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Latest Financial Results Summary (H1/Q2 2026)

Ageas released its first half-year results on August 27, 2026, delivering resilient operational earnings and commercial momentum:

Gross Inflows (Premium Income):EUR 12.1 billion, representing an increase of 17% year-on-year (or 8% at constant scope).
Net Operating Result:EUR 776 million, up 6% compared to EUR 732 million in H1 2025, representing a Return on Equity (ROE) of 15.8%.
Net Result:Reached EUR 846 million.
Life Net Operating Result:EUR 629 million, supported by solid technical margins, favorable investment returns, and strong commercial campaigns.
Non-Life Net Operating Result:EUR 240 million.The combined ratio stood at 95.2% (compared to 92.1% in H1 2025), impacted by roughly 5 percentage points (EUR 180 million) from severe adverse weather and storm claims in Belgium and Portugal.
Solvency & Capital Generation:Solvency II ratio stood at 195% at the end of June 2026. Operational Capital Generation totaled approximately EUR 1.1 billion, while Operational Free Capital Generation was EUR 484 million.

Revenue & Segment Breakdown

In the insurance sector, Ageas reports revenue primarily in terms of Inflows (gross written premiums including non-consolidated partnerships at Group share). Total H1 2026 inflows reached EUR 12.1 billion.

By Business Line

Life Insurance (~62.8% of Total Inflows / EUR 7.6 billion):Life inflows increased 12% year-on-year.The segment comprises Guaranteed savings/protection products (which grew to EUR 6.8 billion) and Unit-Linked investment products (EUR 768 million), serving retirement, savings, and wealth accumulation needs.
Non-Life Insurance (~37.2% of Total Inflows / EUR 4.5 billion):Non-Life inflows surged 26% year-on-year (6% at constant scope).The business covers Accident & Health, Motor, Property, Casualty, and Inflows from Reinsurance business written via third parties.

By Geographic Region

Asia (~42.1% / EUR 5.1 billion):Encompasses long-standing joint ventures and partnerships across China (Taiping Life), Thailand (Muang Thai Life), India, and the Philippines. Life inflows rose 4% to EUR 4.8 billion, driven by solid jumpstart campaign results in China (+3%) and commercial growth in Thailand (+9%), India (+16%), and the Philippines (+9%).
Belgium (~28.9% / EUR 3.5 billion):Operated via AG Insurance (now 100% owned). Inflows rose 28% (14% at constant scope), with Life inflows of EUR 2.1 billion and Non-Life inflows of EUR 1.4 billion, supported by tariff adjustments, portfolio growth, and strong bank-channel distribution.
Europe (~23.5% / EUR 2.85 billion):Includes operations in Portugal, the UK (esure and AICL consolidation), and Turkey. Life inflows rose 41% to EUR 646 million, led by Portugal, while Non-Life surged 45% to EUR 2.2 billion, supported by the integration of esure in the UK and strong performance in Turkey (+44%).
Reinsurance (~5.5% / EUR 0.65 billion):Covers internal reinsurance solutions as well as third-party protection and quota-share business, recording strong volume growth (+28%).

Quarter-over-Quarter Developments & Future Outlook

Recent Portfolio Changes & Key Developments

Completion of 100% Ownership in AG Insurance:Ageas finalized the acquisition of the remaining 25% stake in AG Insurance, boosting upstream dividends and eliminating non-controlling minority leakages from Belgium operations.
Sale of Stake in Etiqa (Malaysia):Agreed to divest its 49% stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings to Maybank for RM4.83 billion (approx. EUR 1.1 billion).The deal is expected to deliver a net capital gain on disposal of approximately EUR 450 million and will add an estimated 23 percentage points to the Group’s Solvency II ratio upon closing.
Expansion into Chinese Pension Market:Completed a capital increase for a 10% equity stake in Taiping Pension, securing access to EUR 10.9 billion of pension assets under management.

Future Outlook & Key Focus Areas

Full-Year Earnings Target:Management confirmed and guided for full-year 2026 Net Operating Result to exceed EUR 1.95 billion, incorporating organic operating income and the capital gain from the Malaysian divestment.
Cash Upstream Raised:Upstream cash remittance projections from operating entities were lifted by 49% to over EUR 1.4 billion (up from EUR 1.2 billion), supported by strong dividends from China, Thailand, and Belgium.
Capital Return: Targeted an interim gross dividend of EUR 1.50 per share payable in December 2026.
Next Quarter Watch Items:Investors should monitor weather-related claims normalization (aiming to return the underlying Non-Life combined ratio toward 92%), regulatory closing timelines for the Malaysian divestment, and investment yield stability across the EUR 131.1 billion portfolio in an environment of shifting central bank interest rates.

Three-Month Share Price Movement & Market Drivers

Over the trailing three-month period (June 2026 through early September 2026), Ageas SA/NV (Euronext Brussels: AGS) traded significantly higher, moving from approximately EUR 63.45 in early June to around EUR 75.50 – EUR 76.40 in early September 2026, representing a three-month gain of over 19%:

June 2026: Shares consolidated around the EUR 63 – EUR 68 range as European equity markets navigated broader political uncertainties and interest rate expectations.
July 2026: The stock trended steadily upward through EUR 70 to EUR 74, driven by expectations of strategic capital actions and anticipation of strong operational numbers.
August – Early September 2026:The stock touched multi-year highs of EUR 75.50 – EUR 76.40, marking the highest level seen since 2008.

Key Drivers

Strategic Portfolio Rationalization: The EUR 1.1 billion sale of the Malaysian stake unlocked substantial capital at an attractive valuation, enhancing solvency flexibility and cash returns.
Full-Year Guidance Confirmation & Strong Earnings Beat:Reporting an H1 net operating result of EUR 776 million (+6%) and setting full-year guidance above EUR 1.95 billion gave strong confidence to institutional investors.
Upward Cash Flow Revision:Lifting expected cash remittances to over EUR 1.4 billion and confirming the EUR 1.50 interim dividend solidified Ageas’s defensive dividend appeal.

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