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## Notes to the consolidated financial statements of Aegon N.V. Note 32 242 

In 2012, Vereniging Aegon exercised its option rights to purchase in aggregate 8,021,000 class B preferred shares at par value to mitigate the dilution caused by the issuance of shares as a result of distribution of dividend in the form of stock. 

On March 1, 2011, Aegon completed the issue of 173,604,912 common shares of Aegon N.V. with a par value of EUR 0.12. The shares were issued at a price of EUR 5.20 per share. The proceeds of EUR 903 million were used to fund part of the repurchase of the convertible core capital securities described in note 33. 

On March 15, 2011, Vereniging Aegon exercised its option rights to purchase 41,042,000 class B preferred shares at par value of EUR 0.25 (total proceeds of EUR 10 million) in order to mitigate dilution of its voting rights following the issuance of 10% new common shares completed on March 1, 2011. 

## 32.1 Share capital – par value 

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