Common use of Introduction and Purpose Clause in Contracts

Introduction and Purpose. 1.1. These Variable Compensation Plan Rules are intended to provide for Variable Compensation in the form of cash and/or Shares to eligible Executive Board members of Aegon N.V. to strengthen their commitment to the Company’s business strategy, risk tolerance and long-term performance, as further set out in the Remuneration Framework or any other arrangements applicable to Participants.

Introduction and Purpose. 1.1. These Variable Compensation Plan Rules are intended to provide for Variable Compensation in the form of cash and/or and / or Shares to eligible Executive Board members of Aegon N.V. to strengthen their commitment to the Company’s business strategy, risk tolerance and long-term performance, as further set out in the Remuneration Framework or any other arrangements applicable to Participants.. Aegon Annual Report on Form 20-F 2019 454 Exhibit 4.5

Introduction and Purpose. 1.1. 1.1 These Variable Compensation Plan Rules (the Plan Rules) are intended to provide for Variable Compensation in the form of cash and/or and / or Shares to eligible Executive Board members of Aegon AEGON N.V. to strengthen their commitment to the Company’s business strategy, risk tolerance and long-term performance, as further set out in the Remuneration Framework or any other arrangements applicable to Participants.

Introduction and Purpose. 1.1. These Variable Compensation Plan Rules are intended to provide for Variable Compensation in the form of cash and/or Shares to eligible Executive Board members of Aegon N.V. to strengthen their commitment to the Company’s business strategy, risk Aegon Annual Report on Form 20-F 2019 461 Exhibit 4.6 tolerance and long-term performance, as further set out in the Remuneration Framework or any other arrangements applicable to Participants.

Introduction and Purpose. 1.1. These Variable Compensation Plan Rules (the Plan Rules) are intended to provide for Variable Compensation in the form of cash and/or Shares to eligible Executive Board members of Aegon N.V. to strengthen their commitment to the Company’s business strategy, risk tolerance and long-term performance, as further set out in the Remuneration Framework or any other arrangements applicable to Participants.