NN N : Group aounces review of strategic options for Investment Partners

NN Group today announces it is reviewing strategic options for its asset management business, covering a broad range of options including a merger, joint venture, or (partial) divestment. The review is part of NN's regular and thorough assessment of its individual businesses, in line with our aim to pursue long-term value creation that is beneficial to all stakeholders.

NN Investment Partners (NN IP), with around EUR 300 billion of assets under management, is a leader in responsible investing and has strong capabilities in fixed income, private debt, equity and multi asset solutions. The current review is aimed at assessing the opportunities to create a broader platform to enable NN IP to accelerate its growth. In considering different strategic alternatives, particular focus will be given to how NN IP can continue to provide the best investment offering and service to NN's insurance business and asset management clients in a rapidly evolving industry.

We are committed to conducting this process with the utmost diligence in the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees and shareholders. We will update the market if and when appropriate.

• NN Group profile

  NN Group is an international financial services company, active in 20 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. With all its employees, the Group provides retirement services, pensions, insurance, investments and banking to approximately 18 million customers. NN Group includes Nationale-Nederlanden, NN, NN Investment Partners, ABN AMRO Insurance, Movir, AZL, BeFrank and OHRA. NN Group is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (NN).

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