Mark Mullin appointed President of AEGON Americas, with responsibility for operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

AEGON announces it is running off its institutional spread-based business in the United States, significantly reducing the company’s overall credit risk.

AEGON raises EUR 1 billion through launch of new three-year bond, further strengthening the company’s financial position.

Jan Nooitgedagt takes over as Chief Financial Officer from Jos Streppel, who retires after 35 years with the company.

AEGON completes its 50% acquisition of Mongeral, Brazil’s sixth largest independent life insurer.

AEGON announces decision to withdraw from the group risk market in the United Kingdom in line with strategy to direct more resources to areas of higher growth and return prospects.

AEGON reaches final agreement with customer organizations to reduce charges on unit-linked insurance policies in the Netherlands.

EGON completes EUR 1 billion equity issue; proceeds used to repay part of the EUR 3 billion in capital secured in 2008 from the Dutch State.

AEGON completes sale of life insurance operations in Taiwan, further lowering its long-term interest rate exposure and capital requirements.

AEGON releases USD 650 million in additional capital for the company’s US operations through capital management transaction.

AEGON repays initial installment of EUR 1 billion to the Dutch State.

AEGON raises additional USD 500 million through issue of senior unsecured notes in the United States.

Mark Mullin is named member of the Management Board and CEO for AEGON’s operations in the Americas to succeed Pat Baird, who retires at the beginning of January 2010.

AEGON issues GBP 400 million in senior 30-year unsecured notes; proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to repay some short-term debt.

AEGON’s joint venture with Sony Life begins operations in Japan; joint venture will focus initially on variable annuities.