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Brian Moretta

Chesnara (CSN): Good 2023 results set platform for future progress

Chesnara has announced its 2023 results. Positive returns from equity markets and gains from acquisitions in the first half were somewhat offset by adverse changes to operating assumptions in the second. Economic Value profit of £59.1m marked a good turnaround from a loss of £85.1m in 2022. Economic Value of £524.7m was 2% higher than a year ago, reflecting the dividend payment and forex effects. The final dividend of 15.61p brought the full year up to 23.97p, a 3% increase over the previous year. Cash generation was good with base cash generation of £32.6m and commercial cash generation of £53.0m.
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Chesnara PLC

Chesnara is a holding company, engaged in the management of life assurance and pension policies. Co.'s segment are CA, S&P, Movestic, and Waard Group. The CA segment is part of Co.'s U.K. life insurance and pensions run-off portfolio. The S&P segment is responsible for conducting both unit-linked and non-linked business, including a with-profits portfolio. The Movestic segment is responsible for conducting both unit-linked and pensions and savings business and providing some life and health product offerings. The Waard Group segment provides life policies, although also includes unit-linked policies and some non-life policies, covering risks such as occupational disability and unemployment.

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