.a.
Total financial liabilities at fair value 2,652

1 Other in the table above (column Valuation technique) includes investments for which the fair value is uncorroborated and no broker quote is received.
2 Not applicable (n.a.) has been included when no significant unobservable assumption has been identified and used.
3 Investments for account of policyholders are excluded from the table above and from the disclosure regarding reasonably possible alternative assumptions. Policyholder assets, and their returns, belong to policyholders and do not impact Aegon's net income or equity. The effect on total assets is offset by the effect on total liabilities. Derivatives exclude derivatives for account of policyholders amounting to EUR 121 million.

The description of Aegon's methods of determining fair value is included in the consolidated financial statements for 2014.

For reference purposes, the valuation techniques included in the table above are described in more detail on the following pages.

Shares

When available, Aegon uses quoted market prices in active markets to determine the fair value of its investments in shares. Fair values for unquoted shares are estimated using observations of the price/earnings or price/cash flow ratios of quoted companies considered comparable to the companies being valued. Valuations are adjusted to account for company-specific issues and the lack of liquidity inherent in an unquoted investment. Adjustments for illiquidity are generally based on available market evidence. In addition, a variety of other factors are reviewed by management, including, but not limited to, current operating performance, changes in market outlook and the third-party financing environment.

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Available-for-sale shares include shares in a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) for an amount of EUR 120 million (December 31, 2014: EUR 107 million) that are measured at par, which are reported as part of Other in the column Valuation technique. A FHLB has implicit financial support from the United States government. The redemption value of the shares is fixed at par and they can only be redeemed by the FHLB.

Debt securities

Aegon's portfolio of debt securities can be subdivided in Residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), Asset-backed securities (ABS), Corporate bonds and Sovereign debt. Below relevant details in the valuation methodology for these specific types of debt securities are described.

Valuations of RMBS, CMBS and ABS are monitored and reviewed on a monthly basis. Valuations per asset type are based on a pricing hierarchy which uses a waterfall approach that starts with market prices from indices and follows with third-party pricing services or brokers. The pricing hierarchy is dependent on the possibilities of corroboration of the market prices. If no market prices are available, Aegon uses internal models to determine fair value. Significant inputs included in the internal models are generally determined based on relative value analyses, which incorporate comparisons to instruments with similar collateral and risk profiles. Market standard models may be used to model the specific collateral composition and cash flow structure of each transaction.

Valuations of corporate bonds are monitored and reviewed on a monthly basis. The pricing hierarchy is dependent on the possibility of corroboration of market prices when available. If no market prices are available, valuations are determined by a discounted cash flow methodology using an internally calculated yield. The yield is comprised of a credit spread over a given benchmark. In all cases, the benchmark is an observable input. The credit spread contains both observable and unobservable inputs. Aegon starts by taking an observable credit spread from a similar bond of the given issuer, and then adjusts this spread based on unobservable inputs. These unobservable inputs may include subordination, liquidity and maturity differences. The weighted average credit spread used in valuation of corporate bonds has increased to 2.80% (December 31, 2014: 2.67%).

If available, Aegon uses quoted market prices in active markets to determine the fair value of its sovereign debt investments. If Aegon cannot make use of quoted market prices, market prices from indices or quotes from third-party pricing services or brokers are used.

Tax credit investments

The fair value of tax credit investments is determined by using a discounted cash flow valuation technique. This valuation technique takes into consideration projections of future capital contributions and distributions, as well as future tax credits and the tax benefits of future operating losses. The present value of these cash flows is calculated by applying a discount rate. In general, the discount rate is determined based on the cash outflows for the investments and the cash inflows from the tax credits/tax benefits (and the timing of those cash flows). These inputs are unobservable in the market place. The discount rate used in valuation of tax credit investments has decreased to 8.13% (December 31, 2014: 8.5%).

Investment funds

Investment funds include real estate funds, private equity funds and hedge funds. The fair values of investments held in non-quoted investment funds are determined by management after taking into consideration information provided by the fund managers. Aegon reviews the valuations each month and performs analytical procedures and trending analyses to ensure the fair values are appropriate.

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Derivatives

Where quoted market prices are not available, other valuation techniques, such as option pricing or stochastic modeling, are applied. The valuation techniques incorporate all factors that a typical market participant would consider and are based on observable market data when available. Models are validated before they are used and calibrated to ensure that outputs reflect actual experience and comparable market prices.

Fair values for exchange-traded derivatives, principally futures and certain options, are based on quoted market prices in active markets. Fair values for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives represent amounts estimated to be received from or paid to a third party in settlement of these instruments. These derivatives are valued using pricing models based on the net present value of estimated future cash flows, directly observed prices from exchange-traded derivatives, other OTC trades, or external pricing services. Most valuations are derived from swap and volatility matrices, which are constructed for applicable indices and currencies using current market data from many industry standard sources. Option pricing is based on industry standard valuation models and current market levels, where applicable. The pricing of complex or illiquid instruments is based on internal models or an independent third party. For long-dated illiquid contracts, extrapolation methods are applied to observed market data in order to estimate inputs and assumptions that are not directly observable. To value OTC derivatives, management uses observed market information, other trades in the market and dealer prices.

Some OTC derivatives are so-called longevity derivatives. The payout of longevity derivatives is linked to publicly available mortality tables. The derivatives are measured using the present value of the best estimate of expected payouts of the derivative plus a risk margin. The best estimate of expected payouts is determined using best estimate of mortality developments. Aegon determined the risk margin by stressing the best estimate mortality developments to quantify the risk and applying a cost-of-capital methodology. The most significant unobservable input for these derivatives is the (projected) mortality development.

Aegon normally mitigates counterparty credit risk in derivative contracts by entering into collateral agreements where practical and in ISDA master netting agreements for each of the Group's legal entities to facilitate Aegon's right to offset credit risk exposure. Changes in the fair value of derivatives attributable to changes in counterparty credit risk were not significant.

Embedded derivatives in insurance contracts including guarantees

All bifurcated guarantees for minimum benefits in insurance and investment contracts are carried at fair value. These guarantees include guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (GMWB) in the United States, United Kingdom and Japan which are offered on some variable annuity products and are also assumed from a ceding company; minimum investment return guarantees on insurance products offered in the Netherlands, including group pension and traditional products; variable annuities sold in Europe and Japan.

Since the price of these guarantees is not quoted in any market, the fair values of these guarantees are based on discounted cash flows calculated as the present value of future expected payments to policyholders less the present value of assessed rider fees attributable to the guarantees. Given the complexity and long-term nature of these guarantees which are unlike instruments available in financial markets, their fair values are determined by using stochastic models under a variety of market return scenarios. A variety of factors are considered including credit spread, expected market rates of return, equity and interest rate volatility, correlations of market returns, discount rates and actuarial assumptions. The most significant unobservable factor is credit spread. The credit spread used in the valuations of embedded derivatives in insurance contracts increased to $0.37\%$ (December 31, 2014: $0.30\%$).

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The expected returns are based on risk-free rates. Aegon added a premium to reflect the credit spread as required. The credit spread is set by using the credit default swap (CDS) spreads of a reference portfolio of life insurance companies (including Aegon), adjusted to reflect the subordination of senior debt holders at the holding company level to the position of policyholders at the operating company level (who have priority in payments to other creditors). Aegon's assumptions are set by region to reflect differences in the valuation of the guarantee embedded in the insurance contracts.

Since many of the assumptions are unobservable and are considered to be significant inputs to the liability valuation, the liability included in future policy benefits has been reflected within Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Effect of reasonably possible alternative assumptions

The effect of changes in unobservable inputs on fair value measurement as reported in the 2014 consolidated financial statements of Aegon has not changed significantly as per September 30, 2015.

Fair value information about financial instruments not measured at fair value

The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of financial assets and liabilities, excluding financial instruments which are carried at fair value on a recurring basis.

Fair value information about financial instruments not measured at fair value
EUR millions Carrying amount September 30, 2015 Total estimated fair value September 30, 2015 Carrying amount December 31, 2014 Total estimated fair value December 31, 2014
Assets
Mortgage loans - held at amortized cost 32,976 37,870 32,164 36,692
Private loans - held at amortized cost 2,752 3,059 2,058 2,454
Other loans - held at amortized cost 2,473 2,473 2,516 2,516
Liabilities
Trust pass-through securities - held at amortized cost 155 140 143 139
Subordinated borrowings - held at amortized cost 756 797 747 828
Borrowings - held at amortized cost 12,304 12,650 13,588 14,056
Investment contracts - held at amortized cost 16,691 17,208 14,985 15,492

Financial instruments for which carrying value approximates fair value

Certain financial instruments that are not carried at fair value are carried at amounts that approximate fair value, due to their short-term nature and generally negligible credit risk. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, short-term receivables and accrued interest receivable, short-term liabilities, and accrued liabilities. These instruments are not included in the table above.

16. Deferred expenses

EUR millions Sept. 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
DPAC for insurance contracts and investment contracts with discretionary participation features 11,165 9,523
Deferred cost of reinsurance 429 441
Deferred transaction costs for investment management services 453 409
Total deferred expenses 12,047 10,373

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17. Share capital

EUR millions Sept. 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Share capital - par value 328 327
Share premium 8,059 8,270
Total share capital 8,387 8,597
Share capital - par value
Balance at January 1 327 325
Issuance 1 -
Share dividend - 2
Balance 328 327
Share premium
Balance at January 1 8,270 8,375
Share dividend (211) (106)
Balance 8,059 8,270

Basic and diluted earnings per share

EUR millions Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Earnings per share (EUR per share)
Basic earnings per common share (0.26) 0.01 0.02 0.32
Basic earnings per common share B (0.01) - - 0.01
Diluted earnings per common share (0.26) 0.01 0.02 0.32
Diluted earnings per common share B (0.01) - - 0.01
Earnings per share calculation
Net income / (loss) attributable to equity holders of Aegon N.V. (524) 52 141 787
Coupons on other equity instruments (36) (36) (104) (119)
Earnings attributable to common shares and common shares B (561) 16 37 668
Earnings attributable to common shareholders (557) 16 37 663
Earnings attributable to common shareholders B (4) - - 5
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in millions) 2,104 2,098 2,099 2,094
Weighted average number of common shares B outstanding (in millions) 585 581 583 580

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the average number of shares outstanding for share options. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and during 2014, the average share price did not exceed the exercise price of these options. As a result, diluted earnings per share do not differ from basic earnings per share.

Interim dividend 2015

The interim dividend 2015 was paid in cash or stock at the election of the shareholder. The cash dividend amounted to EUR 0.12 per common share, the stock dividend amounted to one new Aegon common share for every 45 common shares held. Dividend paid on common shares B amounted to 1/40th of the dividend paid on common shares. 43% of shareholders elected to receive the stock dividend. The remaining 57% opted for cash dividend. The average share price calculated on this basis amounted to EUR 5.40. The stock dividend and the cash dividend are approximately equal in value. To neutralize the dilutive effect of the 2015 interim dividend paid in shares, Aegon executed a share buyback program to repurchase 20,136,673 common shares. Between September 16, 2015, and October 13, 2015, these common shares were repurchased at an average price of EUR 5.2777 per share. These shares will be held as treasury shares and will be used to cover future stock dividends.

At September 30, 2015, Aegon had repurchased 11,578,544 common shares at an average price of EUR 5.1825. The liability for the repurchase of the remaining 8,558,129 shares, valued at the closing share price of EUR 5.1350 at September 30, 2015, amounted to EUR 44 million.

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18. Borrowings

EUR millions Sept. 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Capital funding 2,452 2,338
Operational funding 10,458 11,821
Total borrowings 12,910 14,158

Included in borrowings is EUR 606 million relating to borrowings measured at fair value (December 31, 2014: EUR 571 million).

Operational funding

During the first nine months of 2015, Aegon redeemed EUR 1,500 million ECB LTRO with a floating coupon. In first nine months of 2015, Aegon also repurchased the mortgages from Saecure 7 and Saecure 11 for EUR 1,378 million. On February 26, 2015, Aegon borrowed EUR 1,000 million under a new ECB LTRO program with a short-term life with a coupon of 0.05% (Sbp).

19. Assets and liabilities held for sale

Canada

On October 15, 2014, Aegon reached an agreement to sell its Canadian operations for a total consideration of CAD 600 million (EUR 428 million). The transaction was closed on July 31, 2015 after obtaining regulatory approval. At September 30, 2015, the Canadian operations of Aegon are no longer classified as assets and liabilities held for sale.

The Canadian operations were included in the Americas segment (note 3). For more information refer to note 21. Acquisitions / divestments.

La Mondiale Participations

La Mondiale Participations was classified as assets and liabilities held for sale per December 31, 2014. On March 3, 2015, Aegon completed the sale and therefore La Mondiale Participations is no longer reported as assets and liabilities held for sale.

Both the Canadian operations and La Mondiale Participations were sold and are no longer classified as assets and liabilities held for sale. As a result no unrealized gains relating to assets and liabilities held for sale are included in other comprehensive income, as of September 30, 2015 (December 31, 2014: EUR 477 million).

20. Commitments and contingencies

On January 13, 2015, the Dutch court approved a request filed jointly by Aegon and Stichting Belangenbehartiging Pensioengerechtigden van de Vervoer- en Havenbedrijven (BPHV) to remove restrictions on the capital of the harbour workers' former pension fund Optas. On April 21, 2015 the appeal period expired, after which Aegon made the agreed payment to BPHV of EUR 80 million and the restrictions on the capital were removed. In addition Aegon will contribute up to EUR 20 million to help mitigate the effect of an announced reduction in the tax-free pension allowance in the Netherlands.

There have been no other material changes in contingent assets and liabilities as reported in the 2014 consolidated financial statements of Aegon.

21. Acquisitions / divestments

Acquisitions

On June 4, 2015 Aegon completed a strategic asset management partnership with La Banque Postale. Under the terms of the agreement, Aegon has acquired a 25% stake in La Banque Postale Asset Management (LBPAM) for a consideration of EUR 117 million.

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On September 25, 2015, Aegon announced that it has acquired Mercer's US defined contribution record-keeping business. As a result of the acquisition, the number of retirement plan participants serviced by Transamerica will increase by 917,000. Assets under administration (AUA) will increase by USD 71 billion (EUR 64 billion). The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015, subject to regulatory approval.

Divestments

On March 3, 2015, Aegon 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 agreement to sell Aegon's stake in La Mondiale Participations to La Mondiale for EUR 350 million was announced on November 24, 2014. Proceeds from the sale were added to Aegon's excess capital buffer, and increased the group's Insurance Group Directive (IGD) solvency ratio by over 4 percentage points at the time of the sale.

On July 31, 2015, Aegon completed the sale of its Canadian life insurance business following regulatory approval. The agreement to sell Aegon's Canadian life insurance business for an amount of CAD 600 million (EUR 428 million) was announced on October 16, 2014. The transaction results in a book loss of CAD 1,054 million (EUR 751 million) recorded at September 30, 2015. Aegon has earmarked the proceeds of this transaction for the redemption of the USD 500 million 4.625% senior bond, due December 2015.

The results of the Canadian operations reflect amounts previously recorded in Other Comprehensive Income that were reclassified into the income statement including CAD 178 million (EUR 127 million) release of the foreign currency translation reserve, CAD (72) million (EUR (51) million) release of the net foreign investment hedging reserve and CAD 668 million (EUR 476 million) for the release of the available for sale reserve. The net cash proceeds were CAD 543 million (EUR 387 million) consisting of CAD 600 million (EUR 428 million) cash received and the cash and cash equivalents included in the sale of CAD 57 million (EUR 41 million). Expenses related to the transaction, including cost of sale, amount to CAD 11 million (EUR 8 million).

The table below presents the statement of financial position of the Canadian life insurance business at the moment of the completion of the sale.

Statement of financial position July 31, 2015
EUR millions
Assets
Intangible assets 198
Investments 5,506
Investments for account of policyholders 1,459
Reinsurance assets 989
Deferred expenses 832
Other assets and receivables 270
Cash and cash equivalents 40
Total assets 9,293
Insurance contracts 5,008
Insurance contracts for account of policyholders 1,341
Investment contracts 56
Investment contracts for account of policyholders 118
Derivatives 33
Other liabilities 1,056
Total liabilities 7,612

On September 7, 2015, Aegon completed the sale of its 25.1% share in platform provider and discretionary fund manager Seven Investment Management (7IM) for GBP 19 million (EUR 26 million). This transaction has led to a net gain of GBP 7 million (EUR 10 million). 7IM was recorded as an associate in the books of Aegon.

On September 1, 2015, Aegon completed the sale of Clark Consulting following regulatory approval. The agreement to sell Clark Consulting for USD 177.5 million (EUR 160 million) was announced on July 10, 2015 and resulted in a gain of USD 8 million (EUR 7 million).

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To: The Supervisory Board and the Executive Board of Aegon N.V.

Review report

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, of Aegon N.V., The Hague, as set out on pages 2 to 27, which comprises the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at September 30, 2015, the condensed consolidated income statement, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity, the condensed consolidated cash flow statement and the selected notes for the nine-month period then ended. We have not reviewed the condensed consolidated income statement, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income and the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity for the three-month period ended as at September 30, 2015. Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these condensed consolidated interim financial statements based on our review.

Scope

We conducted our review in accordance with Dutch law including standard 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Dutch auditing standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union.

Amsterdam, November 11, 2015

PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V.

Original has been signed by

R. Dekkers RA

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Disclaimers

Cautionary note regarding non-IFRS measures

This document includes the following non-IFRS financial measures: underlying earnings before tax, income tax and income before tax. These non-IFRS measures are calculated by consolidating on a proportionate basis Aegon's joint ventures and associated companies. The reconciliation of these measures to the most comparable IFRS measure is provided in note 3 'Segment information' of Aegon's Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements. Aegon believes that these non-IFRS measures, together with the IFRS information, provide meaningful information about the underlying operating results of Aegon's business including insight into the financial measures that senior management uses in managing the business.

Currency exchange rates

This document contains certain information about Aegon's results, financial condition and revenue generating investments presented in USD for the Americas and GBP for the United Kingdom, because those businesses operate and are managed primarily in those currencies. None of this information is a substitute for or superior to financial information about Aegon presented in EUR, which is the currency of Aegon's primary financial statements.

Forward-looking statements

The statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following are words that identify such forward-looking statements: aim, believe, estimate, target, intend, may, expect, anticipate, predict, project, counting on, plan, continue, want, forecast, goal, should, would, is confident, will, and similar expressions as they relate to Aegon. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Aegon undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which merely reflect company expectations at the time of writing. Actual results may differ materially from expectations conveyed in forward-looking statements due to changes caused by various risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Changes in general economic conditions, particularly in the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom;
  • Changes in the performance of financial markets, including emerging markets, such as with regard to:
  • The frequency and severity of defaults by issuers in Aegon's fixed income investment portfolios;
  • The effects of corporate bankruptcies and/or accounting restatements on the financial markets and the resulting decline in the value of equity and debt securities Aegon holds; and
  • The effects of declining creditworthiness of certain private sector securities and the resulting decline in the value of sovereign exposure that Aegon holds;
  • Changes in the performance of Aegon's investment portfolio and decline in ratings of Aegon's counterparties;
  • Consequences of a potential (partial) break-up of the euro;
  • The frequency and severity of insured loss events;
  • Changes affecting longevity, mortality, morbidity, persistence and other factors that may impact the profitability of Aegon's insurance products;
  • Reinsurers to whom Aegon has ceded significant underwriting risks may fail to meet their obligations;
  • Changes affecting interest rate levels and continuing low or rapidly changing interest rate levels;
  • Changes affecting currency exchange rates, in particular the EUR/USD and EUR/GBP exchange rates;
  • Changes in the availability of, and costs associated with, liquidity sources such as bank and capital markets funding, as well as conditions in the credit markets in general such as changes in borrower and counterparty creditworthiness;
  • Increasing levels of competition in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and emerging markets;
  • Changes in laws and regulations, particularly those affecting Aegon's operations, ability to hire and retain key personnel, the products Aegon sells, and the attractiveness of certain products to its consumers;
  • Regulatory changes relating to the insurance industry in the jurisdictions in which Aegon operates;
  • Changes in customer behavior and public opinion in general related to, among other things, the type of products also Aegon sells, including legal, regulatory or commercial necessity to meet changing customer expectations;
  • Acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war and pandemics;
  • Changes in the policies of central banks and/or governments;
  • Lowering of one or more of Aegon's debt ratings issued by recognized rating organizations and the adverse impact such action may have on Aegon's ability to raise capital and on its liquidity and financial condition;
  • Lowering of one or more of insurer financial strength ratings of Aegon's insurance subsidiaries and the adverse impact such action may have on the premium writings, policy retention, profitability and liquidity of its insurance subsidiaries;
  • The effect of the European Union's Solvency II requirements and other regulations in other jurisdictions affecting the capital Aegon is required to maintain;
  • Litigation or regulatory action that could require Aegon to pay significant damages or change the way Aegon does business;
  • As Aegon's operations support complex transactions and are highly dependent on the proper functioning of information technology, a computer system failure or security breach may disrupt Aegon's business, damage its reputation and adversely affect its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows;
  • Customer responsiveness to both new products and distribution channels;
  • Competitive, legal, regulatory, or tax changes that affect profitability, the distribution cost of or demand for Aegon's products;
  • Changes in accounting regulations and policies or a change by Aegon in applying such regulations and policies, voluntarily or otherwise, may affect Aegon's reported results and shareholders' equity;
  • The impact of acquisitions and divestitures, restructurings, product withdrawals and other unusual items, including Aegon's ability to integrate acquisitions and to obtain the anticipated results and synergies from acquisitions;
  • Catastrophic events, either manmade or by nature, could result in material losses and significantly interrupt Aegon's business; and
  • Aegon's failure to achieve anticipated levels of earnings or operational efficiencies as well as other cost saving and excess capital and leverage ratio management initiatives.

Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting Aegon are described in its filings with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. Except as required by any applicable law or regulation, Aegon expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Aegon's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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Corporate and shareholder information

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Publication dates quarterly results 2015 and 2016

February 19, 2016 Results fourth quarter 2015
May 12, 2016 Results first quarter 2016
August 11, 2016 Results second quarter 2016
November 10, 2016 Results third quarter 2016

Aegon's Q3 2015 press release and Financial Supplement are available on aegon.com.

About Aegon

Aegon's roots go back 170 years – to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in more than 20 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world's leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management. Aegon's purpose is to help people take responsibility for their financial future. More information: aegon.com.