Aegon Finalizes Tender Offer, Repurchasing $363M in Subordinated Notes with Expected $100M Book Gain

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Aegon Ltd. announced the final results of its tender offer, repurchasing approximately $363 million (equivalent) in five series of subordinated notes, which is expected to result in an IFRS book gain of EUR 0.1 billion.

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• Tender Offer Finalized

  Aegon accepted all valid tenders for five series of subordinated notes, repurchasing a total notional amount of approximately EUR 380 million (USD 447 million equivalent) for an aggregate cash amount of EUR 308 million (USD 363 million equivalent).

• Expected IFRS Book Gain

  The transaction is anticipated to result in an IFRS book gain of approximately EUR 0.1 billion in the first half of 2026.

• Solvency Ratio Impact

  The repurchase is expected to cause a 2 percentage point decrease in the Group solvency ratio, compared to the estimated 184% as of December 31, 2025.

• Debt Reduction

  The company has successfully reduced its outstanding subordinated note liabilities across multiple series, enhancing its capital structure.

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Aegon Ltd. has successfully concluded its previously announced tender offer, repurchasing a substantial amount of its subordinated notes. This strategic move to optimize its capital structure involves a significant cash outlay but is expected to yield an IFRS book gain of approximately EUR 0.1 billion. While the transaction will result in a minor 2 percentage point decrease in the Group's solvency ratio, the overall financial health remains strong, and the debt reduction is a positive step in liability management.