Prudential's New Business Profit Up 8%, Dividend Raised 15%

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Prudential plc reported an 8% increase in new business profit for the first half, reaching $1,384 million. The ASEAN market grew 13%, while adjusted operating profit after tax rose 10% to $1,523 million. Earnings per share surged 17% to 58.4 cents. The company also announced an additional $300 million share buyback, bringing the total to $1,500 million, and increased the interim dividend by 15% to 8.88 cents per share. It continues to expand in Malaysia and India, acquiring a 75% stake in Bharti Life.

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Prudential plc
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Prudential reported 8% higher new business profit, 10% rise in adjusted operating profit, 17% EPS growth, a $300M additional buyback and a 15% dividend hike.

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Bharti Life InsurancePrivate▲ Positive
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Prudential acquired a 75% stake in Bharti Life, a capital/M&A event involving the company.

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