AEGON improves underlying earnings and capital position in Q2 2009
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Capital position strengthened
EUR 1.6 billion in capital freed up in first half 2009, above full year target
Excess capital a) of EUR 3.5 billion by end June
Revaluation reserves improve by EUR 3.4 billion, or 40%, a result of narrowing credit spreads
IGD b) solvency ratio increases to 202%
Dividend
o AEGON has not declared an interim dividend to
common shareholders for 2009. The company’s
dividend policy, however, remains unchanged,
i.e. the payment of a dividend depends on the
capital position and cash flows of the company.
A decision on a final dividend will be announced
with the Q4 2009 results.
Net loss of EUR 161 million, including one-time EUR 385 million loss from sale of Taiwanese life activities