Prudential announced operating profit of £4,827m (up 6% lfl) and net profit at £3,013m (up 30% lfl). Like other UK Life insurers, Prudential benefited from new longevity assumption changes (£441m). The Asian business was the major contributor to earnings (c. 38%) as the US operations were hit by equity market movements. The demerger process is progressing well. The insurer announced African acquisitions in Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Togo, but we do not expect a significant im
13 Mar 2019
Stronger earnings before demerger
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Stronger earnings before demerger
Prudential plc (PRU:LON) | 730 0 0.0% | Mkt Cap: 20,073m
- Published:
13 Mar 2019 -
Author:
Bassem Neifer -
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Prudential announced operating profit of £4,827m (up 6% lfl) and net profit at £3,013m (up 30% lfl). Like other UK Life insurers, Prudential benefited from new longevity assumption changes (£441m). The Asian business was the major contributor to earnings (c. 38%) as the US operations were hit by equity market movements. The demerger process is progressing well. The insurer announced African acquisitions in Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Togo, but we do not expect a significant im