On 27 June 2024, a.s.r. presented its strategy and targets for the 2024-2026 plan period during a Capital Markets Day (CMD) for institutional investors and analysts at the company's head office in Utrecht.

On 21 August, a.s.r. announced it had joined the international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In doing so, a.s.r. was committing to setting science-based emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement.

On 12 September, credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) affirmed a.s.r.’s ratings and revised the outlook on the credit ratings to positive on expected capital and earnings improvement.

Following a thorough strategic review of Knab’s activities, in conjunction with an assessment of the proposal put forward by BAWAG, a.s.r. believes that the future of Knab and the service proposition to its customers is better served by being part of BAWAG. On 1 November, a.s.r. closed the sale of its banking activities (Knab) to BAWAG Group AG (BAWAG). This transaction was announced on 1 February, 2024.

Following the sale, a.s.r. announced on 7 November a share buyback of € 100 million, which was completed on 11 December. This share buyback is in addition to the € 525 million share buyback programme that a.s.r. announced at the CMD.

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