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## Annual accounts 

This Annual Report includes the annual accounts for 2013, prepared by the Executive Board, discussed by both the Audit Committee and the Supervisory Board, signed by the members of the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board, and submitted for adoption to the shareholders. The Supervisory Board recommends that the shareholders adopt the annual accounts. 

## Acknowledgement 

The members of the Supervisory Board express their appreciation to the Executive and Management Boards for their contributions to the achievement of Aegon’s strategic goals. Additionally, the Board members wish to thank Aegon’s employees for their dedication in putting our customers first and serving them with integrity and transparency in everything they do. 

The Board is also grateful to Aegon’s business partners and many valued customers for their continued confidence in the company. 

Finally, the Board thanks Aegon’s investors for their confidence and trust in Aegon. 

The Hague, the Netherlands, March 19, 2014 

Robert J. Routs 

Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Aegon N.V. 

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