呈交日期： 2024年10月28日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： Prudential plc 保誠有限公司* (* 僅供識別) | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02378 | 說明 | 普通股每股0.05英鎊 | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | ...

FF305 | 於下列日期結束時的結存 (註5及6) | | 2024年10月24日 | 2,693,743,732 | | 0 | | 2,693,743,732 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | B. 贖回/購回股份 (擬註銷但截至期終結存日期尚未註銷) (註5及6) | | | | | | | | | 1). | 購回擬註銷但尚未註銷之股份 | | 692,074 | 0.025687 % | GBP | 6.5623 | | | 變動日期 | | 2024年10月23日 | | | | | | | 2). | 購回擬註銷但尚未註銷之股份 | | 594,269 | 0.022057 % | GBP | 6.5861 | | | 變動日期 | | 2024年10月24日 | | | | | | 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： Prudential plc 保誠有限公司* (* 僅供識別) 呈交日期： 2024年10月25日 ...

翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 FF305 公司名稱： Prudential plc 保誠有限公司* (* 僅供識別) 呈交日期： 2024年10月24日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02378 | 說明 | 普通股每股0.05英鎊 | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | ...

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： Prudential plc 保誠有限公司* (* 僅供識別) 呈交日期： 2024年10月23日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02378 | 說明 | 普通股每股0.05英鎊 | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | 事件 | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) | 已 ...

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Shares of Prudential PLC (PUK, Financial) surged 3.63% in mid-day trading on Oct 2. The stock reached an intraday high of $19.29, before settling at $19.15, up from its previous close of $18.48. This places PUK 19.30% below its 52-week high of $23.73 and 21.43% above its 52-week low of $15.77. Trading volume was 1,043,439 shares, 76.0% of the average daily volume of 1,372,441. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Based on the one-year price targets offered by 1 analysts, the average target price for Prudential PLC ...

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Financial Performance - For the first half of 2024, Prudential plc reported a 6% increase in annualized premium equivalent sales to $3.111 billion, with new business profit (excluding economic impacts) rising by 8%[9]. - The new business profit, accounting for economic factors, increased by 1% to $1.468 billion, reflecting strong performance in 2023 with a 45% growth in new business profit for the full year[9]. - Adjusted operating profit for the first half of 2024 was $1.544 billion, a 9% increase from 2023, while IFRS net profit after tax was $182 million[15]. - The total profit attributable to shareholders for the period is $182 million, a decrease of 81% compared to $947 million in the same period last year[62]. - The company reported a significant drop in profit before tax attributable to shareholders, down 66% to $394 million from $1.175 billion in the previous year[62]. - The operating profit from insurance business rose to $2.486 billion, reflecting a 7% increase from $2.333 billion in the previous year[80]. - The total European embedded value shareholders' equity decreased to $43.286 billion from $45.250 billion as of December 31, 2023[81]. - The overall IFRS post-tax profit for the growth markets segment was $334 million, reflecting a decrease from $406 million in the previous year, primarily due to rising interest rates[139]. Business Strategy and Growth - Prudential plc operates in 14 Asian life insurance markets, ranking among the top three insurers in 10 of these markets, with an average of 63,000 active agents monthly[9]. - The company aims for a compound annual growth rate of 15% to 20% in new business profit by 2027, alongside double-digit growth in operating free surplus from insurance and asset management[11]. - Prudential plc's strategy is centered on providing comprehensive protection in Asia and Africa, aiming to create value for all stakeholders[7]. - The company plans to deploy a consistent customer communication platform across seven business units within the next 12 months to enhance customer interaction and support new business development[22]. - The company is focusing on high-quality recruitment for its agency business and enhancing its digital agent platform, PRUForce, to support agents with sales lead management[12]. - The company is optimistic about growth opportunities in Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, targeting a first quartile net promoter score level by 2027 for health products[36]. Digital Transformation and Technology - Prudential plc launched an enhanced digital service platform, PRUServices, in Malaysia and plans to expand it to nine markets within the next 12 months[12]. - Significant progress has been made in transforming the technology function, enabling the creation of a new shared capability in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to enhance operational outcomes[37]. - The flagship agent application PRUForce is being upgraded to improve agent onboarding, performance measurement, and sales lead management, with a full suite of features expected to launch in seven markets by the end of the year[38]. - Approximately 100 AI use cases have been established across various business functions to enhance agent and customer experiences[39]. Health and Protection Products - Prudential plc is strengthening its health business by implementing strict regular repricing measures and establishing a preferred provider network in key markets[12]. - New business profit from health and protection products sold through bancassurance channels increased by 15%, contributing 8.5% to bancassurance annual premium equivalent sales[28]. - The company is facing high levels of medical cost inflation in markets like Indonesia and Malaysia, and is taking measures to renegotiate contracts with healthcare partners to improve efficiency in medical insurance claims costs[32]. - The new health business operating model will be launched in April 2024, aiming to enhance accountability and collaboration across markets, with a focus on improving efficiency in health and life insurance operations[32]. Customer Engagement and Retention - Customer retention rate remained stable at 93% in the first half of 2024, with positive trends in customer experience metrics[18]. - 95% of new business policies were submitted electronically, with 75% using electronic payment and 75% processed through automated underwriting[21]. - 59% of annualized premium equivalent sales in the first half of 2024 came from new customers, indicating effective customer acquisition strategies[22]. Capital Management and Financial Stability - The group's estimated shareholder surplus above capital requirements was $15.2 billion as of June 30, 2024, with a coverage ratio of 282%[16]. - The company maintains a robust capital position while executing its strategy with operational and financial discipline[7]. - The capital position remains strong, with a $2 billion share buyback plan announced in June[51]. - The leverage ratio was reported at 14%, consistent with the company's AA financial strength target[57]. - The estimated surplus of group regulatory capital over the specified capital requirement is $18.7 billion, with a coverage ratio of 192% as of June 30, 2024[99]. Market Performance and Challenges - Annualized premium equivalent sales in Hong Kong decreased by 7% compared to the previous period, but overall sales for the year increased by 276% compared to the previous year[13]. - The average number of active agents decreased by 8% in the first half of 2024, primarily due to regulatory changes in Indonesia and competitive recruitment challenges in the Philippines[24]. - The company is actively taking measures to control medical inflation in Malaysia, which is facing significant challenges due to rising healthcare costs and increasing claims[129]. - The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, with potential challenges from central banks maintaining tight monetary policies to curb inflation, which could pressure economic growth[191]. Risk Management - Prudential's risk management framework emphasizes comprehensive risk governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and stakeholder interests[161]. - The group has established a robust risk management framework that emphasizes long-term goals and sustainable development, avoiding excessive risk-taking[167]. - The liquidity coverage ratio is used to measure the adequacy of cash resources to meet financial obligations under stressed scenarios[34]. - The group faces significant risks including market risks from global economic and geopolitical conditions, which may directly impact financial performance[186].

Shares of Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU) have gained 15.5% year to date, underperforming the industry's increase of 17.6% and the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 17.2% in the said time frame. Earnings missed estimates in the last three reported quarters. Earnings increased 0.5% in the last five years, lagging the industry average of 9.7%. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 9.7%, lower than the industry average of 12.4%. Expenses increased 26.8% in the first half of 2024 while ne ...

Financial Performance Highlights - Operating profit increased by 9%[5], driven by diversified insurance profit growth of 6%[45] - New Business Profit (NBP) grew by 8% excluding economic effects[5], reflecting diversification and quality focus[19] - Gross Operating Free Surplus Generated (OFSG) was $1.4 billion[5], a decrease of 4%[5] - Embedded Value (EV) stood at $43.3 billion or 1,575 cents per share[5] - A $2 billion capital return via buyback was announced[5] Strategic Objectives and Outlook - The company is confident in achieving its 2027 strategic and financial objectives[6, 16] - The company aims for a double-digit gross OFSG Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2022-2027[7] - The company targets a New Business Profit (NBP) CAGR of 15-20% from 2022-2027[7] Capital and Solvency - The Group Free Surplus was $7.9 billion[26] - The Group-Wide Supervision (GWS) cover ratio was 232%[26] - The company launched a $2 billion share buyback program[26] Transition to TEV Reporting - The company will replace Embedded Value (EEV) reporting with Traditional Embedded Value (TEV) reporting from Q1 2025[16, 47] - The company's TEV risk premium is comparable with peers[48, 147] - The company's NBP CAGR and Gross OFSG objectives remain unchanged with the TEV transition[49, 150]