Core Insights - Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) reported second-quarter 2025 core earnings of 69 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.8%, but showing a year-over-year improvement of 4.5% [1][9] - Core earnings totaled $1.2 billion (C$1.7 billion), reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 7.6% due to strong business growth in Global WAM, Asia, and Canada being offset by unfavorable life insurance claims experience in the U.S. and increased ECL provisions [1][9] New Business Metrics - New business value (NBV) for the quarter was $611 million (C$846 million), representing a year-over-year increase of 15.7% [2][9] - New business contractual service margin (CSM) reached $637 million (C$882 million), up 38.7% year over year [2][9] - Annualized premium equivalent (APE) sales increased by 12.8% year over year to $1.58 billion (C$2.2 billion), indicating strong sales momentum and margin expansion [2][9] Asset Management Performance - Average assets under management and administration in Global Wealth and Asset Management were $726 billion (C$1,005 billion), up 6.4% year over year [3] - Retail net outflows amounted to $3.2 billion, a significant increase of 32-fold year over year, primarily due to lower net sales through third-party intermediaries in North America and money market funds in Mainland China [3] Profitability and Financial Ratios - Core return on equity decreased by 70 basis points year over year to 15% [4] - Financial leverage ratio improved by 140 basis points to 25.6% at the end of the quarter [4] - Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test ratio stood at 136% as of June 30, 2025, with adjusted book value per common share increasing by 7.4% year over year to $35.78 [4] Segment Performance - Global Wealth and Asset Management division's core earnings were $334 million (C$463 million), up 14.5% year over year [5] - Asia division's core earnings reached $520 million, a 13% increase year over year, with APE sales, new business CSM, and NBV rising by 31%, 34%, and 28% respectively [5] - Canada division's core earnings were $302 million (C$419 million), up 2.7% year over year, while APE sales decreased by 34% [6] - U.S. division reported core earnings of $141 million, down 53% year over year, despite strong business growth reflected in APE sales, new business CSM, and NBV increasing by 40%, 59%, and 12% respectively [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's core EPS grew by 2% year-over-year, reflecting strong underlying business growth, although dampened by elevated U.S. mortality and expected credit loss provisions [12][13] - The balance sheet remains strong with a LICAT ratio of 136% and a leverage ratio well below the 25% target, while book value per share increased by 5% from the prior year [13][28] - Net income for the quarter was reported at $1.8 billion, an increase of $747 million compared to the prior year, driven by positive market experience [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The insurance segments generated over 30% growth in new business CSM, with AP sales increasing by 15% year-over-year, particularly strong in Asia and the U.S. [15][16] - Global Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) achieved nearly $1 billion in positive net flows, demonstrating the strength of its diversified platform [16][22] - Core earnings in Asia increased by 13% year-over-year, while the U.S. segment saw a 53% decrease in core earnings due to unfavorable mortality experience [21][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Asia segment reported a 31% increase in APE, with significant contributions from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore [21] - In Canada, APE sales decreased by 34% year-over-year, primarily due to the non-recurrence of a large case sale in the Group Insurance business [24] - The U.S. segment experienced a 40% growth in AP sales, driven by demand for accumulation insurance products from affluent customers [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing its digital capabilities and embedding AI across its businesses to drive growth and productivity [8][9] - The acquisition of Comvest Credit Partners is aimed at scaling the private markets business and enhancing existing private credit capabilities, expected to be immediately accretive to core EPS and ROE [10][31] - The leadership team is reviewing the company's strategy to assess potential refreshes to meet long-term ambitions [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver sustainable growth despite short-term headwinds impacting core earnings [29] - The company remains committed to investing in high-quality growth opportunities and maintaining strong capital deployment priorities [9][10] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by elevated mortality claims in the U.S. but views them as short-term headwinds rather than a trend [26][27] Other Important Information - The company has returned over $6.4 billion in capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks over the past year [28] - The transition to the new eMPF platform in Hong Kong is expected to impact core earnings, with a projected quarterly drag of approximately $25 million starting in 2026 [24][84] Q&A Session Summary Question: What other areas may the company want to bulk up in operations? - The company is focused on organic growth opportunities but is also looking for inorganic opportunities that could accelerate growth, particularly in private markets and alternatives [40][41] Question: What is the expected impact of the MPS on margins? - The transition to eMPF is expected to impact margins by approximately 150 basis points, with a recovery anticipated thereafter [46][47] Question: Can you provide details on the amortization of intangibles from the Comvest acquisition? - The acquisition is expected to add approximately $30 million annually in amortization of intangibles, which will be excluded from core earnings [49][50] Question: How does the company justify the valuation paid for Comvest? - The valuation reflects the future value expected from the acquisition, with significant growth opportunities in private credit and alignment of interests between the two firms [70][72] Question: What is the outlook for the Japan market? - The company sees continued growth potential in Japan, despite a decline in sales due to strong prior year performance, and is diversifying its product offerings [80][81]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core EPS grew by 2% year-over-year, reflecting strong underlying business growth, though dampened by elevated U.S. mortality and expected credit loss provisions [12][13] - Net income for the quarter was $1.8 billion, an increase of $747 million compared to the prior year, driven by positive market experience [19] - Book value per share increased by 7% year-over-year to $35.78, despite returning over $6.4 billion of capital to shareholders [26][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AP sales increased by 15% year-over-year, with over 30% growth in both Asia and the U.S. [15] - New business CSM grew by 37% and new business value increased by 20% [15] - Global WAM achieved nearly $1 billion in positive net flows, demonstrating strength in institutional and retirement inflows [15][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asia segment saw APE increase by 31% year-over-year, with significant contributions from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore [20] - Canada reported a 34% decrease in APE sales, offset by strong growth in individual insurance [23] - U.S. segment delivered strong AP sales growth of 40%, but core earnings decreased by 53% due to unfavorable mortality experience [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains committed to investing in businesses for sustainable growth, with a focus on digital transformation and AI capabilities [7][8] - The acquisition of Comvest Credit Partners aims to enhance private credit capabilities and scale the private markets business [9][10] - A review of the company's strategy is planned to assess potential refreshes for long-term ambitions [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to deliver high-quality sustainable growth despite short-term headwinds [12][28] - The company anticipates continued strong performance in Asia and is optimistic about future growth opportunities [20][23] - Management noted that elevated credit loss provisions are expected to stabilize, with a continued focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet [17][28] Other Important Information - The LICAT ratio remains strong at 136%, providing financial flexibility [28] - The company plans to transition to a new eMPF platform in Hong Kong, which is expected to impact core earnings starting in 2026 [22][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What other areas may the company want to bulk up in operations? - The company is focused on organic growth opportunities but is also looking for inorganic opportunities that can accelerate growth [37][40] Question: What is the expected impact of the eMPF transition on margins? - The transition is expected to impact margins by approximately 150 basis points, with a recovery anticipated thereafter [44][46] Question: Can you provide details on the Comvest acquisition's accretion? - The acquisition is expected to provide $0.02 to $0.03 of core EPS accretion annually from 2026 onwards [50][52] Question: How does the company view the valuation of the Comvest acquisition? - The company believes the future value created from the acquisition justifies the valuation, highlighting strong growth potential and synergies [67][70] Question: What is the outlook for the U.S. long-term care business? - A triennial review of the long-term care business is expected in Q3, with trends showing utilization losses offset by lower incidents and higher claims terminations [97][99] Question: What drove the recent spike in credit losses? - The spike was primarily due to a few below-investment-grade loans, with the overall portfolio remaining 96% investment grade [110][112]

Financial Performance - The company's APE sales increased by 15% from C$19 billion to C$22 billion[17, 52] - New business CSM grew significantly by 37% from C$628 million to C$882 million[17, 52] - New business value increased by 20% from C$691 million to C$846 million[17, 52] - Core EPS increased by 2% from C$091 to C$095, while EPS increased significantly by 88%[19, 28] - Adjusted book value per share increased by 7%[20, 43] Business Segment Performance - Asia's APE sales increased by 31% from US$920 million to US$1233 billion[31] - Asia's new business value increased by 28% from US$346 million to US$451 million[31] - Asia's new business CSM increased by 34% from US$349 million to US$480 million[31] - Global WAM net flows increased by C$08 billion from C$01 billion to C$09 billion[17, 25]

宏利金融-S公告，2025年第二季度，核心盈利为17亿加元，按固定汇率基准计算，比2024年第二季度的 水平减少2%；撇除预期信用损失("ECL")变动的影响，核心盈利为18亿加元，比2024年第二季度的水平 增长2%；归属于股东的净收入为18亿加元，比2024年第二季度的水平增长7亿加元；核心EPS为0.95加 元，比2024年第二季度的水平上升2%；EPS为0.98加元，比2024年第二季度的水平增长88%；撇除ECL 变动的影响，核心EPS为0.99加元，比2024年第二季度的水平上升7%；核心ROE为15.0%，而ROE为 15.6%；"寿险资本充裕测试"(LICAT)比率为136%。 ...

宏利金融-S(00945.HK)发布公告，该公司将于2025年9月19日派发第二季度股息每股0.44加元。 本文源自：金融界AI电报 ...

宏利金融-S(00945.HK)发布截至2025年6月30日的第二季度业绩，集团核心盈利为17亿加元，按固定汇 率基准计算，比2024年第二季度的水平减少2%，撇除预期信用损失变动的影响，核心盈利为18亿加 元，比2024年第二季度的水平增长2%;归属于股东的净收入为18亿加元，比2024年第二季度的水平增长 7亿加元;核心EPS为0.95加元，比2024年第二季度的水平上升2%;EPS为0.98加元，比2024年第二季度的 水平增长88%，撇除ECL变动的影响，核心EPS为0.99加元，比2024年第二季度的水平上升7%;核心ROE 为15.0%，而ROE为15.6%;"寿险资本充裕测试"(LICAT)比率为136%;相对于2024年第二季度的水平， 2025年第二季度的APE销售额增长15%，新造业务CSM增长37%，新造业务价值增长20%;全球财富与资 产管理业务的净流入达9亿加元，高于2024年第二季度所录得的1亿加元净流入;今天宣布收购Comvest Credit Partners 75%股权的协议，为公司的全球财富与资产管理业务平台带来147亿美元。该交易预计将 于2025年第四季度完成。 以上内 ...

Core Viewpoint - Manulife Financial-S (00945) announced that it will distribute a second-quarter dividend of CAD 0.44 per share on September 19, 2025 [1] Group 1 - The company is set to pay a dividend of CAD 0.44 per share [1]

"能够领导宏利是我莫大的荣幸，整个团队所展现出的热枕与卓越绩效着实令人鼓舞。当下，我们已打 好坚实基础，并已准备就绪，以清晰理念和目标，应对多变的宏观经济形势。当我们携手开启宏利发展 的新篇章之际，我深信我们对客户、数码化与人工智能方案的坚定承诺，必将为我们全球业务的卓越营 运、高效运作以及可持续增长树立新的标准。 "以策略重点为导向，投资于高潜力业务至关重要;对于此次宣布收购Comvest Credit Partners，我感到非 常鼓舞。该交易将可提升私人信贷领域的互补优势与规模实力，我们深信这一资产策略将有助于我们全 球财富与资产管理业务的未来发展。" 宏利总裁兼首席执行官韦宁顿(Phil Witherington)表示："我们的第二季度业绩突显了我们全球业务的实 力与韧性，我们继续在多元化的业务组合中实现优质增长。公司所有三个保险业务部的新造业务CSM 同比增长均超过30%，清晰印证了我们的发展势头与未来盈利潜力。尤其是亚洲持续录得强劲的APE销 售额，其新造业务价值利润率亦录得环比增长。旗下全球财富与资产管理业务进一步扩大其核心 EBITDA利润率，核心盈利较去年同期录得双位数增长。 宏利金融-S( ...

来源:金融界AI电报 8月7日早间，宏利金融在港交所公告，2025年第二季度核心盈利为17亿加元，按固定汇率基准计算，同 比减少2%；归属于股东的净收入为18亿加元，同比增长7亿加元；EPS为0.98加元，同比增长88%。此 外，该公司宣布了收购Comvest Credit Partners75%股权的协议，为其全球财富与资产管理业务平台带来 147亿美元。该交易预计将于2025年第四季度完成。 ...