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AEGON LTD. Interim / Quarterly Report 2019

Aug 19, 2019

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AEGON

Condensed consolidated interim financial statements 1H 2019 Results

Helping people achieve a lifetime of financial security

The Hague, August 15, 2019


Condensed consolidated interim financial statements 1H 2019 Results

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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 First half 2019 First half 2018
Premium income 4 9,276 9,929
Investment income 5 4,083 3,510
Fee and commission income 1,213 1,312
Other revenues 3 2
Total revenues 14,575 14,752
Income from reinsurance ceded 1,815 1,700
Results from financial transactions 6 24,237 948
Other income 78 -
Total income 40,705 17,401
Benefits and expenses 7 39,671 16,484
Impairment charges / (reversals) 8 153 19
Interest charges and related fees 243 231
Other charges (4) 103
Total charges 40,063 16,837
Share in profit / (loss) of joint ventures 106 99
Share in profit / (loss) of associates 4 2
Income / (loss) before tax 751 665
Income tax (expense) / benefit (133) (174)
Net income / (loss) 618 491
Net income / (loss) attributable to:
Owners of Aegon N.V. 618 491
Non-controlling interests - -
Earnings per share (EUR per share) 12
Basic earnings per common share 0.28 0.21
Basic earnings per common share B 0.01 0.01
Diluted earnings per common share 0.28 0.21
Diluted earnings per common share B 0.01 0.01

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Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
EUR millions First half 2019 First half 2018^{1}
Net income / (loss) 618 491
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Changes in revaluation reserve real estate held for own use (6) (10)
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans (418) 205
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified 82 (40)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains / (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments 2,591 (1,054)
Gains / (losses) transferred to the income statement on disposal and impairment of available-for-sale investments (256) 42
Changes in cash flow hedging reserve 77 (159)
Movement in foreign currency translation and net foreign investment hedging reserve 39 368
Equity movements of joint ventures 7 6
Equity movements of associates 4 (5)
Disposal of group assets (1) 36
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified (518) 225
Other 9 (4)
Total other comprehensive income / (loss) for the period 1,609 (390)
Total comprehensive income / (loss) 2,228 101
Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to:
Owners of Aegon N.V. 2,227 101
Non-controlling interests - (1)

1 Amounts have been restated to reflect the voluntary change in accounting policies related to liability adequacy testing that was adopted by Aegon effective January 1, 2019. Refer to note 2.2 Voluntary changes in accounting policies for details about this change.

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Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
Jun. 30, 2019 Dec. 31, 2018^{1}
EUR millions Notes
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 11,990 8,744
Investments 9 144,311
Investments for account of policyholders 10 213,137
Derivatives 11,730 7,615
Investments in joint ventures 1,869 1,745
Investments in associates 351 327
Reinsurance assets 20,610 20,507
Deferred expenses 10,395 10,910
Other assets and receivables 8,444 8,079
Intangible assets 1,638 1,727
Total assets 424,475 393,031
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders’ equity 21,481 19,518
Other equity instruments 3,384 3,320
Issued capital and reserves attributable to owners of Aegon N.V. 24,865 22,838
Non-controlling interests 22 22
Group equity 24,887 22,860
Subordinated borrowings 1,392 1,389
Trust pass-through securities 136 133
Insurance contracts 13 121,274
Insurance contracts for account of policyholders 14 128,435
Investment contracts 18,092 18,048
Investment contracts for account of policyholders 15 87,769
Derivatives 10,171 7,230
Borrowings 16 9,500
Other liabilities 22,818 18,772
Total liabilities 399,588 370,171
Total equity and liabilities 424,475 393,031

1 Amounts have been restated to reflect the voluntary change in accounting policies related to liability adequacy testing that was adopted by Aegon effective January 1, 2019. Refer to note 2.2 Voluntary changes in accounting policies for details about this change.

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Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
EUR millions Share capital¹ Retained earnings Revaluation reserves Remeasurement of defined benefit plans Other reserves Other equity instruments Issued capital and reserves² Non-controlling interests Total
Six months ended June 30, 2019
At beginning of year 7,808 9,975 3,461 (1,850) 149 3,320 22,864 22 22,885
Changes in accounting policies relating to new effective standards - (44) - - - - (44) - (44)
Voluntary change in accounting policy³ - - (26) - - - (26) - (26)
Adjusted balance at beginning of year 7,808 9,931 3,436 (1,850) 149 3,320 22,794 22 22,816
Net income / (loss) recognized in the income statement - 618 - - - - 618 - 618
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Changes in revaluation reserve real estate held for own use - 14 (20) - - - (6) - (6)
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans - - - (418) - - (418) - (418)
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified - - 1 80 - - 82 - 82
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains / (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments - - 2,591 - - - 2,591 - 2,591
Gains / (losses) transferred to income statement on disposal and impairment of available-for-sale investments - - (256) - - - (256) - (256)
Changes in cash flow hedging reserve - - 77 - - - 77 - 77
Movement in foreign currency translation and net foreign investment hedging reserves - - (10) (2) 51 - 39 - 39
Equity movements of joint ventures - - - - 7 - 7 - 7
Equity movements of associates - - - - 4 - 4 - 4
Disposal of group assets - - - - (1) - (1) - (1)
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified - - (513) - (5) - (518) - (518)
Other - 9 - - - - 9 - 9
Total other comprehensive income - 24 1,869 (341) 57 - 1,609 - 1,609
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for 2019 - 642 1,869 (341) 57 - 2,227 - 2,228
Issuance and purchase of (treasury) shares - 155 - - - - 155 - 155
Dividends paid on common shares (139) (170) - - - - (309) - (309)
Issuance other equity instruments - (4) - - - 500 496 - 496
Redemption other equity instruments - (16) - - - (424) (440) - (440)
Coupons on perpetual securities - (48) - - - - (48) - (48)
Incentive plans - 2 - - - (13) (11) - (11)
At end of period 7,669 10,492 5,305 (2,191) 206 3,384 24,865 22 24,887
Six months ended June 30, 2018
At beginning of year 8,053 9,659 4,920 (1,669) (390) 3,794 24,366 20 24,386
Voluntary change in accounting policy³ - - (23) - - - (23) - (23)
Adjusted balance at beginning of year 8,053 9,659 4,898 (1,669) (390) 3,794 24,344 20 24,364
Net income / (loss) recognized in the income statement - 491 - - - - 491 - 491
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Changes in revaluation reserve real estate held for own use - - (10) - - - (10) - (10)
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans - - - 205 - - 205 - 205
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified - - 2 (42) - - (40) - (40)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains / (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments - - (1,054) - - - (1,054) - (1,054)
Gains / (losses) transferred to income statement on disposal and impairment of available-for-sale investments - - 42 - - - 42 - 42
Changes in cash flow hedging reserve - - (159) - - - (159) - (159)
Movement in foreign currency translation and net foreign investment hedging reserves - - 53 (17) 332 - 368 - 368
Equity movements of joint ventures - - - - 6 - 6 - 6
Equity movements of associates - - - - (5) - (5) - (5)
Disposal of group assets - - - - 36 - 36 - 36
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified - - 245 - (20) - 225 - 225
Other - (3) - - - - (3) (1) (4)
Total other comprehensive income - (3) (881) 146 349 - (390) (1) (390)
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for 2018 - 487 (881) 146 349 - 101 (1) 101
Issuance and purchase of (treasury) shares - 137 - - - - 137 - 137
Other equity instruments redeemed - 2 - - - (471) (468) - (468)
Dividends paid on common shares (119) (167) - - - - (286) - (286)
Coupons on non-cumulative subordinated notes - (11) - - - - (11) - (11)
Coupons on perpetual securities - (46) - - - - (46) - (46)
Incentive plans - - - - - (13) (12) - (12)
At end of period 7,934 10,062 4,017 (1,523) (42) 3,310 23,759 19 23,778

¹ For a breakdown of share capital please refer to note 12.
² Issued capital and reserves attributable to owners of Aegon N.V.
³ Amounts have been restated to reflect the voluntary change in accounting policies related to liability adequacy testing that was adopted by Aegon effective January 1, 2019. Refer to note 2.2 Voluntary changes in accounting policies for details about this change.

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Condensed consolidated cash flow statement
EUR millions First half 2019 First half 2018
Income / (loss) before tax 751 665
Results from financial transactions (24,510) (1,218)
Amortization and depreciation 491 580
Impairment losses 143 14
Income from joint ventures (106) (99)
Income from associates (4) (2)
Release of cash flow hedging reserve (53) (33)
Other (13) 40
Adjustments of non-cash items (24,052) (718)
Insurance and investment liabilities 3,324 1,045
Insurance and investment liabilities for account of policyholders 18,656 (3,509)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 103 (2,535)
Accrued income and prepayments (394) 1,119
Changes in accruals 21,688 (3,880)
Purchase of investments (other than money market investments) (18,686) (16,518)
Purchase of derivatives (467) (1,046)
Disposal of investments (other than money market investments) 20,418 15,105
Disposal of derivatives 1,107 (462)
Net purchase of investments for account of policyholders 3,386 4,890
Net change in cash collateral 2,523 435
Net purchase of money market investments (656) 513
Cash flow movements on operating items not reflected in income 7,625 2,916
Tax paid (47) 45
Other (4) (2)
Net cash flows from operating activities 5,962 (973)
Purchase of individual intangible assets (other than VOBA and future servicing rights) (16) (17)
Purchase of equipment and real estate for own use (45) (18)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash (1) (1)
Acquisition joint ventures and associates (51) (104)
Disposal of equipment 39 4
Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash 137 13
Disposal joint ventures and associates 1 5
Dividend received from joint ventures and associates 24 30
Net cash flows from investing activities 87 (89)
Issuance of perpetuals 496 -
Proceeds from TRUPS^{1}, subordinated loans and borrowings 3,751 1,282
Repayment of perpetuals (440) -
Repayment of TRUPS^{1}, subordinated loans and borrowings (6,357) (1,175)
Repayment of non-cumulative subordinated notes - (271)
Dividends paid (170) (167)
Coupons on perpetual securities (64) (62)
Coupons on non-cumulative subordinated notes - (14)
Payment of principal portion of lease liability (26) -
Net cash flows from financing activities (2,808) (407)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents^{2} 3,241 (1,469)
Net cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 8,744 11,026
Effects of changes in exchange rate (1) 28
Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 11,984 9,585
Cash and cash equivalents 11,990 9,585
Bank overdrafts classified as other liabilities (6) -
Net cash and cash equivalents 11,984 9,585
^{1} Trust pass-through securities.
^{2} Included in net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents are: interest received (2019: EUR 2,983, 2018: EUR 2,740 million), dividends received (2019: EUR 1,067 million, 2018: EUR 664 million), interest paid (2019: EUR 137 million, 2018: EUR 71 million) of which payment of the interest portion of the lease liability (2019: EUR 5 million).

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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 subsidiaries ('Aegon' or 'the Group') have life insurance and pensions operations in more than 20 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. Headquarters are located in The Hague, the Netherlands. The Group employs almost 26,000 people worldwide.

1. Basis of presentation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at, and for the six months period ended, June 30, 2019 (first half 2019), have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union (hereafter 'IFRS-EU'). They do not include all of the information required for a full set of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS-EU and should therefore be read together with the 2018 consolidated financial statements of Aegon N.V. as included in Aegon's Integrated Annual Report for 2018. Aegon's Integrated Annual Report for 2018 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. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at, and for the six-month period ended, June 30, 2019, were approved by the Supervisory Board on August 14, 2019.

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 2018 consolidated financial statements, except for new IFRS accounting standards and a voluntary accounting policy change that became effective per January 1, 2019:

2.1. New IFRS accounting standards effective from 2019

The following standards, interpretations, amendments to standards became effective for Aegon in 2019 and have been endorsed by the European Union:

  • IFRS 16 Leases;
  • IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments;
  • Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015-2017 Cycle; and
  • Amendments to IAS 19: Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement.

Except for IFRS 16 Leases, none of these revised standards and interpretations are significantly impacting the financial position or the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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IFRS 16 Leases

IFRS 16 Leases was issued by the IASB in January 2016 and replaced IAS 17 Leases and IFRIC 4 on January 2019. The most significant change of IFRS 16 is related to leases that were identified as operational leases held by a lessee under IAS 17. Under IAS 17 these leases were reported as (off- balance) Operating lease obligations, and after January 1, 2019 reported as (on-balance) lease liabilities with the accompanying lease assets.

The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore the comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4.

Policy applicable from January 1, 2019

As a lessee

The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. The estimated useful lives of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of real estate and equipment. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses (using the same rate to measure the lease liability), if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.

The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option.

The Group presents right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property in 'Other assets and receivables' and lease liabilities in 'Other liabilities' in the statement of financial position.

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets, including small office equipment. The Group recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

As a lessor

From a lessor perspective, IFRS 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements in IAS 17, only with additional disclosure requirements. Accordingly, a lessor continues to classify its leases as operating leases or finance leases, and to account for those two types of leases differently.

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Transitional disclosures

The Group applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach, under which the cumulative effect of initial application is recognised in retained earnings at January 1, 2019.

As a lessee

The Group has adopted a number of key options and practical expedients allowed under IFRS 16 as disclosed in the 2018 consolidated financial statements.

As a lessor

The Group is not required to make any adjustments on transition to IFRS 16 for leases in which it acts as a lessor, except for a sub-lease. The Group accounted for its leases in accordance with IFRS 16 from the date of initial application.

Impacts on financial statements

At transition, the Group recognized EUR 235 million of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of EUR 285 million, recognising the adverse impact of EUR 41 million in shareholders' equity, in retained earnings. The right-of-use assets mainly consist of approximately EUR 212 million real estate and of approximately EUR 23 million equipment. The largest right-of-use assets are office buildings located in the United Kingdom and US for an amount of EUR 116 million and EUR 50 million respectively. The Group does not expect material movements in net income going forward.

When measuring lease liabilities, the Group discounted lease payments using its incremental borrowing rate at January 1, 2019. The weighted-average rate applied is 3.46%.

The reconciliation between operating lease commitments at December 31, 2018 and lease liabilities at January 1, 2019 is as follows:

EUR millions January 1, 2019
Operating lease commitments at December 31, 2018
as per the consolidated annual financial statements 386
Discounted using the incremental borrowing rate at January 1, 2019 302
Recognition exemption for:
Short term leases (7)
Extension and termination options reasonably certain to be exercised (4)
Exclusion of non-lease components (6)
Lease liabilities recognized at January 1, 2019 285

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2.2. Voluntary change in accounting policy

Effective January 1, 2019 Aegon adopted a voluntary accounting policy change related to the liability adequacy test (LAT) of Aegon the Netherlands, which is applied retrospectively for all periods presented.

The recognition of a LAT deficit (refer to note 13) in Aegon the Netherlands triggered a review and change of its existing accounting policy related to the LAT. The change relates to the period considered for the unrealized gains on financial assets that are accounted for at amortized cost which are taken into account in the LAT, specifically where they relate to intercompany transactions between insurance and non-insurance entities.

The change does not impact other reporting units within Aegon as this change is specific to Aegon the Netherlands.

The impact of the change in accounting policy on the current period, first half of 2019, is a decrease in net income of EUR 32 million, a decrease in shareholders' equity of EUR 7 million, an increase in insurance contracts of EUR 9 million and a decrease in other liabilities of EUR 2 million.

Impact of the adjustment on previous periods is provided in the following tables, including references to the notes that are impacted by the change in accounting policy.

Impact of voluntary changes in accounting policies on condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
First half 2018 (as previously reported) Change in accounting policy related to liability adequacy testing First half 2018 (restated)
EUR millions
Net income / (loss) 491 - 491
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains / (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments (1.057) 3 (1.054)
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified 225 (1) 225
Net effect comprehensive income 98 2 101
Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to:
Owners of Aegon N.V. 99 2 101
Non-controlling interests (1) - (1)
Impact of voluntary changes in accounting policies on condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
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FY 2018 (as previously reported) 1 Change in accounting policy related to liability adequacy testing FY 2018 (restated)
EUR millions
Net income / (loss) 744 - 744
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Gains / (losses) on revaluation of available-for-sale investments (2.138) (4) (2.142)
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified 493 1 494
Net effect comprehensive income (359) (3) (362)
Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to:
Owners of Aegon N.V. (361) (3) (364)
Non-controlling interests 2 - 2

1 As reported in Aegon's Annual Report dated March 21, 2019.

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Impact of voluntary changes in accounting policies on the condensed consolidated statement of financial position

Notes Dec. 31, 2018 (as previously reported) 1 Change in accounting policy related to liability adequacy testing Dec. 31, 2018 (restated)
EUR millions
Equity and liabilities 19.543 (26) 19.518
Shareholders' equity
Insurance contracts 13 115.294 34 115.328
Other liabilities 18.781 (9) 18.772

1 As reported in Aegon's Annual Report dated March 21, 2019.

Impact of voluntary changes in accounting policies on condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

Notes Dec. 31, 2018 (as previously reported) 1 Change in accounting policy related to liability adequacy testing Dec. 31, 2018 (restated)
EUR millions
Share capital 7.808 - 7.808
Retained earnings 9.975 - 9.975
Revaluation reserves 3.461 (26) 3.436
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans (1.850) - (1.850)
Other reserves 149 - 149
Shareholders' equity 19.543 (26) 19.518

1 As reported in Aegon's Annual Report dated March 21, 2019.

2.3. Other

Taxes

Taxes on income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019, are calculated using the tax rate that is estimated to be applicable to earnings for the full year.

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, 2018.

Exchange rates

Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to the presentation currency at the closing rates on the reporting 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 (most important rates) are applied for the condensed consolidated interim financial statements:

Closing exchange rates

USD GBP
June 30, 2019 1 EUR 1.1388 0.8948
December 31, 2018 1 EUR 1.1432 0.8976

Weighted average exchange rates

USD GBP
Six months ended June 30, 2019 1 EUR 1.1299 0.8730
Six months ended June 30, 2018 1 EUR 1.2113 0.8794

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3. Segment information

3.1. Performance measure

Aegon has changed the grouping of the operating segments included in the performance measure. Previously, the operating segments 'Spain & Portugal' and 'Central & Eastern Europe' were disclosed separately in the segment information whilst as of 2019 these are being disclosed combined under the operating segment 'Southern & Eastern Europe'. As a result the tables presented in section 3.2 and 3.3 have been updated to reflect this change. Note that there are no changes to numbers reported for the reportable segment Europe.

3.2. Income statement

EUR millions Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom Southern & Eastern Europe Europe Asia Asset Management Holding and other activities Eliminations Segment total Joint ventures and associates eliminations Consolidated
Six months ended June 30, 2019
Underlying earnings before tax
geographically 576 328 70 42 439 32 60 (97) - 1,010 26 1,037
Fair value items 157 (459) (76) - (536) (5) - (10) - (394) (42) (436)
Realized gains / (losses) on investments 24 230 1 21 252 (2) - 1 - 275 (1) 274
Impairment charges (30) (13) - - (13) - - (10) - (54) - (53)
Impairment reversals 11 4 - - 4 - - - - 15 - 15
Other income / (charges) (63) 4 (16) 41 29 (16) (1) (41) - (93) - (93)
Run-off businesses 9 - - - - - - - - 8 - 8
Income / (loss) before tax 685 93 (22) 103 174 8 59 (159) - 767 (16) 751
Income tax (expense) / benefit (101) (26) (23) (10) (59) (1) (16) 28 - (149) 16 (133)
Net income / (loss) 584 67 (44) 92 115 7 43 (130) - 618 - 618
Inter-segment underlying earnings (33) (56) (42) (8) (106) (2) 96 46
Revenues
Life insurance gross premiums 3,619 852 3,291 277 4,420 417 - 6 (4) 8,458 (374) 8,084
Accident and health insurance 702 164 14 97 275 51 - - - 1,028 (32) 996
Property & casualty insurance - 66 - 193 259 - - 1 (1) 259 (63) 196
Total gross premiums 4,220 1,081 3,205 568 4,934 468 - 6 (5) 9,745 (469) 9,276
Investment income 1,577 1,122 1,230 39 2,391 149 2 139 (144) 4,114 (31) 4,083
Fee and commission income 848 114 95 25 235 29 297 1 (94) 1,315 (102) 1,213
Other revenues 3 - - - - 1 - 3 - 7 (4) 3
Total revenues 6,749 2,318 4,631 632 7,581 646 300 148 (243) 15,180 (696) 14,575
Inter-segment revenues - 4 - - 4 - 94 144
EUR millions Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom Southern & Eastern Europe Europe Asia Asset Management Holding and other activities Eliminations Segment total Joint ventures and associates eliminations Consolidated
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Six months ended June 30, 2018
Underlying earnings before tax
geographically 602 318 69 49 435 31 83 (88) - 1,064 26 1,090
Fair value items (75) 81 (4) - 76 (2) - (3) - (3) (51) (54)
Realized gains / (losses) on investments (124) 39 21 1 61 (9) 2 3 - (67) (2) (69)
Impairment charges (17) (4) - (1) (4) - - (5) - (26) - (26)
Impairment reversals 21 4 - 1 5 - - - - 26 - 26
Other income / (charges) (87) 27 (182) (25) (179) (5) (1) (21) - (294) 1 (294)
Run-off businesses (7) - - - - - - - - (7) - (7)
Income / (loss) before tax 313 466 (97) 26 395 15 83 (113) - 692 (27) 665
Income tax (expense) / benefit (74) (98) - (9) (106) (14) (27) 21 - (201) 27 (174)
Net income / (loss) 239 368 (97) 17 288 1 55 (92) - 491 - 491
Inter-segment underlying earnings (28) (52) (44) (9) (104) (2) 98 37
Revenues
Life insurance gross premiums 3,392 902 3,900 321 5,124 440 - 4 (3) 8,956 (313) 8,644
Accident and health insurance 810 152 15 95 262 50 - - - 1,123 (24) 1,099
Property & casualty insurance - 70 - 173 243 - - 1 (1) 243 (56) 187
Total gross premiums 4,202 1,125 3,915 589 5,629 490 - 5 (4) 10,322 (393) 9,929
Investment income 1,494 1,109 765 42 1,915 128 3 135 (136) 3,539 (29) 3,510
Fee and commission income 951 98 105 31 234 30 326 1 (102) 1,440 (128) 1,312
Other revenues 3 - - - - 1 1 - - - (4) 3
Total revenues 6,650 2,332 4,785 662 7,779 649 330 141 (242) 15,307 (554) 14,752
Inter-segment revenues - 1 - - 1 - 102 139

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

A pre-tax charge of EUR 64 million (1H 2018: EUR 7 million pre-tax charge) has been recorded in other income/(charges) in respect of assumption changes and model updates. The impact is mainly attributable to Aegon's business in the Americas. Assumption changes and model updates in the Americas led to a net negative impact of EUR 71 million mainly driven by updates to Universal Life products for surrender, lapse and mortality to reflect actual experience, partially offset by gains driven by updates to the annuitization of Variable Deferred Annuities Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit and to the returns on Equity-Index Universal Life.

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3.3 Investments

Amounts included in the tables on investments are presented on an IFRS basis, which means that investments in joint ventures and associates are not consolidated on a proportionate basis. Instead, these investments are included on a single line using the equity method of accounting.

June 30, 2019 Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom Southern & Eastern Europe Europe Asia Asset Management Holdings and other activities Eliminations EUR millions Total
Investments
Shares 481 1,560 76 88 1,723 9 4 133 - 2,351
Debt securities 53,251 22,586 1,015 1,420 25,022 6,220 94 2 - 84,589
Loans 10,327 33,668 - 147 33,815 41 - 13 - 44,197
Other financial assets 9,214 67 893 3 964 107 115 21 - 10,421
Investments in real estate 498 2,237 - 19 2,256 - - - - 2,754
Investments general account 73,772 60,118 1,984 1,677 63,780 6,378 213 168 - 144,311
Shares - 8,262 15,007 358 23,627 - - - (5) 23,622
Debt securities 1,371 11,992 7,639 182 19,812 - - - - 21,183
Unconsolidated investment funds 102,026 806 55,141 617 56,564 85 - - - 158,675
Other financial assets 3 4,398 4,651 3 8,052 - - - - 9,054
Investments in real estate - - 603 - 603 - - - - 603
Investments for account of policyholders 103,400 25,458 83,041 1,159 109,657 85 - - (5) 213,137
Investments on balance sheet 177,172 85,576 85,025 2,836 173,437 6,463 213 168 (5) 357,448
Off balance sheet investments third parties 227,419 4,247 116,452 5,438 126,137 1,105 160,521 - (982) 514,200
Total revenue generating investments 404,591 89,823 201,477 8,274 299,574 7,567 160,733 168 (987) 871,648
Investments
Available-for-sale 59,849 20,518 1,513 1,491 23,522 6,318 102 30 - 89,821
Loans 10,327 33,668 - 147 33,815 41 - 13 - 44,197
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 106,498 29,153 82,909 1,179 113,241 103 110 126 (5) 220,074
Investments in real estate 498 2,237 603 19 2,858 - - - - 3,356
Total investments on balance sheet 177,172 85,576 85,025 2,836 173,437 6,463 213 168 (5) 357,448
Investments in joint ventures - 1,049 - 494 1,543 185 141 - - 1,869
Investments in associates 75 82 8 5 95 31 134 16 - 351
Other assets 36,710 21,161 3,803 516 25,480 2,487 302 33,692 (33,864) 64,807
Consolidated total assets 213,958 107,868 88,835 3,852 200,555 9,166 789 33,876 (33,869) 424,475

Due to the announced divestment of Aegon's 50% stake in the joint venture with Sony Life, Revenue Generating Investments of Japan are no longer included in 1H2019.
Off-balance investments for Japan amount to EUR 2.1 billion per June 30,2019.

December 31, 2018 Americas The Netherlands United Kingdom Southern & Eastern Europe Europe Asia Asset Management Holdings and other activities Eliminations EUR millions Total
Investments
Shares 532 1,412 3 74 1,490 7 4 128 - 2,161
Debt securities 51,681 21,586 1,005 1,417 24,007 5,526 36 3 - 81,253
Loans 9,945 32,935 - 143 33,078 16 - 12 - 43,052
Other financial assets 8,367 54 1,105 5 1,165 170 142 14 - 9,858
Investments in real estate 530 2,150 - 21 2,171 - - - - 2,700
Investments general account 71,055 58,137 2,114 1,660 61,911 5,720 181 157 - 139,024
Shares - 7,403 13,044 198 20,644 - - - (5) 20,640
Debt securities 1,716 11,283 7,259 183 18,725 - - - - 20,441
Unconsolidated investment funds 93,548 1,059 48,296 795 50,149 103 - - - 143,800
Other financial assets 79 4,022 4,748 11 8,782 - - - - 8,861
Investments in real estate - - 612 - 612 - - - - 612
Investments for account of policyholders 95,343 23,767 73,958 1,187 98,912 103 - - (5) 194,353
Investments on balance sheet 166,398 81,904 76,072 2,847 160,823 5,823 181 157 (5) 333,377
Off balance sheet investments third parties 204,184 3,339 106,347 5,851 115,537 2,818 149,197 - (774) 470,963
Total revenue generating investments 370,583 85,243 182,419 8,698 276,360 8,641 149,378 157 (778) 804,341
Investments
Available-for-sale 55,921 19,974 1,459 1,483 22,916 5,686 131 21 - 84,675
Loans 9,945 32,935 - 143 33,078 16 - 12 - 43,052
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 100,002 26,846 74,001 1,200 102,047 121 50 123 (5) 202,339
Investments in real estate 530 2,150 612 21 2,783 - - - - 3,312
Total investments on balance sheet 166,398 81,904 76,072 2,847 160,823 5,823 181 157 (5) 333,377
Investments in joint ventures 1 1,001 - 472 1,474 152 119 - - 1,745
Investments in associates 72 85 8 5 98 17 131 8 - 327
Other assets 37,674 13,491 3,104 494 17,075 2,662 336 28,866 (29,045) 57,582
Consolidated total assets 204,145 96,481 79,184 3,819 179,471 8,654 767 29,031 (29,050) 393,031

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4. Premium income and premiums paid to reinsurers

| | First half
2019 | First half
2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EUR millions | | |
| Premium income | | |
| Life insurance | 8,084 | 8,644 |
| Non-life insurance | 1,192 | 1,285 |
| Total premium income | 9,276 | 9,929 |
| Accident and health insurance | 996 | 1,099 |
| Property & casualty insurance | 196 | 187 |
| Non-life Insurance premium income | 1,192 | 1,285 |
| Premiums paid to reinsurers^{1} | | |
| Life insurance | 1,163 | 1,293 |
| Non-life insurance | 73 | 75 |
| Total premiums paid to reinsurers | 1,236 | 1,369 |
| Accident and health insurance | 67 | 70 |
| Property & casualty insurance | 6 | 5 |
| Non-life Insurance paid to reinsurers | 73 | 75 |

1 Premiums paid to reinsurers are recorded within Benefits and expenses in the income statement - refer to note 7 - Benefits and expenses.

5. Investment income

| | First half
2019 | First half
2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EUR millions | | |
| Interest income | 2,971 | 2,799 |
| Dividend income | 1,051 | 643 |
| Rental income | 60 | 68 |
| Total investment income | 4,083 | 3,510 |
| Investment income related to general account | 2,632 | 2,523 |
| Investment income for account of policyholders | 1,451 | 987 |
| Total | 4,083 | 3,510 |

6. Results from financial transactions

| | First half
2019 | First half
2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EUR millions | | |
| Net fair value change of general account financial investments at FVTPL other than derivatives | 173 | (12) |
| Realized gains /(losses) on financial investments | 262 | (70) |
| Gains /(losses) on investments in real estate | 89 | 118 |
| Net fair value change of derivatives | 1,557 | 106 |
| Net fair value change on for account of policyholder financial assets at FVTPL | 22,146 | 752 |
| Net fair value change on investments in real estate for account of policyholders | (6) | 11 |
| Net foreign currency gains /(losses) | 14 | 26 |
| Net fair value change on borrowings and other financial liabilities | 1 | 17 |
| Total | 24,237 | 948 |

The increase in results from financial transactions is driven by the higher net fair value change on for account of policyholder financial assets at FVTPL for the first six months of 2019 compared to the first six months of 2018. The increase is mainly driven by favorable equity markets and decreasing interest rates. 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 7 Benefits and expenses.

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7. Benefits and expenses

| | First half
2019 | First half
2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EUR millions | | |
| Claims and benefits | 37,876 | 14,665 |
| Employee expenses | 1,078 | 1,049 |
| Administration expenses | 720 | 688 |
| Deferred expenses | (407) | (417) |
| Amortization charges | 403 | 500 |
| Total | 39,671 | 16,484 |
| | First half
2019 | First half
2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EUR millions | | |
| Benefits and claims paid life | 9,545 | 9,974 |
| Benefits and claims paid non-life | 814 | 846 |
| Change in valuation of liabilities for insurance contracts | 20,560 | 3,517 |
| Change in valuation of liabilities for investment contracts | 4,587 | (2,262) |
| Other | (37) | (8) |
| Policyholder claims and benefits | 35,469 | 12,066 |
| Premium paid to reinsurers | 1,236 | 1,369 |
| Profit sharing and rebates | 8 | 11 |
| Commissions | 1,164 | 1,219 |
| Total | 37,876 | 14,665 |

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 net fair value changes on for account of policyholder financial assets at FVTPL included in Results from financial transactions (note 6) of EUR 22,146 million for 1H 2019 (1H 2018: EUR 752 million). In addition, the line "change in valuation of liabilities for insurance contracts" includes an increase of technical provisions for life insurance contracts of EUR 1,965 million for 1H 2019 (1H 2018: increase of EUR 793 million).

8. Impairment charges/(reversals)

| | First half
2019 | First half
2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EUR millions | | |
| Impairment charges / (reversals) comprise: | | |
| Impairment charges on financial assets, excluding receivables | 70 | 24 |
| Impairment reversals on financial assets, excluding receivables | (15) | (26) |
| Impairment charges / (reversals) on non-financial assets and receivables | 98 | 21 |
| Total | 153 | 19 |
| Impairment charges on financial assets, excluding receivables, from: | | |
| Shares | 3 | 3 |
| Debt securities and money market instruments | 29 | 1 |
| Loans | 38 | 20 |
| Total | 70 | 24 |
| Impairment reversals on financial assets, excluding receivables, from: | | |
| Debt securities and money market instruments | (11) | (19) |
| Loans | (4) | (6) |
| Other | (1) | (1) |
| Total | (15) | (26) |

Impairment charges/(reversals) on non-financial assets and receivables are mainly due to a write-off (EUR 76 million) of VOBA and DPAC as a result of a LAT shortfall in Aegon the Netherlands. Refer to note 13 "Insurance contracts" for further details on the LAT impact.

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9. Investments

EUR millions Jun. 30, 2019 Dec. 31, 2018
Available-for-sale (AFS) 89,821 84,675
Loans 44,197 43,052
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) 7,539 8,597
Financial assets, for general account, excluding derivatives 141,557 136,324
Investments in real estate 2,754 2,700
Total investments for general account, excluding derivatives 144,311 139,024

Financial assets, for general account, excluding derivatives

EUR millions AFS FVTPL Loans Total
Shares 420 1,931 - 2,351
Debt securities 81,720 2,869 - 84,589
Money market and other short-term investments 6,783 170 - 6,953
Mortgages loans - - 37,642 37,642
Private loans - - 4,188 4,188
Deposits with financial institutions - - 119 119
Policy loans - - 1,993 1,993
Other 899 2,569 255 3,722
June 30, 2019 89,821 7,539 44,197 141,557
AFS FVTPL Loans Total
Shares 478 1,682 - 2,161
Debt securities 77,340 3,913 - 81,253
Money market and other short-term investments 5,955 352 - 6,307
Mortgages loans - - 36,639 36,639
Private loans - - 4,103 4,103
Deposits with financial institutions - - 141 141
Policy loans - - 1,973 1,973
Other 902 2,649 196 3,747
December 31, 2018 84,675 8,597 43,052 136,324

10. Investments for account of policyholders

EUR millions Jun. 30, 2019 Dec. 31, 2018
Shares 23,622 20,640
Debt securities 21,183 20,441
Money market and short-term investments 1,566 1,578
Deposits with financial institutions 3,126 3,263
Unconsolidated investment funds 158,675 143,800
Other 4,362 4,020
Total investments for account of policyholders at fair value through profit or loss, excluding derivatives 212,535 193,741
Investment in real estate 603 612
Total investments for account of policyholders 213,137 194,353

Investments for account of policyholders increased in the first half of 2019 by EUR 18.8 billion to EUR 213 billion compared to December 31, 2018 mainly due to increased investment return, driven by positive equity market movements and declining interest rates.

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11. 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 As at June 30, 2019 As at December 31, 2018
Level I Level II Level III Total Level I Level II Level III Total
Financial assets carried at fair value
Available-for-sale investments
Shares 83 168 170 420 82 155 241 478
Debt securities 25,596 55,109 1,014 81,720 24,652 51,446 1,242 77,340
Money markets and other short-term instruments 1,863 4,471 449 6,783 1,427 4,528 - 5,955
Other investments at fair value - 392 507 899 - 409 493 902
Total Available-for-sale investments 27,542 60,140 2,140 89,821 26,160 56,538 1,976 84,675
Fair value through profit or loss
Shares 156 325 1,450 1,931 217 239 1,226 1,682
Debt securities 275 2,590 5 2,869 1,868 2,028 17 3,913
Money markets and other short-term instruments 18 152 - 170 17 335 - 352
Other investments at fair value 1 1,003 1,564 2,569 1 1,272 1,376 2,649
Investments for account of policyholders^{1} 114,915 95,826 1,794 212,535 103,977 87,893 1,871 193,741
Derivatives 37 11,623 70 11,730 53 7,527 35 7,615
Total Fair value through profit or loss 115,401 111,519 4,884 231,804 106,134 99,295 4,525 209,954
Total financial assets at fair value 142,943 171,659 7,024 321,625 132,294 155,833 6,502 294,628
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Investment contracts for account of policyholders^{2} - 55,427 193 55,620 - 49,641 206 49,847
Borrowings^{3} - 537 - 537 - 536 - 536
Derivatives 162 6,872 3,136 10,171 93 4,648 2,489 7,230
Total financial liabilities at fair value 162 62,836 3,329 66,327 93 54,824 2,695 57,613

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

There have been no significant transfers between Level I, II and III for financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis during the six-month period ended June 30, 2019.

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, 2019 Acquisitions through business combinations Total gains / losses in income statement * Total gains / losses in OCI * Purchases Sales Settlements Net exchange differences Reclassification Transfers from Level I and Level II Transfers to Level I and Level II June 30, 2019 Total unrealized gains and losses for the period recorded in the PAs, for instruments held at June 30, 2019 *
Financial assets carried at fair value available-for-sale investments
Shares 241 - - (6) 10 (79) 2 1 - - - 170 -
Debt securities 1,242 - 1 25 151 (271) (42) 5 - 19 (117) 1,014 -
Money markets and other short-term instruments - - - - 1,051 (723) - (4) - 125 - 449 -
Other investments at fair value 493 - (55) (11) 92 (13) (2) 2 - - - 557 -
1,976 - (54) 8 1,304 (1,086) (42) 5 - 144 (117) 2,140 -
Fair value through profit or loss
Shares 1,226 - 40 - 105 (11) - - - - - 1,450 40
Debt securities 17 - - - 1 (12) - - - - - 5 -
Other investments at fair value 1,376 - 28 - 235 (111) - 4 - 53 (21) 1,564 32
Investments for account of policyholders 1,871 - 25 - 206 (310) - 2 - - - 1,764 64
Derivatives 30 - 33 - 30 (33) - 2 - - - 70 34
4,525 - 127 - 672 (478) - 6 - 53 (21) 4,884 169
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Investment contracts for account of policyholders 206 - 8 - 2 (23) - - - - - 103 (8)
Derivatives 2,489 - 662 - - (14) - (1) - - - 3,136 (171)
2,695 - 669 - 2 (38) - - - - - 3,329 (179)

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EUR millions January 1, 2018 Acquisitions through business combinations Total gains / losses in income statement * Total gains / losses in DCI * Purchases Sales Settlements Net exchange differences Reclassification Transfers from Level I and Level II Transfers to Level I and Level II December 31, 2018 Total unrealized gains and losses for the period recorded in the P&L for instruments held at December 31, 2018 *
Financial assets carried at fair value
available-for-sale investments
Shares 288 - 21 (12) 9 (77) - 10 2 - - 241 -
Debt securities 1,447 - 26 2 494 (76) (452) 51 1 58 (310) 1,243 -
Other investments at fair value 583 - (83) (38) 125 (102) (21) 25 3 - - 493 -
2,318 - (36) (48) 629 (355) (473) 87 6 58 (310) 1,976 -
Fair value through profit or loss
Shares 604 - 104 - 541 (61) 1 1 36 - - 1,226 105
Debt securities 4 - (25) - 37 - - - - - - 17 (24)
Other investments at fair value 1,255 - 11 - 332 (367) - 64 - 94 (72) 1,376 3
Investments for account of policyholders 1,794 130 76 - 537 (860) - 3 - - - 1,871 35
Derivatives 57 - 57 - - (80) - - - - - 35 59
3,705 130 223 - 1,447 (1,108) - 69 36 94 (72) 4,525 177
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Investment contracts for account of policyholders 219 - (10) - 7 (14) - 4 - - - 206 -
Derivatives 1,845 - 613 - - - - 31 - - - 2,489 613
2,064 - 604 - 7 (14) - 35 - - - 2,695 614
  • 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.
  • Total gains and losses are recorded in line items (Gains/ (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.
  • Total gains / (losses) for the period during which the financial instrument was in Level (E).

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 June 30, 2019 Total estimated fair value June 30, 2019 Carrying amount December 31, 2018 Total estimated fair value December 31, 2018
Assets
Mortgage loans - held at amortized cost 37,642 40,844 36,639 39,758
Private loans - held at amortized cost 4,188 4,838 4,103 4,494
Other loans - held at amortized cost 2,366 2,366 2,310 2,310
Liabilities
Subordinated borrowings - held at amortized cost 1,392 1,542 1,389 1,355
Trust pass-through securities - held at amortized cost 136 141 133 128
Borrowings - held at amortized cost 8,964 9,182 11,525 11,885
Investment contracts - held at amortized cost 17,877 18,120 17,825 18,028

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.

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12. Share capital

EUR millions Jun. 30, 2019 Dec. 31, 2018
Share capital - par value 322 322
Share premium 7,347 7,487
Total share capital 7,669 7,808
Share capital - par value
Balance at January 1 322 322
Dividend - -
Balance 322 322
Share premium
Balance at January 1 7,487 7,731
Share dividend (139) (244)
Balance 7,347 7,487
First half First half
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EUR millions 2019 2018
Earnings per share (EUR per share)
Basic earnings per common share 0.28 0.21
Basic earnings per common share B 0.01 0.01
Diluted earnings per common share 0.28 0.21
Diluted earnings per common share B 0.01 0.01
Earnings per share calculation
Net income / (loss) attributable to owners of Aegon N.V. 618 491
Coupons on other equity instruments (48) (57)
Earnings attributable to common shares and common shares B 570 434
Earnings attributable to common shareholders 566 431
Earnings attributable to common shareholders B 4 3
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in millions) 2,036 2,032
Weighted average number of common shares B outstanding (in millions) 572 570

Final dividend 2018

It was decided at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 17, 2019, to pay a final dividend for the year 2018 of EUR 0.15 per common share. After taking into account the 2018 interim dividend of EUR 0.14 per common share, this resulted in a total 2018 dividend of EUR 0.29 per common share. Final dividend for the year and total 2018 dividend per common share B amounted to 1/40th of the dividend paid on common shares.

The final dividend for 2018 was paid in cash or stock at the election of the shareholder. The value of the stock dividend and the cash dividend are approximately equal in value and 45% of shareholders elected to receive the stock dividend. Those who elected to receive a stock dividend received one Aegon common share for every 28 common shares held. The stock fraction was based on Aegon's average share price as quoted on Euronext Amsterdam, using the high and low of each of the five trading days from June 10, 2019 up to and including June 14, 2019. The average share price calculated on this basis amounted to EUR 4.2396. The dividend was paid as of June 21, 2019.

13. Insurance contracts

The June 30, 2019 insurance contracts liabilities increased as a result of a LAT deficit in Aegon the Netherlands. The positive LAT headroom of Aegon the Netherlands at the end of 2018 of EUR 0.6 billion was negatively impacted by adverse credit spread movements (widening mortgage spreads, tightened liquidity premium) of EUR 1.1 billion and the impact of lower interest rate of EUR 0.8 billion.

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The LAT deficit of EUR 1.4 billion as per June 30, 2019 is recorded in the income statement. The LAT deficit was partly recorded as an impairment of DPAC and VOBA balances (EUR 76 million) (refer to note 8 "Impairment charges/(reversals)") and for the remainder by increasing the insurance liability by EUR 1.3 billion.

Due to the positive LAT headroom of Aegon the Netherlands at the end of 2018, changes in the LAT margin triggered by up or down interest shocks could be absorbed by the revaluation reserves on available for sale assets (shadow accounting). However, due to the current negative headroom position, changes in the LAT margin of Aegon the Netherlands, triggered by up or down interest shocks, will now be directly recognized in the income statement.

As a result, the IFRS P&L of Aegon the Netherlands is now less sensitive for interest movements as the interest risk was, and is, economically hedged using derivatives largely offsetting the impact of a changed LAT margin. Please refer to the table below for updated Group sensitivities on interest rate risk.

EUR millions Jun 30, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Sensitivities - estimated approximate effects On shareholders' equity On net income On shareholders' equity On net income
Shift up 100 basis points - parallel movement of yield curve (3.202) (191) (3.874) (563)
Shift down 100 basis points - parallel movement of yield curve 3.080 205 3.067 843

Furthermore, as a result of the current negative LAT headroom position, future results will become more volatile due to changes in credit spreads as these are not hedged. Please find below the estimated sensitivities on shareholders' equity and on net income of Aegon the Netherlands, for up and down shocks for credit spreads, mortgage spreads for the bond and mortgage portfolio and liquidity premium shocks for general account insurance liabilities.

EUR millions Jun 30, 2019
Sensitivities - estimated approximate effects On shareholders' equity On net income
Shift up 50 basis points - NL bond credit spreads (992) -
Shift down 50 basis points - NL bond credit spreads 1.216 -
Shift up 50 basis points - NL mortgage spreads (684) (684)
Shift down 50 basis points - NL mortgage spreads 787 787
Shift up 5 basis points - liquidity premium 140 140
Shift down 5 basis points - liquidity premium (177) (177)

14. Insurance contracts for account of policyholder

Insurance contracts for account of policyholders increased by EUR 11.3 billion to EUR 128.4 billion compared to December 31, 2018 mainly due to positive equity market movements and declining interest rates.

15. Investment contracts for account of policyholders

Investment contracts for account of policyholders increased by EUR 7.7 billion to EUR 87.8 billion compared to December 31, 2018 mainly due to positive equity market movements and declining interest rates.

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16. Borrowings

EUR millions Jun. 30, 2019 Dec. 31, 2018
Capital funding 1,778 1,774
Operational funding 7,722 10,287
Total borrowings 9,500 12,061

Included in borrowings is EUR 537 million relating to borrowings measured at fair value (December 31, 2018: EUR 536 million). During the first six months of 2019, the operational funding decreased by EUR 2.6 billion mainly due to the early redemption of a USD 1.54 billion Variable Funding Surplus Note (EUR 1.4 billion), following a restructuring of this financing transaction in the US. In addition, a further decrease was driven by the redemption of 'SAECURE 14' of EUR 0.9 billion and the paydown of FHLB advances of EUR 1.3 billion. This was partly offset by an increase in other mortgage loan funding of EUR 0.5 billion and the issuance of EUR 500 million senior non-preferred notes with a coupon of 0.625%.

17. Capital management and solvency

Aegon's capital consists of 3 Tiers as an indication of its quality, with Tier 1 capital ranking highest. The available own funds number reflects Aegon's interpretation of Solvency II requirements which is subject to supervisory review.

The table below provides the composition of Aegon's available own funds across Tiers:

| | June 30, 2019
Available
own funds | December 31, 2018
Available
own funds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 - unrestricted | 11.916 | 12.204 |
| Tier 1 - restricted | 3.493 | 3.406 |
| Tier 2 | 1.528 | 1.487 |
| Tier 3 | 743 | 505 |
| Total available own funds | 17.679 | 17.602 |

Tier 1 unrestricted capital decreased compared to December 31, 2018. The decrease in Tier 1 unrestricted capital amounted to EUR 288 million, and is mainly driven by the narrowing of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) VA from 24 bps to 9 bps, widening of credit spreads on mortgages and lowering of the UFR rates, partly offset by the positive expected return on Aegon inforce insurance portfolio and declining interest rates. The restricted Tier 1 capital has increased by EUR 87 million, mainly due to the issuance of EUR 500 million Restricted Tier 1 perpetual contingent convertible securities, partly offset by the redemption of the USD 500 million perpetual capital securities.

Tier 2 capital increased by EUR 41 million as a result of increased market value of Tier 2 instruments.

Tier 3 capital as of June 30, 2019 is comprised of deferred tax assets balances related to Solvency II entities. The increase of EUR 238 million is mainly driven by Aegon the Netherlands as a result of declined interest rates which increase liabilities, the remaining increase is contributed by Aegon US non-regulated entities.

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IFRS-EU equity compared to Solvency II own funds

EUR millions June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Shareholders' Equity 21,481 19,518
IFRS adjustments for Other Equity Instruments and non controlling interests 3,406 3,342
Group Equity 24,887 22,860
Solvency II revaluations (8,859) (6,911)
Transferability restrictions^{1} (2,031) (1,884)
Excess of Assets over Liabilities 13,997 14,065
Availability adjustments 4,486 4,326
Fungibility restrictions^{2} (804) (789)
Available own funds 17,679 17,602
  1. This includes the transferability restriction related to the new RBC CAL conversion methodology.
  2. Amongst others, this contains the exclusion of Aegon Bank.

The Solvency II revaluations and reclassifications of EUR 8,859 million negative (2018: EUR 6,911 million negative) stem from the difference in valuation and presentation between IFRS-EU and Solvency II frameworks. The change in Solvency II revaluations per June 30, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018 is mainly driven by lower interest rates and tightening credit spreads during 1H 2019, increasing the revaluation reserves in Aegon US.

The Solvency II revaluations can be grouped into four categories:

  • Items that are not recognized under Solvency II. The most relevant examples of this category for Aegon include Goodwill, DPAC and other intangible assets (EUR 1,886 million negative, December 31, 2018: EUR 2,024 million negative);
  • Items that have a different valuation treatment between IFRS-EU and Solvency II. Solvency II is a market consistent framework hence all assets and liabilities are to be presented at fair value while IFRS-EU also includes other valuation treatments in addition to fair value. The most relevant examples of this category for Aegon Group include Loans and Mortgages, Reinsurance Recoverables, Deferred tax assets balances and Technical provisions. The revaluation difference stemming from this category amounted to EUR 2,073 million positive (2018: EUR 2,471 million positive) compared to the IFRS-EU Statement of Financial Position;
  • The Net Asset Value of subsidiaries that are included under the Deduction & Aggregation method (on provisional equivalence or Standard Formula basis) in the Group Solvency II results. The revaluation difference stemming from this category amounted to EUR 5,678 million negative (2018: EUR 4,095 million negative) compared to the IFRS-EU Statement of Financial Position;
  • Reclassification of subordinated liabilities of EUR 3,368 million negative (2018: EUR 3,262 million negative). The movement of subordinated liabilities mainly stem from the redemption of perpetual capital securities of USD 500 million, and the issuance of EUR 500 million Restricted Tier 1 perpetual contingent convertible securities during the first half of 2019.

The increase in availability adjustments compared to December 31, 2018 is mainly driven by the movement of treasury shares, which has decreased by EUR 191 million due to the final dividend payout over 2018 of stock dividend.

18. Commitments and contingencies

In March 2019, affiliates of Transamerica Corporation entered into a series of agreements with LTCG, an independent third party administrator, to transfer the administration and claims management of its long term care insurance business line. The transaction enables Transamerica to accelerate the enhancement of its digital capabilities and the modernization of its long term care insurance platform. Services are expected to commence in the second half of 2019. LTCG will provide comprehensive third party administration services for Transamerica's long term care insurance product line including new business, policyholder service, claims processing and care management. The contract is a multi-year contract and the agreement also contains a termination clause in which case Transamerica- subject to certain limitations – agrees to compensate LTCG, on a specified schedule, for early termination.

There have been no other material changes in commitments and contingencies as reported in the 2018 consolidated financial statements.

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19. Acquisitions/Divestments

Aegon Czech Republic and Slovakia

On January 8, 2019, Aegon completed the sale of its businesses in Czech Republic and Slovakia. The businesses consisted mainly of unit linked life insurance coverage, term life products and pension reserves. The proceeds of the sale amount to EUR 155 million and the book gain amounts to approximately EUR 70 million, which were reflected in other income. As a consequence of the transaction, annual income before tax and underlying earnings before tax have decreased. In 2018, the underlying earnings before tax of the combined operations amounted to EUR 17 million.

Aegon Japan

On May 17, 2019, Aegon announced an agreement to sell its 50% stake in the variable annuity joint ventures in Japan for total cash proceeds of approximately EUR 130 million (JPY 16 billion). The divestment will not have a material impact on Aegon's capital position and is expected to lead to an IFRS gain of approximately EUR 50 million. This divestment has no material impact on underlying earnings before tax going forward. Closing of the transaction is subject to normal regulatory approvals for transactions of this nature and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

20. Post reporting date events

On July 9, 2019, Aegon closed a transaction under the Dutch SAECURE program to sell Class A mortgage backed securities (RMBS). 'SAECURE 18 NHG' consists of EUR 512 million of class A notes with an expected weighted average life of 4.8 years and a coupon of 3 month Euribor plus 40bps.

Between July 1, 2019 and August 2, 2019, Aegon has completed the share buyback program to neutralize the dilutive effect of the 2018 final dividend paid in shares, and repurchased a total of 32,873,805 common shares, at an average price of EUR 4.52 per share.

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Management statement

The interim report for the six months period ended June 30, 2019, consists of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the first half 2019 results release and this responsibility statement by the Company's Executive Board. The information in this interim report is unaudited.

The Executive Board is responsible for preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with Dutch law and IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the European Union.

The Executive Board declares that, to the best of its knowledge, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the European Union, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial condition and profit or loss of Aegon N.V. and the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole and that the first half 2019 results release includes a fair review of the information required pursuant to section 5:2Sd, subsections 8 and 9 of the Dutch Act on Financial Supervision (Wet op het financieel toezicht).

The Hague, the Netherlands, August 14, 2019

Alexander R. Wynaendts
Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO

Matthew J. Rider
Member of the Executive Board and CFO

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Review report

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

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 of Aegon N.V., the Hague, which comprises the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at June 30, 2019, 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 for the period then ended and the selected explanatory notes. The Executive Board is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this (condensed) interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information 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 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 information for the six-month period ended June 30, 2019 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union.

Amsterdam, August 14, 2019

PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V.

Original has been signed by G.J. Heuvelink RA

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Disclaimers

Cautionary note regarding non-IFRS-EU measures

This document includes the following non-IFRS-EU financial measures: underlying earnings before tax, income tax and income before tax. These non-IFRS-EU 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-EU measure is provided in note 3 'Segment information' of Aegon's Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements. Aegon believes that these non-IFRS-EU measures, together with the IFRS-EU information, provide meaningful supplemental information about the underlying operating results of Aegon's business including insight into the financial measures that senior management uses in managing the business.

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, could, 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 and/or governmental 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 portfolio;
  • 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 public sector securities and the resulting decline in the value of government exposure that Aegon holds;
  • Changes in the performance of Aegon's investment portfolio and decline in ratings of Aegon's counterparties;
  • Consequences of an actual or potential break-up of the European monetary union in whole or in part;
  • Consequences of the anticipated exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union and potential consequences of other European Union countries leaving the European Union;
  • 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, taxation of Aegon companies, the products Aegon sells, and the attractiveness of certain products to its consumers;
  • Regulatory changes relating to the pensions, investment, and insurance industries in the jurisdictions in which Aegon operates;
  • Standard setting initiatives of supranational standard setting bodies such as the Financial Stability Board and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors or changes to such standards that may have an impact on regional (such as EU), national or US federal or state level financial regulation or the application thereof to Aegon, including the designation of Aegon by the Financial Stability Board as a Global Systemically Important Insurer (G-SII);
  • Changes in customer behavior and public opinion in general related to, among other things, the type of products 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, operational risks such as system disruptions or failures, security or data privacy breaches, cyberattacks, human error, failure to safeguard personally identifiable information, changes in operational practices or inadequate controls including with respect to third parties with which we do business 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, which may affect Aegon's reported results, shareholders' equity or regulatory capital adequacy levels;
  • Aegon's projected results are highly sensitive to complex mathematical models of financial markets, mortality, longevity, and other dynamic systems subject to shocks and unpredictable volatility. Should assumptions to these models later prove incorrect, or should errors in those models escape the controls in place to detect them, future performance will vary from projected results;
  • 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 cash and leverage ratio management initiatives.

This document contains information that qualifies, or may qualify, as inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014). 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

Headquarters

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Publication dates results

February 13, 2020
2H 2019 Results
August 13, 2020
1H 2020 Results

About Aegon

Aegon's roots go back 175 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 achieve a lifetime of financial security. More information: aegon.com.

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