AEGON Improves Underlying Earnings and Capital Position in Q2 2009THE HAGUE, The Netherlands - Capital Position Strengthened - EUR 1.6 billion in capital freed up in first half 2009, above full year target - Excess capitala) of EUR 3.5 billion by end June - Revaluation reserves improve by EUR 3.4 billion, or 40%, a result of narrowing credit spreads - IGDb) solvency ratio increases to 202% - No interim dividend payment for 2009 - dividend policy remains unchanged Improved earnings - Underlying earnings before tax of EUR 404 million, substantial improvement compared with the past two quarters - Underlying earnings include lower investment income as result of de-risking measures - Fair value items of EUR (31) million include EUR 202 million net gain from higher equity markets, offset by a loss on interest rate hedges - Net loss of EUR 161 million, including one-time EUR 385 million loss from sale of Taiwanese life activities - Impairments of EUR 393 million, approximately half from US housing market related assets - Cost savings well on track to achieve EUR 150 million target Continued profitable sales, despite difficult environment - New life sales of EUR 469 million, helped by an increase in US retail sales - Net depositsc) of EUR 857 million, due to strong sales of annuities and pensions, and improved persistency - Value of new business of EUR 181 million, with overall increase in rates of return AEGON to Launch Equity Issue of up to EUR 1 BillionTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - - Intention to Repay EUR 1 Billion Core Capital Obtained From Dutch State by December 1, 2009 First Service Managers Bring ISO Potential to the WorldUTRECHT, The Netherlands - The first groups of ITIL Service Managers from across the globe have earned their ISO/IEC 20000 Consultants/Managers certificate. This certificate is part of the new Qualification Program in IT Service Management according to ISO/IEC 20000. The candidates took part in a two-day training held in countries including the Netherlands, England, Japan and the U.S. and concluded with several key examinations. AEGON Completes EUR 1 Billion Equity IssueTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - AEGON has completed a EUR 1 billion equity issue via an accelerated bookbuild. The issue was conducted under AEGON’s USD Shelf Registration through the sale of a combination of new common shares and existing treasury shares. The issue comprised 157,822,000 new common shares and 32,654,191 treasury shares of AEGON N.V. with a nominal value of EUR 0.12. The shares were sold at a price of EUR 5.25 per Netherlands registered share and USD 7.50 per New York registered share. The HollandBelgium Bid Launches the Arabic Version of its WebsiteEINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - Today, the HollandBelgium Bid, the joint candidacy of the football associations of Belgium and the Netherlands for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup is launching the Arabic version of www.thebid.org. This means that now the entire content of the website is available in the five official FIFA languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic) and Dutch. Robin Akeroyd, Managing Director of Crocs Europe, Comments on Quarter 2 EarningsTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - “We are completely free of bank debt and have US$77.5 million in cash and cash equivalents. We are on track with re-structuring activities in Europe necessary due to the economic downturn, a previous high growth spiral and sufferings from parallel imports and knock-offs. Where the focus has been in the past on operations to meet growing demand, we have refocused on product development, customer service, marketing and sales. Our new financial position allows us to invest in these key areas.” Sao Paulo Hosts Second CPhI and P-MEC South America Pharma EventsMAARSSEN, Netherlands - Against the background of continuing strong market growth, Sao Paulo will host the second CPhI South America and P-MEC South America pharma ingredients and production technology events on Wednesday 26 - Friday 28 August. China Pharma Events Keep Growing For UBMMAARSSEN, Netherlands - Numbers were impressive at June’s CPhI China, with ICSE China and P-MEC China - which together form Asia’s biggest annual networking opportunity for the pharma ingredients, services and production equipment communities. ARCADIS Improves Income at Slightly Lower RevenuesAMSTERDAM - - Net Income From Operations Increases 5% in Second Quarter, in First Half Year by 3% Mobile Gaming to Reach US$18 Billion by 2014, Fueled by Subscriber Growth in Emerging Markets, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The global mobile gaming market will grow at a 16.6 percent CAGR to reach US$18 billion in 2014, driven by the explosive mobile subscriber growth in emerging markets, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). New NIBC Markets Roundup AvailableTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - A new NIBC Markets Roundup is available on www.nibc.com, entitled: Pulse Joins the Microsoft Dynamics Inner CircleVENLO, The Netherlands - Pulse Automation Experts bv, the Dutch mother company of AXtension bv and Pulse Business Solutions bv, has joined the prestigious Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle. This recognition was awarded based on the outstanding sales achievement and innovation results booked by AXtension and Pulse Business Solutions, as well as their excellent customer service. Members of the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle have performed to a high standard of excellence by supplying valuable solutions which help organizations achieve a competitive advantage. CTMM Becomes One of the World’s Largest Public-Private Partnerships in Translational Medical ResearchEINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - With today’s final approval of a research project into prostate cancer, the Dutch CTMM (Center for Translational Molecular Medicine) today announced the successful completion of 265 million euro funding for translational (bench-to-bedside) medical research, making CTMM one of the largest public-private partnerships in the world. This pivotal point in the organisation’s development firmly positions the Netherlands as one of the world’s leading destinations for translational biomedical research. The Vitol Group Completes Expansion Projects at Two Key TerminalsGENEVA - The Vitol Group announced today the completion of two key projects in its storage and terminals business, VTTI (Vitol Tank Terminals International). Morgan Stanley B.V.AMSTERDAM - Morgan Stanley B.V. hereby announces that the half yearly financial report as of 31 May 2009 as expressed in article 5.25d of the Act on Financial Supervision (”Wet financieel toezicht”) has been made public and is available on the Morgan Stanley website: www.morganstanley.com. ARCADIS Half Year 2009 Results Available Live Via WebcastARNHEM, The Netherlands - Scheduled for Wednesday 5 August, 2009 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) 16:00 (CET) ARCADIS Appoints Lance Josal as CEO for RTKLAMSTERDAM - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, today announced it has named Lance K. Josal FAIA as President and CEO of ARCADIS subsidiary RTKL Associates Inc., the international planning, design and engineering firm. Josal succeeds RTKL’s current President and CEO, David C. Hudson AIA, who is retiring from the firm. The changes will take effect on 1 September 2009. Mexx Worldwide Strengthens Management TeamAMSTERDAM - - Volker Schmidt, Global Head of Wholesale Development and Regional Sales Vice President Jim Nowak, Global Head of Product Knut Burgdorf, Vice President, Marketing Call for Entries for TelcoTV Vision AwardsIRVINE, California - - High-profile promotion opportunity at industry’s premier converged entertainment show Light Reading China to Launch TelcoTV Asia ‘09 in Shanghai in OctoberSHANGHAI - - Two-day expo and conference is jointly hosted by major Shanghai government ministries and features speakers from leading Chinese and Asia/Pac carriers as well as top analysts from Pyramid Research and Heavy Reading DOCDATA N.V. Announces the 2009 Half-Year ResultsWAALWIJK, The Netherlands - - Order Portfolio of Technology Company IAI Industrial Systems Reaches Highest Level Ever Get in Touch with the World of Music: Sonos launches new Touch Screen ControllerHILVERSUM, The Netherlands - - Wireless, full-colour Controller features capacitive touch screen for state-of-the-art music control throughout your home IEBV Publishes First Half Year Report 2009AMSTERDAM - International Endesa BV (IEBV) has published its half year report of 2009. During the first six months of 2009, IEBV earned 1,9 MM euros. The company performed the management and administration activities on its financial assets and liabilities, including ECP, MTN, private placement, intercompany loans and financial derivatives. The first half year report of 2009 can be viewed and downloaded on the following: Q-Park NV Appoints L.C. van de Kieft (PGGM NV) as ad Interim CFOMAASTRICHT, The Netherlands - - Q-Park NV is Pleased to Announce That L.C. (RenĂ©) van de Kieft, CFO-COO of PGGM NV, has Accepted the Role of ad Interim CFO as per September 1st 2009 Zoover Introduces Online Gadget for Travel IndustryUTRECHT, The Netherlands - - Independent Figures and Testimonials Available to Everyone, Free of Charge Quantic Dream CEO and Founder David Cage to Keynote at 2009 Game Developers Conference EuropeBERLIN - - Acclaimed French Game Developer of the Highly Anticipated Heavy Rain Title to Discuss Writing Interactive Narrative for a Mature Audience /C O R R E C T I O N — YachtWorld.com/SEATTLE - In the news release, “Yachtworld Launches Global Charter Portal” issued on 22 Jul 2009 14:03 GMT, by YachtWorld.com over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the contacts details in the release were incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. Complete, corrected release follows: Yachtworld Launches Global Charter PortalSEATTLE - - www.yachtworldcharters.com, a Single, Global Marketplace for Yacht Charter Perot Systems Awarded Three Year IT Services Contract Extension With Hutchison WhampoaLONDON and PLANO, Texas - - A Leading Global Telecom Company Renews Outsourcing Deal Perot Systems Corporation (NYSE: PER) (www.perotsystems.com) has announced that it has been awarded a three year extension to its current IT services agreement with the 3 Group, Hutchison Whampoa’s 3G mobile telecoms business. The agreement further strengthens the three year-old relationship between the two companies, building on Perot Systems’ outstanding track record of meeting its service level agreement objectives. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. EUROJET Offers it’s EJ200 Engine for the Indian Light Combat AircraftHALLBERGMOOS, The Netherlands - After intensive cooperation with the Indian Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), EUROJET Turbo GmbH, the leading European military engine consortium, has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) from ADA to offer it`s EJ200 engine as a potential alternative power source for the Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). EUROJET is now working on the response and will submit it to ADA within 12 weeks. The suitability of the EJ200 for the LCA was confirmed by EUROJET and ADA after having conducted a joint comprehensive feasibility study in 2008. Nord Stream and EU Energy Commissioner Reaffirm Importance of New Gas Supply RoutesZUG, Switzerland - - Nord Stream Will Provide Supply Route Diversification and Additional Gas From 2011 Man Chooses Dutch System for Number PortabilityDELFT, The Netherlands - - PortingXS Simplifies and Speeds up Changing Between Service Providers Good News for the Movie “Bad Guys”EINDHOVEN, Netherlands - MMA promoters-turned-movie-producers Frederico Lapenda and Bas Boon have scored big and gone theatrical with a rumored seven-figure deal for their award winning crime drama “Bad Guys.” AEGON Reaches Final Agreement to Reduce Charges on Unit-Linked Insurance Policies in The NetherlandsTHE HAGUE - AEGON has reached a final agreement with Stichting Verliespolis and Stichting Woekerpolis Claim to reduce charges for customers of its unit-linked insurance policies in the Netherlands. The agreement is part of industry-wide efforts in the Netherlands to address concerns over charges related to unit-linked insurance products. Ballast Nedam Half-Year Figures 2009: Low First Half-Year Result, Result Forecast for 2009 Under Pressure, Well-Filled Order BookNIEUWEGEIN, the Netherlands - - Low operating results in 1st half year: EUR 4 million (1st half 2008: EUR 13 million) - 1st half-year revenue up: EUR 601 million (1st half 2008: EUR 575 million) - Order book up in 1st half year: EUR 1.9 billion (end 2008: EUR 1.7 billion) - Net result for 1st half year: break even (1st half year 2008: EUR 7 million) - 2009 results forecast under pressure: operating result forecast remains at approximately EUR 25 million, with a range of EUR 20 million to EUR 26 million. |
