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Brian Moretta

Chesnara plc (CSN): Showing good operational progress

Chesnara announced its 2024 results, which showed positive progress compared with 2023. The main features were positive market returns, offset by some mixed operational experience. Economic Value profit of £69.1m represented a 17% increase on the £59.1m in 2023. Economic Value increased to £531m, up slightly on £525m 12 months earlier, with a negative forex impact as well as dividend payment. Cash generation was excellent, with base cash increasing to £51.6m and commercial cash to £59.6m. The dividend, as expected, was increased by 3% to 24.69p. This is the 20th consecutive year of dividend increases.
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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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