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NN Group N.V.

Quarterly Report Aug 18, 2016

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NN Group N.V. 30 June 2016 Condensed consolidated interim financial information

Condensed consolidated interim financial information contents

Condensed consolidated interim financial information
Interim report 4
Overview 4
Profit and loss account 5
Balance sheet 14
Capital management 15
Conformity statement 18
19
Condensed consolidated interim accounts
Condensed consolidated balance sheet 19
Condensed consolidated profit and loss account 20
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income 21
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows 22
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity 23
Notes to the Condensed consolidated interim accounts 25
1 Accounting policies 25
2 Available-for-sale investments 25
3 Loans 27
4 Associates and joint ventures 27
5 Intangible assets 28
6 Assets and liabilities held for sale 28
7 Other assets 28
8 Equity 29
9 Insurance and investment contracts, reinsurance contracts 30
10 Other liabilities 31
11 Investment income 31
12 Underwriting expenditure 32
13
14
Staff expenses
Earnings per ordinary share
32
33
15 Segments 33
16 Taxation 36
17 Fair value of financial assets and liabilities 37
18 Companies and businesses acquired and divested 40
19 Other events 41
20 Capital management 41
Authorisation of the Condensed consolidated interim accounts 42
43
Other information
Review report 43

Overview

NN Group profile

NN Group is an international insurance and asset management company, active in more than 18 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. With around 11,500 employees the group offers retirement services, insurance, investments and banking to more than 15 million customers. NN Group includes Nationale-Nederlanden, NN and NN Investment Partners. NN Group is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (NN).

Alternative Performance Measures (Non-GAAP measures)

NN Group uses two Alternative Performance Measures (APMs, also referred to as Non-GAAP measures) in its external financial reporting: Operating result and Adjusted allocated equity.

Operating result

Operating result is used by NN Group to evaluate the financial performance of NN Group and its segments. NN Group uses Operating result as it reflects how management assesses the performance of the businesses. Operating result excludes gains and losses that are primarily driven by market fluctuations, arise from events or transactions that are clearly distinct from the ordinary business activities and/or are not expected to recur frequently or regularly. Operating result is calculated by adjusting the reported result for the following items:

  • ∙ Non-operating items: related to (general account) investments that are held for own risk (net of policyholder profit sharing):
  • Capital gains/losses and impairments: realised gains and losses as well as impairments on financial assets that are classified as Available-for-sale and debt securities that are classified as loans. These investments include debt and equity securities (including fixed income and equity funds), private equity (< 20% ownership), real estate funds and loans quoted in active markets.
  • Revaluations: revaluations on assets marked-to-market through the Consolidated profit and loss account. These investments include private equity (associates), real estate (property and associates), derivatives unrelated to product hedging programmes (i.e. interest rate swaps, foreign exchange hedges) and direct equity hedges.
  • Market & other impacts: these impacts mainly comprise the change in the liability for guarantees on separate account pension contracts (net of hedging) in the Netherlands, the equity related and other deferred acquisition costs unlocking for Japan Closed Block VA as well as the accounting volatility related to the reinsurance of minimum guaranteed benefits of Japan Closed Block VA.
  • ∙ Result on divestments: result before tax related to divested operations.
  • ∙ Special items before tax: items of income or expense that are significant and arise from events or transactions that are clearly distinct from the ordinary business activities and therefore are not expected to recur frequently or regularly. This includes for example restructuring expenses, rebranding costs, goodwill impairments, results related to early redemption of debt, and gains/losses from employee pension plan amendments or curtailments.

Net operating result of NN Group is the Net operating result of the ongoing business, adjusted to reflect the deduction of the accrued coupon on undated subordinated notes classified in equity. The Operating result for the life insurance business is analysed through a margin analysis, which includes the investment margin, fees and premium-based revenues and the technical margin. Disclosures on comparative years also reflect the impact of current year's divestments. Operating result is an Alternative Performance Measure and is not a measure of financial performance under IFRS-EU. Because it is not determined in accordance with IFRS-EU, Operating result as presented by NN Group may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of performance of other companies. A reconciliation between Operating result and IFRS result is included in Note 15 'Segments' to the Condensed consolidated interim accounts.

Adjusted allocated equity

NN Group evaluates the efficiency of the operational deployment of its equity by calculating Return On Equity ('ROE'). The net operating ROE is calculated using Net operating result for ongoing segments in the numerator and average Adjusted allocated equity for ongoing segments in the denominator. Adjusted allocated equity is derived from IFRS equity by adjusting for:

  • ∙ Revaluation reserves, and
  • ∙ Undated subordinated notes classified as equity under IFRS.

Allocated equity per segment represents the part of equity that is economically deployed by the segments. This allocation does not impact equity in total for NN Group. Adjusted allocated equity is an Alternative Performance Measure that is not a measure under IFRS-EU. Adjusted allocated equity as applied by NN Group may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Adjusted allocated equity is reconciled to IFRS Total equity as follows:

amounts in millions of euros

amounts in millions of euros 31 December
30 June 2016 2015
IFRS Total equity 26,250 21,464
Undated subordinated notes -986 -986
Revaluation reserves -12,879 -8,338
Equity of Japan Closed Block VA -712 -946
Adjusted allocated equity ongoing business 11,673 11,194
Average adjusted allocated equity ongoing business for the first six months of 2016 11,386

Profit and loss account

Analysis of result

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Netherlands Life 369 484
Netherlands Non-life 28 69
Insurance Europe 86 95
Japan Life 90 96
Asset Management 62 74
Other -9 -27
Operating result ongoing business 626 792
Non-operating items ongoing business 274 247
of which gains/losses and impairments 117 218
of which revaluations 103 141
of which market & other impacts 54 -111
Japan Closed Block VA -97 60
Special items before tax -46 -55
Result before tax 758 1,044
Taxation 152 142
Net result before attribution to minority interests 606 902
Minority interests 25
Net result 605 877

Key Figures

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
New sales life insurance (APE) 762 776
Value of new business (VNB) 101 113
Total administrative expenses 850 867
Net operating ROE 1 8.6% 11.8%
Solvency II ratio 2 252%
  1. Net operating ROE is calculated as the (annualised) net operating result of the ongoing business, adjusted to reflect the deduction of the accrued coupon on undated subordinated notes classified in equity, divided by (average) adjusted allocated equity of ongoing business.

  2. The Solvency II ratio is not final until filed with the regulators. The Solvency II ratio is based on the partial internal model.

Note: Operating result and Adjusted allocated equity (as used in the calculation of Net operating ROE) are Alternative Performance Measures. These measures are derived from figures according to IFRS-EU. The operating result is derived by adjusting the reported result before tax to exclude the impact of result on divestments, discontinued operations and special items, gains/losses and impairments, revaluations and market & other impacts. The adjusted allocated equity is derived by adjusting the reported total equity to exclude revaluation reserves and the undated subordinated notes classified as equity. Alternative Performance Measures are non-IFRS-EU measures that have a relevant IFRS-EU equivalent. For definitions and explanations of the Alternative Performance Measures reference is made to the section 'Alternative Performance measures (Non-GAAP measures)'.

In the first six months of 2016, the net result of NN Group decreased to EUR 605 million from EUR 877 million in the same period of 2015, mainly reflecting a lower operating result of the ongoing business and lower result before tax for Japan Closed Block VA, partly compensated by higher non‐operating items.

The operating result of the ongoing business decreased to EUR 626 million from EUR 792 million in the first six months of 2015 due to higher claims in Netherlands Non-life as a result of severe storms, while last year's result benefited from higher private equity dividends and a significantly higher technical margin in Netherlands Life.

The administrative expense base for Netherlands Life, Netherlands Non-life and corporate/holding entities decreased by EUR 17 million in the first half of 2016 to EUR 786 million on a last 12-months basis. The target administrative expense base for Netherlands Life, Netherlands Non-life and corporate/holding entities by the end of 2018 will be reduced from EUR 700 million to EUR 685 million, following the announced divestment of Mandema & Partners.

In the first six months of 2016, Netherlands Life's operating result declined to EUR 369 million from EUR 484 million in the same period last year, which benefited from higher private equity dividends and non-recurring benefits in the technical margin. The technical margin in the first six months of 2016 also reflects an addition to the unit-linked guarantee provision of EUR 32 million due to a decrease in interest rates, compared with a EUR 8 million release of the provision in the same period last year.

The operating result of Netherlands Non‐life decreased to EUR 28 million from EUR 69 million in the first six months of 2015. The decrease is mainly attributable to the impact of severe storms, lower private equity dividends and unfavourable claims experience in Motor and Miscellaneous, partly compensated by fewer large claims in Fire.

In the first six months of 2016, the operating result of Insurance Europe decreased to EUR 86 million, from EUR 95 million in the same period of 2015. The decline in the investment margin and a decrease in the technical margin due to a provision related to the terrorist attacks in Belgium in March 2016 were only partly compensated by an increase in fees and premium-based revenues.

The operating result of Japan Life was EUR 90 million compared with EUR 96 million in the same period of 2015, II ratio of 239%, up from 212% at the end of the first quarter of 2016 due to positive market of the operating result reflects a lower investment margin, a decrease in mortality results and higher DAC amortisation on surrenders, partly offset by higher fees and premium-based revenues.

In the first six months of 2016, the operating result of Asset Management was EUR 62 million, down 16.8% compared with the same period in 2015. Lower average AuM as well as a shift to lower margin AuM led to lower fee income, which was only partly offset by a decrease in administrative expenses.

The operating result of the segment Other improved to EUR -9 million in the first six months of 2016, from EUR -27 million in the same period of 2015, mainly reflecting a higher operating result at NN Bank and lower holding expenses.

The result before tax decreased to EUR 758 million from EUR 1,044 million in the first six months of 2015, largely reflecting the lower operating result ongoing business and lower results at Japan Closed Block VA.

Gains/losses and impairments were EUR 117 million, compared with EUR 218 million in the first six months of 2015, which was supported by a gain on the sale of a large public equity investment in the Netherlands following a public offering in 2015.

Revaluations amounted to EUR 103 million in the first six months of 2016 reflecting positive revaluations on real estate investments and on private equity.

Market and other impacts amounted to EUR 54 million compared with EUR -111 million in the first six months of last year which included a movement in the provision for guarantees on separate account pension contracts (net of hedging) at Netherlands Life.

The result before tax of Japan Closed Block VA decreased to EUR -97 million in the first six months of 2016, compared with EUR 60 million in the same period of 2015. The first six months of 2016 included a EUR 103 million hedge-related loss due to higher market volatility and a EUR 16 million technical provision increase following the refinement of lapse assumptions on the portfolio, while the first six months of 2015 benefited from a EUR 12 million reserve release from higher lapse assumptions of out-of-money policies.

In the first six months of 2016, special items were EUR ‐46 million compared with EUR ‐55 million in the same period of 2015. In the first six months of 2016 special items consisted of disentanglement related expenses in Belgium, expenses for the rebranding of NN Group's subsidiaries and restructuring expenses related to the target to reduce the administrative expense base of Netherlands Life, Netherlands Non-life and corporate/holding entities.

In the first six months of 2016, the net result decreased to EUR 605 million from EUR 877 million in the same period of 2015. The effective tax rate in the first six months of 2016, was 20.1% compared with 13.6% in the same period of 2015, which included higher tax-exempt dividends and capital gains related to shareholdings of 5% or more in the Netherlands.

Total new sales (APE) in the first six months of 2016 amounted to EUR 762 million, down 3.6% compared with the same period last year on a constant currency basis, largely due to lower sales in Netherlands Life and Japan Life.

In the first six months of 2016, the value of new business (VNB) declined to EUR 101 million from EUR 113 million in the same period of 2015. The decrease primarily reflects a lower VNB at Insurance Europe largely due to lower term insurance sales in Belgium and negative market impacts.

The net operating ROE of the ongoing business of NN Group was 8.6% in the first six months of 2016 compared with 11.8% in the same period of 2015 which benefited from higher private equity dividends and a higher technical margin at Netherlands Life. The current year was impacted by higher claims at Netherlands Non-life due to severe storms.

Netherlands Life

Analysis of result

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Investment margin 400 422
Fees and premium-based revenues 176 196
Technical margin 30 108
Operating income 606 725
Administrative expenses 216 215
DAC amortisation and trail commissions 21 26
Expenses 237 241
Operating result 369 484
Non-operating items 257 198
of which gains/losses and impairments 96 178
of which revaluations 103 130
of which market & other impacts 58 -111
Special items before tax -2 -2
Result before tax 624 680
Taxation 120 75
Minority interests 22
Net result 504 583

Key Figures

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
New sales life insurance (APE) 196 203
Value of new business (VNB) 6 8
Total administrative expenses 216 215
Net operating ROE 1 8.7% 12.3%
NN Life Solvency II ratio 2 239%
  1. Net operating ROE is calculated as the (annualised) net operating result of the segment, divided by (average) adjusted allocated equity. Adjusted allocated equity is an Alternative Performance Measure. It is derived from IFRS equity by excluding revaluation reserves and undated subordinated notes classified as equity.

  2. The Solvency II ratio is not final until filed with the regulators. The Solvency II ratio is based on the partial internal model.

In the first six months of 2016, Netherlands Life's operating result declined to EUR 369 million from EUR 484 million in the same period of 2015, which benefited from higher private equity dividends and non-recurring benefits in the technical margin.

The investment margin in the first six months of 2016 decreased to EUR 400 million from EUR 422 million in the same period of 2015, reflecting lower private equity dividends.

Fees and premium-based revenues decreased to EUR 176 million in the first six months of 2016 from EUR 196 million for the same period in 2015 mainly reflecting the individual life closed book run-off as well as lower margins in the pension business.

In the first six months of 2016, the technical margin decreased to EUR 30 million from EUR 108 million in the same period last year, which was supported by EUR 27 million of non-recurring benefits primarily related to technical provision releases. The technical margin also reflects an addition to the unit-linked guarantee provision of EUR 32 million in the first six months of 2016 due to a decrease in interest rates, compared with a EUR 8 million release of the provision in the same period last year.

Administrative expenses were EUR 216 million for the first six months of 2016, stable compared with the same period of 2015 as lower staff costs were offset by higher project expenses.

In the first six months of 2016, the result before tax was EUR 624 million compared with EUR 680 million in the same period of 2015. This decline is due to a lower operating result, lower gains/losses and impairments and lower positive revaluations on private equity and real estate. This was partly compensated by positive market and other impacts reflecting movements in the provision for guarantees on separate account pension contracts.

New sales (APE) decreased to EUR 196 million in the first six months of 2016 from EUR 203 million in the same period last year, which included a EUR 420 million single premium relating to the buy-out of a large company pension fund. Excluding the impact of this buy-out, APE increased by 21.4%, mainly driven by the renewal of a few large group pension contracts.

The value of new business (VNB) for the first six months of 2016 was EUR 6 million, compared with EUR 8 million in the same period last year.

Netherlands Non-life

Analysis of result
amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30
June 2016
1 January to 30
June 2015
Earned premiums 770 762
Investment income 56 67
Operating income 827 829
Claims incurred, net of reinsurance 573 528
Acquisition costs 121 120
Administrative expenses 108 114
Acquisition costs and administrative expenses 229 234
Expenditure 802 761
Operating result insurance businesses 25 67
Operating result broker businesses 3 2
Total operating result 28 69
Non-operating items 31 13
of which gains/losses and impairments 23 4
of which revaluations 8 9
Special items before tax -12 -1
Result before tax 47 81
Taxation 10 15
Net result 38 66

Key Figures

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Gross premium income 1,052 1,023
Total administrative expenses 139 148
Combined ratio 1 104.0% 100.0%
of which Claims ratio 1 74.4% 69.3%
of which Expense ratio 1 29.7% 30.7%
Net operating ROE 2 12.6% 26.4%
  1. Excluding Mandema & Partners and Zicht broker businesses.

  2. Net operating ROE is calculated as the (annualised) net operating result of the segment, divided by (average) adjusted allocated equity. Adjusted allocated equity is an Alternative Performance Measure. It is derived from IFRS equity by excluding revaluation reserves and undated subordinated notes classified as equity.

In the first six months of 2016, the operating result of Netherlands Non-life decreased to EUR 28 million from EUR 69 million in the same period of 2015. The decrease is mainly attributable to the impact of the severe storms, lower private equity dividends and unfavourable claims experience in Motor and Miscellaneous, partly compensated by fewer large claims in Fire.

The operating result in Disability & Accident (D&A) was EUR 58 million compared with EUR 66 million in the first six months of 2015, which included a EUR 6 million private equity dividend.

The operating result in P&C of EUR -32 million decreased from EUR 1 million in the first six months of 2015, due to the impact of severe storms, and lower underwriting results for the Motor and Miscellaneous portfolios, partly offset by fewer large claims in the Fire portfolio.

The combined ratio was 104.0% for the first six months of 2016 compared with 100.0% for the same period of 2015.

In the first six months of 2016, the result before tax decreased to EUR 47 million from EUR 81 million in the same period of 2015, as the lower operating result and higher special items reflecting restructuring expenses were only partly compensated by higher gains on the sale of debt securities.

Insurance Europe

Analysis of result
amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Investment margin 34 41
Fees and premium-based revenues 271 267
Technical margin 93 96
Operating income non-modelled business 2 2
Operating income Life Insurance 399 406
Administrative expenses 157 152
DAC amortisation and trail commissions 157 161
Expenses Life Insurance 314 313
Operating result Life Insurance 86 94
Non-life operating result 1 2
Operating result 86 95
Non-operating items -7 23
of which gains/losses and impairments -6 20
of which revaluations 2 3
of which market & other impacts -3
Special items before tax -22 -30
Result before tax 57 88
Taxation 14 22
Minority interests 3
Net result 43 63

Key Figures

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
New sales life insurance (APE) 263 273
Value of new business (VNB) 46 55
Total administrative expenses 163 161
Net operating ROE 1 9.5% 9.2%
  1. Net operating ROE is calculated as the (annualised) net operating result of the segment, divided by (average) adjusted allocated equity. Adjusted allocated equity is an Alternative Performance Measure. It is derived from IFRS equity by excluding revaluation reserves and undated subordinated notes classified as equity.

In the first six months of 2016, the operating result of Insurance Europe decreased to EUR 86 million from EUR 95 million in the same period of 2015. The decline in the investment margin and a decrease in the technical margin due to a provision related to the terrorist attacks in Belgium in March 2016 were only partly compensated by an increase in fees and premium-based revenues.

The investment margin was EUR 34 million, down from EUR 41 million for the first six months of 2015 due to lower reinvestment rates and lower invested volumes.

Fees and premium-based revenues increased to EUR 271 million from EUR 267 million in the same period of 2015 reflecting updates to provisions in Romania and higher traditional life revenues, partly offset by a decrease in unit-linked revenues and lower fees on assets under management.

The technical margin decreased to EUR 93 million from EUR 96 million in the first six months of 2015, mainly due to a provision related to the terrorist attacks in Belgium in March 2016.

Administrative expenses were EUR 157 million in the first six months of 2016 from EUR 152 million in the same period of 2015, mainly reflecting the tax on assets of insurance companies that became effective in Poland as of February 2016 and higher project expenses across the region.

DAC amortisation and trail commissions decreased to EUR 157 million from EUR 161 million in the first six months of 2015, reflecting a lower crisis tax in Belgium as well as lower sales.

The result before tax decreased to EUR 57 million in the first six months of 2016 from EUR 88 million in the same period of 2015, reflecting the lower operating result and lower non-operating items, partly offset by a decrease in special items.

Gains/losses and impairments were EUR -6 million compared with EUR 20 million in the first six months of 2015 which included EUR 14 million of gains on the sale of bonds, fixed income funds and equities.

Revaluations were EUR 2 million compared with EUR 3 million in the first six months of 2015.

Market and other impacts decreased to EUR -3 million from nil in the first six months of 2015.

Special items before tax were EUR -22 million compared with EUR -30 million in the first six months of 2015, reflecting lower rebranding expenses across the region.

New sales were EUR 263 million in the first six months of 2016, down from EUR 273 million in the same period of 2015, which included the sale of a large group contract in Spain. Excluding this contract and excluding currency effects, sales increased by 3.4%, driven mainly by higher bancassurance sales in Romania.

In the first six months of 2016, the value of new business (VNB) decreased to EUR 46 million from EUR 55 million in the same period of 2015, largely due to lower term insurance sales in Belgium and negative market impacts.

Japan Life

Analysis of result

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30
June 2016
1 January to 30
June 2015
Investment margin -12 -5
Fees and premium-based revenues 306 274
Technical margin -10 -7
Operating income 284 261
Administrative expenses 55 51
DAC amortisation and trail commissions 139 113
Expenses 194 165
Operating result 90 96
Non-operating items -3 3
of which gains/losses and impairments 1 4
of which revaluations -4 -1
Special items before tax -2 -7
Result before tax 85 93
Taxation 18 16
Net result 67 77

Key Figures

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
New sales life insurance (APE) 303 300
Value of new business (VNB) 49 50
Total administrative expenses 55 51
Net operating ROE 1 8.6% 10.5%
  1. Net operating ROE is calculated as the (annualised) net operating result of the segment, divided by (average) adjusted allocated equity. Adjusted allocated equity is an Alternative Performance Measure. It is derived from IFRS equity by excluding revaluation reserves and undated subordinated notes classified as equity.

In the first six months of 2016, the operating result of Japan Life was EUR 90 million compared with EUR 96 million in the same period of 2015, down 12.1% excluding currency effects. The decline of the operating result reflects a lower investment margin, a decrease in mortality results and higher DAC amortisation on surrenders, partly offset by higher fees and premium-based revenues.

The investment margin decreased to EUR -12 million from EUR -5 million in the first six months of 2015 due to lower interest rates on reinvested assets.

Fees and premium-based revenues increased to EUR 306 million from EUR 274 million in the first six months of 2015. Excluding currency effects, fees and premium-based revenues increased by 4.4% driven by higher in-force volumes.

The technical margin was EUR -10 million down from EUR -7 million in the first six months of 2015, due to lower mortality results, partially offset by a better surrender margin. The better surrender results in the technical margin were more than offset by higher DAC amortisation on surrenders.

Administrative expenses were EUR 55 million in the first six months of 2016, slightly lower compared with the same period of 2015, on a constant currency basis.

DAC amortisation and trail commissions were EUR 139 million in the first six months of 2016, up 14.7% excluding currency effects, due to higher premium income and higher DAC amortisation on surrenders.

The result before tax for the first six months of 2016 was EUR 85 million compared with EUR 93 million in the same period of 2015, down 13.8% at constant currencies.

In the first six months of 2016, new sales (APE) were EUR 303 million compared with EUR 300 million in the same period of 2015, down 5.7% at constant currencies.

The value of new business (VNB) was EUR 49 million for the first six months of 2016, broadly stable on the same period of 2015, as the impact of the decrease in interest rates was largely offset by higher sales of COLI protection products.

Asset Management

Analysis of result

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Fees 224 254
Operating income 224 253
Administrative expenses 162 179
Operating result 62 74
Special items before tax -3 -15
Result before tax 59 59
Taxation 15 16
Net result 44 43

Key Figures

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Total administrative expenses 162 179
Net inflow Assets under Management (in EUR billion) -3 -2
Assets under Management 1)2) 197 193
Net operating ROE 3 22.8% 27.8%
  1. End of period, in EUR billion.

  2. AuM includes the mortgage portfolio managed on behalf of NN Life and NN Non-life since 2Q14. The comparative figures have been restated accordingly.

  3. Net operating ROE is calculated as the (annualised) net operating result of the segment, divided by (average) adjusted allocated equity. Adjusted allocated equity is an Alternative Performance Measure. It is derived from IFRS equity by excluding revaluation reserves and undated subordinated notes classified as equity.

Total Assets under Management (AuM) at Asset Management were EUR 197 billion at the end of the first six months of 2016, compared with EUR 187 billion at the end of 2015. The increase reflects positive market performance of EUR 13.3 billion as a result of lower interest rates increasing the value of fixed income assets, as well as net inflows in Proprietary assets of EUR 2.3 billion, partly offset by net outflows in Other Affiliated assets of EUR 4.3 billion and Third Party assets of EUR 1.3 billion.

In the first six months of 2016, the operating result of Asset Management was EUR 62 million, down 16.8% from the same period in 2015. Lower fee income was only partly offset by a decrease in administrative expenses.

Fees were EUR 224 million, down 11.8% compared with the first six months of 2015, reflecting the lower average AuM as well as a shift to lower margin AuM primarily due to a higher proportion of fixed income investments.

Administrative expenses were EUR 162 million, down from EUR 179 million in the first six months of 2015. The decrease mainly reflects lower staff-related expenses as well as lower volume driven fixed service fee expenses (with an offsetting impact in fees).

The result before tax in the first six months of 2016 was EUR 59 million, stable compared with the same period in 2015, as the lower operating result was offset by lower special items related to rebranding expenses.

Other

Analysis of result

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30
June 2016
1 January to 30
June 2015
Interest on hybrids and debt -51 -51
Investment income & fees 28 31
Holding expenses -25 -32
Amortisation of intangible assets -3 -3
Holding result -52 -56
Operating result reinsurance business 12 13
Operating result NN Bank 30 11
Other results 1 5
Operating result -9 -27
Non-operating items -3 11
of which gains/losses and impairments 2 11
of which revaluations -6
Special items before tax -5
Result before tax -17 -17
Taxation
Net result
-1
-16
-4
-12

Key Figures

amounts in millions of euros
1 January to 30
1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Total administrative expenses 115 113
of which reinsurance business 7 6
of which NN Bank 82 73
of which corporate/holding 25 34
NN Bank common equity Tier 1 ratio phased in1 13.9% 14.2%
Total assets NN Bank 2 13 11
  1. The 'NN Bank common equity Tier 1 ratio phased in' is not final until filed with the regulators.

  2. End of period, in EUR billion.

In the first six months of 2016, the operating result of the segment Other improved to EUR -9 million from EUR -27 million in the same period of 2015 mainly reflecting a higher operating result at NN Bank and a lower holding expenses.

The holding result improved to EUR -52 million compared with EUR -56 million in the first six months of 2015, reflecting lower holding expenses, partly offset by lower investment income.

The operating result of the reinsurance business decreased to EUR 12 million.

The operating result of NN Bank improved to EUR 30 million from EUR 11 million in the first six months of 2015. The expansion of its mortgage and customer savings activities led to a higher interest result, partly offset by higher administrative expenses supporting the bank's growth.

The result before tax of the segment Other was EUR -17 million in the first six months of 2016, stable compared with the same period of 2015. The improved operating result in the first six months of 2016 was offset by lower non-operating items and higher special items reflecting restructuring expenses in the holding company.

Total administrative expenses were up EUR 2 million to EUR 115 million in the first six months of 2016 as the lower holding expenses were more than offset by higher expenses at NN Bank.

Japan Closed Block VA

Analysis of result

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Investment margin -1
Fees and premium-based revenues 29 52
Operating income 28 52
Administrative expenses 8 10
DAC amortisation and trail commissions 4 6
Expenses 12 16
Operating result 16 36
Non-operating items -113 24
of which market & other impacts -113 24
Result before tax -97 60
Taxation -23 2
Net result -74 57

Key Figures1

amounts in millions of euros 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Account value 9,064 11,610
Net Amount at Risk 1,021 76
IFRS Reserves 1,335 403
Number of policies 173,806 239,510

1. End of period.

In the first six months of 2016, the result before tax of Japan Closed Block VA decreased to EUR -97 million from EUR 60 million in the same period of 2015. The first six months of 2016 included a hedge-related loss of EUR 103 million due to higher market volatility and a technical provision increase of EUR 16 million following the refinement of lapse assumptions on the portfolio, while the first six months of 2015 benefited from a EUR 12 million reserve release from higher lapse assumptions of out-of-the-money policies.

The operating result of Japan Closed Block VA was EUR 16 million compared with EUR 36 million in the first six months of 2015. Excluding currency effects, the operating result decreased by 58.1%, mainly driven by lower fees and premium-based revenues.

Fees and premium-based revenues were EUR 29 million compared with EUR 52 million in the first six months of 2015. Excluding currency effects, fees and premium-based revenues decreased by 47.5% largely due to a lower account value, reflecting a decreasing number of policies.

Administrative expenses decreased to EUR 8 million from EUR 10 million in the first six months of 2015.

Market and other impacts were EUR -113 million compared with EUR 24 million in the first six months of 2015, reflecting a hedge-related loss of EUR 103 million due to the impact of higher global market volatility. The first six months of 2015 also included a EUR 12 million reserve release for higher lapse assumptions of out-of-the money policies.

The Net Amount at Risk in the Japan Closed Block VA increased to EUR 1,021 million from EUR 203 million at the end of 2015, primarily as a result of equity markets depreciation.

Balance Sheet

Total assets of NN Group increased by EUR 15.7 billion to EUR 177.9 billion at 30 June 2016, mainly driven by higher market values as longterm interest rates decreased and currency impacts.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents increased by EUR 2.5 billion to EUR 9.9 billion. The increase reflects mainly an increase in cash collateral related to non-trading derivatives to EUR 3.5 billion in the first six months of 2016.

Investments for risk of policyholders

Investments for risk of policyholders decreased by EUR 3.5 billion to EUR 31.6 billion reflecting asset transfers from the separate account to the general account at Netherlands Life and the lower account value due to the portfolio run-off at Japan Closed Block VA and currency impacts. These changes are mirrored in the Provision for risk of policyholders on the liability side of the balance sheet.

Non-trading derivatives

Non-trading derivatives increased by EUR 2.6 billion to EUR 7.3 billion, reflecting positive revaluations on interest rate swaps as interest rates declined in the first six months of 2016 and currency impacts.

Debt securities

Debt securities increased by EUR 9.1 billion to EUR 76.7 billion mainly driven by EUR 6.9 billion higher market values as long-term interest rates decreased in the first six months of 2016 and currency impacts.

Loans

Loans increased by EUR 2.6 billion to EUR 33.6 billion reflecting an increase in the Dutch mortgages portfolio and deposits.

Assets and Liabilities held for sale

Assets and Liabilities held for sale reflect the balance sheet items of Mandema & Partners following the announced sale and the balance sheet items of NN Re (Ireland) Ltd. which expects to sign a portfolio transfer agreement for an investment contract and the related available-for-sale investments in the second half of 2016.

Shareholders' equity

Shareholders' equity increased by EUR 4.8 billion to EUR 25.3 billion at 30 June 2016, reflecting a EUR 5.4 billion increase in the Available-forsale debt securities revaluation reserves, an EUR 1.4 billion increase in the cash flow hedge reserve and the net result for the first six months of 2016 of EUR 0.6 billion. This was partially offset by EUR 2.0 billion deferred interest crediting to life policyholders, EUR 0.3 billion impact from share buybacks and the payment of the 2015 final dividend of EUR 0.2 billion.

Other borrowed funds

Other borrowed funds increased by EUR 1.4 billion following the completion of a residential mortgage backed securitisation transaction (RMBS) by NN Bank during the second quarter and higher collateral related to non-trading derivatives.

Insurance and investments contracts

Life insurance provisions increased by EUR 8.5 billion, mainly due to the transfer of insurance liabilities from the separate account to the general account at Netherlands Life. Currency impacts and higher deferred profit sharing to policyholders following the increase of the debt securities revaluation reserve and cash flow hedge reserve also contributed to the increase. The provision for risk of policyholders decreased by EUR 3.5 billion reflecting the aforementioned asset transfers from the separate account to the general account, separate account exits and the portfolio run-off at Japan Closed Block VA.

Capital Management

Solvency II

amounts in millions of euros

amounts in millions of euros 31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Basic Own Funds 15,912 14,809
Non-available Own Funds 1,436 1,271
Non-eligible Own Funds 197
Eligible Own Funds (a) 14,476 13,341
of which Tier 1 Unrestricted 10,174 8,484
of which Tier 1 Restricted 1,983 1,844
of which Tier 2 1,039 1,061
of which Tier 3 273 735
of which non-solvency II regulated entities 1,007 1,217
Solvency Capital Requirements (b) 5,735 5,587
of which non-solvency II regulated entities 455 684
NN Group Solvency II ratio (a/b) 1 252% 239%

1 The solvency ratios are not final until filed with the regulators. The Solvency II ratio is based on the partial internal model.

In April 2016, the Dutch regulator DNB designated NN Group as a financial conglomerate (FICO) effective from 1 January 2016. As of that date NN Group N.V. qualifies as a mixed financial holding company and is subject to supplemental group supervision by DNB in accordance with the requirements of the EU's Financial Conglomerate Directive. As a result, DNB has required NN Group to deduct its participation in credit institutions from the NN Group Solvency II ratio. Accordingly, NN Group now excludes NN Bank from both Own funds and the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR). The NN Group Solvency II ratio of 239% at the end of 2015 would have been 245% on a comparable basis.

The NN Group Solvency II ratio increased to 252% at 30 June 2016 from 239% of 2015 due to a decrease of credit spreads on highly rated government bonds. This was partly offset by the EUR 250 million share buyback in January 2016, the deduction of the EUR 500 million share buyback programme, and the 2016 interim dividend of approximately EUR 195 million.

Cash capital position at the holding company amounts in millions of euros

amounts in millions of euros 31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Beginning of period 1,953 1,413
Cash divestment proceeds 1
Dividends from subsidiaries 922 1,548
Capital injections into subsidiaries -8 -143
Other -16 -40
Free cash flow to the holding 897 1,366
Acquisitions -31
Capital flow from / (to) shareholders -513 -792
Increase / (decrease) in debt and loans -3
End of period 2,337 1,953

The cash capital position at the holding company increased to EUR 2,337 million at 30 June 2016 from EUR 1,953 million at the end of 2015. This increase reflects EUR 922 million of dividends received from all segments, partly offset by capital flows to shareholders of EUR 513 million representing the cash part of the 2015 final dividend (EUR 185 million), the amount of the EUR 250 million share buyback in January 2016 and the amount of shares repurchased in the second quarter of 2016 (EUR 78 million).

Financial leverage
amounts in millions of euros 31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Shareholders' equity 25,254 20,469
Adjustment for revaluation reserves -11,715 -6,936
Goodwill -260 -260
Minority interests 10 9
Capital base for financial leverage (a) 13,290 13,283
Undated subordinated notes 986 986
Subordinated debt 2,289 2,290
Total subordinated debt 3,275 3,276
Debt securities issued (financial leverage) 398 398
Financial leverage (b) 3,673 3,674
Debt securities issued (operational leverage) 199 199
Total debt 3,872 3,873
Financial leverage ratio (b/(a+b)) 21.7% 21.7%
Fixed-cost coverage ratio 12.1x 13.1x

The financial leverage ratio of NN Group was stable at 21.7% at the end of the second quarter of 2016. The capital base for financial leverage was stable. The positive net result for the first six months of 2016 of EUR 605 million and positive currency impacts were offset by negative equity revaluations, the cash part of the 2015 final dividend (EUR 185 million), the share buyback in January 2016 of EUR 250 million and the amount of shares repurchased (EUR 78 million).

The fixed-cost coverage ratio decreased to 12.1x at 30 June 2016 (on a last 12-months basis) from 13.1x at the end of 2015 due to lower earnings.

Interim dividend

NN Group will pay a 2016 interim dividend of EUR 0.60 per ordinary share, or approximately EUR 195 million in total, calculated as 40% of the 2015 full year dividend per ordinary share. The 2016 interim dividend will be paid either in cash, after deduction of withholding tax if applicable, or ordinary shares from the share premium reserve at the election of the shareholder. To neutralise the dilutive effect of the stock dividend, NN Group will repurchase ordinary shares for an amount equivalent to the stock dividend. The NN Group ordinary shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 22 August 2016. The record date for the dividend will be 23 August 2016. The election period will run from 22 August up to and including 5 September 2016. The stock fraction for the stock dividend will be based on the volume weighted average price of NN Group ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam for the five trading days from 30 August through 5 September 2016. The dividend will be payable on 9 September 2016.

Share transactions

On 5 January 2016, ING Group announced the sale of 33 million shares of NN Group at a price of EUR 31.00 per share which settled on 8 January 2016. As part of this transaction, NN Group repurchased approximately 8 million shares from ING Group for an aggregate amount of EUR 250 million. The transaction further reduced ING Group's stake in NN Group to 16.2% of outstanding shares (net of treasury shares). NN Group funded the share repurchase from the cash capital position at the holding company.

In February 2016, ING Group exchanged the third and final tranche of EUR 337.5 million mandatory exchangeable subordinated notes into 6.9 million ordinary shares in NN Group and cash. The exchange was part of the anchor investment in NN Group by three Asian institutional investors - RRJ Capital, Temasek and SeaTown - as announced on 30 April 2014. The transaction reduced ING's remaining stake in NN Group from 16.2% to 14.1% of outstanding shares (net of treasury shares).

On 14 April 2016, ING Group announced the sale of 45.7 million shares of NN Group at a price of EUR 30.15 per share which settled on 19 April 2016. The transaction completed ING's divestment of NN Group. ING Group will continue to hold warrants that are exercisable for approximately 35 million ordinary shares of NN Group as specified in the warrant agreement dated 10 June 2014.

On 26 May 2016, NN Group announced an open market share buyback programme for an amount up to EUR 500 million over a period of 12 months commencing 1 June 2016.

In addition to this share buyback programme, NN Group intends to neutralise the dilutive effect of stock dividends. Following payment of the 2015 final dividend on 28 June 2016, NN Group will repurchase ordinary shares for an amount of EUR 156 million, equivalent to the value of the stock dividend. With respect to the 2016 interim dividend, NN Group will also repurchase ordinary shares for an amount equivalent to the value of the stock dividend which is payable on 9 September 2016.

These share buybacks will be executed under the programme by financial intermediaries by 31 May 2017. Shares for an amount of EUR 78 million were repurchased in the second quarter of 2016.

The share buyback programme is being executed within the limitations of the existing authority granted by the AGM on 2 June 2016 and is being performed in compliance with the safe harbour provisions for share buybacks. The shares will be repurchased at a price that does not exceed the last independent trade or the highest current independent bid on Euronext Amsterdam. NN Group intends to cancel all of the shares acquired under the programme.

NN Group reports on the progress of the share buyback programme on its corporate website on a weekly basis (www.nngroup.com/Investors.htm). The execution of the share buyback programme is subject to NN Group maintaining a robust capital position and overall financial flexibility. NN Group will continue to explore options for deploying excess capital for value creating corporate opportunities, in line with its dividend policy.

Share capital

On 30 June 2016, 7,808,135 NN Group treasury shares were cancelled, which were acquired as part of the sale of NN Group shares by ING Group in January 2016.

Credit ratings

On 3 June 2016, Standard & Poor's affirmed NN Group's A- credit rating with a stable outlook.

On 11 April 2016, Fitch Ratings assigned NN Group's core life insurance subsidiary NN Life, an Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of 'A+'. Fitch also assigned NN Group a Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'A' and ratings on the Subordinated debt at 'BBB'. The outlooks on NN Group's Long-term IDRs and IFS ratings are stable. The Baa2 rating by Moody's is on an unsolicited basis as from 18 May 2016.

Rating Outlook
Standard & Poor's A- Stable
Fitch A Stable

Conformity statement

The Executive Board of NN Group N.V. is required to prepare the Interim report and Condensed consolidated interim accounts of NN Group N.V. for each financial period in accordance with applicable Dutch law and International Financial Reporting Standards that are endorsed by the European Union (IFRS-EU).

Conformity statement pursuant to section 5:25d paragraph 2(c) of the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht)

The Executive Board of NN Group N.V. is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, for safeguarding assets and for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. It is responsible for selecting suitable accounting policies and applying them on a consistent basis, making judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable. It is also responsible for establishing and maintaining internal procedures which ensure that all major financial information is known to the Executive Board of NN Group N.V., so that the timeliness, completeness and correctness of the external financial reporting are assured.

As required by section 5:25d paragraph 2(c) of the Dutch Financial Supervision Act, each of the signatories hereby confirms that to the best of his knowledge:

  • ∙ the NN Group N.V. Condensed consolidated interim accounts for the period ended 30 June 2016 give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of NN Group N.V. and the entities included in the consolidation taken as a whole; and
  • ∙ the NN Group N.V. interim report for the period ended 30 June 2016 includes a fair review of the information required pursuant to article 5:25d, paragraph 8 and 9 of the Dutch Financial Supervision Act regarding NN Group N.V. and the entities included in the consolidation taken as a whole.

The Hague, 17 August 2016

Lard Friese

CEO, chairman of the Executive Board of NN Group N.V.

Delfin Rueda

CFO, member of the Executive Board of NN Group N.V.

Condensed consolidated balance sheet

Amounts in millions of euros, unless stated otherwise

Condensed consolidated balance sheet

As at

notes 30 June 2016 31 December
2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 9,894 7,436
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
– investments for risk of policyholders 31,623 35,154
– non-trading derivatives 7,266 4,656
– designated as at fair value through profit or loss 1,321 443
Available-for-sale investments
2
83,273 74,393
Loans
3
33,649 31,013
Reinsurance contracts
9
258 236
Associates and joint ventures
4
2,450 2,197
Real estate investments 1,802 1,564
Property and equipment 83 86
Intangible assets
5
341 351
Deferred acquisition costs 1,696 1,531
Assets held for sale
6
985
Other assets
7
3,215 3,092
Total assets 177,856 162,152
Equity
Shareholders' equity (parent)
25,254 20,469
Minority interests 10 9
Undated subordinated notes 986 986
Total equity
8
26,250 21,464
Liabilities
Subordinated debt 2,289 2,290
Debt securities issued 597 597
Other borrowed funds 8,198 6,785
Insurance and investment contracts
9
120,527 115,984
Customer deposits and other funds on deposit 9,257 8,034
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss:
– non-trading derivatives 2,557 1,701
Liabilities held for sale
6
726
Other liabilities
10
7,455 5,297
Total liabilities 151,606 140,688
Total equity and liabilities 177,856 162,152

Condensed consolidated profit and loss account

Condensed consolidated profit and loss account
1 April to 30 1 April to 30 1 January to 1 January to
notes June 2016 June 2015 30 June 2016 30 June 2015
Gross premium income 2,021 1,951 5,302 5,529
Investment income
11
1,120 1,027 2,078 2,099
Result on disposals of group
companies
– gross fee and commission income 231 262 466 518
– fee and commission expenses -84 -96 -169 -191
Net fee and commission income: 147 166 297 327
Valuation results on non-trading
derivatives 389 -330 819 -314
Foreign currency results and net
trading income -43 31 -28 91
Share of result from associates and
joint ventures 68 56 148 106
Other income 10 7 19
Total income 3,702 2,911 8,623 7,857
– gross underwriting expenditure 2,531 21 6,605 6,661
– investment result for risk of
policyholders 115 1,803 46 -1,089
– reinsurance recoveries -28 -18 -45 -32
Underwriting expenditure:
12
2,618 1,806 6,606 5,540
Intangible amortisation and other
impairments 1 2 15 3
Staff expenses
13
290 284 591 581
Interest expenses 186 157 312 305
Other operating expenses 181 202 341 384
Total expenses 3,276 2,451 7,865 6,813
Result before tax 426 460 758 1,044
Taxation 91 52 153 142
Net result 335 408 605 902

Net result

1 April to 30 1 April to 30 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015 June 2016 June 2015
Net result attributable to
Shareholders of the parent 335 392 605 877
Minority interests 16 25
Net result 335 408 605 902

Earnings per ordinary share

amounts in euros 1 April to 30 1 April to 30 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015 June 2016 June 2015
Earnings per ordinary share
Basic earnings per ordinary share 1.01 1.13 1.81 2.50
Diluted earnings per ordinary share 1.00 1.12 1.81 2.49

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
1 April to 30 1 April to 30 1 January to 1 January to
June 2016 June 2015 30 June 2016 30 June 2015
Net result 335 408 605 902
- unrealised revaluations available-for-sale
investments and other 2,285 -5,378 5,221 -1,366
- realised gains/losses transferred to the profit and
loss account -64 -51 -87 -222
- changes in cash flow hedge reserve 464 -1,438 1,426 -514
- deferred interest credited to policyholders -723 2,328 -1,973 825
- share of other comprehensive income of
associates and joint ventures -1 -2 5
- exchange rate difference 183 -116 190 154
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the
profit and loss account: 2,144 -4,657 4,777 -1,118
- remeasurement of the net defined benefit
asset/liability -20 48 -41 26
- unrealised revaluations property in own use -1 1 -3
Items that will not be reclassified to the profit and
loss account: -21 49 -44 26
Total other comprehensive income 2,123 -4,608 4,733 -1,092
Total comprehensive income 2,458 -4,200 5,338 -190
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Shareholders of the parent 2,457 -4,225 5,337 -226
Minority interests 1 25 1 36
Total comprehensive income 2,458 -4,200 5,338 -190

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Result before tax 758 1,044
Adjusted for:
– depreciation 21 25
– deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired -34 -50
– underwriting expenditure (change in insurance liabilities) -219 -2,550
– other -949 -17
Taxation paid -85 -84
Changes in:
– trading assets 14
– non-trading derivatives -134 1,153
– other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss -824 24
– loans -1,005 -992
– other assets 8 226
– customer deposits and other funds on deposit 1,224 996
– financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss – non-trading derivatives 951 -892
– other liabilities -255 -652
Net cash flow from operating activities -543 -1,755
Investments and advances:
– associates and joint ventures -156 -49
– available-for-sale investments -5,193 -5,531
– real estate investments -202 -107
– property and equipment -11 -30
– investments for risk of policyholders -3,043 -2,826
– other investments -905 -11
Disposals and redemptions:
– associates and joint ventures 236 67
– available-for-sale investments 3,524 3,586
– property and equipment 2
– investments for risk of policyholders 8,030 8,758
– other investments 361
Net cash flow from investing activities 2,280 4,220
Proceeds from other borrowed funds and debt securities issued 6,992 6,812
Repayments of other borrowed funds and debt securities issued -5,527 -7,575
Capital contribution 57
Dividend paid -185 -160
Purchase/sale of treasury shares -317 -402
Net cash flow from financing activities 963 -1,268
Net cash flow 2,700 1,197

Cash and cash equivalents

1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 7,436 7,530
Net cash flow 2,700 1,197
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents -227 15
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 9,909 8,742
Cash and cash equivalents comprises the following items:
Cash and cash equivalents 9,894 8,742
Cash and cash equivalents as Assets held for sale 15
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 9,909 8,742

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity (2016)
Share capital Share premium Reserves Total Share
holders' equity
(parent)
Minority
interest
Undated
subordinated
notes
Total equity
Balance as at 1 January 2016 40 12,153 8,276 20,469 9 986 21,464
Unrealised revaluations available-for-sale
investments and other 5,221 5,221 5,221
Realised gains/losses transferred to the profit
and loss account -87 -87 -87
Changes in cash flow hedge reserve 1,426 1,426 1,426
Deferred interest credited to policyholders -1,973 -1,973 -1,973
Exchange rate differences 189 189 1 190
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit
asset/liability -41 -41 -41
Unrealised revaluations property in own use -3 -3 -3
Total amount recognised directly in equity
(Other comprehensive income) 4,732 4,732 1 4,733
Net result for the period 605 605 605
Total comprehensive income 5,337 5,337 1 5,338
Dividend -185 -185 -185
Purchase/sale of treasury shares -317 -317 -317
Employee stock option and share plans -16 -16 -16
Coupon on undated subordinated notes -34 -34 -34
Balance as at 30 June 2016 40 12,153 13,061 25,254 10 986 26,250

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity continued

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity (2015)
Total Share Undated
holders' equity Minority subordinated
Share capital Share premium Reserves (parent) interest notes Total equity
Balance as at 1 January 2015 42 12,098 8,215 20,355 76 986 21,417
Unrealised revaluations available-for-sale
investments and other -1,366 -1,366 -1,366
Realised gains/losses transferred to the profit
and loss account -222 -222 -222
Changes in cash flow hedge reserve -514 -514 -514
Deferred interest credited to policyholders 825 825 825
Share of other comprehensive income of
associates and joint ventures 5 5 5
Exchange rate differences 143 143 11 154
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit
asset/liability 26 26 26
Total amount recognised directly in equity
(Other comprehensive income) -1,103 -1,103 11 -1,092
Net result for the period 877 877 25 902
Total comprehensive income -226 -226 36 -190
Capital contribution 57 57 57
Dividend -140 -140 -20 -160
Purchase/sale of treasury shares -402 -402 -402
Employee stock option and share plans -8 -8 -8
Coupon on undated subordinated notes -34 -34 -34
Balance as at 30 June 2015 42 12,155 7,405 19,602 92 986 20,680

Notes to the Condensed consolidated interim accounts

1 Accounting policies

These Condensed consolidated interim accounts of NN Group N.V. (NN Group) have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. The accounting principles used to prepare these Condensed consolidated interim accounts comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ('IFRS-EU') and are consistent with those set out in the notes to the 2015 NN Group Consolidated annual accounts.

These Condensed consolidated interim accounts should be read in conjunction with the 2015 NN Group Consolidated annual accounts.

IFRS-EU provides a number of options in accounting policies. NN Group's accounting policies under IFRS-EU and its decision on the options available are set out in Note 1 'Accounting policies' of the 2015 NN Group Consolidated annual accounts.

Certain amounts recorded in the Condensed consolidated interim accounts reflect estimates and assumptions made by management. Actual results may differ from the estimates made. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full-year results.

The presentation of and certain terms used in these Condensed consolidated interim accounts has been changed to provide additional and more relevant information or (for changes in comparative information) to better align with the current period presentation. The impact of these changes is explained in the relevant notes when significant.

Reference is made to the 2015 NN Group Consolidated annual accounts for more details on upcoming changes in accounting policies.

2 Available-for-sale investments

Available-for-sale investments

31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Equity securities:
– shares in NN Group managed investment funds 2,261 2,094
– shares in third-party managed investment funds 1,283 1,539
– other 3,051 3,207
Equity securities 6,595 6,840
Debt securities 76,678 67,553
Available-for-sale investments 83,273 74,393

NN Group's total exposure to debt securities is included in the following balance sheet lines:

Total exposure to debt securities

31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Available-for-sale investments 76,678 67,553
Loans 2,200 2,620
Available-for-sale investments and Loans 78,878 70,173
Investments for risk of policyholders 1,324 1,369
Designated as at fair value through profit or loss 805 204
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 2,129 1,573
Debt securities 81,007 71,746

NN Group's total exposure to debt securities included in Available-for-sale investments and Loans of EUR 78,878 million (2015: EUR 70,173 million) is specified as follows by type of exposure:

Debt securities by type
Available-for-sale investments
31 December
Loans
31 December
Total
31 December
30 June 2016 2015 30 June 2016 2015 30 June 2016 2015
Government bonds 61,331 53,936 61,331 53,936
Covered bonds 408 450 408 450
Corporate bonds 9,556 8,817 9,556 8,817
Financial institution bonds 4,247 3,602 4,247 3,602
Bond portfolio (excluding ABS) 75,542 66,805 75,542 66,805
US RMBS 192 192 192 192
Non-US RMBS 798 385 1,750 1,866 2,548 2,251
CDO/CLO 35 36 13 22 48 58
Other ABS 111 132 437 732 548 864
CMBS 3 3
ABS portfolio 1,136 748 2,200 2,620 3,336 3,368
Debt securities – Available-for-sale investments and
Loans
76,678 67,553 2,200 2,620 78,878 70,173

Reclassifications to Loans (2009)

As per reclassification date Q2 2009
Fair value 6,135
Range of effective interest rates 1.4%-24.8%
Expected recoverable cash flows 7,118
Unrealised fair value losses in Shareholders' equity (before tax) -896
Recognised fair value gains/losses in Shareholders' equity (before tax) between the beginning of the year in which the reclassification occurred
and the reclassification date 173
Recognised fair value gains/losses in Shareholders' equity (before tax) in the year prior to reclassification -971
Impairments (before tax) between the beginning of the year in which the reclassification occurred and the reclassification date nil
Impairment (before tax) in the year prior to reclassification nil
31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December
Years after reclassification 30 June 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Carrying value 428 533 809 1,098 1,694 3,057 4,465 5,550
Fair value 545 676 984 1,108 1,667 2,883 4,594 5,871
Unrealised fair value gains/losses in Shareholders'
equity (before tax) -185 -203 -213 -111 -186 -307 -491 -734
Effect on Shareholders' equity (before tax) if
reclassification had not been made 117 143 175 10 -27 -174 129 321
Effect on result (before tax) if reclassification had
not been made nil nil nil nil nil nil nil nil
Effect on result (before tax) after the
reclassification (mainly interest income) n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 121
Effect on result (before tax) for the year (interest
income and sales results) 1 1 -2 -10 -47 90 89 n.a.
Impairments (before tax) nil nil nil nil nil nil nil nil
Provisions for credit losses (before tax) nil nil nil nil nil nil nil nil

Reclassifications out of Available-for-sale investments to Loans are allowed under IFRS-EU as of the third quarter of 2008. In the second quarter of 2009 NN Group reclassified certain financial assets from Available-for-sale investments to Loans. NN Group identified assets, eligible for reclassification, for which at the reclassification date it had the intention to hold for the foreseeable future. The table above provides information on this reclassification made in the second quarter of 2009. Information is provided for this reclassification as at the date of reclassification and as at the end of the subsequent reporting periods. This information is disclosed under IFRS-EU for as long as the reclassified assets continue to be recognised in the balance sheet.

3 Loans

Loans

31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Loans secured by mortgages 24,253 22,398
Unsecured loans 4,784 4,438
Asset-backed securities 2,200 2,620
Deposits 1,319 432
Policy loans 260 236
Other 911 976
Loans-before Loan loss provisions 33,727 31,100
Loan loss provisions -78 -87
Loans 33,649 31,013

Changes in Loan loss provisions

31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Loan loss provisions – Opening balance 87 75
Write-offs -9 -14
Increase in loan loss provisions 1 39
Changes in the composition of the group and other changes -1 -13
Loan loss provisions – Closing balance 78 87

4 Associates and joint ventures

Associates and joint ventures

Balance sheet Balance sheet
Interest held value Interest held value
31 December
30 June 2016 2015
CBRE Dutch Office Fund FGR 27% 303 27% 293
CBRE Retail Property Fund Iberica LP 33% 205 31% 184
Parcom Investment Fund III B.V. 100% 188 100% 216
Parcom Investment Fund II B.V. 100% 185 100% 185
CBRE Dutch Retail Fund FGR 18% 181
CBRE UK Property Fund 23% 179 23% 201
Parcom Buy Out Fund IV B.V. 100% 141 100% 145
CBRE Property Fund Central Europe LP 25% 124 25% 116
Allee center Kft 50% 101 50% 103
CBRE European Industrial Fund CV 20% 101 27% 101
Fiumaranuova s.r.l. 50% 93 50% 87
CBRE Dutch Retail fund II FGR 10% 80
DPE Deutschland II B GmbH & Co KG 34% 72 34% 54
Parquest Capital B FCPI 40% 66 40% 62
SNC Le Havre Lafayette 50% 59 50% 58
CBRE Property Fund Central and Eastern Europe FGR 21% 51 21% 52
Delta Mainlog Holding GmbH & Co. KG 50% 50 50% 47
Other 271 293
Associates and joint ventures 2,450 2,197

Other represents associates and joint ventures with an individual balance sheet value of less than EUR 50 million.

5 Intangible assets

Intangible assets

31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Value of business acquired 13 14
Goodwill 260 260
Software 54 59
Other 14 18
Intangible assets 341 351

6 Assets and liabilities held for sale

Assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This relates to businesses that are available for immediate sale in their present condition, for which management is committed to a sale and for which a sale is highly probable, i.e. expected to occur within one year. As at 30 June 2016 assets and liabilities held for sale relate to a portfolio of NN Re (Ireland) Ltd. and to Mandema & Partners. Classification as held for sale does not impact the comparative figures in the balance sheet. As both NN Re (Ireland) Ltd. and Mandema & Partners do not qualify as discontinued operations, there is no impact on the presentation of the profit and loss account.

In the second half of 2016, NN Re (Ireland) Ltd. expects to sign a portfolio transfer agreement for an investment contract and the related available-for-sale investments. The related assets and liabilities are presented as held for sale at 30 June 2016. As the investment contract and related investments are the only activity of NN Re (Ireland) Ltd., it intends to repatriate capital to NN Group after completion of the transfer. These transactions are expected to result in a net loss, which is expected to be immaterial and to be recognised in the second half of 2016. NN Re (Ireland) Ltd. is presented in the segment 'Other'.

For the agreed sale of Mandema & Partners reference is made to Note 18 'Companies and businesses acquired and divested.' Mandema & Partners is presented in the segment 'Netherlands Non-life'.

Assets held for sale relate mainly to Available for sale investments. Liabilities held for sale relate mainly to Insurance and investment contracts.

7 Other assets

Other assets

31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Insurance and reinsurance receivables 555 391
Deferred tax assets 39 44
Property obtained from foreclosures 1 4
Income tax receivable 68 58
Accrued interest and rents 1,323 1,620
Other accrued assets 719 542
Other 510 433
Other assets 3,215 3,092

8 Equity

Total equity

31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Share capital 40 40
Share premium 12,153 12,153
Revaluation reserve 12,882 8,321
Currency translation reserve 196 -24
Net defined benefit asset/liability remeasurement reserve -131 -90
Other reserves 114 69
Shareholders' equity (parent) 25,254 20,469
Minority interests 10 9
Undated subordinated notes 986 986
Total equity 26,250 21,464

Changes in equity (2016)

Share capital Share premium Reserves Total
shareholders'
equity (parent)
Equity – Opening balance 40 12,153 8,276 20,469
Net result for the period 605 605
Total amount recognised directly in equity (Other comprehensive income) 4,732 4,732
Dividend -185 -185
Purchase/sale of treasury shares -317 -317
Employee stock option and share plans -16 -16
Coupon on undated subordinated notes -34 -34
Equity – Closing balance 40 12,153 13,061 25,254

Changes in equity (2015)

Total
shareholders'
Share capital Share premium Reserves equity (parent)
Equity – Opening balance 42 12,098 8,215 20,355
Net result for the period 1,565 1,565
Total amount recognised directly in equity (Other comprehensive income) -622 -622
Changes in share capital -2 -2 4 0
Capital contribution 57 57
Dividend -251 -251
Purchase/sale of treasury shares -597 -597
Employee stock option and share plans 5 5
Coupon on undated subordinated notes -34 -34
Changes in the composition of the group and other changes -9 -9
Equity – Closing balance 40 12,153 8,276 20,469

Dividend

Final dividend 2015

On 2 June 2016, the General Meeting of Shareholders adopted the proposed 2015 final dividend of EUR 1.05 per ordinary share, which represents a total amount of EUR 341 million. This dividend was paid on 28 June 2016 either in cash or in ordinary shares at the election of the shareholder. As a result, an amount of EUR 185 million was distributed out of Other reserves (cash dividend) and 6,020,620 ordinary shares, with a par value of EUR 0.12 per share, were issued (EUR 156 million stock dividend). On 7 September 2015, an interim dividend of EUR 0.46 per ordinary share was paid, resulting in a total dividend for 2015 of EUR 1.51 per ordinary share.

Interim dividend 2016

NN Group will pay a 2016 interim dividend of EUR 0.60 per ordinary share, or approximately EUR 195 million in total. The 2016 interim dividend will be paid either in cash or ordinary shares at the election of the shareholder. To neutralise the dilutive effect of the stock dividend, NN Group will repurchase ordinary shares for an amount equivalent to the stock dividend.

Purchase/sale of treasury shares

On 8 January 2016, NN Group repurchased 8,064,516 ordinary shares in NN Group ('Treasury shares') from ING Groep N.V. at a price of EUR 31.00 per share for an aggregate amount of EUR 250 million.

On 1 June 2016, NN Group commenced an open market share buyback programme for an amount of up to EUR 500 million. These shares are to be repurchased over a 12-month period. The share buyback has been deducted in full from Solvency II Own Funds in the second quarter of 2016 and is deducted from IFRS shareholders' equity when actual buyback transactions occur.

In order to neutralise the dilutive effect of the final 2015 stock dividend on earnings per ordinary share, NN Group repurchases ordinary shares for a total amount of EUR 156 million, equivalent to the value of the stock dividend. This share buyback is executed in conjunction with the open market share buyback programme.

During the second quarter of2016, 2,956,000 ordinary shares for a total amount of EUR 78 million have been repurchased.

The repurchased shares are held by NN Group and the amount has been deducted from Other reserves ('Purchase/sale of treasury shares'). On 30 June 2016, NN Group cancelled 7,808,135 treasury shares. As at 30 June 2016, 3,690,859 treasury shares were held by NN Group.

Coupon on undated subordinated notes

The undated subordinated notes have an optional annual coupon payment on 15 July. Following the payment of dividend and repurchase of ordinary shares in the first six months of 2016, the payment of the annual coupon on 15 July 2016 became mandatory and is recognised as a liability at 30 June 2016. As a result, EUR 34 million (net of tax) was deducted from equity.

9 Insurance and investment contracts, reinsurance contracts

Insurance and investment contracts, reinsurance contracts

Insurance and investment
Liabilities net of reinsurance Reinsurance contracts contracts
31 December 31 December 31 December
30 June 2016 2015 30 June 2016 2015 30 June 2016 2015
Life insurance liabilities excluding liabilities for risk of
policyholders 84,198 75,713 127 114 84,325 75,827
Liabilities for life insurance for risk of policyholders 30,129 33,580 45 47 30,174 33,627
Life insurance liabilities 114,327 109,293 172 161 114,499 109,454
Liabilities for unearned premiums and unexpired risks 490 263 12 2 502 265
Claims liabilities 3,188 3,171 74 73 3,262 3,244
Insurance liabilities 118,005 112,727 258 236 118,263 112,963
Investment contracts liabilities 2,264 3,021 2,264 3,021
Insurance and investment contracts, reinsurance
contracts 120,269 115,748 258 236 120,527 115,984

The 'Liabilities for insurance and investment contracts' is presented gross in the balance sheet as 'Insurance and investment contracts'. The related reinsurance is presented as 'Reinsurance contracts' under Assets in the balance sheet.

10 Other liabilities

Other liabilities

31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Deferred tax liabilities 3,893 2,101
Income tax payable 18 11
Net defined benefit liability 155 96
Other post-employment benefits 35 36
Other staff-related liabilities 120 140
Other taxation and social security contributions 90 144
Deposits from reinsurers 104 102
Accrued interest 373 519
Costs payable 172 187
Amounts payable to policyholders 636 564
Reorganisation provisions 54 67
Other provisions 58 56
Amounts to be settled 1,144 813
Other 603 461
Other liabilities 7,455 5,297

11 Investment income

Investment income

1 April to 30
June 2016
1 April to 30
June 2015
1 January to 30
June 2016
1 January to 30
June 2015
Interest income from investments in debt securities 428 447 836 878
Interest income from loans:
– unsecured loans 33 31 62 70
– mortgage loans 263 229 515 447
– policy loans 2 2 4 4
– other 22 25 46 54
Interest income from investments in debt securities and loans 748 734 1,463 1,453
Realised gains/losses on disposal of Available-for-sale debt securities 72 47 96 54
Impairments of Available-for-sale debt securities -3 -3
Realised gains/losses and impairments of Available-for-sale debt securities 69 47 93 54
Realised gains/losses on disposal of Available-for-sale equity securities 22 52 51 224
Impairments of Available-for-sale equity securities -6 -45 -31 -48
Realised gains/losses and impairments of Available-for-sale equity securities 16 7 20 176
Interest income on non-trading derivatives 160 131 261 261
Increase in loan loss provisions 1 -14 -1 -22
Income from real estate investments 25 19 45 37
Dividend income 93 97 164 127
Change in fair value of real estate investments 8 6 33 13
Investment income 1,120 1,027 2,078 2,099

Impairments on investments by segment

1 April to 30 1 April to 30 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015 June 2016 June 2015
Netherlands Life -2 -42 -24 -45
Netherlands Non-life -1
Insurance Europe -7 -3 -8 -3
Other -1
Impairments -9 -45 -34 -48

12 Underwriting expenditure

Underwriting expenditure

1 April to 30
June 2016
1 April to 30
June 2015
1 January to 30
June 2016
1 January to 30
June 2015
Gross underwriting expenditure:
- before effect of investment result for risk of policyholder 2,646 1,824 6,651 5,572
- effect of investment result for risk of policyholder -115 -1,803 -46 1,089
Gross underwriting expenditure 2,531 21 6,605 6,661
Investment result for risk of policyholders 115 1,803 46 -1,089
Reinsurance recoveries -28 -18 -45 -32
Underwriting expenditure 2,618 1,806 6,606 5,540

The investment income and valuation results regarding investments for risk of policyholders is recognised in 'Underwriting expenditure'. As a result it is shown together with the equal amount of related change in insurance liabilities for risk of policyholders.

Underwriting expenditure by class

1 April to 30 1 April to 30 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015 June 2016 June 2015
Expenditure from life underwriting:
– reinsurance and retrocession premiums 28 25 75 68
– gross benefits 2,678 3,489 5,437 6,952
– reinsurance recoveries -24 -15 -39 -27
– change in life insurance liabilities -467 -2,064 -185 -2,676
– costs of acquiring insurance business 119 115 258 244
– other underwriting expenditure 19 18 46 47
– profit sharing and rebates 3 6 10 9
Expenditure from life underwriting 2,356 1,574 5,602 4,617
Expenditure from non-life underwriting:
– reinsurance and retrocession premiums 5 3 26 24
– gross claims 295 267 580 545
– reinsurance recoveries -4 -3 -6 -5
– changes in the liabilities for unearned premiums -99 -95 255 238
– changes in claims liabilities -2 -5 18 -8
– costs of acquiring insurance business 66 64 129 128
– other underwriting expenditure 1 1 2 1
Expenditure from non-life underwriting 262 232 1,004 923
Underwriting expenditure 2,618 1,806 6,606 5,540

13 Staff expenses

Staff expenses

1 April to 30
June 2016
1 April to 30
June 2015
1 January to 30
June 2016
1 January to 30
June 2015
Salaries 179 177 358 353
Pension costs 26 26 50 51
Social security costs 25 25 49 48
Share-based compensation arrangements 4 2 7 5
External staff costs 50 47 101 98
Education 3 3 6 6
Other staff costs 3 4 20 20
Staff expenses 290 284 591 581

14 Earnings per ordinary share

Earnings per ordinary share shows earnings per share amounts for profit or loss attributable to shareholders of the parent. Earnings per ordinary share is calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding. In calculating the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, own shares held by group companies are deducted from the total number of ordinary shares in issue.

Earnings per ordinary share

Weighted average number of
Amount (in millions of euros) ordinary shares (in millions) Per ordinary share (in euros)
1 April to 30
June 2016
1 April to 30
June 2015
1 April to 30
June 2016
1 April to 30
June 2015
1 April to 30
June 2016
1 April to 30
June 2015
Net result 335 392
Coupon on undated subordinated notes -8 -8
Basic earnings per ordinary share 327 384 324.8 341.1 1.01 1.13
Dilutive instruments:
Warrants 0.0 0.0
Share plans 0.8 1.3
0.8 1.3
Diluted earnings per ordinary share 327 384 325.6 342.4 1.00 1.12

Earnings per ordinary share

Weighted average number of
Amount (in millions of euros) ordinary shares (in millions) Per ordinary share (in euros)
1 January to 30 1 January to 30
1 January to 30
1 January to 30 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015 June 2016 June 2015 June 2016 June 2015
Net result 605 877
Coupon on undated subordinated notes -17 -17
Basic earnings per ordinary share 588 860 325.0 343.7 1.81 2.50
Dilutive instruments:
Warrants 0.0 0.0
Share plans 0.8 1.3
0.8 1.3
Diluted earnings per ordinary share 588 860 325.8 345.0 1.81 2.49

Diluted earnings per share is calculated as if the share plans and warrants outstanding at the end of the period had been exercised at the beginning of the period and assuming that the cash received from exercised share plans and warrants was used to buy own shares against the average market price during the period.

15 Segments

The reporting segments for NN Group, based on the internal reporting structure, are as follows:

  • ∙ Netherlands Life (Group life and individual life insurance products in the Netherlands)
  • ∙ Netherlands Non-life (Non-life insurance in the Netherlands including disability and accident, fire, motor and transport insurance)
  • ∙ Insurance Europe (Life insurance, pension products and to a small extent non-life insurance and retirement services in Central and Rest of Europe)
  • ∙ Japan Life (Life insurance, primarily Corporate Owned Life Insurance (COLI) business)
  • ∙ Asset Management (Asset management activities)
  • ∙ Other (operating segments that have been aggregated due to their respective size; including banking activities in the Netherlands, reinsurance and items related to capital management and the corporate head office)
  • ∙ Japan Closed Block VA (Closed block single premium variable annuity individual life insurance portfolio in Japan, including the internally reinsured minimum guarantee risk, which has been closed to new business and which is being managed in run-off)

The Executive Board and the Management Board set the performance targets and approve and monitor the budgets prepared by the reporting segments. The segments formulate strategic, commercial and financial policies in conformity with the strategy and performance targets set by the Executive Board and the Management Board.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1 'Accounting policies'. Transfer prices for inter-segment transactions are set at arm's length. Corporate expenses are allocated to segments based on time spent by head office personnel, the relative number of staff, or on the basis of income and/or assets of the segment. Intercompany loans that qualify as equity instruments under IFRS-EU are presented in the segment reporting as debt; related coupon payments are presented as income and expenses in the respective segments.

Operating result (before tax) is used by NN Group to evaluate the financial performance of its segments. Each segment's operating result is calculated by adjusting the reported result before tax for the following items:

  • ∙ Non-operating items: related to (general account) investments that are held for own risk (net of policyholder profit sharing):
  • Capital gains/losses and impairments: realised gains and losses as well as impairments on financial assets that are classified as Available-for-sale and debt securities that are classified as loans. These investments include debt and equity securities (including fixed income and equity funds), private equity (< 20% ownership), real estate funds and loans quoted in active markets.
  • Revaluations: revaluations on assets marked-to-market through the Consolidated profit and loss account. These investments include private equity (associates), real estate (property and associates), derivatives unrelated to product hedging programmes (i.e. interest rate swaps, foreign exchange hedges) and direct equity hedges.
  • Market & other impacts: these impacts mainly comprise the change in the liability for guarantees on separate account pension contracts (net of hedging) in the Netherlands, the equity related and other deferred acquisition costs unlocking for Japan Closed Block VA as well as the accounting volatility related to the reinsurance of minimum guaranteed benefits of Japan Closed Block VA.
  • ∙ Result on divestments: result before tax related to divested operations.
  • ∙ Special items before tax: items of income or expenses that are significant and arise from events or transactions that are clearly distinct from the ordinary business activities and therefore are not expected to recur frequently or regularly. This includes restructuring expenses, rebranding costs, goodwill impairments, results related to early redemption of debt and gains/losses from employee pension plan amendments or curtailments.

The operating result for the life insurance business is analysed through a margin analysis, which includes the investment margin, fees and premium-based revenues and the technical margin. Disclosures on comparative years also reflect the impact of current year's divestments. Operating result as presented below is an Alternative Performance Measure (non-GAAP financial measure) and is not a measure of financial performance under IFRS-EU. Because it is not determined in accordance with IFRS-EU, operating result as presented by NN Group may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of performance of other companies.

Segments (2016)

Nether Asset Japan
Nether lands Non Insurance manage Closed Block
1 April to 30 June 2016 lands Life life Europe Japan Life ment Other VA Total
Investment margin 209 19 -7 -1 221
Fees and premium-based revenues 79 137 130 113 15 474
Technical margin 21 51 -9 63
Operating income non-modelled life business 1 1
Operating income 309 208 115 113 14 759
Administrative expenses 107 79 31 80 4 302
DAC amortisation and trail commissions 9 78 60 2 148
Expenses 116 156 92 80 6 450
Non-life operating result 19 19
Operating result Other 2 2
Operating result 193 19 52 23 33 2 8 330
Non-operating items:
– gains/losses and impairments 91 -5 1 1 88
– revaluations 39 5 1 -3 -2 40
– market & other impacts 26 -2 -36 -12
Special items before tax -1 -6 -6 -1 -1 -5 -20
Result before tax 347 19 40 20 32 -3 -28 426
Taxation 69 3 11 10 7 -2 -7 91
Net result 278 15 29 10 24 -1 -21 335

Special items in 2016 reflect disentanglement-related IT expenses in Belgium, expenses related to the rebranding of NN Group's subsidiaries and restructuring expenses related to the target to reduce the administrative expense base in the Netherlands.

The insurance liabilities are adequate at both the 90% and 50% confidence levels, both in aggregate for NN Group and for each of the segments. The insurance liabilities in the segments Netherlands Life and Japan Closed Block VA are approximately at the 90% confidence level.

Segments (2015)

Nether Asset Japan
Nether lands Non Insurance manage Closed Block
1 April to 30 June 2015 lands Life life Europe Japan Life ment Other VA Total
Investment margin 260 20 -4 276
Fees and premium-based revenues 81 135 114 129 25 484
Technical margin 105 51 -9 147
Operating income non-modelled life business 1 1
Operating income 446 208 102 128 25 909
Administrative expenses 104 75 27 90 5 302
DAC amortisation and trail commissions 10 78 50 3 141
Expenses 114 154 77 90 8 443
Non-life operating result 45 1 46
Operating result Other -7 -7
Operating result 332 45 55 25 38 -7 16 504
Non-operating items:
– gains/losses and impairments 37 1 6 1 1 46
– revaluations 63 4 1 -1 -1 67
– market & other impacts -149 27 -122
Special items before tax -1 -19 -5 -10 -35
Result before tax 283 49 44 20 28 -7 43 460
Taxation 19 9 11 3 8 -2 4 52
Minority interests 14 2 16
Net result 250 41 31 17 20 -5 39 392

Special items in 2015 reflect expenses related to the rebranding of NN Group's subsidiaries and restructuring expenses related to the target to reduce the administrative expense base in the Netherlands.

Segments (2016)

Nether Asset Japan
Nether lands Non Insurance manage Closed Block
1 January to 30 June 2016 lands Life life Europe Japan Life ment Other VA Total
Investment margin 400 34 -12 -1 420
Fees and premium-based revenues 176 271 306 224 29 1,006
Technical margin 30 93 -10 113
Operating income non-modelled life business 2 2
Operating income 606 399 284 224 28 1,541
Administrative expenses 216 157 55 162 8 598
DAC amortisation and trail commissions 21 157 139 4 321
Expenses 237 314 194 162 12 919
Non-life operating result 28 1 29
Operating result Other -9 -9
Operating result 369 28 86 90 62 -9 16 642
Non-operating items:
– gains/losses and impairments 96 23 -6 1 2 117
– revaluations 103 8 2 -4 -6 103
– market & other impacts 58 -3 -113 -59
Special items before tax -2 -12 -22 -2 -3 -5 -46
Result before tax 624 47 57 85 59 -17 -97 758
Taxation 120 10 14 18 15 -1 -23 153
Net result 504 38 43 67 44 -16 -74 605
Segments (2015)
Nether Asset Japan
Nether lands Non Insurance manage Closed Block
1 January to 30 June 2015 lands Life life Europe Japan Life ment Other VA Total
Investment margin 422 41 -5 458
Fees and premium-based revenues 196 267 274 254 52 1,042
Technical margin 108 96 -7 196
Operating income non-modelled life business 2 2
Operating income 725 406 261 253 52 1,698
Administrative expenses 215 152 51 179 10 608
DAC amortisation and trail commissions 26 161 113 6 306
Expenses 241 313 165 179 16 914
Non-life operating result 69 2 71
Operating result Other -27 -27
Operating result 484 69 95 96 74 -27 36 828
Non-operating items:
– gains/losses and impairments 178 4 20 4 11 218
– revaluations 130 9 3 -1 141
– market & other impacts -111 24 -87
Special items before tax -2 -1 -30 -7 -15 -55
Result before tax 680 81 88 93 59 -17 60 1,044
Taxation 75 15 22 16 16 -4 2 142
Minority interests 22 3 25
Net result 583 66 63 77 43 -12 57 877

16 Taxation

Taxation on components of other comprehensive income

1 April to 30 1 April to 30 1 January to 30 1 January to 30
June 2016 June 2015 June 2016 June 2015
Unrealised revaluations property in own use 1
Unrealised revaluations available-for-sale investments and other -772 1,797 -1,814 607
Realised gains/losses transferred to the profit and loss account 21 9 26 14
Changes in cash flow hedge reserve -154 480 -475 172
Deferred interest credited to policyholders 248 -795 673 -284
Remeasurement of the net defined benefit asset/liability 7 -16 14 -8
Income tax -650 1,475 -1,575 501

17 Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

The following table presents the estimated fair value of NN Group's financial assets and liabilities. Certain balance sheet items are not included in the table, as they do not meet the definition of a financial asset or liability. The aggregation of the fair value presented below does not represent and should not be construed as representing, the underlying value of NN Group.

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

Estimated fair value Balance sheet value
31 December 31 December
30 June 2016 2015 30 June 2016 2015
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 9,894 7,436 9,894 7,436
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
– investments for risk of policyholders 31,623 35,154 31,623 35,154
– non-trading derivatives 7,266 4,656 7,266 4,656
– designated as at fair value through profit or loss 1,321 443 1,321 443
Available-for-sale investments 83,273 74,393 83,273 74,393
Loans 37,130 33,787 33,649 31,013
Other assets 1 3,107 2,986 3,107 2,986
Financial assets 173,614 158,855 170,133 156,081
Financial liabilities
Subordinated debt 2,365 2,383 2,289 2,290
Debt securities issued 619 589 597 597
Other borrowed funds 8,320 6,793 8,198 6,785
Investment contracts for risk of company 773 1,757 734 1,436
Investment contracts for risk of policyholders 1,530 1,585 1,530 1,585
Customer deposits and other funds on deposit 9,801 8,469 9,257 8,034
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss:
– non-trading derivatives 2,557 1,701 2,557 1,701
Other liabilities 2 3,032 2,646 3,032 2,646
Financial liabilities 28,997 25,923 28,194 25,074
  1. Other assets does not include (deferred) tax assets, net defined benefit assets and property obtained from foreclosures.

  2. Other liabilities does not include (deferred) tax liabilities, net defined benefit liabilities, insurance liabilities, other provisions and other taxation and social security contributions.

The estimated fair value represents the price at which an orderly transaction to sell the financial asset or to transfer the financial liability would take place between market participants at the balance sheet date ('exit price'). The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is based on unadjusted quoted market prices, where available. Such quoted market prices are primarily obtained from exchange prices for listed instruments. Where an exchange price is not available market prices are obtained from independent market vendors, brokers or market makers. Because substantial trading markets do not exist for all financial instruments, various techniques have been developed to estimate the approximate fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are not actively traded. The fair value presented may not be indicative of the net realisable value. In addition, the calculation of the estimated fair value is based on market conditions at a specific point in time and may not be indicative of the future fair value.

Further information on the methods and assumptions that were used by NN Group to estimate the fair value of the financial instruments and the sensitivities for changes in these assumptions is disclosed in Note 35 'Fair value of financial assets and liabilities' of the 2015 NN Group Consolidated annual accounts.

Financial assets and liabilities at fair value

The fair value of the financial instruments carried at fair value was determined as follows:

Methods applied in determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities (2016)

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets
Investments for risk of policyholders 30,294 490 839 31,623
Non-trading derivatives 369 6,636 261 7,266
Financial assets designated as at fair value through profit or loss 426 869 26 1,321
Available-for-sale investments 63,911 17,992 1,370 83,273
Financial assets 95,000 25,987 2,496 123,483
Financial liabilities
Investment contracts (for contracts at fair value) 1,496 34 1,530
Non-trading derivatives 57 2,236 264 2,557
Financial liabilities 1,553 2,270 264 4,087

Methods applied in determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities (2015)

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets
Investments for risk of policyholders 31,644 2,697 813 35,154
Non-trading derivatives 234 4,214 208 4,656
Financial assets designated as at fair value through profit or loss 169 272 2 443
Available-for-sale investments 52,075 20,731 1,587 74,393
Financial assets 84,122 27,914 2,610 114,646
Financial liabilities
Investment contracts (for contracts at fair value) 1,551 34 1,585
Non-trading derivatives 8 1,486 207 1,701
Financial liabilities 1,559 1,520 207 3,286

Level 1 – (Unadjusted) Quoted prices in active markets

This category includes financial instruments whose fair value is determined directly by reference to published quotes in an active market that NN Group can access. A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active market if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service or regulatory agency and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions with sufficient frequency and volume to provide reliable pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2 – Valuation technique supported by observable inputs

This category includes financial instruments whose fair value is determined using a valuation technique (e.g. a model), where inputs in the model are taken from an active market or are observable. If certain inputs in the model are unobservable the instrument is still classified in this category, provided that the impact of those unobservable inputs elements on the overall valuation is insignificant. Included in this category are items whose value is derived from quoted prices of similar instruments, but for which the prices are modified based on other market observable external data and items whose value is derived from quoted prices but for which there was insufficient evidence of an active market.

Level 3 – Valuation technique supported by unobservable inputs

This category includes financial instruments whose fair value is determined using a valuation technique (e.g. a model) for which more than an insignificant part of the inputs in terms of the overall valuation are not market observable. This category also includes financial assets and liabilities whose fair value is determined by reference to price quotes but for which the market is considered inactive. An instrument is classified in its entirety as Level 3 if a significant portion of the instrument's fair value is driven by unobservable inputs. Unobservable in this context means that there is little or no current market data available from which the price at which an orderly transaction would likely occur can be derived.

Changes in Level 3 Financial assets (2016)

Trading assets Investments
for risk of
policyholders
Non-trading
derivatives
Financial
assets
designated as
at fair value
through profit
or loss
Available-for
sale
investments
Total
Level 3 Financial assets – Opening balance 813 208 2 1,587 2,610
Amounts recognised in the profit and loss account 22 53 -1 74
Revaluations recognised in Other comprehensive income
(equity) -53 -53
Purchase of assets 19 24 237 280
Sale of assets -15 -10 -25
Maturity/settlement -102 -102
Reclassification -263 -263
Exchange rate differences -25 -25
Level 3 Financial assets – Closing balance 839 261 26 1,370 2,496

Changes in Level 3 Financial assets (2015)

Trading assets Investments
for risk of
policyholders
Non-trading
derivatives
Financial
assets
designated as
at fair value
through profit
or loss
Available-for
sale
investments
Total
Level 3 Financial assets – Opening balance 604 240 1,851 2,695
Amounts recognised in the profit and loss account -22 -7 -3 11 -21
Revaluations recognised in Other comprehensive income
(equity) 57 57
Purchase of assets 17 70 168 293 548
Sale of assets -165 -241 -353 -759
Maturity/settlement -64 -64
Reclassification -2 2 0
Transfers into Level 3 14 747 43 804
Transfers out of Level 3 -177 -177
Changes in the composition of the group -446 -39 -485
Exchange rate differences 4 8 12
Level 3 Financial assets – Closing balance 0 813 208 2 1,587 2,610

Transfers into Level 3

The transfers into Level 3 mainly reflect an improved fair value measurement of certain investments for risk of policyholders, resulting in classification as Level 3 instead of Level 2. The (changes in) fair value of these investments have no net impact on profit or loss or shareholders' equity as these are offset by (changes in) liabilities for Insurance and investment contracts.

Changes in Level 3 Financial liabilities (2016)

Non-trading
30 June 2016 derivatives
Level 3 Financial liabilities – Opening balance 207
Amounts recognised in the profit and loss account 57
Level 3 Financial liabilities – Closing balance 264

Changes in Level 3 Financial liabilities (2015)

Non-trading
31 December 2015 derivatives
Level 3 Financial liabilities – Opening balance
Purchase of assets 167
Transfers into Level 3 40
Level 3 Financial liabilities – Closing balance 207

Level 3 – Amounts recognised in the profit and loss account

30 June 2016 Held at balance
sheet date
Derecognised
during the
period
Total
Financial assets
Investments for risk of policyholders 22 22
Non-trading derivatives 53 53
Available-for-sale investments -1 -1
Financial assets 74 74
Financial liabilities
Non-trading derivatives 57 57
Financial liabilities 57 57

Level 3 – Amounts recognised in the profit and loss account

Derecognised
Held at balance during the
31 December 2015 sheet date period Total
Financial assets
Trading assets -22 -22
Investments for risk of policyholders -7 -7
Non-trading derivatives -3 -3
Available-for-sale investments -7 18 11
Financial assets -17 -4 -21

18 Companies and businesses acquired and divested

Acquisitions (2016)

Notus Financial Advisors, Poland

In May 2016 NN Group announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Dom Kredytowy Notus S.A. ('Notus'). Notus is a leading financial broker in Poland, offering mortgage loans, insurance, investment and savings products. The transaction is not expected to have a material impact on the capital position and operating result of NN Group. It is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2016.

Divestments (2016)

Mandema & Partners

In July 2016, NN Group announced that it had reached an agreement to sell its 100% subsidiary, Mandema & Partners, to Van Lanschot Chabot. The transaction is not expected to have a significant impact on the capital position and operating result of NN Group. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Acquisitions (2015)

Polish pension fund

During the first six months of 2015, NN Group reached an agreement with ING Bank Slaski to acquire the remaining 20% stake in the Polish pension fund, NN Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne S.A. (NN PTE) in which NN Group held 80% of the shares. In July 2015 NN Group completed the acquisition of the remaining stake for a consideration of PLN 128 million (approximately EUR 31 million). The consideration reflects a purchase price of PLN 210 million adjusted by a PLN 82 million dividend paid by NN PTE to ING Bank Slaski prior to completion. NN PTE manages the second pillar open-ended pension fund and the open-ended third-pillar voluntary pension fund.

Divestments (2015)

Parcom Capital Management

In December 2015, NN Group completed the sale of its wholly owned private equity management company, Parcom Capital Management. The divestment result on the sale of Parcom Capital Management is included in 'Results on disposals of group companies'. As a consequence of the sale of the asset management company, NN Group no longer has control over its investments in private equity funds, which are managed by Parcom Capital Management. These private equity funds were previously consolidated and the underlying investments were included in the Consolidated balance sheet in Trading assets and Available-for-sale investments. As a consequence of the divestment of Parcom Capital Management, these underlying investments were derecognised and the investments in the private equity funds are now included in the balance sheet under Associates and Joint ventures.

19 Other events

Unit-linked products in the Netherlands

Nationale-Nederlanden continues to reach out to customers to encourage them to carefully assess their unit-linked products in order to find an appropriate solution on an individual basis, where needed. On 29 March 2016 KiFiD issued its final ruling (in first instance) related to a unit-linked product in an individual case in which the complainant is assisted by a consumer claims association. KiFiD concluded, among other things, that there is no contractual basis for charging initial costs and that an insurer is obliged to warn against the leverage and capital consumption effect. Nationale-Nederlanden believes that the KiFiD has incorrectly applied the ruling of the European Court of Justice of 29 April 2015 and is appealing the KiFiD ruling with the Appeals Committee of the KiFiD. Dutch courts and KiFiD will continue to provide an interpretation of the ruling of the European Court of Justice with respect to information provision requirements related to unitlinked products in proceedings against Nationale-Nederlanden and other Dutch insurance companies. The KiFiD ruling does not change earlier statements and conclusions disclosed by NN Group in relation to unit-linked products.

Insurance business in South Korea

Arbitration proceedings that were initiated in 2014 by the purchaser of NN Group's former insurance subsidiary in South Korea alleging that the financial condition of this subsidiary was not accurately depicted, are ongoing. At this stage the financial impact of these proceedings, if any, remains uncertain.

20 Capital management

Solvency II Capital ratio

amounts in millions of euros 31 December
30 June 2016 2015
Basic Own Funds 15,912 14,809
Non-available Own Funds 1,436 1,271
Non-eligible Own Funds 197
Eligible Own Funds (a) 14,476 13,341
of which Tier 1 Unrestricted 10,174 8,484
of which Tier 1 Restricted 1,983 1,844
of which Tier 2 1,039 1,061
of which Tier 3 273 735
of which non-solvency II regulated entities 1,007 1,217
Solvency Capital Requirements (b) 5,735 5,587
of which non-solvency II regulated entities 455 684
NN Group Solvency II ratio (a/b) 1 252% 239%
  1. The solvency ratios are not final until filed with the regulators. The Solvency II ratio is based on the partial internal model.

On 19 April, the Dutch regulator DNB designated NN Group as a financial conglomerate (FICO) effective from 1 January 2016. As of that date NN Group N.V. qualifies as a mixed financial holding company and is subject to supplemental group supervision by DNB in accordance with the requirements of the EU's Financial Conglomerate Directive. As a result, DNB has required NN Group to deduct its participation in credit institutions from the NN Group Solvency II ratio. Accordingly, NN Group now excludes NN Bank from both Own funds and the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR). The NN Group Solvency II ratio of 239% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2015 would have been 245% on a comparable basis.

The NN Group Solvency II ratio increased to 252% at 30 June 2016 from 239% of 2015 due to a decrease of credit spreads on highly rated government bonds. This was partly offset by the EUR 250 million share buyback in January 2016, the deduction of the EUR 500 million share buyback programme, and the 2016 interim dividend of approximately EUR 195 million.

Authorisation of the Condensed consolidated interim accounts

The Hague, 17 August 2016

The Supervisory Board

J.H. (Jan) Holsboer, chair D.H. (Dick) Harryvan, vice-chair H.J.G. (Heijo) Hauser R.W. (Robert) Jenkins Y.C.M.T. (Yvonne) van Rooij J.W. (Hans) Schoen H.M. (Hélène) Vletter-van Dort

The Executive Board

E. (Lard) Friese, CEO, chair D. (Delfin) Rueda, CFO, vice-chair

Review report

To: the Shareholders and Supervisory Board of NN Group N.V.

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated interim accounts for the six-month period ended 30 June 2016 of NN Group N.V., The Hague, as included on page 19 to 42 of this report. These condensed consolidated interim accounts comprise the condensed consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2016 and the condensed consolidated profit and loss account, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and the notes for the six-month period then ended. Management of the Company is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the condensed consolidated interim accounts in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these condensed consolidated interim accounts 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 accounts as at and for the six-month period ended 30 June 2016 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union.

Amstelveen, 17 August 2016

KPMG Accountants N.V.

P.A.M. de Wit RA

This report is available as a pdf file on www.nn-group.com

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Important legal information

NN Group's Consolidated Annual Accounts are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ('IFRS-EU') and with Part 9 of Book 2 on the Dutch Civil Code.

In preparing the financial information in this document, the same accounting principles are applied as in the 2015 NN Group Consolidated Annual Accounts.

All figures in this document are unaudited. Small differences are possible in the tables due to rounding. Certain of the statements contained herein are not historical facts, including, without limitation, certain statements made of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those in such statements due to, without limitation: (1) changes in general economic conditions, in particular economic conditions in NN Group's core markets, (2) changes in performance of financial markets, including developing markets, (3) consequences of a potential (partial) break-up of the euro, (4) changes in the availability of and costs associated with, sources of liquidity as well as conditions in the credit markets generally, (5) the frequency and severity of insured loss events, (6) changes affecting mortality and morbidity levels and trends, (7) changes affecting persistency levels, (8) changes affecting interest rate levels, (9) changes affecting currency exchange rates, (10) changes in investor, customer and policyholder behaviour, (11) changes in general competitive factors, (12) changes in laws and regulations, (13) changes in the policies of governments and/or regulatory authorities, (14) conclusions with regard to accounting assumptions and methodologies, (15) changes in ownership that could affect the future availability to us of net operating loss, net capital and built-in loss carry forwards, (16) changes in credit and financial strength ratings, (17) NN Group's ability to achieve projected operational synergies and (18) the other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Risk Factors section contained in recent public disclosures made by NN Group.

Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of NN Group speak only as of the date they are made and, NN Group assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or for any other reason.

This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities.

© 2016 NN Group N.V.

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