
The stock fraction was based on Aegon's average share price as quoted on Euronext Amsterdam, using the high and low of each of the five trading days from September 4 up to and including September 8, 2017. Those who elected a stock dividend received one Aegon common share for every 36 common shares held.

2017 interim dividend stock fractionĤ3% of shareholders elected to receive the stock dividend. Shareholders were given the opportunity to choose between receiving the 2017 interim dividend either entirely in cash (minus 15% withholding tax) or entirely in new common shares to be paid out of the share premium reserve (free of withholding tax in the Netherlands). The average price calculated on this basis amounted to EUR 3.52. The stock fraction was based on Aegon's average share price as quoted on Euronext Amsterdam, using the high and low of each of the five trading days from June 24 up to and including June 30, 2021. Those who elected a stock dividend received one Aegon common share for every 59 common shares held. Aegon intends to neutralize the dilutive effect of the final 2020 stock dividend, barring unforeseen circumstances. Aegon's total dividend over 2020 amounted to EUR 0.12 per common share. The value of the stock dividend was approximately equal to the cash dividend.Īt the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 3, 2021, the final dividend for 2020 of EUR 0.06 per common share was approved. This will be paid out in cash or stock at the election of the shareholder. There is no requirement or assurance that Aegon will declare and pay any dividends.Īegon proposed a 2020 final dividend per share of EUR 0.06 at the 2H 2020 results on February 11, 2021. Also, Aegon's operating subsidiaries are subject to local insurance regulations which could restrict dividends to be paid to the holding company. When determining whether to declare or propose a dividend, Aegon’s Executive Board has to balance prudence versus offering an attractive return to shareholders, for example in adverse economic and/or financial market conditions. Stock dividends paid may, subject to capital management and other considerations, be repurchased in order to limit dilution. The relative value of cash and stock dividends may vary. Under normal circumstances, Aegon would expect to declare an interim dividend when announcing Aegon’s second quarter results and to propose a final dividend at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for approval.ĭividends would normally be paid in cash or stock at the election of the shareholder.
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Aegon’s Executive Board will also take capital position, financial flexibility, leverage ratios and strategic considerations into account when declaring or proposing dividends on common shares. The remaining cash flow is available to execute Aegon's strategy and to fund dividends on its shares, subject to maintaining the holding company targeted capital.ĭepending on circumstances, future prospects and other considerations, Aegon’s Executive Board may elect to deviate from this target. For the interim dividend 2021 the following dates apply – specified per applicable stock exchange: 2021 Interim Dividend Sche duleĪfter investments in new business to generate organic growth, capital generation in Aegon's operating subsidiaries is available for distribution to the holding company, while maintaining a capital and liquidity position in the operating subsidiaries in line with Aegon's capital management and liquidity risk policies.Īegon uses cash flows from the operating subsidiaries to pay for holding expenses, including funding costs. The average price calculated on this basis amounted to EUR 4.15.įor the interim dividend 2021 ex-dividend date, the record date and the date of the start of the dividend election period for New York Registry Shares (NYRS) differ from the dates that apply to shares listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. The stock fraction was based on Aegon's average share price as quoted on Euronext Amsterdam, using the high and low of each of the five trading days from September 6 up to and including September 10, 2021. Those who elected a stock dividend will receive one Aegon common share for every 52 common shares held. The value of the dividend to be paid in shares will be approximately equal to the dividend to be paid in cash. The interim dividend will be paid in cash or in stock at the election of the shareholder. Aegon announced an 2021 interim dividend per share of EUR 0.08 at the second quarter 2021 results on August 12, 2021.
