Prudential FY Profit Surges 71% to $4.119B, Approves 15% Dividend Hike

Prudential Plc reported a FY profit after tax of $4.119 bln, up from $2.415 bln last year. Basic earnings per share increased to 154.2 US cents, and adjusted operating profit before tax rose 5% to $3.306 bln. The board approved a 15% increase in dividend to 26.60 cents per share. The company is confident in its double-digit growth trajectory and is on track to achieve its 2027 financial objectives.