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The amounts recognized in the balance sheet are determined as follows: 

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1 Assets held by AEGON The Netherlands backing retirement benefits do not meet the definition of plan assets and as such were not deducted in calculating this amount. Instead, these assets are recognized as general account assets. Consequently, the return on these assets also does not form part of the calculation of defi ned benefi t expenses. 

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