Core Insights - Prudential (02378.HK) reported a 12% increase in new business profit to $1.26 billion for the first half of 2025, based on traditional embedded value [1] - Operating free surplus from effective insurance and asset management increased by 14% to $1.56 billion [1] - Adjusted pre-tax operating profit rose by 6% to $1.644 billion, while adjusted post-tax operating profit increased by 7% to $1.366 billion [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted operating profit per share was $0.493, reflecting a 12% increase [1] - The group's traditional embedded value equity stood at $35 billion, equivalent to $13.54 per share [1] - Free surplus ratio decreased to 221% from 234% as of December 31, 2024, with regulatory shareholder surplus exceeding $16.2 billion, representing a coverage ratio of 267% [1] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased 72 million shares for $711 million, with plans to complete the current buyback program by year-end [2] - The first interim dividend increased by 13% to $0.0771 per share, compared to $0.0684 per share in 2024 [2] - The capital management update indicates a shift to total return-oriented capital flow, with expected annual ordinary share dividend growth of over 10% from 2025 to 2027 [2] Management Commentary - CEO Anil Wadhwani expressed satisfaction with the strong performance in the first half of 2025, noting double-digit growth in key metrics [2] - The company has reached a turning point in capital generation, allowing for an updated capital management plan and enhanced shareholder returns [2] - The company is confident in sustaining growth momentum into the second half of the year and beyond, aiming for financial targets by 2027 [2]
保诚(02378.HK)：上半年度经调整税后经营溢利增加7%至13.66亿美元