A Dutch financial services company that sells life insurance, pensions, and retirement savings to families and businesses across the globe. Its roots reach back to 1844, when a small burial fund in the Dutch province of Friesland helped neighbors pay for funerals. The modern company was formed in 1983 from the merger of AGO and Ennia, and its name blends those two names — though it conveniently echoes the "aegis," the protective shield of Zeus and Athena in Greek myth.
Aegon files Form F-4 for US redomiciliation ahead of October 8 EGM
Aegon filed a registration statement on Form F-4 (Shareholder Circular) with the SEC on August 26, 2026, for its proposed redomiciliation to the US as a Delaware corporation.
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An Extraordinary General Meeting is expected to be held on October 8, 2026, to vote on the redomiciliation and related proposals.
The Shareholder Circular includes proposed governance documents and an Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Vereniging Aegon, holding approximately 18.4% of exercisable voting rights, has agreed to vote in favor of the redomiciliation and incentive plan proposals.
The redomiciliation supports Aegon's ambition to become a leading US life insurance and retirement group.
Aegon CFO Duncan Russell to step down in April 2027; successor search underway
CEO Lard Friese thanked Russell for his contributions to Aegon's transformation and financial strengthening.
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Aegon announced that CFO Duncan Russell will step down and leave the company in April 2027, in connection with the planned move of its head office and legal seat to the United States.
Aegon has initiated a search for Russell's successor.
Russell expressed pride in Aegon's achievements and confidence in its future, committing to support an orderly transition.
The announcement was made on August 20, 2026, via a Form 6-K filing.
Aegon begins EUR 200 million share buyback after completing EUR 227 million buyback
The prior EUR 227 million buyback, which ran from January 12 to June 30, 2026, repurchased 33,909,553 shares at an average price of EUR 6.68 per share.
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Aegon started a EUR 200 million share buyback on July 1, 2026, expected to complete by December 23, 2026.
Vereniging Aegon, holding about 18.4% of voting rights, will participate pro-rata, resulting in a EUR 37 million buyback from it.
Aegon will cancel repurchased shares, except 4,033,295 shares (EUR 27 million) reserved for share-based compensation plans.
The buyback will be executed by a third party in compliance with EU Market Abuse Regulation and shareholder authority from the June 10, 2026 AGM.
Aegon appoints Will Fuller as President and COO, selects New York City for future headquarters
Will Fuller will become President and Chief Operating Officer of Aegon effective January 1, 2027, overseeing Transamerica, international businesses, and Aegon Asset Management.
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CEO Lard Friese will continue as CEO and relocate to the United States at the beginning of 2027 as part of the planned head office move.
Aegon has selected New York City as the location for its future corporate headquarters, expected to open in mid-2027.
The leadership changes support Aegon's planned redomiciliation to the United States and its ambition to become a leading US life insurance and retirement company.
Aegon will file a Form F-4 registration statement with a Proxy Statement/Prospectus and plans an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in Q4 2026 regarding the redomiciliation.