Core Insights - AIA Group reported a post-tax operating profit of $3.61 billion for the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7% at constant exchange rates and 6.6% at actual exchange rates [1] - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders was $2.53 billion, showing a year-on-year decline of 23.5% [1] - New business value reached $2.84 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 14% at constant exchange rates and 15.6% at actual exchange rates [1] - The embedded value stood at $70.85 billion, up 2.6% from the beginning of the year [1] - The interim dividend per share was 49 Hong Kong cents, an increase of 10.1% year-on-year [1] New Business Value Growth - The new business value achieved a record high of $2.84 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 14% at constant exchange rates, driven by increased sales and improved profitability of new business [1] - The annualized new premium for the first half of 2025 was $4.94 billion, reflecting an 8.7% year-on-year increase [1] - The new business value margin recorded 57.7%, up 3.8 percentage points year-on-year, benefiting from product structure optimization and repricing in the Thailand and mainland China markets [1] Regional Performance - The mainland China market reported new business value of $740 million, a year-on-year decrease of 5.0%, but showed a 10% increase at constant exchange rates when excluding economic assumption changes [2] - The Hong Kong market's new business value grew by 23.9% to $1.06 billion, maintaining its position as the largest contributor to the group's new business value [2] - The Southeast Asia market, particularly Thailand, saw a significant increase in new business value by 45.4% to $520 million, driven by regulatory changes and strategic partnerships [3] Distribution Channels - The agency channel's new business value increased by 19.4% to $2.22 billion, accounting for over 70% of the company's new business value [4] - The partner distribution channel also saw an 8.4% year-on-year increase in new business value to $800 million, with the bancassurance channel growing by 10% [4]

Core Viewpoint - AIA Group reported a 14% year-on-year increase in New Business Value (NBV) for H1 2025, reaching USD 2.838 billion, indicating strong growth driven by both volume and pricing factors [1][2] Financial Performance - The embedded value equity reached USD 73.7 billion, with a 5% increase per share [1] - After-tax operating profit was USD 3.609 billion, reflecting a 12% increase per share [1] - Basic free surplus generated was USD 3.569 billion, up 10% per share [1] - Interim dividend per share was HKD 0.49, a 10% increase year-on-year [1] Business Segments - The shift towards participating insurance has shown significant results, with NBV maintaining steady growth [1] - Traditional insurance accounted for 37% of the product mix (down 1 percentage point), while participating insurance rose to 43% (up 11 percentage points) [1] - Investment-linked insurance remained stable at 9% [1] Channel Performance - Agency channel NBV increased by 17% to USD 2.22 billion, contributing 78% of total NBV, with a margin increase of 4.4 percentage points to 72% [2] - Partner distribution NBV grew by 8% to USD 0.804 billion, with bank assurance channels up 10% [2] - The Thai market showed outstanding profitability, with NBV margin exceeding 100% [2][3] Regional Insights - AIA China experienced a slight decrease in NBV, down 4% to USD 0.743 billion, impacted by policy adjustments [2] - AIA Hong Kong saw strong new business growth, with NBV up 24% to USD 1.063 billion, contributing 37.5% to the group [3] - Southeast Asian markets showed varied performance, with Thailand leading at a 35% increase in NBV [3] Investment Performance - The net investment return rate was 4.2%, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year [4] - Total investment assets increased by 7.1% to USD 309.256 billion [4] - The investment allocation remained stable, with 54% in funds and convertible bonds, 25% in equities, and 18% in bonds [4] Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued growth in NBV, particularly in the Hong Kong and Thai markets [5] - Adjustments to EPS forecasts for 2025-2027 were made, now projected at USD 0.60, 0.71, and 0.84 respectively [5] - The estimated target price for 2025 is HKD 85.9, maintaining a P/EV valuation of 1.5x [5]

Core Viewpoint - The company maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of HKD 89.80 per share, reflecting a 1.7x P/EV for 2025, supported by stable growth in NBV and EV, and an expected improvement in shareholder returns [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of USD 2.534 billion, a decrease of 24% year-on-year; however, the after-tax operating profit was USD 3.609 billion, representing a 6% increase [1] - The embedded value (EV) stood at USD 70.853 billion, up 2.6% from the end of the previous year, with a 4.2% contribution from new business value growth and a 4.2% contribution from stable expected returns [1] - The interim dividend for 2025 was set at HKD 0.49 per share, reflecting a 10% year-on-year increase [1] Group 2: New Business Value (NBV) Growth - The company reported a 14% year-on-year increase in NBV for H1 2025, with annualized new premiums rising by 8% and the value ratio improving by 3.4 percentage points to 57.7% [2] - In Hong Kong, NBV grew by 24%, driven by a 35% increase in agent channel NBV due to a 9% growth in active agents and a 30% increase in productivity [2] - In mainland China, NBV decreased by 4%, but if excluding the impact of economic assumptions, it would have increased by 10% [2] Group 3: Shareholder Returns - The operating profit after tax (OPAT) grew steadily, with a 6% increase in H1 2025, primarily due to stable CSM release and positive contributions from operational differences and risk adjustments [3] - The diluted after-tax operating profit per share was USD 0.3391, a 12% increase year-on-year, with the return on equity for shareholders rising by 0.9 percentage points to 16.2% [3] - The company completed a USD 1.6 billion share buyback on July 14, 2025, and returned USD 3.71 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks in H1 2025, with free surplus at USD 9.898 billion [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company benefited from rapid growth in its Hong Kong and Thailand operations, with a 14% year-on-year increase in NBV for the first half of the year, alongside growth in annualized new premiums and NBVM [1][2][4] Group 1: NBV Performance - The company's NBV for the first half of the year reached $2.838 billion, a 14% increase year-on-year, with annualized new premiums up 8% and NBVM increasing by 3.4 percentage points to 57.7% [2][3] - Growth in NBV was primarily driven by the Hong Kong and Thailand markets, while the mainland China business saw a decline due to adjustments in economic assumptions [2][3] - In Hong Kong, NBV increased by 24% to $1.063 billion, with both local customers and mainland visitors contributing to double-digit growth [2][3] - Thailand's NBV rose by 35% to $522 million, driven by a one-time sales boost before new co-payment regulations took effect in March 2025 [2][3] Group 2: Mainland China Business - The mainland China business experienced a 4% decline in NBV to $743 million, primarily due to changes in economic assumptions; however, excluding this impact, NBV grew by 10% [3] - New regions established since 2019 showed strong growth, with a 36% increase in NBV for these areas in the first half of the year [3] - The company aims for a compound annual growth rate of 40% in NBV for new regions from 2025 to 2030, with plans to open 1-2 new regions each year [3] Group 3: Operating Profit - The company reported a 6% year-on-year increase in after-tax operating profit to $3.609 billion, with earnings per share growing by 12% [4] - Strong business quality was reflected in the increase of CSM amortization and positive operating variances, which contributed to a 19% rise in insurance service performance [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 23.5% to $2.534 billion, primarily due to a 51.5% increase in financial expenses related to insurance contracts [4] Group 4: Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of 49.00 Hong Kong cents per share, a 10% increase year-on-year, and completed a $1.6 billion share buyback on July 14 [5][6] - The free surplus generated in the first half of the year was $2.430 billion, reflecting a 13% year-on-year increase [5][6] - Since 2022, the company has returned $22.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, reducing the number of shares outstanding by 13% [6] Group 5: Future Growth Potential - The company maintains a high level of shareholder returns while anticipating future growth, with projected NBV of $5.449 billion, $5.941 billion, and $6.493 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [6] - The company has set a target valuation of 1.55x PEV for 2025E, corresponding to a reasonable target price of HKD 85.3, maintaining a "buy" rating [6]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for AIA Group Limited is "Buy" [1][7] Core Views - The report highlights a steady growth in operating profit, with a 6% year-on-year increase in after-tax operating profit to USD 3.609 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by a 9% increase in contract service margins [2][3] - The new business value increased by 14% year-on-year to USD 2.838 billion, with a notable performance in Hong Kong and Thailand [2][4] - The company returned USD 3.710 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, with an interim dividend increase of 10% to HKD 0.49 [2] Summary by Sections Operating Profit - The after-tax operating profit for the first half of 2025 was USD 3.609 billion, a 6% increase year-on-year, attributed to a 9% rise in contract service margins [2][3] - Basic after-tax operating profit per share rose by 12% to USD 0.34 [3] New Business Value - New business value increased by 14% year-on-year to USD 2.838 billion, with a new business value rate up by 3.4 percentage points to 57.7% [2][4] - Annualized new premiums grew by 8% to USD 4.942 billion, with regional performance varying across markets [4] Regional Performance - In Hong Kong, new business value rose by 24% to USD 1.063 billion, while Thailand saw a 35% increase to USD 0.522 billion [4] - The decline in new business value in mainland China was influenced by changes in economic assumptions, but adjusted growth was 10% [4] Distribution Channels - The agency channel contributed significantly, with new business value increasing by 17% to USD 2.220 billion, and a new business value rate up by 4.4 percentage points to 72.0% [5] - The partner distribution channel also saw growth, with new business value rising by 8% to USD 0.804 billion [5] Financial Forecasts - The report maintains previous profit forecasts, expecting insurance revenue of USD 20.841 billion, USD 22.436 billion, and USD 24.168 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [6] - Projected net profits for the same years are USD 7.112 billion, USD 7.701 billion, and USD 8.354 billion, with corresponding EPS of USD 0.50, USD 0.54, and USD 0.59 [6]

Core Points - The CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank Financial Theme Index has shown significant growth, with a 52.28% increase year-to-date, 34.44% over the last three months, and 11.09% in the past month [1][2] - The index consists of up to 50 listed companies that meet the non-bank financial theme criteria, reflecting the overall performance of this sector within the Hong Kong Stock Connect [1] Index Performance - The CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Non-Bank Financial Theme Index opened higher, closing at 4438.09 points with a trading volume of 20.382 billion yuan [1] - The index was established on November 14, 2014, with a base point of 3000.0 [1] Index Composition - The top ten weighted companies in the index include China Ping An (14.88%), Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (13.02%), AIA Group (12.77%), China Life (9.69%), China Pacific Insurance (7.81%), China Property & Casualty Insurance (6.69%), New China Life (3.96%), People's Insurance Group of China (3.95%), CITIC Securities (2.97%), and China Galaxy Securities (2.41%) [1] - The index exclusively comprises companies from the financial sector, with 100% representation from this industry [2] Index Adjustment Mechanism - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with changes implemented on the next trading day following the second Friday of June and December [2] - In special circumstances, the index may undergo temporary adjustments, such as removing companies that are delisted or adding new companies that meet the criteria [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for AIA Group Limited (1299) [7][3] Core Views - The company's operating profit for the first half of 2025 increased by 6% year-on-year, with a mid-year dividend growth of 10%. The Net Book Value (NBV) and Embedded Value (EV) showed steady growth, and the Contractual Service Margin (CSM) was released steadily, indicating continued improvement in shareholder returns [3][11] Financial Summary - Total revenue is projected to grow from $17.514 billion in 2023 to $24.659 billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 10% [5] - Net profit is expected to rise from $3.781 billion in 2023 to $7.471 billion in 2027, with a significant increase of 81.2% in 2024, followed by a decline of 19.4% in 2025 [5] - The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio is forecasted to decrease from 28.35 in 2023 to 13.22 in 2027, while the Price-to-Book (PB) ratio is expected to decline from 2.61 to 2.14 over the same period [5] NBV and Performance - The NBV for the first half of 2025 grew by 14% year-on-year, driven primarily by the Hong Kong region, which saw a 24% increase in NBV. The annualized new premium also increased by 8%, with a value rate improvement of 3.4 percentage points to 57.7% [11] - The mainland China NBV experienced a decline of 4%, but if excluding economic assumption changes, it would have increased by 10%. The annualized premium decreased by 7%, while the value rate improved by 1.9 percentage points to 58.6% [11] Shareholder Returns - The operating profit for the first half of 2025 was $3.609 billion, reflecting a 6% year-on-year increase, primarily due to stable CSM releases and positive contributions from operational differences and risk adjustments [11] - The company completed a $1.6 billion share buyback in July 2025, returning $3.71 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks in the first half of 2025 [11]

美银证券发布研报称，友邦保险(01299)上半年纯利同比跌24%至25亿美元，以固定汇率计算，集团新业 务价值同比升14%至28亿美元，稍低于该行预期，新业务价值利润率由去年上半年的53.9%升至57.7%。 友邦保险于上半年回购约19亿美元后，内含价值同比升4%至709亿美元。该行指，将公司在2025年至 2027年盈利预测下调8%至11%，以反映保险合约净财政开支预测被上调，其目标价由92.2港元下调至90 港元，其评级为"买入"。 报告指，管理层在业绩后会议详细讲述内地市场策略，即使内地传统上是友邦最大市场之一，如此程度 的重视反映友邦对内地市场进一步深耕密植。此外，香港市场的监管改变属重要驱动力。上半年友邦在 香港市场新业务价值同比升24%，单计次季升约30%，主要由访港内地旅客需求带动，因受本港7月起 实施分红保单利益说明演示回报率上限之前的销售催谷影响，代理在次季加快销售步伐，因为可展示更 进取的预测。 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for AIA Group Limited (01299.HK) with a target price of HKD 85.9 [1][9] Core Views - AIA Group's new business value (NBV) increased by 14% year-on-year to USD 2.838 billion in H1 2025, driven by both volume and price growth [2][9] - The company's embedded value equity reached USD 73.7 billion, with a 5% increase per share [1] - The operating profit after tax was USD 3.609 billion, reflecting a 12% increase per share [1] Summary by Sections New Business Value and Premiums - The NBV margin improved by 3.4 percentage points to 57.7%, with annualized new premiums rising by 8% to USD 4.942 billion [2] - The product mix shows traditional insurance at 37% (down 1 percentage point), participating insurance at 43% (up 11 percentage points), and investment-linked insurance stable at 9% [2] Distribution Channels - Agency channel NBV rose by 17% to USD 2.222 billion, accounting for 78% of total NBV, with a significant contribution from AIA Hong Kong's agency channel, which saw a 35% increase [2] - Partner distribution NBV increased by 8% to USD 804 million, with bank insurance channels growing by 10% [2] Market Performance - The Thai market showed outstanding profitability with an NBV margin exceeding 100%, while the Hong Kong market's importance continues to rise [3][4] - AIA China experienced a slight NBV decrease of 4% to USD 743 million, impacted by policy adjustments [3] Investment Performance - The net investment return rate was 4.2%, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year, while total investment return was 4.7%, down 0.2 percentage points [4] - Total investment assets increased by 7.1% to USD 309.256 billion, with a stable allocation structure [4] Financial Forecasts - The report adjusts EPS forecasts for 2025-2027 to USD 0.60, 0.71, and 0.84 respectively, maintaining a P/EV valuation of 1.5x [9] - The expected EV growth rate for 2025 is 7.6%, aligning with the target price of HKD 85.9 [9]

Core Viewpoint - AIA Group's net profit for the first half of the year decreased by 24% to $2.5 billion, while the new business value increased by 14% to $2.8 billion, slightly below expectations [1] Financial Performance - AIA's new business value margin improved from 53.9% in the first half of last year to 57.7% this year [1] - The embedded value rose by 4% year-on-year to $70.9 billion after the company repurchased approximately $1.9 billion [1] Forecast Adjustments - The earnings forecast for 2025 to 2027 has been lowered by 8% to 11% due to increased net financial expenses related to insurance contracts [1] - The target price has been adjusted from HKD 92.2 to HKD 90, while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1]