Corrected version* — Aegon has successfully priced USD 925 million Tier 2 subordinated notes with a fixed coupon of 5.1%. Net proceeds from this issuance will be used for general corporate purposes.
The notes are being issued by Aegon Funding Company LLC (AFC) and will be guaranteed on a subordinated basis by Aegon N.V. The first call date is on December 15, 2024, and the maturity date is on December 15, 2049. The notes are expected to be rated BBB and Baa1 by S&P Global and Moody's, respectively, and have been structured to be Tier 2 compliant under Solvency II.
The notes are being issued under AFC's US Registration Statement, and an application will be made to list the notes on the New York Stock Exchange. The issuance is expected to settle on October 22, 2019, with the notes being admitted to trading on the New York Stock Exchange following settlement. Following settlement, a copy of the applicable Prospectus Supplement will be made available on aegon.com.
*This press release replaces the one published on October 16, 2019 at 8.00 am CET to correct the first call and maturity date.