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EUR 200 million share buyback begins
Schiphol, July 1, 2025 - Aegon today begins a EUR 200 million share buyback that was announced on May 16, 2025. The share buyback is expected to be completed by December 15, 2025, barring unforeseen circumstances. Aegon has entered into an agreement with its largest shareholder, Vereniging Aegon, to participate in the new EUR 200 million share buyback program. Vereniging Aegon will participate pro-rata in the share buyback program based on its combined common shares and common shares B which represent about 18.4% of the total shareholders' voting rights that are currently exercisable. This results in a buyback amount of EUR 37 million. The number of common shares that Aegon will repurchase from Vereniging Aegon will be determined based on the daily volume-weighted average price per common share on Euronext will engage a third party to execute the buyback transactions on its behalf. The common shares will be repurchased at a maximum of the average of the daily volume-weighted average price per common share during the repurchase period. Aegon intends to cancel the shares it repurchases during this share buyback program. The share buyback program will be executed in compliance with the EU's Market Abuse Regulation and within the limitations of the existing authority as granted by our shareholders at our annual general meeting held on June 12, 2025. For further details, visit our share buyback updates page at Contacts Media relations Investor relations Richard Mackillican Yves Cormier +31(0) 62 741 1546 +31(0) 70 344 8028 About AegonAegon is an international financial services holding company. Aegon's ambition is to build leading businesses that offer their customers investment, protection, and retirement solutions. Aegon's portfolio of businesses includes fully owned businesses in the United States and United Kingdom, and a global asset manager. Aegon also creates value by combining its international expertise with strong local partners via insurance joint-ventures in Spain & Portugal, China, and Brazil, and via asset management partnerships in France and China. In addition, Aegon owns a Bermuda-based life insurer and generates value via a strategic shareholding in a market leading Dutch insurance and pensions company. Aegon's purpose of helping people live their best lives runs through all its activities. As a leading global investor and employer, Aegon seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues. Aegon is headquartered in Schiphol, the Netherlands, domiciled in Bermuda, and listed on Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange. More information can be found at Forward-looking statementsThe statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following are words that identify such forward-looking statements: aim, believe, estimate, target, intend, may, expect, anticipate, predict, project, counting on, plan, continue, want, forecast, goal, should, would, could, is confident, will, and similar expressions as they relate to Aegon. These statements may contain information about financial prospects, economic conditions and trends and involve risks and uncertainties. In addition, any statements that refer to sustainability, environmental and social targets, commitments, goals, efforts and expectations and other events or circumstances that are partially dependent on future events are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Aegon undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any duty, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which merely reflect company expectations at the time of writing. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from expectations conveyed in forward-looking statements due to changes caused by various risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the following: Changes in general economic and/or governmental conditions, particularly in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom and in relation to Aegon's shareholding in ASR Nederland N.V. and asset management business, the Netherlands; Civil unrest, (geo-) political tensions, military action or other instability in countries or geographic regions that affect our operations or that affect global markets; Changes in the performance of financial markets, including emerging markets, such as with regard to: The frequency and severity of defaults by issuers in Aegon's fixed income investment portfolios; The effects of corporate bankruptcies and/or accounting restatements on the financial markets and the resulting decline in the value of equity and debt securities Aegon holds; The effects of declining creditworthiness of certain public sector securities and the resulting decline in the value of government exposure that Aegon holds; The impact from volatility in credit, equity, and interest rates; Changes in the performance of Aegon's investment portfolio and decline in ratings of Aegon's counterparties; The effect of tariffs and potential trade wars on trading markets and on economic growth, globally and in the markets where Aegon operates. Lowering of one or more of Aegon's debt ratings issued by recognized rating organizations and the adverse impact such action may have on Aegon's ability to raise capital and on its liquidity and financial condition; Lowering of one or more of insurer financial strength ratings of Aegon's insurance subsidiaries and the adverse impact such action may have on the written premium, policy retention, profitability and liquidity of its insurance subsidiaries; The effect of applicable Bermuda solvency requirements, the European Union's Solvency II requirements, and applicable equivalent solvency requirements and other regulations in other jurisdictions affecting the capital Aegon is required to maintain and our ability to pay dividends; Changes in the European Commissions' or European regulator's position on the equivalence of the supervisory regime for insurance and reinsurance undertakings in force in Bermuda; Changes affecting interest rate levels and low or rapidly changing interest rate levels; Changes affecting currency exchange rates, in particular the EUR/USD and EUR/GBP exchange rates; The effects of global inflation, or inflation in the markets where Aegon operates; Changes in the availability of, and costs associated with, liquidity sources such as bank and capital markets funding, as well as conditions in the credit markets in general such as changes in borrower and counterparty creditworthiness; Increasing levels of competition, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, emerging markets and in relation to Aegon's shareholding in ASR Nederland N.V. and asset management business, the Netherlands; Catastrophic events, either manmade or by nature, including by way of example acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war and pandemics, could result in material losses and significantly interrupt Aegon's business; The frequency and severity of insured loss events; Changes affecting longevity, mortality, morbidity, persistence and other factors that may impact the profitability of Aegon's insurance products and management of derivatives; Aegon's projected results are highly sensitive to complex mathematical models of financial markets, mortality, longevity, and other dynamic systems subject to shocks and unpredictable volatility. Should assumptions to these models later prove incorrect, or should errors in those models escape the controls in place to detect them, future performance will vary from projected results; Reinsurers to whom Aegon has ceded significant underwriting risks may fail to meet their obligations; Changes in customer behavior and public opinion in general related to, among other things, the type of products Aegon sells, including legal, regulatory or commercial necessity to meet changing customer expectations; Customer responsiveness to both new products and distribution channels; Third-party information used by us may prove to be inaccurate and change over time as methodologies and data availability and quality continue to evolve impacting our results and disclosures; As Aegon's operations support complex transactions and are highly dependent on the proper functioning of information technology, operational risks such as system disruptions or failures, security or data privacy breaches, cyberattacks, human error, failure to safeguard personally identifiable information, changes in operational practices or inadequate controls including with respect to third parties with which Aegon does business, may disrupt Aegon's business, damage its reputation and adversely affect its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; Aegon's failure to swiftly, effectively, and securely adapt and integrate emerging technologies; The impact of acquisitions and divestitures, restructurings, product withdrawals and other unusual items, including Aegon's ability to complete, or obtain regulatory approval for, acquisitions and divestitures, integrate acquisitions, and realize anticipated results from such transactions, and its ability to separate businesses as part of divestitures; Aegon's failure to achieve anticipated levels of earnings or operational efficiencies, as well as other management initiatives related to cost savings, Cash Capital at Holding, gross financial leverage and free cash flow; Changes in the policies of central banks and/or governments; Litigation or regulatory action that could require Aegon to pay significant damages or change the way Aegon does business; Competitive, legal, regulatory, or tax changes that affect profitability, the distribution cost of or demand for Aegon's products; Consequences of an actual or potential break-up of the European Monetary Union in whole or in part, or further consequences of the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union and potential consequences if other European Union countries leave the European Union; Changes in laws and regulations, or the interpretation thereof by regulators and courts, including as a result of comprehensive reform or shifts away from multilateral approaches to regulation of global or national operations, particularly regarding those laws and regulations related to ESG matters, those affecting Aegon's operations' ability to hire and retain key personnel, taxation of Aegon companies, the products Aegon sells, the attractiveness of certain products to its consumers and Aegon's intellectual property; Regulatory changes relating to the pensions, investment, insurance industries and enforcing adjustments in the jurisdictions in which Aegon operates; Standard setting initiatives of supranational standard setting bodies such as the Financial Stability Board and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors or changes to such standards that may have an impact on regional (such as EU), national (such as Bermuda) or US federal or state level financial regulation or the application thereof to Aegon; Changes in accounting regulations and policies or a change by Aegon in applying such regulations and policies, voluntarily or otherwise, which may affect Aegon's reported results, shareholders' equity or regulatory capital adequacy levels; The rapidly changing landscape for ESG responsibilities, leading to potential challenges by private parties and governmental authorities, and/or changes in ESG standards and requirements, including assumptions, methodology and materiality, or a change by Aegon in applying such standards and requirements, voluntarily or otherwise, may affect Aegon's ability to meet evolving standards and requirements, or Aegon's ability to meet its sustainability and ESG-related goals, or related public expectations, which may also negatively affect Aegon's reputation or the reputation of its board of directors or its management; Unexpected delays, difficulties, and expenses in executing against Aegon's environmental, climate, or other ESG targets, goals and commitments, and changes in laws or regulations affecting us, such as changes in data privacy, environmental, health and safety laws; and Reliance on third-party information in certain of Aegon's disclosures, which may change over time as methodologies and data availability and quality continue to evolve. These factors, as well as any inaccuracies in third-party information used by Aegon, including in estimates or assumptions, may cause results to differ materially and adversely from statements, estimates, and beliefs made by Aegon or third-parties. Moreover, Aegon's disclosures based on any standards may change due to revisions in framework requirements, availability of information, changes in its business or applicable governmental policies, or other factors, some of which may be beyond Aegon's control. Additionally, Aegon's discussion of various ESG and other sustainability issues in this document or in other locations, including on our corporate website, may be informed by the interests of various stakeholders, as well as various ESG standards, frameworks, and regulations (including for the measurement and assessment of underlying data). As such, our disclosures on such issues, including climate-related disclosures, may include information that is not necessarily "material" under US securities laws for SEC reporting purposes, even if we use words such as "material" or "materiality" in relation to those statements. ESG expectations continue to evolve, often quickly, including for matters outside of our control; our disclosures are inherently dependent on the methodology (including any related assumptions or estimates) and data used, and there can be no guarantee that such disclosures will necessarily reflect or be consistent with the preferred practices or interpretations of particular stakeholders, either currently or in future. This document contains information that qualifies, or may qualify, as inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014). Further details of potential risks and uncertainties affecting Aegon are described in its filings with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 2024 Integrated Annual Report. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. Except as required by any applicable law or regulation, Aegon expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Aegon's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is 20250701_PR_EUR 200 million share buyback begins
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6 days ago
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5WPR Named as a Finalist in PR Daily's 2024 Media Relations Awards for Finance/Fintech Campaign
NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., has been named a finalist in PR Daily's 2024 Media Relations Awards in the Finance/Fintech category. The agency is being recognized for its work with Webull, a global fintech company and online investment platform which recently went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange. With over six years of collaboration, 5WPR has played a central role in shaping Webull's brand narrative and competitive positioning through an integrated, multi-market communications strategy. This includes ongoing media relations across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., social amplification in the U.K., as well as executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives for Webull's CEO, Anthony Denier. To support Webull's expansion and evolving business objectives, 5WPR executed campaigns designed to significantly elevate the company's media presence, amplify its share of voice, and reinforce its status as a major player in the fintech sector. By leveraging a combination of trend-driven media outreach, strategic award and conference programs, and multi-platform content strategy, the campaign drove more than 575 targeted media placements and generated over 15 billion media impressions. Webull's profile rose in tandem with a series of high-profile industry accolades, including being named one of Forbes' Best Online Brokers And Trading Platforms Of 2025 and earning multiple honors from the Benzinga Global Fintech Awards. "Webull's trajectory from disruptive newcomer to global fintech powerhouse is a testament to the strength of our partnership and the power of thoughtful, sustained media strategy," said Rob Ford, Managing Partner & EVP at 5WPR. "We're proud to have played a role in helping Webull stand out in a highly competitive space and to continue driving meaningful visibility and brand value." Webull CEO Anthony Denier is recognized as a definitive thought leader in fintech, regularly featured by tier-one business outlets and sought after for his insights at leading industry events. 5WPR has also been instrumental in ensuring consistent messaging and visibility across all channels. "We're incredibly proud to see 5WPR recognized for their exceptional work in supporting our mission and elevating the Webull brand," said Webull's Group President and U.S. CEO, Anthony Denier. "Their strategic insight and partnership over the past six years have been invaluable, and this nomination is well deserved." Winners of PR Daily's 2024 Media Relations Awards will be announced later this year. About Webull Corporation Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL) owns and operates Webull, a leading digital investment platform built on next-generation global infrastructure. Through its global network of licensed brokerages, Webull offers investment services in 14 markets across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Webull serves more than 24 million registered users globally, providing retail investors with 24/7 access to global financial markets. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and fractional shares through Webull's trading platform, which seamlessly integrates market data and information, its user community, and investor education resources. Learn more at About 5WPR 5WPR is a full-service PR agency known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues, and ideas. Founded in 2003, 5W has been named a top US and NYC PR Agency by leading industry publication O'Dwyer's, as well as awarded Agency of the Year in the 2024 American Business Awards®, and continuously brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold, and results-driven approach to communication. The agency has more than 250 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). In addition to its business accolades, 5W was named to the 2024 Digiday WorkLife Employer of the Year list. For more information and to join our team visit 5W Careers. Media ContactChris Bergincbergin@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE 5W Public Relations
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20-06-2025
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Emails provide glimpse into how Bill Belichick handled fallout from Jordon Hudson's viral moment in CBS interview
Bill Belichick has said that Jordon Hudson was "simply doing her job" when she chimed in during his interview with "CBS Sunday Morning." (Photo by) Bill Belichick told North Carolina 'I don't want to make a wrong move here' when responding to the aftermath of his book interview with 'CBS Sunday Morning." The late-April interview went viral for the way that Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson chimed in when the 73-year-old coach was asked a question about how the two met. Instead of Belichick answering — and likely deflecting — the innocuous question from interviewer, the 24-year-old Hudson curtly said the topic was off-limits. Advertisement That moment thrust the relationship between the two into an even bigger spotlight and led to Belichick releasing a statement saying that Hudson had no direct involvement with North Carolina football and that he had a 'personal and professional' relationship with her. In communications between Belichick and employees at North Carolina obtained by WRAL, the coach wanted advice on his post-interview statement and said that Hudson was at the interview because no PR representative from his publisher Simon & Schuster was there. From WRAL: 'Jordon and I have both a personal & professional relationship,' Belchick wrote in the email. 'This is not a secret. Jordon assists me with my personal media, which is why I asked UNC to forward media requests (E.G. CBS 60 Minutes) to her. Jordon has zero involvement in the UNC football program, beyond the degree that my personal media intersects with it.' CBS wanted to do the interview in Chapel Hill, Belichick wrote in an email, 'which I rejected because UNC was not part of the book.' The interview took place in Annapolis, Maryland, at the site of Belichick's former high school. Belichick wore a tattered U.S. Naval Academy sweatshirt during the interview. His father coached at Navy for decades. 'Jordon was present at the CBS interview because David Kass, the Simon & Schuster publicist, was not there,' Belichick wrote, referring to the publisher of his book. 'I included Jordon in the book acknowledgments because she was a creative contributor to the book, including having the idea for formatting the 4 special pages in the book.' Belichick also claimed that CBS 'secretly' had a camera trained on Hudson during the interview. In an email, Belichick said that Hudson had asked where she could sit off camera and that 'secretly, CBS had a camera focused on Jordon where lead producer Gabe [Falcon] instructed her to sit.' Advertisement The coach also said that CBS wanted to do a walk-and-talk with Doukopil for the interview package but he declined after the question about Hudson. According to TMZ, the moment that CBS aired of Hudson was not the only time she chimed in during the interview. In his statement, Belichick said that Hudson was 'simply doing her job' and said that he only wanted to focus on topics in his book during promotional interviews. He also added that he was 'surprised when unrelated topics were introduced.' Doukopil asked Belichick about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and why he was omitted from the book. Advertisement If the subject of Kraft was off-limits to Belichick because he wasn't in the book, the same can't be said for Hudson. She is mentioned in the book acknowledgments and Belichick told UNC staff that she was included 'because she was a creative contributor to the book, including having the idea for formatting the four special pages in the book.' After Belichick's statement was released, CBS said there were no preconditions on the interview and that fact was 'confirmed repeatedly with his publisher before the interview took place and after it was completed.'
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23-05-2025
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Major shareholder notification – BlackRock, Inc.
GN Store Nord A/S hereby announces that on May 22, 2025, pursuant to Section 38(1) and Section 39(1) of the Danish Capital Markets Act, it received a notification from BlackRock, Inc. stating that on May 21, 2025, BlackRock, Inc. increased its aggregate direct and indirect holding of shares and financial instruments, cf. Section 38 and Sections 39(2)(1) and (2) of the Danish Capital Markets Act, to above 5% of the share capital and voting rights in GN Store Nord A/S. For further information, please contact: Investor RelationsRune Sandager +45 45 75 92 57 Media Relations Steen Frentz Laursen +45 20 65 34 20 About GN GN facilitates communication between people through intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming technology. Inspired by people and driven by our passion for innovation, we leverage technologies to deliver unique user experiences that bring people closer through the power of sound and vision. GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, we proudly honor that legacy with our world-leading expertise in the human ear, audio, video and speech, wireless technologies, software, miniaturization, and collaboration with leading technology partners. GN's solutions are marketed by the brands ReSound, SteelSeries, Jabra, Beltone, Interton, BlueParrott, Danavox and FalCom in 100 countries. Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen ( Visit our homepage - and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
