A. Overview This brochure relates to the investment advisory services offered by Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC, a US-based investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC, utilizes the primary business name Aegon Asset Management US, or Aegon AM US, to market its asset management products and services. Aegon AM US is a limited liability company formed in 2001 under the laws of the State of Iowa. And it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon USA Asset Management Holding, LLC (“AUAM Holding”) and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon Ltd. Aegon AM US is part of a broader investment firm using the brand name Aegon Asset Management. References to Aegon Asset Management include various affiliated investment advisory, operational and distribution business units, including Aegon USA Realty Advisors, LLC (“Aegon Real Assets US”) and Aegon Asset Management UK plc (“Aegon AM UK”) (formerly known as Kames Capital plc), each an SEC-registered investment adviser, and various unregistered foreign affiliates (and joint ventures), including Aegon Asset Management Pan-Europe B.V., Aegon Asset Management Hungary B.V., Aegon España S.A.U. de Seguros y Reaseguros (“Aegon España”), Aegon Industrial Fund Management Co., LTD, Aegon Investment Management B.V. (“Aegon AM NL”), and La Banque Postale Asset Management S.A. Though legally distinct, the Aegon Asset Management affiliates function as a global business. Through the use of distinct investment platforms, Aegon AM US collaborates with various Aegon Asset Management affiliates to deliver products and services globally. Aegon AM US believes that this structure helps it better serve its clients’ needs. For additional information regarding Aegon AM US’ legal and governance structures, refer to Item 10, Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations. Aegon AM US’ principal office is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with other offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Baltimore, Maryland. Certain Aegon Asset Management affiliates share global macroeconomic research and jointly participate in a Global Research

Platform. Aegon AM US partners with Aegon AM NL through participating affiliate arrangements; for more information see Item 8.B, Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss - Methods of Analysis and Item 10.B.1, Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations - Relationships with Related Persons: Participating Affiliate Arrangement and Global Research Platform. B. Advisory Services Aegon AM US provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management products and services in similar and different investment strategies to affiliated and unaffiliated institutional clients. These services are offered through a variety of investment vehicles, structures, and arrangements which vary by investment strategy including, but not limited to, separately managed accounts, foreign or domestic open-end mutual funds and UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds, collective investment trusts (“CITs”), and private funds. Aegon AM US also provides non-discretionary research services. Aegon AM US began as a manager of fixed income portfolios and today provides active management of portfolios that invest primarily in fixed income asset classes, but also may utilize equities, loans, and derivatives. Additionally, Aegon AM US provides customized investment solutions for insurance companies and pension plans. Aegon AM US engages sub-advisers to manage certain investment strategies on behalf of affiliated and non- affiliated clients. Aegon AM US tailors its advice to serve the needs of each particular client and, before beginning investment activities, generally requires mutually agreed upon, written investment guidelines or instructions for the client’s account(s). Client guidelines can impose reasonable restrictions on investments in certain securities or types of securities. Additional information about Aegon AM US’ investment strategies and services can be found in Item 8, Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss. C. Assets Under Management As of December 31, 2023, Aegon AM US had assets under management as follows: