Filed by Aegon N.V.
Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: Aegon N.V.
Commission File No.: 1-10882
Form F-4 Registration No.: 333-273041
Update on stakeholder engagement process for proposed change of Aegons legal domicile to Bermuda
September 15, 2023, 10:20 CEST
Aegon has continued its
stakeholder engagement in advance of its Extraordinary General Meetings of shareholders on September 29 and September 30, 2023 on the proposed change of Aegons legal domicile to Bermuda. During this process of engagement, we have
received input and questions regarding the proposed governance of Aegon Ltd.
Taking into account the feedback received with respect to the proposed
governance from shareholders and other stakeholders, Aegon has decided to make the following changes to the governance of Aegon Ltd. to further enhance shareholder rights:
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Introduction of pre-emptive rights for the issuance of common
shares. |
Upon the issuance of common shares, each holder of common shares will have
pre-emptive rights in proportion to the number of common shares held by such shareholder. The general meeting can authorize the Board to limit or exclude pre-emptive
rights.
In line with current practice, Aegon will annually request (i) an authorization to exclude
pre-emptive rights for up to 10% of the issued share capital, and (ii) an authorization to exclude pre-emptive rights for share issuances for purposes of
safeguarding, conserving or strengthening Aegons capital position.
Issuances for equity compensation plans or against a non-cash contribution will be excluded from pre-emptive rights, in line with the current governance of Aegon N.V.
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Shareholder approval for share buy-backs. |
The acquisition of own shares by Aegon Ltd. will require an authorization from the general meeting. In line with our current practice, Aegon will annually
request an authorization to acquire common shares.