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PRUDENTIAL PLC

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Prudential buys 75% stake in Bharti Life

Prudential plc has agreed to acquire a 75% controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited for an initial cash consideration of $389m, with a potential additional $78m. This acquisition will necessitate Prudential reducing its current 22% minority shareholding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited to below 10% to comply with local regulations. The deal strengthens Prudential's presence in India, alongside its holdings in Prudential HCL Health Insurance and ICICI Prudential Asset Management, and aims to secure distribution agreements with Bharti Airtel and 360 ONE.

Insurer releases 1Q2026 business performance update

Prudential plc reported a strong start to 1Q2026, with new business profit up 10% to $686m and annual premium equivalent (APE) sales growing 6% to $1.8bn. The company’s CEO, Anil Wadhwani, expressed confidence in achieving double-digit growth in key financial metrics for 2026 and meeting 2027 financial objectives. Market highlights show growth across various Asian markets, with strategic adjustments in product portfolios.

M&T Bank Corp Grows Position in Prudential Public Limited Company $PUK

M&T Bank Corp significantly increased its stake in Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) by 936.2% in the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 88,824 shares. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the financial services provider. Prudential Public announced a dividend of $0.3778 per share payable on May 13th, and analysts currently rate the stock as a "Moderate Buy."