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Delta Lloyd today announces its intention to launch a rights issue to raise up to € 1 billion of additional equity capital. The rights issue is part of a broader plan of management actions and capital measures to ensure Delta Lloyd's solvency position is strengthened as the company transitions into the new Solvency II regime, effective from 1 January 2016. Delta Lloyd has made strong progress with management actions to enhance its capital and will execute further measures to do so. These capital measures, together with Delta Lloyd's track record in commercial and operational performance, will unlock Solvency II net capital generation. The rights issue is underwritten by a syndicate of banks for the full € 1 billion, subject to customary conditions. The rights issue is expected to launch shortly after the publication of the 2015 full year results on 24 February 2016, subject to obtaining shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) which is to be held prior to launch.

Capital measures to support strategy under Solvency II
Management decision to focus on Solvency II standard formula (SF); Q3 2015 SF ratio of 136%[1]
Near term management actions estimated to deliver increase in solvency of approx. 10-15%-points
Intention to raise up to € 1 billion of new equity capital via a rights issue, to reach an expected near term SF ratio of approx. 175-180% including the impact of management actions, at top end of target range of 140-180%
Moving to full cash dividend
Supported by Solvency II net capital generation from the businesses
Targeted € 130 million full cash dividend
Final 2015 dividend suspended

Hans van der Noordaa, chairman of the Executive Board: "Delta Lloyd has built a strong business, with excellent multi-channel distribution capabilities and a track record in cost management. We are fully committed to delivering results, based on customer focused, profitable, capital generating new business. Our results show robust progress towards our goals. But, to support our strategy under Solvency II, and following months of analysis, we are today presenting a broad solvency enhancement plan, consisting of management actions and a rights issue. We realise this is a very substantial capital raise. But after executing this plan, Delta Lloyd will be appropriately capitalised and well positioned for the new regulatory regime. We believe these measures will then allow us to create value for our stakeholders going forward, while allowing shareholders to benefit from the long term potential of our strong franchise."

Solvency II: standard formula
In the first half of 2015, we observed volatility in our solvency ratio, which was caused predominantly by model adjustments, due to remaining uncertainties in our internal model. To address this volatility, management decided to order a full review of the internal model. The preliminary findings suggested room for improvement, and so we have taken the decision to use the more prescriptive standard formula for our capital requirements. The SF ratio was 136%1 at end of Q3 2015, reflecting Delta Lloyd's current interpretation of Solvency II regulation. Over the next year, the internal model will be reviewed once again, at which point we may decide whether it is helpful for Delta Lloyd to implement the internal model for Solvency II purposes.

Management actions delivering results
The rights issue is part of a broader plan of management actions and capital measures to ensure Delta Lloyd's solvency position is strengthened as the company transitions into the new Solvency II regime, effective from 1 January 2016. Delta Lloyd's solvency enhancement plan includes a number of measures which management has pursued and will continue to implement.

Completed[2]:
Two longevity hedge transactions in 2014 and 2015;
Equity offering of 19.9 million new ordinary shares via an accelerated bookbuild (€ 337 million);
Disposal of our non-core activities Delta Lloyd Bank Belgium and Delta Lloyd Life Deutschland; and
Restructuring the € 404 million subordinated loan from Fonds NutsOhra to ensure Solvency II grandfathering for a period of three years.
Near-term[3]:
Executing reductions in Delta Lloyd's commercial real estate exposures; office portfolio sale announced, sale of retail portfolio progressing; and
Options for Delta Lloyd's 30% stake in Van Lanschot under review; a reduction in this position will have a positive impact.
Ongoing:

Accelerating shift towards capital light products;
Further optimisation of Solvency II balance sheet and investment portfolio; and
Strong focus on new business profitability and cost discipline.

Delta Lloyd will provide an update on the progress on these strategic alternatives at its Investor Day, which is to be held in May 2016.

Proposed transaction
The rights issue will be effected by granting transferable subscription rights to shareholders of Delta Lloyd. Subject to applicable securities laws, such rights will entitle Delta Lloyd shareholders to subscribe for ordinary shares. Delta Lloyd has entered into a standby underwriting agreement with Goldman Sachs International acting as Sole Global Coordinator and Joint Book Runner, as well as Merrill Lynch International and Barclays Bank PLC, acting as Joint Book Runners for the full € 1 billion, subject to customary conditions. The proposed transaction will be submitted for approval to our shareholders at an EGM which will be called prior to the launch of the rights issue. It is expected that the rights issue will be launched shortly after the publication of the 2015 full year results on 24 February 2016 and will include public offers in the Netherlands and Belgium only.

Delta Lloyd's SF ratio is expected to increase to approximately 175-180% in the near term, including the impact of management actions and the rights issue.

Moving to full cash dividend in 2016
Delta Lloyd will introduce an updated dividend policy in 2016, which is expected to provide stable dividends for our shareholders, as it is supported by the underlying targeted Solvency II net capital generation of € 200-250 million per year[4]. We target € 130 million dividend for 2016, subject to internal Solvency II thresholds, with the interim dividend 2016 payable in 2016 and final dividend 2016 payable in 2017. The dividend may be paid entirely in cash or entirely in shares, as the shareholder prefers. However, Delta Lloyd will neutralise the dilutive effect of any future stock dividend on earnings per ordinary share, through the repurchase of ordinary shares. The final 2015 dividend is suspended.

Unlocking underlying net capital generation
After the completion of the above actions, Delta Lloyd will have a robust solvency position and supported by our strong commercial and operational performance we will be able to unlock the underlying net capital generation. We have an ongoing commitment to improve cost efficiencies. Going forward, we will focus on capital release and cash generation, aligning capital and strategy. We will continue to optimise our balance sheet to reduce volatility and to improve risk-adjusted returns. Our leading position with intermediaries and good customer satisfaction scores will drive commercial opportunities, both in Life insurance and General insurance. We will continue to shift from defined benefit to a less capital intensive defined contribution business, focus on (DB) back-books to optimise capital, and maintain a strong focus on profitability of our new business.

Conference call on 30 November 2015
On Monday 30 November 2015 at 10.30 am (CET) Delta Lloyd will host a conference call for analysts, which can also be followed via audiocast on our website.

Conference call: 30 November 2015, 10.30 am (CET)

+31 20 717 68 68 (English language)
Participant code: 14708136#



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Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialise, or should any underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, Delta Lloyd's actual financial condition or results of operations could differ materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
Please see the Annual Report for the year-ended 31 December 2014 for a description of certain important factors, risks and uncertainties that may affect Delta Lloyd's businesses.
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[1] Reflecting Delta Lloyd's current interpretation of Solvency II regulation. Includes certain actions completed or to be completed in Q4. These include: Sale of Delta Lloyd Deutschland and private equity, merger of properties within Delta Lloyd Leven, restructuring of FNO subordinated debt, impact of the September 2015 curve prescribed by EIOPA in October 2015 and transitional measures for equity type 1 and type 2

[2] These completed measures are included in the SF ratio of 136%

[3] These near term measures are estimated to deliver approximately 10-15%-points increase

[4] Consistent with 2015YTD capital generation

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