Reaction on various (international) media reports about Anbang

VIVAT is an independent Dutch company, for that reason we cannot respond on the international media reports on behalf of Anbang. Our company has a solid reputation and a solid financial position. Per ultimo 2016, our solvency was 175% (Solvency II standard model). VIVAT is an independent entity subject to Dutch laws and regulations and is monitored by Dutch supervisory authorities. Our directors are subject to Dutch legislation and they act in the best interests of policy holders and other stakeholders. This means that the capital flows from the insurer to our shareholder (dividend, etc.) are subject to the strict rules of our regulator.