Aegon NV posts 3Q profit

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) _ Aegon NV (AEG) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $551 million.

On a per-share basis, the The Hague, Netherlands-based company said it had profit of 27 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 24 cents per share.

The life insurance company posted revenue of $8.93 billion in the period.

Aegon NV shares have increased 11 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 41 percent in the last 12 months.

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