Prospectus supplement US007924AH66 - Aegon
Prospectus supplement US007924AH66 - Aegon
Prospectus supplement US007924AH66 - Aegon
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RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES—AEGON N.V.<br />
The following table sets forth the ratio of earnings to fixed charges of AEGON N.V. for each of<br />
the periods indicated using financial information calculated in accordance with International Financial<br />
Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (‘‘IFRS’’).<br />
Nine Months Ended<br />
September 30,<br />
(unaudited) Year Ended December 31,<br />
2009 2008 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004<br />
0.5(1) 1.0 0.5 (1) 1.7 2.0 1.7 1.8<br />
(1) Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by A1,437 million and A1,089 million,<br />
respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2008 and the nine months ended<br />
September 30, 2009.<br />
For purposes of determining the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings is defined as income<br />
before tax plus fixed charges less dividends on preferred shares and less interest on perpetual capital<br />
securities. Fixed charges are calculated by adding (1) interest expensed and capitalized, (2) amortized<br />
premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness, (3) interest on fixed annuities,<br />
guaranteed investment contracts and savings accounts, (4) dividends on preferred shares and<br />
(5) interest on perpetual capital securities.<br />
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