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Summary of Manulife Financial Fireside Chat - November 19, 2025 Company Overview - **Company**: Manulife Financial (NYSE: MFC) - **New CEO**: Phil Witherington Key Points and Arguments Strategic Refresh - Manulife is undergoing a significant strategic refresh early in the new CEO's tenure, focusing on five priorities, six values, and three enablers, indicating a proactive approach rather than maintaining the status quo [12][15][16] - The leadership team aims to provide clarity on the strategy to avoid strategic ambiguity and to quickly move into execution [14][15] Long-term Vision - The goal is for Manulife to become the leading global life insurer and asset management company, not just in Canada but worldwide, with a focus on major economies like the US, China, and India [25][26] - The strategy emphasizes balanced growth across the portfolio while maintaining a disciplined risk appetite [26] M&A and Organic Growth - While there is an appetite for inorganic growth, as demonstrated by the Comvest acquisition, the focus remains on organic investments, which historically yield better returns [28][30] - The company plans to leverage its strong brand and capabilities to create competitive advantages in the market [30] Entry into India - Manulife has a long-term ambition to re-enter the Indian insurance market, facilitated by recent regulatory changes allowing greater foreign ownership [33][34] - A joint venture with Mahindra is planned, combining local market knowledge with Manulife's insurance expertise [35][36] Japan Market - Japan remains a key market for Manulife, with opportunities in both insurance and asset management, driven by demographic changes and economic growth [43][44] - The focus will be on organic growth rather than acquisitions in Japan [50] Focus on Canada - Canada is viewed as a critical market for growth, with plans to enhance digital experiences and leverage existing capabilities across insurance and wealth management [80][81] - Manulife aims to sustain and grow its leadership position in Canada by embedding successful strategies from other markets [80] AI Integration - Manulife is committed to becoming an AI-powered organization, with significant investments in AI infrastructure and applications already in operation [87][88] - The company expects to generate approximately $1 billion in benefits from AI between 2025 and 2027, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency [94][95] Financial Performance and Share Buybacks - Manulife has successfully reduced its share count by 4% year-over-year, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [99] - The company aims to balance share buybacks with growth investments, ensuring that capital generation remains strong [72][99] Other Important Insights - The strategic refresh has generated excitement within the organization, with employees eager to embrace new technologies and strategies [57] - The leadership team is focused on long-term sustainable success, ensuring that future management does not look back with regret on missed opportunities [71] - The company is committed to maintaining expense efficiency while pursuing growth, with a target of 45% or less for expense efficiency [73][74]

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格隆汇11月14日｜摩根士丹利发表研报指，宏利金融第三季核心每股盈利1.16美元，按年增长16%，若 剔除预期信贷损失拨备释放的影响，则按年增长11%，不仅高于该行预测，亦好过宏利2024年投资者日 设定的中期10至12%每股盈利增长目标。不过，该行指，宏利第三季美国业务核心盈利为3.32亿美元， 略低于3.39亿美元的市场预期。宏利全球财富与资产管理(GWAM)净资金流为负62亿美元，相较于2025 年第二季的9亿美元净流入及2024年第三季的52亿美元净流入。该行重申在加拿大上市的宏利"与大市同 步"评级，目标价47加元。 ...

     TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC   SEHK: 945 TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Phil Witherington, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife, will participate in a fireside chat with TD Securities Analyst, Mario Mendonca on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to discuss the company's recent business performance and refreshed enterprise strategy. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast and replay of the fireside chat will be available through Manulife's Investor Relations website. The ...

Key Takeaways Manulife posted Q3 core EPS of $0.84, beating estimates by 13.5% and rising 15% year over year. Core earnings hit $1.4B, driven by growth in Global WAM, Asia, and Canada, plus an ECL provision release. NBV grew 6.3%, APE sales rose 8%, and core ROE expanded 150 bps to 18.1% for the quarter. Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) delivered third-quarter 2025 core earnings of 84 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13.5%. The bottom line improved 15% year over year.Core earn ...

Manulife Financial (NYSE:MFC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 13, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsColin Simpson - CFOHung Ko - Global Head of Treasury and Investor RelationsPhil Witherington - President and CEOStephanie Fadous - Chief ActuarySteve Finch - President and CEOPaul Lorentz - President and CEOTrevor Kreel - Chief Investment OfficerConference Call ParticipantsPaul Holden - AnalystAlex Scott - AnalystGabriel Dechaine - AnalystTom MacKinnon - AnalystDarko Mihelic - AnalystMario Mendonca - Analys ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a core EPS growth of 16% year-over-year, supported by record core earnings and strong underlying business growth across various segments [10][12][28] - The LICAT ratio remained strong at 138%, providing a buffer above the supervisory target ratio, while the leverage ratio improved to 22.7% [10][27] - Book value per share increased by 7% year-over-year, reflecting continued capital return to shareholders [10][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Insurance new business performance showed growth of 15% or greater in new business CSM across all segments, with APE sales increasing by 8% year-over-year [14][9] - Asia segment core earnings increased by 29% year-over-year, with new business CSM and value metrics rising by 18% and 7% respectively [21][11] - Global WAM reported a 19% growth in pre-tax core earnings, despite net outflows of $6.2 billion due to challenges in the North American retail market [22][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced net outflows of $6.2 billion in global WAM, primarily due to pressures in the U.S. retirement channel and intermediary channels [15][22] - APE sales in Canada increased by 9% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in the individual insurance business [24] - The U.S. segment saw a 51% increase in APE sales, although core earnings decreased by 20% year-over-year due to unfavorable life insurance claims experience [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The refreshed enterprise strategy focuses on sustainable growth, leveraging strengths in Asia and global WAM, and entering the Indian insurance market through a joint venture with Mahindra [7][6] - The company aims to become an AI-powered organization, enhancing product offerings and customer engagement through digital innovation [8][9] - The strategy emphasizes balanced growth across markets, with continued investments in Canada and the U.S. to sustain scale and capital generation [60][59] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving 2027 financial targets, highlighting strong fundamentals and growth potential in Asia and global WAM [10][28] - The company anticipates challenges in net flows but remains optimistic about future earnings potential driven by strong market fundamentals [22][25] - Management noted the importance of adapting strategies to evolving external environments to ensure long-term success [58][59] Other Important Information - The company completed its annual basis change, resulting in a net favorable impact of a $605 million decrease in overall pre-tax fulfillment cash flows [18][19] - The company expects remittances for 2025 to be approximately $6 billion, contributing to a cumulative target of at least $22 billion by 2027 [27][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on the India venture - Management highlighted the favorable regulatory environment and digital infrastructure in India, with plans to enter the market through a joint venture with Mahindra, expected to take 12-18 months for regulatory approvals [31][32][33] Question: Outlook for Asia markets - Management noted strong sales momentum in Asia, with broad-based success across multiple markets, and expressed optimism for continued growth [38][39] Question: Private credit exposure - The company reported a below-investment-grade private credit portfolio of around CAD 4 billion, emphasizing strong performance and low risk [41][42] Question: Impact of GMWAM fee changes - Management confirmed guidance of about $25 million per quarter in impacts from fee changes, with proactive measures taken to mitigate effects [48][49] Question: Actuarial review and LTC assumptions - Management discussed the favorable impact of the LTC triennial review, reflecting higher medical inflation and utilization trends [50][51][52] Question: Strategy refresh rationale - Management explained the need for a refreshed strategy to adapt to changing external environments while maintaining focus on balanced growth across markets [57][58][60]