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Aviva plc
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Aviva plc’s £350m buyback reversed only 15% of the Direct Line shares it issued
Aviva plc issued about 378 million shares to help fund Direct Line and has since repurchased 56.7 million. The buyback has reversed only around 15% of that issuance, helping explain why H1 profit growth remains much stronger than per-share growth.
August 16, 2026
Aviva profit jumps 24% as Direct Line integration raises the bar for £7bn cash target
Aviva plc beat first-half profit expectations as Direct Line and Wealth accelerated growth, but softer insurance pricing and a lower Health outlook mean the next phase depends on converting greater scale into sustainable margins, capital and earnings per share.
August 15, 2026
Aviva’s 2024 earnings surge 20% as dividend growth and direct line acquisition fuel expansion
Aviva plc has delivered a significant 20% increase in operating profit for 2024, reinforcing its financial strength and…
March 2, 2025
Aviva achieves double-digit growth in Q3 2024 driven by diversified strategy
Aviva plc has reported a stellar performance in its Q3 2024 trading update, showcasing resilience and growth amidst…
November 17, 2024
Aviva expands global footprint with £249m Probitas acquisition
In a significant expansion move, Aviva plc has finalized the acquisition of Probitas Holdings (Bermuda) Limited for a…
July 14, 2024
Corebridge Financial finalizes £453m sale of UK life insurance business to Aviva
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG), a leading entity in the life and retirement products sector, has successfully concluded…
April 9, 2024
Aviva plc finalizes disposal of stake in Singlife for £937m
In a significant move within the insurance and finance sectors, Aviva plc has successfully completed the disposal of…
March 23, 2024