Prudential plc Announces Full-Year 2024 Results

Prudential plc (HKEX: 2378; LSE: PRU) has announced its results for the year ended December 31, 2024. On a constant exchange rate basis, new business profit was USD 3.078 billion, representing an 11% year-on-year increase. Adjusted operating profit before tax grew by 10% year-on-year to USD 3.129 billion. The full-year 2024 dividend was 23.13 US cents per share, up 13% year-on-year. Share buybacks totaling USD 1.045 billion have been completed, and the original USD 2 billion buyback program, initially planned for completion by mid-2026, will now be completed by the end of 2025.