CHESNARA

Chesnara increased operating capital generation in H1 2026 by 79% to £96m, supported by the full consolidation of Chesnara Life following the acquisition of HSBC Life UK. Cash remittances rose 31% to £73m, the adjusted operating result grew 46% to £31m, and the Solvency-II ratio stood at a robust 185%. The company raised the interim dividend by 6% to 8.16 pence per share and expects recurring measures and M&A transactions such as Scottish Widows Europe to provide additional cash flows. Management emphasises a sustainable recurring OCG run-rate of around £33m per half-year but notes that about £51m of the H1 OCG was one-off and acquisition-related. » More on de.investing.com

Chesnara recorded significant growth in the second half of 2025: operating capital generation rose to £94m (+19%), cash returns to £58m (+30%) and adjusted operating profit to £56m (+42%). The solvency coverage ratio climbed to 257%, well above the target range. Management cites strategic acquisitions—notably the acquisition of Chesnara Life—and operational efficiency as drivers, and expects further asset growth as well as a dividend increase for 2026. » More on de.investing.com

Chesnara is acquiring Scottish Widows Europe from Lloyds Banking Group for €110 million in cash. The purchase adds about €1.7 billion of assets to Chesnara's balance sheet and is expected to generate approximately €250 million of lifetime cash. The deal strengthens Chesnara's European annuities and closed-book business. » More on finance.yahoo.com