Aegon: H1 earnings up 26%

(CercleFinance.com) - The Dutch insurance company Aegon has reported H1 2019 earnings that is up 26% at 618 million euros, although its underlying earnings before tax are down 5% at 1.
01 billion euros.

"Underlying earnings before tax were slightly lower as a result of outflows in our fee businesses in the United States and increased investments to support growth and improve customer experience," said CEO Alex Wynaendts.

"In a turbulent first half of 2019... We have, however, maintained a strong Group Solvency II ratio.... This allows us to raise our interim dividend by 7% to 15 eurocents per share," he added.


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