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2022
Hungarian state signs deal for stakes in Aegon and Union businesses
The Hungarian state signed a contract to acquire 45 percent stakes in the local businesses of Aegon and Vienna Insurance Group. The finance minister said the acquisition was intended to increase public wealth and return strategic assets to state ownership.
2022
European Commission finds Hungary’s veto breached merger rules
The European Commission said Hungary’s veto of VIG’s acquisition of Aegon Group’s Hungarian subsidiaries breached EU merger regulations and ordered Hungary to withdraw the veto by March 18. The Commission said the Hungarian authorities had failed to show that the measure was justified, suitable and proportionate.
2020
Aegon announces sale of businesses in four countries to VIG
Aegon announced the sale of its insurance, pension and asset-management businesses in Hungary, Poland, Romania and Turkey to Vienna Insurance Group for €830 million. The transaction was expected to close in the second half of 2021.
2020
Vienna Insurance Group acquired three Riga office properties
Vienna Insurance Group acquired three landmark office properties in Riga from Baltic RE Group.