Pru (02378) rose more than 3%, as of the release, it rose 3.44%, at HKD 72.2, with a turnover of HKD 2.0154 million.
According to the Zhitong Finance APP, Pru (02378) rose more than 3%, as of the release, it rose 3.44%, at HKD 72.2, with a turnover of HKD 2.0154 million.
On the news front, Pru announced a share buyback program of USD 2 billion (approximately HKD 15.6 billion), which will be completed no later than mid-2026. The company stated that the dividend policy remains unchanged, and the annual dividend increase in 2024 is still expected to be between 7% and 9%. As of the end of 2023, the company's free surplus ratio was 242%. Therefore, after considering the second interim dividend of 2023, it was decided to give back USD 2 billion to shareholders.