AEG Aegon Ltd

Aegon NV (AGN.AE): 4Q Earnings 
Due: February 20 at 0630GMT 
DJ Survey of 6 Analysts 
Average Net Profit: EUR317M, down 25% (EUR422M in 4Q 2012) 
Average Underlying Pretax Profit: EUR488M, up 2% (EUR477M in 4Q 2012) 
 

Note: Dutch insurer Aegon is set to report a fall in net profit due to hedging costs, although its operating performance will show an improvement. Credit Suisse says it will focus on growth dynamics in the U.S. pension market, Aegon's variable annuities book, and the underlying cash position. It is also curious how much excess capital Aegon has been able to upstream from the business units. The final dividend is seen at EUR0.23 per share, from EUR0.21 in 2012. (archie.vanriemsdijk@wsj.com)

 
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