Core Insights - Aegon's 2025 results reflect the effectiveness of its strategy, achieving or surpassing all financial targets set during the 2023 Capital Markets Day [3] - The company generated EUR 1.3 billion in operating capital, exceeding its EUR 1.2 billion target, and reported EUR 829 million in free cash flow, aligning with its target of approximately EUR 800 million for 2025 [4][6] Financial Performance - Aegon reported a full-year IFRS operating result of EUR 1.7 billion, marking a 15% increase compared to 2024 [4] - The net result for 2025 was EUR 980 million, a 45% increase from 2024, while the net result for the second half of 2025 was EUR 375 million, down from EUR 741 million in the second half of 2024 [7] - The operating result for the second half of 2025 was EUR 858 million, an 11% increase from the second half of 2024, driven by growth across all business units [7] Capital Management - Aegon returned EUR 1.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks in 2025 [6] - A proposed final dividend of 21 eurocents per share for 2025 represents an 11% increase compared to the final dividend of 2024, meeting the target of EUR 0.40 for the full year [6][7] Business Unit Performance - Transamerica's distribution network expanded to over 95,000 licensed agents, achieving a record 30% increase in individual new life sales in 2025 compared to 2024 [5] - The asset management business generated EUR 1.0 billion in net third-party inflows in 2025, while the UK Workplace Platform saw GBP 2.4 billion in net inflows [5] Strategic Focus - Aegon is focused on executing plans outlined at the 2025 Capital Markets Day, including relocating its head office and legal seat to the US [7]

Company Overview - Aegon is an international financial services holding company focused on investment, protection, and retirement solutions [8][9] - The company operates fully owned businesses in the United States and the United Kingdom, along with global asset management and joint ventures in various countries [8][9] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Aegon reported a 4% increase in operating capital generation (OCG) to EUR 267 million, driven by business growth despite unfavorable mortality experience in the US [7] - The company’s cash capital at Holding was EUR 1.6 billion, indicating 68% completion of an ongoing EUR 150 million share buyback program as of March 31, 2025 [7] - Aegon announced a new EUR 200 million share buyback program, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, as part of a strategy to reduce cash capital at Holding to around EUR 1.0 billion by the end of 2026 [3][7] Business Segments - Aegon’s US operations saw strengthened distribution capabilities and increased individual new life sales through Transamerica [2] - The UK Workplace business generated strong net inflows, while international joint ventures reported higher sales [2] - Asset management third-party net flows remained positive, although there were net outflows in US mid-sized retirement plans and the UK Adviser platform [7] Market Outlook - Despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment, Aegon expects to meet its 2025 financial targets, supported by well-capitalized businesses and significant excess liquidity at the Holding [3] - The solvency ratio under the Bermuda framework, applicable from January 2028, is expected to be broadly similar to the current solvency ratio [7]