Prudential announced operating profit of £2,405m (up 9% lfl). All business units posted improved earnings: +14% for Asia (£1,016m), USA (+2% to £1,002m) and M&G Prudential (+4% at £778m). The planned demerger of M&G Prudential from the group, which will result in two separately-listed companies, is progressing well. The insurer’s status of a good dividend payer is confirmed with an interim dividend of 15.67p/share, up 8%.
08 Aug 2018
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Prudential plc (PRU:LON) | 723 -5.8 (-0.1%) | Mkt Cap: 19,869m
- Published:
08 Aug 2018 -
Author:
Bassem Neifer -
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Prudential announced operating profit of £2,405m (up 9% lfl). All business units posted improved earnings: +14% for Asia (£1,016m), USA (+2% to £1,002m) and M&G Prudential (+4% at £778m). The planned demerger of M&G Prudential from the group, which will result in two separately-listed companies, is progressing well. The insurer’s status of a good dividend payer is confirmed with an interim dividend of 15.67p/share, up 8%.