Strong Business Growth
APE sales increased 15% from the prior year with more than 30% growth in both Asia and the U.S. Strong sales supported significant growth in value metrics with 37% growth in new business CSM and 20% growth in new business value.
Positive Net Flows in Global WAM
Global WAM delivered positive net flows of nearly $1 billion, demonstrating the strength of its diversified platform.
Acquisition of Comvest Credit Partners
Manulife announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Comvest Credit Partners for USD 937.5 million, expected to be immediately accretive to core EPS, core ROE, and core EBITDA margin.
Strong Capital Position
The LICAT capital ratio remained strong at 136% and the financial leverage ratio was 23.6%, continuing to stay well below the 25% medium-term target.
Continued Growth in Asia
Asia's APE increased 31% from the prior year, with substantial growth in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore.