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ageas SA/NV

Earnings Release Aug 8, 2018

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PRESS RELEASE

Regulated information Brussels, 8 August 2018 - 7:30 (CET)

Ageas reports 6M 2018 result

Major milestones reached Operational performance on track

6M 2018
Net Result
Insurance net result up 7% to EUR 475 million versus EUR 445 million

General Account net result of EUR 34 million negative versus EUR 161 million negative

Group net result at EUR 441 million versus EUR 284 million
Inflows
Group inflows (at 100%) at EUR 20.1 billion, or -2% (including 3% negative foreign exchange impact) thanks to a
strong second quarter in Belgium and Asia
Group inflows (Ageas's part) at EUR 8 billion, or -2% (including 2% negative foreign exchange impact)

Life inflows down 1% to EUR 17.0 billion and Non-Life down 4% at EUR 3.1 billion following the sale of Cargeas (both at
100%)
Operating
Performance

Combined ratio at 97.8% versus 95.9% despite bad weather in Belgium and the UK

Operating Margin Guaranteed at 110 bps versus 114 bps

Operating Margin Unit-Linked at 28 bps versus 25 bps

Life Technical Liabilities of the consolidated entities stable at EUR 74.1 billion
Balance Sheet
Shareholders' equity at EUR 9.3 billion or EUR 47.29 per share

Insurance Solvency II ageas ratio at 202% and Group Solvency IIageas ratio at 211%

General Account Total Liquid Assets at EUR 1.8 billion
Belgium
Life inflows returning to growth and Non-Life outperforming the market. Strong net results affected by adverse weather
UK
Continued improved performance
Continental
Europe

Strong scope-on scope Non-Life performance. Decrease in Life inflows
Asia
Second quarter marked by recovery of inflow growth and equity markets impacting results

All 6M 2018 figures are compared to the 6M 2017 figures unless otherwise stated.

Ageas CEO Bart De Smet said: "Over the past six months we have achieved major milestones that will shape the future of Ageas. The Fortis settlement has been declared binding, the put option granted to BNP Fortis Bank expired, and the Group received authorisation from the regulator to operate reinsurance activities. As for the business, we witnessed a commercial turnaround in Asia in particular in China, a return to growth in Life inflows and an outperformance of the market in Non-Life in Belgium, the integration of Portugal on schedule, and a good recovery in the UK. The solid Non-Life operating performance across all businesses and a very strong Life result allowed us to deliver a strong insurance net result. The Group's solid financial position and our confidence in our capital generating capacity, led to the decision by the Ageas Board of Directors to continue the buy-back of shares through a new programme of EUR 200 million."

Key figures Ageas
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross inflows (incl. non-consolidated partnerships at 100%) 20,128.7 20,465.6 ( 2 %) 8,276.0 7,793.0 6 % 11,852.7
- of which inflows from non-consolidated partnerships 15,057.4 15,277.4 ( 1 %) 5,722.5 5,237.3 9 % 9,334.9
Gross inflows Ageas's part 8,029.3 8,170.0 ( 2 %) 3,577.5 3,463.3 3 % 4,451.8
Net result Insurance attributable to shareholders 475.4 444.7 7 % 176.0 222.4 ( 21 %) 299.4
By segment:
- Belgium 219.8 259.0 ( 15 %) 83.4 117.4 ( 29 %) 136.4
- UK 30.5 11.2 * 19.8 10.7 85 % 10.7
- Continental Europe 53.0 58.3 ( 9 %) 26.3 29.9 ( 12 %) 26.7
- Asia 170.0 113.1 50 % 46.2 61.6 ( 25 %) 123.8
- Reinsurance 2.1 3.1 ( 32 %) 0.3 2.8 ( 89 %) 1.8
By type:
- Life 373.3 312.0 20 % 121.4 144.1 ( 16 %) 251.9
- Non-Life 102.1 132.7 ( 23 %) 54.6 78.3 ( 30 %) 47.5
Net result General Account attributable to shareholders ( 34.1 ) ( 161.0 ) 79 % 17.6 ( 48.9 ) * ( 51.7 )
Net result Ageas attributable to shareholders 441.2 283.6 56 % 193.5 173.4 12 % 247.7
Life Technical Liabilities (in EUR bn) 74.1 74.2 ( 0 %) 74.1 74.2 ( 0 %) 74.3
Life Operating Margin Guaranteed 1.10% 1.14% 0.83% 1.03% 1.37%
Life Operating Margin Unit-Linked 0.28% 0.25% 0.24% 0.18% 0.32%
Combined ratio 97.8% 95.9% 96.7% 93.6% 98.8%
Total Insurance solvency II ageas ratio 202.3% 192.7% 196.0%
Total Group solvency II ageas ratio 210.7% 197.8% 194.7%
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (in million) 198.0 203.3 ( 3 %) 198.0 203.3 ( 3 %) 198.5
Earnings per share (in EUR) 2.23 1.40 60 % 1.25
Shareholders' equity 9,310 8,974 4 % 9,310 8,974 4 % 9,877
Net equity per share (in EUR) 47.29 44.53 6 % 47.29 44.53 6 % 49.91
Net equity per share (in EUR) excluding unrealised gains & losses 33.18 32.42 2 % 33.18 32.42 2 % 35.93
Return on Equity - Insurance (excluding unrealised gains & losses) 14.3% 13.9%

PRESS RELEASE 8 August 2018 6 month 2018 results

INVESTOR RELATIONS

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PRESS

Eva Mertens

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Content

Executive summary 3
Details per product 4
Details by business segment 6

Belgium

United Kingdom

Continental Europe

Asia

Reinsurance (Intreas)

General Account
6
8
10
12
14
15
Solvency position and investment portfolio17
Lexicon on financial disclosure 18
Annexes19
Annex 1 : Consolidated Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018 19
Annex 2 : Income Statement 20
Annex 3 : Inflows per region at 100% and at Ageas's part 21
Annex 4 : Solvency by region 23
Annex 5 : Statement of financial position split into Life, Non-Life 24
Annex 6 : Margins Life (%) 24
Annex 7 : Margins Non-Life (%) 25
Disclaimer25

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strong Insurance net result - Fortis Settlement declared binding

The first 6 month inflows remained strong. The Insurance net result grew 7%, still benefitting from an exceptionally high Life result in the first quarter, partially offset by equity impairments in Asia in the second quarter. Non-Life operating results were solid across all segments although affected by weather events in Belgium and the UK. Solvency levels at Group and Insurance level remained strong and above target. The beginning of the summer was marked by two major events; BNP Paribas Fortis decided not to exercise the put option it holds on the 25%+ 1 share stake in Ageas's Belgian subsidiary AG Insurance and the Fortis Settlement was declared binding.

Renewed growth in Belgium and Asia

Total inflows increased 1% at constant exchange rate as strong inflow growth in Belgium was offset by lower inflows in the UK, reflecting robust pricing and underwriting discipline in a soft market. In Belgium Life inflows returned to growth, reversing the trend witnessed in previous quarters, and Non-Life outperformed the market. Inflows of the Asian non-consolidated partnerships returned to growth at constant exchange rate in the second quarter. Scope-on-scope, and at constant exchange rate, inflows in Continental Europe were down 8%.

High result in China more than compensated for adverse weather

The first 6 month Insurance net profit amounted to EUR 475 million, compared to EUR 445 million last year with substantially lower net capital gains in Belgium and the UK and equity impairments in Asia in the second quarter. The significantly higher contribution from China resulted in a Life net profit of EUR 373 million, an increase of 20%. The Non-Life net result stood at EUR 102 million. Although impacted by adverse weather in Belgium and the UK amounting to EUR 62 million, the result decreased by just EUR 31 million year-on-year thanks to a continued strong operating performance. Last year's result included a EUR 31 million negative Ogden impact.

The Group net result considerably up

The Group net result in the six months amounted to EUR 441 million with the General Account at EUR 34 million negative. Staff and other operating expenses stood at EUR 39 million (vs. EUR 35 million). The RPN(I) liability reduced to EUR 439 million at the end of June, thus contributing EUR 9 million to the net result.

Shareholders' equity and solvency

Total shareholders' equity decreased to EUR 9.3 billion or EUR 47.29 per share at the end of June (vs. EUR 48.30 per share at the end of 2017) mainly related to the expiration of the put option granted to BNP Paribas Fortis and to the execution of the ongoing share buy-back.

The Own Funds of the Group amounted to EUR 8.2 billion, EUR 4.3 billion above SCR. This led to a strong Group Solvency IIageas ratio of 211%, 15pp up compared to year-end 2017 on the back of the expiration of the put option, the increased fungibility of Own Funds related to the license obtained to operate reinsurance activities and the good operational performance of the insurance operations. The Insurance Solvency ratio improved to 202%, with increasing Solvency ratios in all segments.

The operational free capital generation over the first six months amounted to EUR 392 million, including EUR 99 million dividend from the non-European NCP's.

The total liquid assets in the General Account amounted to EUR 1.8 billion up slightly compared to the end of 2017. This increase is mainly explained by a EUR 599 million dividend upstream from the operating companies, more than covering the dividend paid to shareholders and the holding expenses. An amount of EUR 0.9 billion remains ring-fenced for the Fortis settlement.

Contingent liabilities

In the context of the Fortis settlement procedure, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal rendered its judgment on Friday 13 July 2018 and declared it binding to all Eligible shareholders. The notification made on 27 July 2018 initiated the 5 months opt-out period and the 12 months claims file period.

For the other contingent liabilities we refer to the 6M 2018 Interim Financial Statements.

DETAILS PER PRODUCT

Life: Strong result including equity impairments in Asia during the second quarter

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Life (incl non-consolidated partnerships at
100%)
16,996.9 17,199.9 (1%) 6,847.2 6,278.9 9% 10,149.7
Gross Inflows Life (consolidated entities) 2,926.7 2,894.0 1% 1,574.2 1,495.9 5% 1,352.5
Operating result 328.5 336.8 (2%) 125.2 151.4 (17%) 203.3
Non-allocated other income and expenses 19.0 13.0 46% 9.1 5.2 75% 9.9
Result before taxation consolidated entities 347.5 349.8 (1%) 134.3 156.6 (14%) 213.2
Result non-consolidated partnerships 181.3 124.0 46% 52.9 66.4 (20%) 128.4
Income tax expenses ( 71.0 ) ( 78.9 ) (10%) ( 32.1 ) ( 43.1 ) (26%) ( 38.9 )
Non-controlling interests ( 84.5 ) ( 82.9 ) 2% ( 33.7 ) ( 35.8 ) (6%) ( 50.8 )
Net result attributable to shareholders 373.3 312.0 20% 121.4 144.1 (16%) 251.9
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY GUARANTEED UNIT - LINKED TOTAL
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
Gross Inflows Life (consolidated entities) 2,074.6 1,869.2 852.1 1,024.8 2,926.7 2,894.0
Net underwriting Result ( 6.9 ) ( 6.9 ) 22.9 17.7 16.0 10.8
Investment Result 313.1 325.0 ( 0.6 ) 1.0 312.5 326.0
Operating result 306.2 318.1 22.3 18.7 328.5 336.8
Life Technical Liabilities 58,126.8 59,021.1 16,016.6 15,209.2 74,143.4 74,230.3

Inflows, including non-consolidated partnerships at 100%, were up 1% at constant exchange rates, with strong growth in Belgium and renewed growth in Asia in the second quarter. The discontinuation of single premium product sales in China impacted the inflows in Asia in the first quarter. This was however entirely offset by succesful sales campaigns and a renewed increase in the number of agents in China. Volumes in Belgium were marked by a further increase of Unit-Linked sales (+28%) whereas inflows in Guaranteed products were up 6% following the increase in the guaranteed interest rate in the main individual Life savings product sold by the Bank channel from 0.25% to 0.50%.

Technical Liabilities for the consolidated activities remained stable at EUR 74 billion compared to the end of 2017. Life Technical Liabilities in the non-consolidated partnerships at 100% increased from EUR 78.0 billion at the end of last year to EUR 85.3 billion mainly as a result of high persistency levels in Asia.

The operating result for the consolidated activities was slightly below last year's but remains at a high level, with an operating margin in Guaranteed products of 110 bps. The Unit-Linked margin stood at 27 bps with an increase to 43 bps in Belgium and a decrease to 12 bps in Portugal respectively on the back of higher and lower sales.

The net result increased to EUR 373 million with strong results in all segments and in particular a substantially higher contribution from Asia of EUR 164 million. This high result can mainly be attributed to China where net profit in the first quarter benefitted from a positive evolution of the interest rate, partially offset by equity impairments in the second quarter.

In Belgium, the net result remained at the same high level as last year notwithstanding a lower level of net capital gains.

For Continental Europe, the first quarter result stood at EUR 29 million due to lower underwriting results in Portugal and negative fair value adjustments on the Held For Trading assets in Luxembourg.

Non-Life: Strong performance despite adverse weather in Belgium and the UK

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Non-Life (incl non-consolidated partnerships at
100%) 3,131.8 3,265.7 (4%) 1,428.8 1,514.1 (6%) 1,703.0
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities) 2,144.6 2,294.2 (7%) 979.3 1,059.8 (8%) 1,165.3
Net Earned Premiums 1,948.6 2,069.4 (6%) 975.0 1,044.6 (7%) 973.6
Operating result 125.9 194.5 (35%) 68.4 113.7 (40%) 57.5
Non-allocated other income and expenses 7.2 6.8 5% 4.0 2.5 60% 3.2
Result before taxation consolidated entities 133.1 201.3 (34%) 72.4 116.2 (38%) 60.7
Result non-consolidated partnerships 17.1 25.8 (34%) 8.5 15.3 (44%) 8.6
Income tax expenses ( 32.2 ) ( 59.0 ) (45%) ( 17.4 ) ( 33.9 ) (49%) ( 14.8 )
Non-controlling interests ( 15.9 ) ( 35.4 ) (55%) ( 8.9 ) ( 19.3 ) (54%) ( 7.0 )
Net result attributable to shareholders 102.1 132.7 (23%) 54.6 78.3 (30%) 47.5
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY ACCIDENT & HEALTH MOTOR HOUSEHOLD OTHER LINES TOTAL
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities) 491.0 493.1 891.0 984.7 556.2 587.9 206.4 228.5 2,144.6 2,294.2
Net Earned Premiums 425.1 436.8 818.9 890.1 515.6 534.4 189.0 208.1 1,948.6 2,069.4
Net Underwriting result 3.8 19.3 62.5 14.9 ( 36.4 ) 54.1 13.8 ( 4.4 ) 43.7 83.9
Combined Ratio 99.1% 95.6% 92.4% 98.3% 107.1% 89.9% 92.7% 102.2% 97.8% 95.9%
of which Prior Year claims ratio (8.2%) (5.9%)
Investment Result 15.7 19.6 41.1 56.2 11.5 14.5 15.9 21.0 84.2 111.3
Other Result ( 0.2 ) 1.5 ( 0.7 ) ( 2.2 ) ( 1.0 ) ( 0.2 ) ( 0.1 ) 0.2 ( 2.0 ) ( 0.7 )
Operating Result 19.3 40.4 102.9 68.9 ( 25.9 ) 68.4 29.6 16.8 125.9 194.5
Reserves Ratio (in %) as reported 280% 289% 207% 205% 84% 80% 286% 297% 198% 200%
Reserves Ratio (in %) excl. Cargeas 280% 292% 207% 202% 84% 78% 286% 285% 198% 195%

Gross inflows at constant exchange rates remained flat. In Belgium inflows were up 4% with growth across all product lines. In the UK, inflows came down significantly as a result of the focus on profit over volume. The UK Motor market remains very much disrupted by the continued uncertainty around a potential future change in the Ogden discount rate. Inflows in Continental Europe increased 28% scope-onscope at constant exchange rates. The growth in inflows was mainly driven by Turkey (+50% at constant exchange rate) and to a lesser extent by Portugal. Non-Life inflows in Asia remained flat at constant exchange rates.

The Group combined ratio stood at 97.8%. Both in Belgium and the UK, the first six months of this year were marked by poor weather, impacting the Group combined ratio by some 5 pp. The operating performance in Belgium was very strong and excluding the weather impact, the combined ratio would have been at an excellent 93.1%. In the UK, part of the negative impact from the weather was compensated for by a higher positive prior year run-off. Excluding the weather impact the UK combined ratio stood at 93.5%. The combined ratio in Continental Europe, reflecting as of now only the performance of Portugal, remained strong at 91.6%.

The prior year claims ratio increased from 5.9% to 8.2%, marked by high releases in the UK partly offset by lower releases in both Belgium and Continental Europe.

The non-consolidated partnerships reported a combined ratio of 97.6% (vs.93.8%) in Tesco Underwriting (UK), 97.6% (vs. 94.2%) in Turkey (Continental Europe) and 89.9% (vs. 87.0%) in Asia.

The net result of the Non-Life activities remained strong at EUR 102 million despite the negative impact of EUR 62 million related to the adverse weather in Belgium and the UK. Last year's result included EUR 7 million contribution from Cargeas and a EUR 31 million negative impact related to Ogden. The underlying improvement in net result stems from all operating segments.

The internal Non-Life reinsurer Intreas reinsured EUR 29 million of premiums from operating companies within the Group and contributed EUR 2 million (vs. EUR 3 million) to the Non-Life net result.

DETAILS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

BELGIUM

Net profit EUR 220 million vs. EUR 259 million (-15%). Good net result despite impact of adverse weather events. Gross inflows EUR 3.2 billion vs. EUR 2.9 billion (+9%). Strong growth in both Life and Non-Life. Combined ratio 98.8 % vs. 90.3%. Excluding the weather events, the Combined Ratio stood at 93.1%.

Life: Strong operating margins both in Guaranteed and in Unit-Linked

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Life 2,109.7 1,891.1 12% 1,196.0 1,018.4 17% 913.7
Operating result 275.3 276.7 (1%) 96.4 119.6 (19%) 178.9
Non-allocated other income and expenses 33.0 34.0 (3%) 16.7 17.7 (6%) 16.3
Result before taxation consolidated entities 308.3 310.7 (1%) 113.1 137.3 (18%) 195.2
Income tax expenses ( 58.3 ) ( 62.7 ) (7%) ( 24.9 ) ( 34.2 ) (27%) ( 33.4 )
Non-controlling interests ( 69.1 ) ( 68.3 ) 1% ( 26.0 ) ( 29.4 ) (12%) ( 43.1 )
Net result attributable to shareholders 180.9 179.7 1% 62.2 73.7 (16%) 118.7
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY GUARANTEED
UNIT - LINKED
TOTAL
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
Gross Inflows Life (consolidated entities) 1,541.3 1,448.8 568.4 442.3 2,109.7 1,891.1
Net underwriting Result ( 15.9 ) ( 21.7 ) 17.6 11.2 1.7 ( 10.5 )
Investment Result 273.6 287.2 273.6 287.2
Operating result 257.7 265.5 17.6 11.2 275.3 276.7
Life Technical Liabilities 49,567.4 50,699.0 8,364.7 7,672.0 57,932.1 58,371.0

Gross inflows were significantly up compared to last year (+12%). With a 28% increase, the Unit-Linked inflows grew considerably year on year driven by a successful sales campaign. The inflows in Guaranteed products grew by more than 6% compared to last year. The trend of the previous quarters was reversed in the bank channel, where the guaranteed interest rate was increased from 0.25% to 0.50%, and in the broker channel where AG Insurance benefitted from its strong leadership position.

The Life Technical Liabilities remained stable at EUR 58 billion compared to the end of 2017.

The operating result remained in line with last year, marked by a better underwriting performance and supported by a high investment result. The strong operating margin on Guaranteed products of 108 bps (vs. 110 bps), reflects the seasonal impact of the capital gains and high first quarter financial revenues on Real Estate. Similar to last year, the annualized impact of the capital gains is expected to level out over the remainder of the year. The Operating margin on Unit-Linked increased from 30 bps last year to 43 bps, supported by higher inflows.

The net result remained stable at EUR 181 million.

Non-Life: Continued growth in inflows. Net result impacted by adverse weather

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Non-Life 1,078.7 1,032.5 4% 449.9 437.6 3% 628.8
Net Earned Premium 958.0 920.8 4% 479.7 464.7 3% 478.3
Operating result 64.5 146.1 (56%) 35.2 81.7 (57%) 29.3
Non-allocated other income and expenses 9.4 8.1 16% 5.0 4.2 19% 4.4
Result before taxation consolidated entities 73.9 154.2 (52%) 40.2 85.9 (53%) 33.7
Income tax expenses ( 19.1 ) ( 46.5 ) (59%) ( 10.1 ) ( 26.5 ) (62%) ( 9.0 )
Non-controlling interests ( 15.9 ) ( 28.4 ) (44%) ( 8.9 ) ( 15.7 ) (43%) ( 7.0 )
Net result attributable to shareholders 38.9 79.3 (51%) 21.2 43.7 (51%) 17.7
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY ACCIDENT & HEALTH MOTOR HOUSEHOLD OTHER LINES TOTAL
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities) 295.2 270.8 325.3 314.0 346.8 339.3 111.4 108.4 1,078.7 1,032.5
Net Earned Premiums 254.6 239.2 293.5 285.4 306.7 300.3 103.2 95.9 958.0 920.8
Net Underwriting result ( 13.2 ) 0.7 22.8 45.8 ( 18.2 ) 41.0 19.8 1.5 11.2 89.0
Combined Ratio 105.2% 99.7% 92.2% 84.0% 105.9% 86.3% 80.8% 98.4% 98.8% 90.3%
of which Prior Year claims ratio (9.1%) (11.3%)
Investment Result 14.1 16.3 20.1 20.5 7.8 8.1 11.3 12.2 53.3 57.1
Other Result
Operating Result 0.9 17.0 42.9 66.3 ( 10.4 ) 49.1 31.1 13.7 64.5 146.1
Reserves Ratio (in %) 377% 390% 188% 182% 75% 70% 303% 326% 214% 215%
Non-Life Technical Liabilities 1,920.8 1,864.1 1,102.5 1,039.5 460.6 423.2 625.3 625.0 4,109.2 3,951.8

Gross inflows grew across all business lines (+4.0%), and were marked by a 4% increase in Motor and a +9% increase in Accident & Health which is mainly thanks to a new important public sector Heath care plan with over 100,000 insured.

The operating result decreased from EUR 146 million to EUR 65 million due to the adverse weather (-EUR 55 million) and the exceptionally strong operating result in Motor last year.

The combined ratio stood at 98.8% versus 90.3%. The change is mainly explained by adverse weather events in the first and the second quarter, primarily affecting Household. The combined ratio of Accident & Health deteriorated due to lower prior year releases.

The net result decreased from EUR 79 million last year to EUR 39 million this year because of the storms of January and May/June (impact of EUR 29 million after tax of which EUR 11 million in the second quarter) and the lower operating result in Motor.

UNITED KINGDOM

Net profit of EUR 31 million vs. a profit of EUR 11 million
Gross inflows EUR 921 million vs. EUR 1.1 billion - reflects focus on pricing and underwriting discipline in a softening motor market
Combined ratio 99% vs. 105.7% - a return to pre-Ogden levels

A good performance in a softening market with signs of further improvement

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Non-Life (incl non-consolidated partnerships at 100%) 920.8 1,067.9 (14%) 475.6 545.0 (13%) 445.2
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities) 722.0 830.9 (13%) 369.9 419.1 (12%) 352.1
Net Earned Premium 683.7 762.7 (10%) 339.7 382.0 (11%) 344.0
Operating result 33.0 3.7 * 21.4 9.1 * 11.6
Non-allocated other income and expenses ( 0.7 ) * ( 0.4 ) ( 1.9 ) (79%) ( 0.3 )
Result before taxation consolidated entities 32.3 3.7 * 21.0 7.2 * 11.3
Result non-consolidated partnerships 4.5 7.8 (42%) 2.9 4.7 (38%) 1.6
Income tax expenses ( 6.3 ) ( 0.3 ) * ( 4.1 ) ( 1.2 ) * ( 2.2 )
Non-controlling interests
Net result attributable to shareholders 30.5 11.2 * 19.8 10.7 85% 10.7
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY ACCIDENT & HEALTH MOTOR HOUSEHOLD OTHER LINES TOTAL
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17
HY 18
HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities) 18.4 17.9
461.0
536.4 159.6 183.0 83.0 93.6 722.0 830.9
Net Earned Premiums 15.0 14.9
430.1
480.2 159.9 175.9 78.7 91.7 683.7 762.7
Net Underwriting result ( 1.3 ) ( 0.7 )
40.3
( 29.5 ) ( 25.7 ) 0.6 ( 6.7 ) ( 13.5 ) 6.6 ( 43.1 )
Combined Ratio 108.5% 104.6% 90.6% 106.1% 116.1% 99.7% 108.6% 114.8% 99.0% 105.7%
of which Prior Year claims ratio (9.1%) 0.9%
Investment Result 0.2 0.4
19.2
33.5 3.1 5.7 3.9 7.2 26.4 46.8

Other Result Operating Result ( 1.1 ) ( 0.3 ) 59.5 4.0 ( 22.6 ) 6.3 ( 2.8 ) ( 6.3 ) 33.0 3.7 Reserves Ratio (in %) 63% 62% 234% 224% 94% 83% 252% 231% 200% 189% Non-Life Technical Liabilities 18.8 18.6 2,016.4 2,147.5 300.0 293.4 397.2 423.6 2,732.4 2,883.1

Gross Inflows, including Tesco Underwriting Ltd, decreased to EUR 920 million (vs. EUR 1.1 billion). This reduction reflects the continuation of our robust approach to pricing and underwriting discipline in a softening market environment.

Motor inflows reduced to EUR 461 million (vs. EUR 536 million). The personal lines Motor market continues to be very soft with average premiums reducing and, to a certain extent, disrupted by the continued uncertainty around the timing and quantum of any future change to the Ogden discount rate. This has resulted in lower than expected volumes.

Household inflows fell back to EUR 160 million (vs. EUR 183 million) continuing to reflect our exit from underperforming schemes. Inflows in Other lines stood at EUR 83 million (vs. EUR 94 million). Encouraging progress is being made in specific targeted SME segments.

Inflows for Tesco Underwriting reduced to EUR 199 million (vs. EUR 237 million) due to the market challenges alluded to above.

The combined ratio improved to 99.0% (vs. 105.7%), driven by an exceptionally strong Motor performance, somewhat offset by the impact of weather events in household.

The Motor book is performing exceptionally well, continuing the trend from the first quarter: a strong loss ratio, robust current year performance and positive prior year development as a result of fewer large losses resulted in a combined ratio of 90.6% (vs. 106.1%).

The combined ratio for Household was affected by the poor weather in March and May. Together, this had a negative impact of 20.3% on the Household combined ratio at 116.1% (vs 99.7%). Should no further major weather events occur this year, the ratio will approach more normal levels.

The combined ratio of Tesco Underwriting fell back to 97.6% (vs. 93.8%), reflecting the weather events.

The UK consolidated net result improved to EUR 31 million compared to EUR 11 million. As was the case for the first quarter, exceptional items such as poor weather, higher prior year development, and Ogden in 2017, will continue to affect the net result and prior year comparison.

The net result of Tesco Underwriting amounted to EUR 5 million (vs. EUR 8 million) reflective of the poor weather in March and May.

Strategic developments

Next to the broker and partnership channels, Ageas products in the UK are now also directly available to the customer under the Ageas brand. This is a further part of our already communicated strategy to rebalance our channel mix.

CONTINENTAL EUROPE

Net profit EUR 53 million vs. EUR 58 million, up 3% when excluding Italy's EUR 7 million contribution in 2017, driven by excellent
Non-Life performance.
Gross inflows EUR 2.7 billion vs. EUR 3.0 billion down 8% scope-on-scope with solid growth in Non-Life although not compensating
for lower inflows in Life.
Combined ratio 91.6% vs. 90.5%. Combined ratio remains at an excellent level.

Life: Continued solid operating performance despite lower volumes

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Life (incl non-consolidated partnerships at 100%) 2,003.5 2,301.8 (13%) 952.3 1,301.6 (27%) 1,051.2
Gross Inflows Life (consolidated entities) 817.0 1,002.9 (19%) 378.2 477.5 (21%) 438.8
Operating result 53.2 60.1 (11%) 28.8 31.8 (9%) 24.4
Non-allocated other income and expenses ( 1.1 ) ( 6.8 ) (84%) ( 1.0 ) ( 5.0 ) (80%) ( 0.1 )
Result before taxation consolidated entities 52.1 53.3 (2%) 27.8 26.8 4% 24.3
Result non-consolidated partnerships 4.9 7.9 (38%) 3.2 4.1 (22%) 1.7
Income tax expenses ( 12.7 ) ( 16.2 ) (22%) ( 7.2 ) ( 8.9 ) (19%) ( 5.5 )
Non-controlling interests ( 15.4 ) ( 14.6 ) 5% ( 7.7 ) ( 6.4 ) 20% ( 7.7 )
Net result attributable to shareholders 28.9 30.4 (5%) 16.1 15.6 3% 12.8
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY GUARANTEED UNIT - LINKED TOTAL
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
Gross Inflows Life (consolidated entities) 533.3 420.4 283.7 582.5 817.0 1,002.9
Net underwriting Result 9.0 14.8 5.3 6.5 14.3 21.3
Investment Result 39.5 37.8 ( 0.6 ) 1.0 38.9 38.8
Operating result 48.5 52.6 4.7 7.5 53.2 60.1
Life Technical Liabilities 8,559.4 8,322.1 7,651.9 7,537.2 16,211.3 15,859.3

Gross inflows including non-consolidated partnerships at 100% reached EUR 2 billion, down 13% compared to last year. This was due to lower Unit-Linked inflows in France and Portugal, and lower sales in Luxembourg resulting from volatility in High Net Worth business. Unit-Linked inflows represented 53% of total Life inflows.

In Portugal, gross inflows reached EUR 646 million or 16% below last year's inflows, as a result of the lower appetite for closed Unit-Linked products due to less attractive yield expectations following lower Portuguese bond yields and new European legislation. The bancassurance channel (Ocidental) was the main contributor with EUR 599 million.The agency channel (Ageas Seguros) accounted for EUR 47 million (vs. EUR 45 million last year).

Gross inflows in France reached EUR 171 million, 2% higher than last year when corrected for the large single premium in 2017. This is mainly related to the continued strong sales in the broker network (+7%). The business mix continues to be oriented towards Unit-Linked products (52%).

Sales in Luxembourg declined 9% and reached EUR 1.2 billion. Sales in the High-Net-Worth business, although increasing at slower pace than in the 1st quarter, were extremely good in France and Italy and represented 78% of inflow. Unit-Linked represented 66% of the total inflows.

Life Technical Liabilities of the consolidated entities remained flat at around EUR 16 billion. The non-consolidated Life Technical Liabilities in Luxembourg increased by 3% from EUR 22.1 billion at year-end 2017 to EUR 22.8 billion. Unit-Linked represented 60% of total reserves.

The operating result decreased by 11% to EUR 53 million, mostly as a result of lower sales in Unit-Linked and a decrease in net underwriting result in the Guaranteed business. As a consequence, the operating margin on Guaranteed products, although still strong, decreased from 133 bps to 121 bps. On Unit-Linked products, the margin stood at 12 bps (vs. 20 bps).

The net profit stood at EUR 29 million compared to EUR 30 million last year due to the lower operating margin in the consolidated companies and the negative impact of the fair value adjustments on assets classified as 'Held For Trading' in Luxembourg.

Non-Life: Strong inflows and results in all countries

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Non-Life (incl non-consolidated partnerships at
100%) 682.0 714.6 (5%) 298.8 330.6 (10%) 383.2
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities) 343.9 430.8 (20%) 159.5 203.1 (21%) 184.4
Net Earned Premium 291.8 375.0 (22%) 148.0 191.0 (23%) 143.8
Operating result 27.1 42.3 (36%) 11.9 20.4 (42%) 15.2
Non-allocated other income and expenses ( 2.3 ) ( 2.0 ) 15% ( 1.0 ) ( 0.1 ) * ( 1.3 )
Result before taxation consolidated entities 24.8 40.3 (38%) 10.9 20.3 (46%) 13.9
Result non-consolidated partnerships 6.1 6.8 (10%) 2.5 3.8 (34%) 3.6
Income tax expenses ( 6.8 ) ( 12.2 ) (44%) ( 3.2 ) ( 6.2 ) (48%) ( 3.6 )
Non-controlling interests ( 7.0 ) * ( 3.6 ) *
Net result attributable to shareholders 24.1 27.9 (14%) 10.2 14.3 (29%) 13.9
XXX
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY ACCIDENT & HEALTH MOTOR HOUSEHOLD OTHER LINES TOTAL
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities) 177.3 204.4 104.6 134.3 50.0 65.6 12.0 26.5 343.9 430.8
Net Earned Premiums 155.2 182.7 92.7 121.4 37.3 50.8 6.6 20.1 291.8 375.0
Net Underwriting result 18.0 19.3 ( 0.5 ) ( 2.8 ) 7.2 11.8 ( 0.1 ) 7.3 24.6 35.6
Combined Ratio 88.4% 89.4% 100.6% 102.3% 80.8% 76.7% 100.8% 63.8% 91.6% 90.5%
of which Prior Year claims ratio (4.2%) (6.6%)
Investment Result 1.5 2.9 1.8 2.2 0.6 0.7 0.6 1.6 4.5 7.4
Other Result ( 0.2 ) 1.5 ( 0.7 ) ( 2.2 ) ( 1.0 ) ( 0.2 ) ( 0.1 ) 0.2 ( 2.0 ) ( 0.7 )
Operating Result 19.3 23.7 0.6 ( 2.8 ) 6.8 12.3 0.4 9.1 27.1 42.3
Reserves Ratio (in %) as reported 147% 180% 143% 186% 115% 116% 433% 466% 148% 188%
Reserves Ratio (in %) excl. Cargeas 147% 158% 143% 150% 115% 102% 433% 472% 148% 155%

Scope change: Cargeas sold end December 2017

Gross Inflows including non-consolidated partnerships at 100% reached EUR 682 million, up 13% when excluding Italy that was sold at the end of last year and accounted for EUR 111 million. At constant exchange rates gross inflows were up 28%. This strong increase is the result of the good commercial performance in all entities.

In Portugal sales amounted to EUR 344 million (vs. EUR 319 million) up 8% in line with market growth. Both Ocidental and Ageas Seguros contributed to the strong commercial performance. In Ocidental, the 9% growth was mainly realised in Health Care, representing 63% of inflows. Ageas Seguros achieved total inflows of EUR 151 million or plus 6% compared to last year.

Inflows in Turkey increased by 50% at constant exchange rate (+19% in EUR). The growth trend seen in previous quarter continued although at a slower pace and was supported by all lines of business, and more specifically by Motor.The company outperformed the market and maintained its number 3 position with a market share of 7.8%.

The operating result stood at EUR 27 million, plus 17% when excluding the EUR 19 million contribution from Italy last year. The operating result (only including Portuguese activities) increased thanks to an excellent commercial performance and a continued strong combined ratio of 91.6%.

The net result, amounted to EUR 24 million, up 16% scope-on-scope, Italy contributing EUR 7 million in the first 6 months of 2017. This result, despite being hampered by a negative exchange rate, reflects the excellent performance in both Portugal and Turkey.

ASIA

Net profit EUR 170 million vs. EUR 113 million (+50%). Strong performance compared to last year driven by an exceptionally high first quarter result in China.

Gross Inflows EUR 13.3 billion vs. EUR 13.5 billion (-1%). Strong new business catch-up in China in the second quarter and significantly higher renewals across the region.

Life: Strong profit driven by exceptional first quarter in China

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Life (incl non-consolidated partnerships at 100%) 12,883.8 13,007.0 (1%) 4,699.0 3,958.9 19% 8,184.8
Gross Inflows Life (consolidated entities) * *
Operating result * *
Non-allocated other income and expenses ( 12.9 ) ( 14.2 ) (9%) ( 6.7 ) ( 7.4 ) (9%) ( 6.2 )
Result before taxation consolidated entities ( 12.9 ) ( 14.2 ) (9%) ( 6.7 ) ( 7.4 ) (9%) ( 6.2 )
Result non-consolidated partnerships 176.4 116.1 52% 49.8 62.2 (20%) 126.6
Income tax expenses * *
Non-controlling interests
Net result attributable to shareholders 163.5 101.9 60% 43.1 54.8 (21%) 120.4

Gross inflows at 100% amounted to EUR 12.9 billion, down 1% (+2% at constant exchange rates). Inflows remained stable despite significant drop in single premium.

New business premiums in Asia decreased at constant exchange rates to EUR 3.9 billion (-38%) mainly due to the discontinuation of single premium products following regulatory changes in China. This was more than compensated for by significantly higher renewals, up to EUR 9.0 billion or +41% at constant exchange rates. Regular premiums sales, although growing strong in the second quarter (+45%), decreased to EUR 3.0 billion (-12%).

In China, the inflows amounted to EUR 11.0 billion, up year-on-year 3% at constant exchange rates. The strong increase in renewals (+49% at constant exchange rate) to EUR 7.7 billion with persistency levels at industry-leading standards, was more than compensating for the lower new business premiums, which caught up strongly in the second quarter. Over the first six months, new business decreased to EUR 3.3 billion (-40% at constant exchange rates), of which EUR 2.8 billion in regular premiums. Excluding discontinued single premium sales in the bank channel, total inflows increased by 26% year-on-year. New business through the agency channel decreased by 9% at constant exchange rate amounting to EUR 2.3 billion.

Thailand's inflows were down 13% to EUR 1.3 billion at constant exchange rates. Inflows were marked by a 4% growth in renewal premiums to EUR 1.0 billion while new business decreased by 46% as the market continues to adjust to a stricter regulatory context in the banca channel.

Inflows in Malaysia amounted to EUR 440 million, up 31% at constant exchange rates, reflecting strong growth in new business amounting to EUR 267 million (+58% at constant exchange rate) and a slightly higher renewal business (+3% at constant exchange rate).

Inflows in India stood at EUR 118 million up 9% at constant exchange rates, supported by a 35% growth in renewal premiums.

Vietnam continued its strong sales with inflows amounting to EUR 15 million. Inflows in the Philippines stood at EUR 10 million, reflecting a 116% growth in new business.

Technical Liabilities at constant exchange rates (at 100%) increased 10% compared to the end of last year to EUR 62.5 billion, following strong persistency.

Total net profit in Asia amounted to EUR 164 million (vs. EUR 102 million). This exceptionally high result is mainly attributable to China where first quarter net profit benefited from a positive evolution in the interest rate, partially offset by equity impairments following the negative development of the China equity market during the second quarter.

Regional headquarters costs amounted to EUR 13 million (vs. EUR 14 million).

Non-Life: Operating performance remains solid

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Non-Life (incl non-consolidated partnerships at 100%) 450.4 450.8 (0%) 204.6 201.0 2% 245.8
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities)
Net Earned Premium
Operating result
Non-allocated other income and expenses
Result before taxation consolidated entities
Result non-consolidated partnerships 6.5 11.2 (42%) 3.1 6.8 (54%) 3.4
Income tax expenses
Non-controlling interests
Net result attributable to shareholders 6.5 11.2 (42%) 3.1 6.8 (54%) 3.4

Gross inflows slightly up at constant exchange rates, amounted to EUR 450 million.

Malaysia inflows amounted to EUR 290 million (+1% at constant exchange rates). Higher sales in Fire (+14% at constant exchange rates) and Personal Accident business (+10% at constant exchange rates) were partly offset by lower sales in Motor and Marine, Aviation and Transport (MAT).

Inflows in Thailand stood at EUR 160 million (stable at constant exchange rate).

The net result fell back to EUR 7 million (vs. EUR 11 million) due to lower investment income. The combined ratio however remained solid at of 89.9% (vs. 87.0%).

REINSURANCE (INTREAS)

Net profit EUR 2 million vs. EUR 3 million, impacted by a large claim in Portugal and negative premium adjustments.
Gross inflowsEUR 29 million vs. EUR 24 million, mainly from consolidated Non-Life entities in Europe.

Combined ratio 91.3% vs. 77.7%

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Gross Inflows Non-Life (incl non-consolidated partnerships at
100%)
29.3 24.2 21% 14.3 13.5 6% 15.0
Gross Inflows Non-Life (consolidated entities) 29.3 24.2 21% 14.3 13.5 6% 15.0
Net Earned Premium 15.1 10.9 38% 7.6 6.9 10% 7.5
Operating result 1.3 2.4 (46%) ( 0.1 ) 2.5 * 1.4
Non-allocated other income and expenses 0.8 0.7 14% 0.4 0.3 33% 0.4
Result before taxation consolidated entities 2.1 3.1 (32%) 0.3 2.8 (89%) 1.8
Income tax expenses * *
Non-controlling interests
Net result attributable to shareholders 2.1 3.1 (32%) 0.3 2.8 (89%) 1.8
ACCIDENT & HEALTH MOTOR HOUSEHOLD OTHER LINES TOTAL
HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
0.3 3.4 4.1 25.1 19.7 0.5 0.4 29.3 24.2
0.3 2.6 3.1 11.7 7.4 0.5 0.4 15.1 10.9
0.3 1.4 0.3 0.7 0.7 0.3 1.3 2.4
11.4% 23.3% 101.1% 55.0% 97.1% 90.2% (37.8%) 22.7% 91.3% 77.7%
10.0% (2.3%)
0.3 1.4 0.3 0.7 0.7 0.3 1.3 2.4
102% 531% 182% 88% 75% 128% 3% 91% 114%
0.7 0.5 9.4 5.4 17.5 19.0 27.6 24.9

Gross inflows amounted to EUR 29.3 million (vs. EUR 24.2 million).

Net earned premiums increased to EUR 15.1°million (vs. EUR°10.9million).

The operating result stood at EUR 1.3 million (vs EUR 2.4 million) with a combined ratio of 91.3% (vs. 77.7%). The higher combined ratio is explained by higher claims, the most important one being a fire claim in Portugal, by claims provisions linked to the weather events in Belgium, and negative premium adjustments related to the stop-loss reinsurance programme in the UK.

Intreas's net result for the first six months amounted to EUR 2.1 million (vs. EUR 3.1 million).

The Non-Life Technical Liabilities (after reinsurance) amounted to EUR 25.1 million (vs. EUR 14.5 million).

GENERAL ACCOUNT

Net loss of EUR 34 million vs. net loss of EUR 161 million.

Total Liquid Assets EUR 1.8 billion EUR 0.9 billion of which ring-fenced for the Fortis settlement.

Strategic development Put option on AG Insurance expired (press release 2/7/2018)

INCOME STATEMENT
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Net interest Income 1.6 2.6 ( 38 %) 0.5 1.1 ( 55 %) 1.1
Unrealised gain (loss) on RPN(I) 8.6 ( 121.9 ) * 47.0 ( 26.4 ) * ( 38.4 )
Result on sales and revaluations 2.7 ( 0.6 ) * ( 0.8 ) ( 0.3 ) * 3.5
Share in result of associates ( 0.2 ) 1.1 * 0.1 ( 0.3 ) * ( 0.3 )
Other income 0.7 0.1 * 0.7 0.1 * -
Total income 13.4 ( 118.7 ) * 47.5 ( 25.8 ) * ( 34.1 )
Change in impairments and provisions ( 0.2 ) 0.1 * ( 0.2 ) 0.2 * -
Net revenues 13.2 ( 118.6 ) * 47.3 ( 25.6 ) * ( 34.1 )
Staff expenses ( 17.3 ) ( 13.6 ) 27 % ( 9.8 ) ( 6.5 ) 51 % ( 7.5 )
Other operating and administrative expenses ( 23.9 ) ( 23.8 ) 0 % ( 16.0 ) ( 12.3 ) 30 % ( 7.9 )
Intercompany Staff & Other expenses 2.0 2.9 ( 31 %) 0.7 1.6 ( 56 %) 1.3
Total expenses ( 39.2 ) ( 34.5 ) 14 % ( 25.1 ) ( 17.2 ) 46 % ( 14.1 )
Result before taxation ( 26.0 ) ( 153.1 ) 83 % 22.2 ( 42.8 ) * ( 48.2 )
Income tax expenses ( 8.1 ) ( 7.9 ) ( 3 %) ( 4.6 ) ( 6.1 ) 25 % ( 3.5 )
Net result for the period ( 34.1 ) ( 161.0 ) 79 % 17.6 ( 48.9 ) * ( 51.7 )
Net result attributable to non-controlling interests
Net result attributable to shareholders ( 34.1 ) ( 161.0 ) 79 % 17.6 ( 48.9 ) * ( 51.7 )
BALANCE SHEET (MAIN ITEMS)
in EUR million 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2017 Change
RPN(I) ( 439.4 ) ( 448.0 ) ( 2 %)
Royal Park Investments 5.0 17.7 ( 72 %)
Provision Fortis Settlement ( 1,109.5 ) ( 1,109.5 ) 0 %

The General Account first 6 months 2018 net result amounted to EUR 34 million negative compared to EUR 161 million negative. The change primarily reflects the revaluation of the RPN(I).

RPN(I)

The RPN(I) reference amount liability decreased from EUR 448 million at year end 2017 to EUR 439 million at the end of the first half year 2018. This led to a non-cash profit of EUR 9 million over the first half year 2018. The change in the reference amount is predominantly explained by the movement of the Ageas share price from EUR 40.72 to EUR 43.21 over the same period.

Other items

Staff and other operating expenses, after recharges, increased from EUR 11 million last year to EUR 15 million related to the reorganisation of Ageas headquarters.

Total Liquid Assets

The total liquid assets in the General Account, including liquid assets with maturity over 1 year, amounted to EUR 1.8 billion. The EUR 0.1 billion increase compared to year-end 2017 is primarily related to the upstream of EUR 599 million dividend from the operating companies. This amount more than covers the dividend paid to Ageas's shareholders (EUR 407 million) and the holding expenses. The remaining future cash out of EUR 0.9 billion related to the Fortis settlement has been ring-fenced.

EVOLUTION LIQUID ASSETS DURING 2018
in EUR million
Cash 1,741.9
Liquid assets 36.0
Total Liquid Assets 31 December 2017 1,777.9
Distribution to shareholders
Dividend paid ( 406.8 )
Share buy-back program 2017-2018* ( 97.4 )
( 504.2 )
Dividend upstream, net received**
Belgium 437.4
Continental Europe:
- Portugal 69.0
- Turkey 7.2
- Luxembourg 9.0
Asia:
- Thailand 14.0
- China 61.9
Royal Park Investments: 12.5
611.0
M&A and Capital transactions
Capital injection Vietnam ( 4.3 )
Other (incl. regional costs CE, Asia and interest) ( 56.2 )
Total Liquid Assets 30 June 2018 1,824.2
Cash 1,822.9
Liquid assets 1.3

* Total buy-back amounts to EUR 200 million, EUR 75.0 million was cash out in 2017 ** Another EUR 16 million dividend from Malaysia was received in Q3 and already recognized in the 6M Solvency II

Put option

On 30 June 2018, the put option on 25%+1 share of AG Insurance granted to BNP Parisbas Fortis has expired, without it being exercised. The liability related to this put option has disappeared from the balance sheet of the General Account without any impact on the net result.

Contingent Liabilities

On 13 July 2018, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal declared the amended and restated settlement agreement with respect to the civil proceedings related to the former Fortis group for events in 2007 and 2008, announced by Ageas and the claimant organisations Deminor, VEB, Stichting FortisEffect, and Stichting Investor Claims Against Fortis on 12 December 2017, binding.

This means that Eligible Shareholders are entitled to compensation for the events of 2007-2008, subject to a full release of liability with respect to these events, and in accordance with the (other) terms of the settlement agreement. It further means that Eligible Shareholders who do not opt out by the deadline (i.e. at the latest on 31 December 2018), regardless of whether or not they timely file a claim form, are, by operation of law, deemed to have granted such release of liability and to have waived any rights in connection with the events.

The claims filing period started on 27 July 2018 and will end on 28 July 2019.

The Settlement will only be final if at the end of the opt-out period (i.e. 31 December 2018), the agreed opt-out ratio is not exceeded (except if Ageas has waived its termination right). More detailed information is available on the dedicated website www.FORsettlement.com.

For the other contingent liabilities we refer to the 6M 2018 Interim Financial Statements.

SOLVENCY POSITION AND INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

Insurance Solvency IIageas ratio at 202% exceeding the 175% target. Group Solvency IIageas ratio at 211%.

Investment portfolio EUR 80.5 billion compared to EUR 80.6 billion at the end of 2017.

Strong balance sheet Shareholders' equity at EUR 9.6 billion

Solvency II

30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2017
Group Solvency IIageas 210.7% 196.3%
Group Solvency IIpim 197.2% 190.6%
Insurance Solvency IIageas 202.3% 196.1%
- Belgium 234.3% 237.3%
- UK 153.8% 147.2%
- Continental Europe 215.2% 206.8%
- Reinsurance (Intreas) 271.3% 242.9%

Solvency position

The Own funds of the insurance activities amounted to EUR 7.8 billion, EUR 3.9 billion above SCR. This led to a strong total Insurance Solvency IIageas ratio of 202%,up 6pp compared to the end of last year.

The good operational half year in the Solvency IIageas scope companies more than covers the accrual of the expected dividend related to the IFRS result over the period and this despite the negative impact from the weather events in Belgium and the UK. The Insurance Solvency IIageas ratio improvement was also supported by the increased fungibility of Own Funds as a result of the obtaining of a license to run reinsurance activities. The Insurance Solvency ratios have increased in each of the segments, mainly driven by the good operational performance.

The Group Solvency IIageas ratio increased 15% to 211%. In addition to the improvement at the Insurance level, the Group Solvency ratio was impacted by the ongoing share buy-back programme (-2pp) and the expiration of the put option granted to BNP Paribas Fortis (+7pp). The disappearance of the liability and the reversal of the third party interest in the free surplus of our Belgian operations related to the expiration of the put option led to the 7pp positive impact.

The good operational results have generated an operational free capital over the first six months of EUR 392 million. This amount includes EUR 99 million dividend upstream from the Non-European non-consolidated participations and EUR 62 million negative impact related to weather events in Belgium and the UK.

Shareholders' equity

Total shareholders' equity decreased from EUR 9.6 billion or EUR 48.30 per share at the end of 2017 to EUR 9.3 billion or EUR 47.29 per share. This decrease was due to the impact of the expiration of the put option granted to BNP Paribas Fotis. The disappearance of the liability and the derecognition of the non-controlled participation in the equity of our Belgian operations in the balance sheet as a result of the expiration the put option, decreased the Group Shareholders' equity by EUR 0.3 billion. The payment of the dividend (EUR 0.4 billion) and the ongoing share buy-back programme (EUR 0.1 billion) also had a negative impact on the shareholders equity whereas the result of the period (EUR 0.4 billion) had a positive impact.

Investment portfolio

Ageas's investment portfolio at the end of the second quarter 2018 amounted to EUR 80.5 billion compared to EUR 80.6 billion at the end of 2017. The unrealised gains and losses on the total 'available for sale' investment and real estate portfolio amounted to EUR 8.7 billion compared to EUR 9.3 billion at the end of 2017. The unrealised capital gains on the 'Held to Maturity' portfolio were at EUR 2.1 billion compared to 2.2 billion end 2017. Asset allocation remained relatively stable over the first half-year.

LEXICON ON FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Ageas's part in inflows Inflows calculated on the basis of Ageas's pro rata ownership in its operating companies.
Claims ratio Cost of claims, net of reinsurance, as a percentage of net earned premiums.
Combined Ratio Insurer's total expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums. This is the sum of the claims ratio and the expense ratio
(see separate definitions).
Current year claims ratio Cost of claims relating to the current year as a percentage of net earned premiums.
Expense ratio Expenses as a percentage of net earned premiums. Included in expenses are internal costs of claims handling and
commissions, net of reinsurance.
Gross inflows Sum of gross written premiums of insurance contracts and amounts received from investment contracts without DPF
(Discretionary Participation Features).
Guaranteed products Family of products including Traditional products, Savings products and Group Life products. Traditional products typically
are protection based while Savings products mostly consist of products with a minimum guaranteed interest rate. Group
Life products are offered by an employer or large-scale entity to its workers or members and can have various
characteristics.
Investment margin For Life the annualised investment result divided by the average net Life insurance liabilities during the reporting period. For
Non-Life the investment result divided by the net earned premium.
Investment result Sum of investment income and realised capital gains or losses on assets covering insurance liabilities, after deduction of
related investment expenses. Life investment result is also reduced by the amount allocated to the policyholders as
technical interest and profit sharing. The investment result in Accident & Health (part of Non-Life) is also reduced by the
technical interest that has been accrued to the insurance liabilities.
Net earned premiums Written premiums of Non-Life covering the risks for the current accounting period, netted for the premiums paid to
reinsurers and the change in unearned premiums reserves.
Net realised capital gains or losses Realised results, after tax, on the sale of investments in financial instruments, associates, investment property and property
for own use. Impairment charges and the related changes in profit sharing are also reported under this heading.
Net underwriting margin For Life the net annualised underwriting result divided by the average net Life insurance liabilities during the reporting
period. For Non-Life the net underwriting result divided by the net earned premium.
Net underwriting result The difference between the earned premiums and the sum of the actual claim payments and the change in insurance
liabilities, all net of reinsurance. The result is presented after deduction of allocated claim handling expenses, general
expenses and commissions net of reinsurance.
Operating Margin For Life the annualised operating result of the period divided by the average net Life insurance liabilities.
For Non-Life the operating result divided by the net earned premium.
Operating result Sum of net underwriting result, investment result and other result allocated to the insurance and/or investment contracts.
The difference between operating result and result before taxation consists of all income and costs not allocated to the
insurance and/or investment contracts and thus not reported in the operating result and result from non-consolidated
partnerships.
Other margin Other result divided by the net earned premium.
Other result Results from other activities not allocated to net Underwriting result or Investment result.
Prior year claims ratio Claims ratio (net) relating to prior underwriting years.
Reserve ratio (%) Non-Life gross insurance liabilities divided by the annualised net earned premiums.
Return on equity (ROE) Net result as a percentage of average shareholders' equity (without unrealised capital gains & losses).
Shadow accounting Under IFRS 4 unrealised gains or losses on assets covering the insurance liabilities can be recognised in the measurement
of the insurance liabilities in the same way as realised gains or losses. The adjustment to the insurance liabilities is
recognised in other comprehensive income if the unrealised gains or losses are also recognised in other comprehensive
income.
Solvency II ageas ratio Solvency II ratio calculated by taking the Solvency II PIM ratio and (1) replacing the spread risk treatment by fundamental
spread risk on both government and corporate bonds, (2) applying an Internal Model for AG Real Estate while (3) excluding
the impact of transitional measures.
Technical liabilities Insurance liabilities or the obligations the insurer has towards its policyholders, based on the terms of the contracts.
Unit-Linked products Unit-Linked products are a type of Life insurance contracts where the investments are held on behalf of the policyholder
and the investment risk is born by the policyholder.

ANNEXES

Please note that the historical segment information and key performance indicators by segment, together with more detailed and historical margin information can be downloaded on ageas.com (Investors/Reporting Centre).

Annex 1 : Consolidated Statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018

in EUR million 30 June 2018 31 December 2017
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 2,315.6 2,552.3
Financial investments 62,944.6 63,372.8
Investment property 2,882.8 2,649.1
Loans 9,572.1 9,416.0
Investments related to unit-linked contracts 16,025.8 15,827.3
Investments in associates 3,010.0 2,941.6
Reinsurance and other receivables 2,138.0 2,185.9
Current tax assets 136.3 40.0
Deferred tax assets 151.9 149.7
Accrued interest and other assets 1,577.6 1,857.8
Property, plant and equipment 1,235.6 1,183.9
Goodwill and other intangible assets 1,122.8 1,122.6
Assets held for sale 41.8
Total assets 103,113.1 103,340.8
Liabilities
Liabilities arising from life insurance contracts 27,200.4 27,480.8
Liabilities arising from life investment contracts 30,918.3 31,350.6
Liabilities related to unit-linked contracts 16,016.6 15,816.2
Liabilities arising from non-life insurance contracts 7,713.1 7,575.0
Subordinated liabilities 2,275.5 2,261.3
Borrowings 2,269.1 1,969.3
Current tax liabilities 52.2 72.6
Deferred tax liabilities 1,153.9 1,054.9
RPN(I) 439.4 448.0
Accrued interest and other liabilities 2,256.9 2,412.1
Provisions 1,175.0 1,178.1
Liabilities related to written put options on NCI 115.2 1,559.7
Total liabilities 91,585.6 93,178.6
Shareholders' equity 9,309.8 9,610.9
Non-controlling interests 2,217.7 551.3
Total equity 11,527.5 10,162.2
Total liabilities and equity 103,113.1 103,340.8

Annex 2 : Income Statement

in EUR million
HY 18 HY 17 Change Q2 18 Q2 17 Change Q1 18
Income
- Gross premium income 4,335.4 4,271.1 2 % 2,079.0 2,018.7 3 % 2,256.4
- Change in unearned premiums ( 92.4 ) ( 117.7 ) ( 21 %) 48.1 36.6 31 % ( 140.5 )
- Ceded earned premiums ( 122.2 ) ( 125.1 ) ( 2 %) ( 57.0 ) ( 55.4 ) 3 % ( 65.2 )
Net earned premiums 4,120.8 4,028.3 2 % 2,070.1 1,999.9 4 % 2,050.7
Interest, dividend and other investment income 1,354.3 1,400.6 ( 3 %) 690.3 719.7 ( 4 %) 664.0
Unrealised gain (loss) on RPN(I) (incl. settlement on RPN(I)/CASHES) 8.6 ( 121.9 ) * 47.0 ( 26.4 ) * ( 38.4 )
Result on sales and revaluations 153.8 147.9 4 % 43.4 25.7 69 % 110.4
Investment income related to unit-linked contracts ( 31.9 ) 400.5 * 139.5 188.9 ( 26 %) ( 171.4 )
Share in result of associates 207.2 149.0 39 % 67.3 79.0 ( 15 %) 139.9
Fee and commission income 162.0 169.3 ( 4 %) 70.8 84.8 ( 17 %) 91.2
Other income 108.2 52.8 * 67.5 21.7 * 40.7
Total income 6,083.0 6,226.5 ( 2 %) 3,195.9 3,093.3 3 % 2,887.1
Expenses
- Insurance claims and benefits, gross ( 3,862.3 ) ( 3,938.9 ) ( 2 %) ( 1,933.2 ) ( 1,782.6 ) 8 % ( 1,929.1 )
- Insurance claims and benefits, ceded 33.0 254.9 ( 87 %) 12.4 ( 2.2 ) * 20.6
Insurance claims and benefits, net ( 3,829.3 ) ( 3,684.0 ) 4 % ( 1,920.8 ) ( 1,784.8 ) 8 % ( 1,908.5 )
Charges related to unit-linked contracts ( 13.3 ) ( 427.5 ) ( 97 %) ( 157.4 ) ( 212.1 ) ( 26 %) 144.1
Finance costs ( 58.7 ) ( 59.3 ) ( 1 %) ( 30.6 ) ( 22.0 ) 39 % ( 28.1 )
Change in impairments ( 18.2 ) ( 7.0 ) * ( 8.7 ) ( 3.0 ) * ( 9.5 )
Change in provisions ( 0.1 ) 0.6 * 0.3 1.0 ( 70 %) ( 0.4 )
Fee and commission expense ( 536.1 ) ( 575.2 ) ( 7 %) ( 252.5 ) ( 273.6 ) ( 8 %) ( 283.6 )
Staff expenses ( 408.0 ) ( 410.0 ) ( 0 %) ( 207.8 ) ( 203.4 ) 2 % ( 200.2 )
Other expenses ( 566.4 ) ( 516.4 ) 10 % ( 328.2 ) ( 283.8 ) 16 % ( 238.2 )
Total expenses ( 5,430.1 ) ( 5,678.8 ) ( 4 %) ( 2,905.7 ) ( 2,781.7 ) 4 % ( 2,524.4 )
Result before taxation 652.9 547.7 19 % 290.2 311.6 ( 7 %) 362.7
Income tax expenses ( 111.3 ) ( 145.8 ) 24 % ( 54.1 ) ( 83.1 ) 35 % ( 57.2 )
Net result for the period 541.6 401.9 35 % 236.1 228.5 3 % 305.5
Attributable to non-controlling interests 100.4 118.3 ( 15 %) 42.6 55.1 ( 23 %) 57.8
Net result attributable to shareholders 441.2 283.6 56 % 193.5 173.4 12 % 247.7
Per share data (EUR)
Basic earnings per share 2.23 1.40 1.25
Diluted earnings per share 2.23 1.39 1.25

Annex 3 : Inflows per region at 100% and at Ageas's part

KEY FIGURES PER REGION at 100 % Gross Inflows Life Gross Inflows Non-Life Total
in EUR million HY 18 HY 17 Q2 18 Q2 17 HY 18 HY 17 Q2 18 Q2 17 HY 18 HY 17 Q2 18 Q2 17
Belgium 2,109.7 1,891.1 1,196.0 1,018.4 1,078.7 1,032.5 449.9 437.6 3,188.4 2,923.6 1,645.9 1,456.0
United Kingdom 920.7 1,067.9 475.5 545.0 920.7 1,067.9 475.5 545.0
Consolidated entities 722.0 830.9 369.9 419.1 722.0 830.9 369.9 419.1
Non-consolidated
partnerships at 100%
198.7 237.0 105.6 125.9 198.7 237.0 105.6 125.9
Tesco 198.7 237.0 105.6 125.9 198.7 237.0 105.6 125.9
Continental Europe 2,003.4 2,301.8 952.1 1,301.6 682.0 714.6 298.9 330.6 2,685.4 3,016.4 1,251.0 1,632.2
Consolidated entities 817.0 1,002.9 378.2 477.5 343.9 430.8 159.5 203.1 1,160.9 1,433.7 537.7 680.6
Portugal 646.4 765.1 296.5 386.8 343.9 319.3 159.5 144.5 990.3 1,084.4 456.0 531.3
France 170.6 237.8 81.7 90.7 170.6 237.8 81.7 90.7
Italy 111.5 58.6 111.5 58.6
Non-consolidated
partnerships at 100% 1,186.4 1,298.9 573.9 824.1 338.1 283.8 139.4 127.5 1,524.5 1,582.7 713.3 951.6
Turkey (Aksigorta) 338.1 283.8 139.4 127.5 338.1 283.8 139.4 127.5
Luxembourg (Cardif Lux Vie) 1,186.4 1,298.9 573.9 824.1 1,186.4 1,298.9 573.9 824.1
Asia 12,883.8 13,007.0 4,699.1 3,958.9 450.4 450.7 204.5 200.9 13,334.2 13,457.7 4,903.6 4,159.8
Non-consolidated
partnerships at 100% 12,883.8 13,007.0 4,699.1 3,958.9 450.4 450.7 204.5 200.9 13,334.2 13,457.7 4,903.6 4,159.8
Malaysia 440.1 338.3 221.5 169.4 290.1 287.3 126.0 124.8 730.2 625.6 347.5 294.2
Thailand 1,317.1 1,540.2 648.6 801.6 160.3 163.4 78.5 76.1 1,477.4 1,703.6 727.1 877.7
China 10,982.5 11,000.4 3,776.2 2,943.9 10,982.5 11,000.4 3,776.2 2,943.9
Philippines 10.4 5.4 6.4 2.9 10.4 5.4 6.4 2.9
Vietnam 15.4 1.0 10.3 0.9 15.4 1.0 10.3 0.9
India 118.3 121.7 36.1 40.2 118.3 121.7 36.1 40.2
Grand Total 16,996.9 17,199.9 6,847.2 6,278.9 3,131.8 3,265.7 1,428.8 1,514.1 20,128.7 20,465.6 8,276.0 7,793.0
Consolidated entities 2,926.7 2,894.0 1,574.2 1,495.9 2,144.6 2,294.2 979.3 1,059.8 5,071.3 5,188.2 2,553.5 2,555.7
Non-consolidated
partnerships 14,070.2 14,305.9 5,273.0 4,783.0 987.2 971.5 449.5 454.3 15,057.4 15,277.4 5,722.5 5,237.3
Reinsurance 29.3 24.2 14.3 13.5 29.3 24.2 14.3 13.5
KEY FIGURES PER REGION Ageas's part Gross Inflows Life Gross Inflows Non-Life Gross Inflows Total
in EUR million % ownership HY 18 HY 17 Q2 18 Q2 17 HY 18 HY 17 Q2 18 Q2 17 HY 18 HY 17 Q2 18 Q2 17
Belgium 75% 1,582.2 1,418.4 896.9 763.9 809.0 774.4 337.4 328.2 2,391.3 2,192.8 1,234.4 1,092.1
United Kingdom 821.5 949.6 422.8 482.1 821.5 949.6 422.8 482.1
Consolidated entities 100% 722.0 830.9 370.0 419.1 722.0 830.9 370.0 419.1
Non-consolidated
partnerships 99.6 118.7 52.9 63.0 99.6 118.7 52.9 63.0
Tesco 50% 99.6 118.7 52.9 63.0 99.6 118.7 52.9 63.0
Continental Europe 918.9 1,083.2 435.1 574.5 465.6 477.2 209.7 219.7 1,384.5 1,560.4 644.8 794.2
Consolidated entities 523.5 650.3 243.8 299.9 343.9 375.0 159.5 173.8 867.4 1,025.3 403.3 473.7
Portugal 51% - 100% 352.9 412.5 162.1 209.2 343.9 319.3 159.5 144.5 696.8 731.8 321.6 353.7
France 100% 170.6 237.8 81.7 90.7 170.6 237.8 81.7 90.7
Italy 50% 55.7 29.3 55.7 29.3
Non-consolidated
partnerships 395.4 432.9 191.3 274.6 121.7 102.2 50.2 45.9 517.1 535.1 241.5 320.5
Turkey (Aksigorta) 36% 121.7 102.2 50.2 45.9 121.7 102.2 50.2 45.9
Luxembourg (Cardif Lux Vie) 33% 395.4 432.9 191.3 274.6 395.4 432.9 191.3 274.6
Asia 3,318.4 3,354.0 1,224.9 1,045.0 113.6 113.2 50.6 49.9 3,432.0 3,467.2 1,275.5 1,094.9
Non-consolidated
partnerships 3,318.4 3,354.0 1,224.9 1,045.0 113.6 113.2 50.6 49.9 3,432.0 3,467.2 1,275.5 1,094.9
Malaysia 31% 136.2 104.7 68.5 52.4 89.8 88.9 39.0 38.6 226.0 193.6 107.5 91.0
Thailand 15% - 31% 406.7 475.5 200.3 247.4 23.8 24.3 11.6 11.3 430.5 499.8 211.9 258.7
China 25% 2,734.6 2,739.1 940.2 733.0 2,734.6 2,739.1 940.2 733.0
Philippines 50% 5.2 2.7 3.2 1.4 5.2 2.7 3.2 1.4
Vietnam
India
32%
26%
4.9
30.8
0.3
31.7
3.3
9.4
0.3
10.5
4.9
30.8
0.3
31.7
3.3
9.4
0.3
10.5
Grand Total 5,819.5 5,855.6 2,556.9 2,383.4 2,209.7 2,314.4 1,020.5 1,079.9 8,029.3 8,170.0 3,577.5 3,463.3
Consolidated entities 2,105.7 2,068.7 1,140.7 1,063.8 1,874.9 1,980.3 866.9 921.1 3,980.7 4,049.0 2,007.7 1,984.9
Non-consolidated partnerships 3,713.8 3,786.9 1,416.2 1,319.6 334.9 334.1 153.7 158.8 4,048.7 4,121.0 1,569.9 1,478.4
Reinsurance 100% 29.3 24.2 14.3 13.5 29.3 24.2 14.3 13.5

Annex 4 : Solvency by region

Key Capital Indicators in EUR million
30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2017
Belgium
Shareholders' equity 4,924.1 5,095.8
Own Funds 6,692.7 6,858.7
SCR ageas 2,856.7 2,890.3
Amount of Own Funds above SCR ageas 3,836.0 3,968.4
Solvency II ageas ratio 234.3% 237.3%
United Kingdom
Shareholders' equity 856.0 851.5
Own Funds 768.0 761.7
SCR ageas 499.2 517.5
Amount of Own Funds above SCR ageas 268.8 244.2
Solvency II ageas ratio 153.8% 147.2%
Continental Europe
Shareholders' equity 1,335.4 1,385.2
Own Funds 1,348.3 1,393.2
SCR ageas 626.7 673.7
Amount of Own Funds above SCR ageas 721.6 719.5
Solvency II ageas ratio 215.2% 206.8%
Asia
Shareholders' equity 2,136.1 2,036.4
Reinsurance
Shareholders' equity 113.7 112.5
Own Funds 113.1 116.6
SCR ageas 41.7 48.0
Amount of Own Funds above SCR ageas 71.4 68.6
Solvency II ageas ratio 271.3% 242.9%
Non Transferable Own Funds ( 1,164.3 ) ( 1,417.0 )
Diversification SCR ageas ( 189.8 ) ( 195.4 )
Total Insurance
Shareholders' equity 9,365.7 9,481.8
Own Funds 7,757.8 7,713.2
SCR ageas 3,834.5 3,934.1
Amount of Own Funds above SCR ageas 3,923.3 3,779.1
Solvency II ageas ratio 202.3% 196.1%
Solvency II pim ratio 197.2% 191.9%
General Account (after eliminations)
Shareholders' equity ( 55.9 ) 129.1
Own Funds 487.6 160.7
SCR ageas 79.3 76.1
Total Group
Solvency II ageas ratio 210.7% 196.3%
Solvency II pim ratio 197.2% 190.6%
Total solvency ratio JVs not included in Group ratio 250.8% 260.8%

Annex 5 : Statement of financial position split into Life, Non-Life

30 June 2018
in EUR million Life Non-life Insurance Eliminations Total Insurance General Account Group Eliminations Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 911.9 396.5 1,308.4 1,007.2 2,315.6
Financial investments 55,432.0 7,320.9 62,752.9 200.3 ( 8.6 ) 62,944.6
Investment property 2,600.6 282.2 2,882.8 2,882.8
Loans 7,906.0 1,057.0 ( 37.1 ) 8,925.9 1,308.2 ( 662.0 ) 9,572.1
Investments related to unit-linked contracts 16,025.8 16,025.8 16,025.8
Investments in associates 2,582.5 416.0 ( 0.3 ) 2,998.2 8.0 3.8 3,010.0
Reinsurance and other receivables 425.5 1,884.4 ( 428.0 ) 1,881.9 261.7 ( 5.6 ) 2,138.0
Current tax assets 90.1 46.2 136.3 136.3
Deferred tax assets 47.2 104.7 151.9 151.9
Accrued interest and other assets 1,349.6 227.2 ( 8.3 ) 1,568.5 94.2 ( 85.1 ) 1,577.6
Property, plant and equipment 997.6 236.5 1,234.1 1.5 1,235.6
Goodwill and other intangible assets 837.6 285.2 1,122.8 1,122.8
Total assets 89,206.4 12,256.8 ( 473.7 ) 100,989.5 2,881.1 ( 757.5 ) 103,113.1
Liabilities
Liabilities arising from life insurance contracts 27,208.5 27,208.5 ( 8.1 ) 27,200.4
Liabilities arising from life investment contracts 30,918.3 30,918.3 30,918.3
Liabilities related to unit-linked contracts 16,016.6 16,016.6 16,016.6
Liabilities arising from non-life insurance contracts 7,731.4 ( 18.3 ) 7,713.1 7,713.1
Subordinated liabilities 1,197.3 527.4 ( 37.2 ) 1,687.5 1,250.0 ( 662.0 ) 2,275.5
Borrowings 2,038.8 238.5 ( 8.2 ) 2,269.1 2,269.1
Current tax liabilities 34.5 16.3 50.8 1.4 52.2
Deferred tax liabilities 946.9 202.5 1,149.4 4.5 1,153.9
RPN(I) 439.4 439.4
Accrued interest and other liabilities 1,887.0 746.2 ( 409.2 ) 2,224.0 107.5 ( 74.6 ) 2,256.9
Provisions 22.9 31.1 54.0 1,121.0 1,175.0
Liabilities related to written put options on NCI 89.4 25.8 115.2 115.2
Total liabilities 80,360.2 9,519.2 ( 472.9 ) 89,406.5 2,923.8 ( 744.7 ) 91,585.6
Shareholders' equity 6,638.7 2,727.8 ( 0.8 ) 9,365.7 ( 42.7 ) ( 13.2 ) 9,309.8
Non-controlling interests 2,207.5 9.8 2,217.3 0.4 2,217.7
Total equity 8,846.2 2,737.6 ( 0.8 ) 11,583.0 ( 42.7 ) ( 12.8 ) 11,527.5
Total liabilities and equity 89,206.4 12,256.8 ( 473.7 ) 100,989.5 2,881.1 ( 757.5 ) 103,113.1
Number of employees 4,088 6,891 10,979 153 11,132

Annex 6 : Margins Life (%)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY GUARANTEED UNIT - LINKED
in % of average Life Technical Liabilities (excluding non-consolidated partnerships) HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
BELGIUM
Net underwriting margin
Investment margin
(0.07%)
1.15%
(0.09%)
1.19%
0.43% 0.30%
Operating margin 1.08% 1.10% 0.43% 0.30%
CEU
Net underwriting margin
Investment margin
0.23%
0.99%
0.38%
0.95%
0.14%
(0.02%)
0.18%
0.02%
Operating margin 1.22% 1.33% 0.12% 0.20%

Annex 7 : Margins Non-Life (%)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BY FAMILY ACCIDENT & HEALTH MOTOR HOUSEHOLD OTHER LINES TOTAL
in % of Net Earned Premiums HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17 HY 18 HY 17
BELGIUM
Combined Ratio 105.2% 99.7% 92.2% 84.0% 105.9% 86.3% 80.8% 98.4% 98.8% 90.3%
Claims Ratio 80.1% 72.0% 54.6% 46.8% 59.3% 40.5% 38.5% 53.6% 61.2% 52.0%
of which Current Year claims ratio 70.3% 63.3%
of which Prior Year claims ratio (9.1%) (11.3%)
Net Underwriting ratio (5.2%) 0.3% 7.8% 16.0% (5.9%) 13.7% 19.2% 1.6% 1.2% 9.7%
Investment Ratio 5.5% 6.8% 6.8% 7.2% 2.5% 2.7% 11.0% 12.7% 5.5% 6.2%
Other Margin
Operating Margin 0.3% 7.1% 14.6% 23.2% (3.4%) 16.4% 30.2% 14.3% 6.7% 15.9%
Reserves Ratio 377% 390% 188% 182% 75% 70% 303% 326% 214% 215%
UK
Combined Ratio 108.5% 104.6% 90.6% 106.1% 116.1% 99.7% 108.6% 114.8% 99.0% 105.7%
Claims Ratio 56.9% 56.9% 61.1% 79.6% 67.2% 53.4% 59.0% 68.8% 62.2% 71.8%
of which Current Year claims ratio 71.3% 70.9%
of which Prior Year claims ratio (9.1%) 0.9%
Net Underwriting ratio (8.5%) (4.6%) 9.4% (6.1%) (16.1%) 0.3% (8.6%) (14.8%) 1.0% (5.7%)
Investment Ratio 1.2% 2.5% 4.4% 6.9% 2.0% 3.3% 5.1% 7.9% 3.8% 6.2%
Other Margin
Operating Margin (7.3%) (2.1%) 13.8% 0.8% (14.1%) 3.6% (3.5%) (6.9%) 4.8% 0.5%
Reserves Ratio 63% 62% 234% 224% 94% 83% 252% 231% 200% 189%
CEU
Combined Ratio 88.4% 89.4% 100.6% 102.3% 80.8% 76.7% 100.8% 63.8% 91.6% 90.5%
Claims Ratio 63.9% 64.2% 65.7% 73.3% 45.8% 46.1% 63.0% 8.3% 62.1% 61.7%
of which Current Year claims ratio 66.3% 68.3%
of which Prior Year claims ratio (4.2%) (6.6%)
Net Underwriting ratio 11.6% 10.6% (0.6%) (2.3%) 19.2% 23.3% (0.8%) 36.2% 8.4% 9.5%
Investment Ratio 0.9% 1.6% 2.0% 1.9% 1.6% 1.4% 9.4% 7.8% 1.6% 2.0%
Other Margin (0.1%) 0.8% (0.8%) (1.9%) (2.5%) (0.5%) (1.5%) 1.2% (0.7%) (0.2%)
Operating Margin 12.4% 13.0% 0.6% (2.3%) 18.3% 24.2% 7.1% 45.2% 9.3% 11.3%
Reserves Ratio as reported
Reserves Ratio excl Cargeas
147%
147%
180%
158%
143%
143%
186%
150%
115%
115%
116%
102%
433%
433%
466%
472%
148%
148%
188%
155%
Reinsurance
Combined Ratio 11.4% 23.3% 101.1% 55.0% 97.1% 90.2% (37.8%) 22.7% 91.3% 77.7%
Claims Ratio 6.8% 19.7% 89.2% 45.2% 69.1% 55.6% (42.4%) 18.0% 67.4% 51.3%
of which Current Year claims ratio 57.4% 53.6%
of which Prior Year claims ratio 10.0% (2.3%)
Net Underwriting ratio 88.6% 76.7% (1.1%) 45.0% 2.9% 9.8% 137.8% 77.3% 8.7% 22.3%
Investment Ratio
Other Margin
Operating Margin 88.6% 76.7% (1.1%) 45.0% 2.9% 9.8% 137.8% 77.3% 8.7% 22.3%
Reserves Ratio 102% 503% 182% 86% 75% 128% 4% 91% 114%

DISCLAIMER

The information on which the statements in this press release are based may be subject to change and this press release may also contain certain projections or other forward lookingstatements concerning Ageas. These statements are based on current expectations of the management of Ageas and are naturally subject to uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances. The financial information included in this press release is unaudited.

The forward-looking statements are no guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Ageas's ability to control or estimate precisely, such as future market conditions and the behaviour of other market participants. Other unknown or unpredictable factors beyond the control of Ageas could also cause actual results to differ materially from those in the statements and include but are not limited to the consent required from regulatory and supervisory authorities and the outcome of pending and future litigation involving Ageas. Therefore undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Ageas assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required pursuant to applicable law.

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