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Legal & General expects 2025 core operating profit to grow 6%-9%

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Posted on June 17, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British insurer Legal & General expects 2025 group core operating earnings per share to grow between 6% and 9%, in line with its three-year targets, it said on Tuesday. It will

Legal & General expects 2025 core operating profit to grow 6%-9%

LONDON (Reuters) -British insurer Legal & General expects 2025 group core operating earnings per share to grow between 6% and 9%, in line with its three-year targets, it said on Tuesday.

It will announce a strategy for its asset management unit later on Tuesday, including plans to become a more capital-light business, sell more third-party financial products and provide clients with more sophisticated investment solutions.

The company reiterated its 2028 targets, which include delivering 500 to 600 million pounds ($679 to $814 million) in operating profit by increasing earnings through fees charged to clients while reducing costs.

Last month, Legal & General announced the merger of two of its investment units as part of efforts to cut costs and simplify its business.

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(Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru and Andres Gonzalez in London; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee and Joe Bavier)

Key Takeaways

  • Legal & General expects 2025 profit growth of 6%-9%.
  • The company plans a capital-light strategy for asset management.
  • 2028 targets include 500-600 million pounds in operating profit.
  • Recent merger of investment units aims to cut costs.
  • Focus on selling more third-party financial products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legal & General's expected growth for 2025?
Legal & General expects its group core operating earnings per share to grow between 6% and 9% in 2025.
What strategy will Legal & General announce for its asset management unit?
Legal & General will announce a strategy to become a more capital-light business and sell more third-party financial products.
What are Legal & General's targets for 2028?
The company aims to deliver between 500 to 600 million pounds in operating profit by increasing earnings through client fees while reducing costs.
What recent changes has Legal & General made to its investment units?
Last month, Legal & General announced the merger of two of its investment units to cut costs and simplify its business.

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