Prudential plc Releases 2021 First Half Results

Prudential plc released its 2021 first half results, with APE sales in Asia and Africa reaching USD 2.083 billion, representing a 17% year-on-year increase at constant exchange rates; new business profit reached USD 1.176 billion, up 25% year-on-year. The group plans to complete the spin-off of its U.S. business Jackson in September 2021, and intends to raise USD 2.5-3 billion through a global offering targeting institutional investors and retail investors in Hong Kong following the separation.