Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating capital generation for Q3 2025 was EUR 340 million, a 1% increase year-on-year [10][11] - Free cash flow amounted to EUR 76 million, primarily reflecting the share of ASR's 2025 interim dividend [10][14] - Cash capital at holding remained strong at EUR 1.9 billion, despite returning over EUR 800 million to shareholders [4][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, operating capital generation increased by 6%, or 12% on a constant currency basis, driven by strategic assets [11] - Life sales at World Financial Group (WFG) increased by 15%, and annuity sales rose by 9% due to solid consumer demand [6] - In the U.K., net deposits in the workplace platform were negative for the first time in two years due to the departure of two large low-margin schemes [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. retirement plans business reached $251 billion in assets under administration (AUA), with mid-sized plans increasing to $62 billion [43] - New life sales in Brazil continued to grow, particularly in credit and group life products, although offset by currency movements [9] - The U.K. solvency ratio for Scottish Equitable increased to 188%, primarily from operating capital generation [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transform Transamerica into America's leading middle-market life insurance and retirement company [5] - Plans to return the advisor platform to growth by 2028, with a target to grow the overall platform by £5 billion by the same year [56] - A review regarding a potential relocation of the legal domicile and head office to the United States is ongoing [4][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains confident in achieving all financial targets for 2025 despite the weakening of the US dollar [4][15] - The company is making good progress in transforming its businesses and expects to provide updates on strategy at the Capital Markets Day on December 10th [4][15] - Management noted that the underlying business in U.S. retirement plans is strengthening, with strong written sales indicating solid future deposits [43] Other Important Information - The company executed over half of its ongoing EUR 400 million share buyback program by the end of September [4] - The total new business strain in Q3 2025 was $10 million below the guidance of around $200 million per quarter [11] - The company is targeting a cash capital at holding of around EUR 1 billion by the end of 2026 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Long-term care book assumptions and cash conversion - Management confirmed that the actual to expected claims ratio for long-term care is 97%, and they are satisfied with their assumptions [20] - Cash conversion from the U.S. is expected to remain around 70%, with a focus on stable remittances [22] Question: Strategic assets and capital employed in financial assets - Management noted that capital employed in financial assets has decreased due to favorable equity markets and the implementation of a base fee hedge [28] - Earnings on in-force for distribution and protection solutions have decreased due to margin pressure and mortality movements [30] Question: Stranded costs and payout ratio - Management indicated that stranded costs are a consideration in financial asset management, with further guidance expected at the Capital Markets Day [36] - The payout ratio is expected to improve over time as the quality of earnings increases [35] Question: Variable annuities and mortality trends - Management is monitoring the flooring sensitivity and has not taken action yet, but will explore options if it becomes a constraint [45] - Mortality assumptions have been trending as expected, providing comfort regarding the company's mortality exposure [46] Question: Developments in the U.K. and RBC ratio - The U.K. business is on track to meet its targets, with a focus on improving the advisor platform [56] - The U.S. RBC ratio is currently at a satisfactory level, with no immediate need for capital injection [57] Question: Capital employed reduction and management actions - Management has made reasonable progress in reducing capital employed through various management actions, but further actions may be needed to meet targets [68]

Core Viewpoint - The definition of "wealthy individuals" varies significantly across different social classes, regions, and age groups, with a recent authoritative institution establishing four criteria to classify someone as wealthy [1][3]. Group 1: Wealth Criteria - The first criterion is a family net worth exceeding 3 million yuan, which includes assets like housing, cars, and financial assets, minus liabilities. The average net worth of urban families in China is 2.736 million yuan, with only about 30% exceeding this average [5]. - The second criterion is an annual family income exceeding 500,000 yuan, equating to a monthly income of over 42,000 yuan. Only 4.6% of families in China meet this income level, which is significantly above the average family income of 123,000 yuan for a three-person household [7]. - The third criterion is owning two or more properties. Approximately 19.3% of families in China own multiple homes, with ownership rates varying by region: 13.7% in first-tier cities, 18.5% in second-tier cities, and 22.6% in third and fourth-tier cities [9]. - The fourth criterion is having financial assets exceeding 1 million yuan. The average financial asset per family is 316,000 yuan, with only about 8.2% of families surpassing the 1 million yuan mark [11]. Group 2: Financial Asset Trends - The composition of family financial assets is changing, with bank deposits decreasing from 68.3% in 2015 to 51.7% in 2025, while equity assets like stocks and funds have increased from 15.6% to 28.3% [12].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts suggest that the full impact of tariffs on U.S. inflation has not yet been fully realized, as indicated by lower-than-expected CPI data [1] Group 1: Inflation Data - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data was below expectations, indicating limited direct transmission of tariffs to broader prices [1] - In April, commodity prices remained flat compared to the previous month, with a mere 0.1% increase when excluding food and energy [1] Group 2: Tariff Impact - The current low tariff levels may not fully reflect their comprehensive impact on inflation, as retailers are still digesting previously accumulated inventory [1] - The ongoing trade deficit continues to widen, suggesting that the macroeconomic effects of trade war policies remain unclear [1] Group 3: Financial Market Reaction - Despite the unclear macroeconomic impacts of trade policies, the lower-than-expected inflation data has undoubtedly provided a short-term boost to financial assets [1]

Group 1 - The S&P 500 index increased by 3.52%, indicating a strong performance in the U.S. stock market [6] - The Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 6.18%, reflecting positive sentiment in the technology sector [6] - Major European indices also showed gains, with the Euro Stoxx 50 and the German DAX index increasing by 2.12% and 1.81% respectively [6] Group 2 - U.S. Treasury yields experienced fluctuations, with the 2-year Treasury yield rising by 2.57% [9] - The 10-year Treasury yield also saw an increase of 2.29%, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment [9] - The 30-year Treasury yield rose by 1.50%, indicating a broader trend in long-term interest rates [9]