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Daiwa Estimates AIA (01299.HK)'s 2025-27 New Buyback Scheme to Size US$6-8B
2024/02/02
Daiwa issued a research report expecting AIA (01299.HK) to have capital for further buybacks in 2025, according to the Company's latest capital management framework, which is different from the market's view that there will be no further buybacks after the completion of a buyback at the end of 2024.
In addition, Daiwa expected AIA's new buyback scheme to be US$6 billion to US$8 billion in size, accounting for 6.5% to 8.7% of the market value, over 2025-27.
Related News: Nomura Cuts AIA (01299.HK) TP to $92.68, Expects 2023 VoNB to Hike 30%
AIA's free surplus will increase by an average of approx. US$2.6 billion per annum from 2025 to 2027, after deducting new business investment, progressive dividends and group expenses and finance costs.
Assuming the Company spends less than US$2.6 billion per annum on inorganic growth, Daiwa believed that AIA will have the capability to further buy back shares. Daiwa reiterated rating at Buy, with a target price of $145.
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BofAS Expects AIA (01299.HK) VNB to Grow 31% Last Yr, with No Surprises in Results
2024/01/24
BofA Securities issued a research report expecting AIA (01299.HK)'s value of new business (VNB) to be US$4.1 billion in 2023, up 31% YoY, implying a 28% YoY increase in actual exchange rate terms in 4Q23.
BofA Securities said that the results were not surprising, mainly due to a 33% growth in 9M23, as well as a well expected seasonal slowdown in 4Q23.
Related News: CLSA Reduces AIA (01299.HK) TP to $80, Expects Impressive VONB Growth in 2023/24
BofA Securities expected embedded value (EV) to rise by 1% YoY to US$69 billion, and operating profit after tax to remain broadly unchanged at US$6.4 billion in 2023, in line with expectations.
BofA Securities said that it is still confident in AIA's business growth, profitability and capital in 2024-25. BofA Securities kept rating at Buy, with a target price of $98.4.
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BofAS Expects AIA (01299.HK) VNB to Grow 31% Last Yr, with No Surprises in Results
2024/01/24
BofA Securities issued a research report expecting AIA (01299.HK)'s value of new business (VNB) to be US$4.1 billion in 2023, up 31% YoY, implying a 28% YoY increase in actual exchange rate terms in 4Q23.
BofA Securities said that the results were not surprising, mainly due to a 33% growth in 9M23, as well as a well expected seasonal slowdown in 4Q23.
Related News: CLSA Reduces AIA (01299.HK) TP to $80, Expects Impressive VONB Growth in 2023/24
BofA Securities expected embedded value (EV) to rise by 1% YoY to US$69 billion, and operating profit after tax to remain broadly unchanged at US$6.4 billion in 2023, in line with expectations.
BofA Securities said that it is still confident in AIA's business growth, profitability and capital in 2024-25. BofA Securities kept rating at Buy, with a target price of $98.4.
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Re: AIA Group 1299
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Benefiting from FY24F-25F underestimation
We see AIA benefiting from beating consensus on 4Q23F, FY24F, and FY25F VONB growth, which we see as too low at 20%, 14%, and 15% yoy (Fig 1)
The remaining sizeable pent-up funds (onshore household non-Rmb deposits) could support the rapid growth of MCV insurance sales in HK in FY24-25F.
AIA’s primary operating regions have a narrower decline in property prices than other regions, mitigating negative household wealth effects in mainland China.
Reiterate Add rating, with unchanged TP of HK$91.
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Benefiting from FY24F-25F underestimation
We see AIA benefiting from beating consensus on 4Q23F, FY24F, and FY25F VONB growth, which we see as too low at 20%, 14%, and 15% yoy (Fig 1)
The remaining sizeable pent-up funds (onshore household non-Rmb deposits) could support the rapid growth of MCV insurance sales in HK in FY24-25F.
AIA’s primary operating regions have a narrower decline in property prices than other regions, mitigating negative household wealth effects in mainland China.
Reiterate Add rating, with unchanged TP of HK$91.
Source: CIMB
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Re: AIA Group 1299
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AIA (01299.HK) 2023 VONB US$4.034B, Up 30% on AER, In Line
AIA (01299.HK) announced that in 2023, its value of new business (VONB) grew by 30% YoY to US$4.034 billion in actual exchange rate (AER) terms, in line with the forecasts of US$3.977 billion to US$4.067 billion made by the 10 brokers compiled by our reporters.
On a constant exchange rate (CER) basis, its VONB rose by 33%.
The Group recorded insurance revenue of US$17.514 billion last year, up 7.3% YoY.
Net profit elevated 13% to US$3.764 billion, with basic earnings per share of US$33 cents.
Related NewsRatings, TPs on AIA (01299.HK) (Table)
A final dividend per share of HK$119.07 cents was declared for 2023, compared to HK$113.4 cents for the same period in 2022.
Full-year dividend increased by 5% YoY to HK$161.36 cents, in line with the forecasts of HK$155 cents to HK$164 cents made by the 6 brokers compiled by our reporters.
Last year, US$3.6 billion was returned to shareholders through the share buyback programme.
During the period, the Group's IFRS operating profit after tax was US$6.213 billion, a YoY decrease of 3% in AER terms and 1% in CER terms.
Embedded value operating profit reached US$8.89 billion, lifting 30% YoY on an AER basis and 33% on a CER basis.
Geographically, the Group's VONB in Mainland China last year was US$1.037 billion, up 13% YoY in AER terms and 20% in CER terms.
In Hong Kong, VONB was US$1.43 billion last year, surging 82% YoY in both AER and CER terms.
Thailand VONB reached US$713 million, an AER growth of 22% YoY and a CER growth of 21%.
In March 2022, the Group announced a three-year share buyback programme of up to US$10 billion. Since the launch of the programme, about 740 million shares with a total value of US$7.207 billion had been repurchased at the end of December last year. All shares repurchased have since been cancelled.
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AIA (01299.HK) 2023 VONB US$4.034B, Up 30% on AER, In Line
AIA (01299.HK) announced that in 2023, its value of new business (VONB) grew by 30% YoY to US$4.034 billion in actual exchange rate (AER) terms, in line with the forecasts of US$3.977 billion to US$4.067 billion made by the 10 brokers compiled by our reporters.
On a constant exchange rate (CER) basis, its VONB rose by 33%.
The Group recorded insurance revenue of US$17.514 billion last year, up 7.3% YoY.
Net profit elevated 13% to US$3.764 billion, with basic earnings per share of US$33 cents.
Related NewsRatings, TPs on AIA (01299.HK) (Table)
A final dividend per share of HK$119.07 cents was declared for 2023, compared to HK$113.4 cents for the same period in 2022.
Full-year dividend increased by 5% YoY to HK$161.36 cents, in line with the forecasts of HK$155 cents to HK$164 cents made by the 6 brokers compiled by our reporters.
Last year, US$3.6 billion was returned to shareholders through the share buyback programme.
During the period, the Group's IFRS operating profit after tax was US$6.213 billion, a YoY decrease of 3% in AER terms and 1% in CER terms.
Embedded value operating profit reached US$8.89 billion, lifting 30% YoY on an AER basis and 33% on a CER basis.
Geographically, the Group's VONB in Mainland China last year was US$1.037 billion, up 13% YoY in AER terms and 20% in CER terms.
In Hong Kong, VONB was US$1.43 billion last year, surging 82% YoY in both AER and CER terms.
Thailand VONB reached US$713 million, an AER growth of 22% YoY and a CER growth of 21%.
In March 2022, the Group announced a three-year share buyback programme of up to US$10 billion. Since the launch of the programme, about 740 million shares with a total value of US$7.207 billion had been repurchased at the end of December last year. All shares repurchased have since been cancelled.
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Re: AIA Group 1299
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Broker│Opinion
Daiwa│VONB beats, with improvements in China VONB rate
Citi│Continued recovery in annual results
HSBC Global Research│Attractive valuation and strong VONB momentum
Goldman Sachs│Strong growth momentum continues into 2024, with a clearer picture of shareholder returns expected for 1H24
JPMorgan│Management expected to provide more clarity on the use of excess capital following completion of the current buyback program
Nomura│VONB and DPS in line, while embedded value and operating profit after-tax miss
Huatai Securities│Growth in 2024 will face a high base
UBS│VONB strong as expected, 2H VONB rate improved HoH
Related News- JPM Finds AIA (01299.HK) 2023 Results Slightly Beat, but Concerns About Not Disclosing 2M24 Sales
Source: AAStocks Financial News
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Daiwa│VONB beats, with improvements in China VONB rate
Citi│Continued recovery in annual results
HSBC Global Research│Attractive valuation and strong VONB momentum
Goldman Sachs│Strong growth momentum continues into 2024, with a clearer picture of shareholder returns expected for 1H24
JPMorgan│Management expected to provide more clarity on the use of excess capital following completion of the current buyback program
Nomura│VONB and DPS in line, while embedded value and operating profit after-tax miss
Huatai Securities│Growth in 2024 will face a high base
UBS│VONB strong as expected, 2H VONB rate improved HoH
Related News- JPM Finds AIA (01299.HK) 2023 Results Slightly Beat, but Concerns About Not Disclosing 2M24 Sales
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Re: AIA Group 1299
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2023: Delivering Strong VONB Growth
AIA’s 2023 VONB came in above our estimates with 30%/33% yoy growth on an AER/CER basis, driven by the stronger-than-expected performance of MCV segments throughout the year and margin improvement in China during 2H23.
We lift our 2024-25 VONB forecasts in the light of continued strong business momentum in Hong Kong and Thailand as well as a better margin outlook in China.
Maintain BUY with a higher target price of HK$101.00.
Source: UOBKH
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2023: Delivering Strong VONB Growth
AIA’s 2023 VONB came in above our estimates with 30%/33% yoy growth on an AER/CER basis, driven by the stronger-than-expected performance of MCV segments throughout the year and margin improvement in China during 2H23.
We lift our 2024-25 VONB forecasts in the light of continued strong business momentum in Hong Kong and Thailand as well as a better margin outlook in China.
Maintain BUY with a higher target price of HK$101.00.
Source: UOBKH
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Re: AIA Group 1299
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<Research>JPM Foresees AIA (01299.HK)'s 1Q24 NBV to Grow 19%, Rating Overweight
2024/04/11
The local insurer's 1Q24 operating data, due to be released in early May, may not be as informative as other quarterly data, since investors are shifting their focus from growth metrics to cash returns or cash positions (e.g. total shareholder return and underlying free surplus generation).
The company may consider providing the timeline of future shareholder returns and/or the sustainability of the total shareholder return outlook in this quarterly report.
Related News: JPM: AIA (01299.HK) Shr Price Expected to Recover, Tests Investors' Patience
JP Morgan forecast that AIA's NBV will grow by 19% to US$1.245 billion in 1Q24, confirming strong business growth.
The Overweight rating was maintained.
Source: AAstocks.com
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<Research>JPM Foresees AIA (01299.HK)'s 1Q24 NBV to Grow 19%, Rating Overweight
2024/04/11
The local insurer's 1Q24 operating data, due to be released in early May, may not be as informative as other quarterly data, since investors are shifting their focus from growth metrics to cash returns or cash positions (e.g. total shareholder return and underlying free surplus generation).
The company may consider providing the timeline of future shareholder returns and/or the sustainability of the total shareholder return outlook in this quarterly report.
Related News: JPM: AIA (01299.HK) Shr Price Expected to Recover, Tests Investors' Patience
JP Morgan forecast that AIA's NBV will grow by 19% to US$1.245 billion in 1Q24, confirming strong business growth.
The Overweight rating was maintained.
Source: AAstocks.com
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Re: AIA Group 1299
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<Research>CICC Says AIA Shr Price Trend Deviates from Fundamentals, Draws Attention to Buybacks & Div.
AIA (01299.HK) 's share price has drifted lower since the release of its 2023 annual report, closing at $48.6 on 12 April 2024 (last Friday), with valuation falling below CICC's forecast of 1x 2024 P/EV.
The broker maintained its earnings forecast on the company. In light of the fading trust of the market in the P/EV valuation system, CICC axed its TP by 21% to $74, and kept Outperform rating.
According to CICC, the arrest of unlicensed brokers by the Insurance Authority and the ICAC raised concerns about AIA's Mainland China Visitor (MCV) business in Hong Kong.
Overall, AIA Hong Kong accounted for 33% of the Group's VONB in 2023, of which approximately 50% stemmed from MCVs and approximately 1/3 of MCV policies from brokers. This means that the Hong Kong, China brokerage channel will contribute approximately 5% to AIA's VONB.
CICC continued to believe that AIA's competitive advantage over its peers on the liability side is longevity and stability.
However, in the current environment where the share of savings and bancassurance is increasing in many regions, it may be difficult for AIA to outperform its peers as much as it has done in the past.
It is important to keep an eye on the company's subsequent profit, VONB and operating profit trends compared to its peers, CICC highlighted.
The broker recommended to pay attention to the first quarter or interim results of the company which will state the company's stance on buybacks or dividends.
If the buybacks continue, it is expected to bolster the share price strongly.
Source: AAStocks Financial News
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<Research>CICC Says AIA Shr Price Trend Deviates from Fundamentals, Draws Attention to Buybacks & Div.
AIA (01299.HK) 's share price has drifted lower since the release of its 2023 annual report, closing at $48.6 on 12 April 2024 (last Friday), with valuation falling below CICC's forecast of 1x 2024 P/EV.
The broker maintained its earnings forecast on the company. In light of the fading trust of the market in the P/EV valuation system, CICC axed its TP by 21% to $74, and kept Outperform rating.
According to CICC, the arrest of unlicensed brokers by the Insurance Authority and the ICAC raised concerns about AIA's Mainland China Visitor (MCV) business in Hong Kong.
Overall, AIA Hong Kong accounted for 33% of the Group's VONB in 2023, of which approximately 50% stemmed from MCVs and approximately 1/3 of MCV policies from brokers. This means that the Hong Kong, China brokerage channel will contribute approximately 5% to AIA's VONB.
CICC continued to believe that AIA's competitive advantage over its peers on the liability side is longevity and stability.
However, in the current environment where the share of savings and bancassurance is increasing in many regions, it may be difficult for AIA to outperform its peers as much as it has done in the past.
It is important to keep an eye on the company's subsequent profit, VONB and operating profit trends compared to its peers, CICC highlighted.
The broker recommended to pay attention to the first quarter or interim results of the company which will state the company's stance on buybacks or dividends.
If the buybacks continue, it is expected to bolster the share price strongly.
Source: AAStocks Financial News
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Re: AIA Group 1299
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<Research>M Stanley: Joint Operation by IA, ICAC Expected to Have Limited Impact on AIA (01299.HK)
The joint operation by the Insurance Authority (IA) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on the suspected unlicensed sale of insurance policies to mainland visitors raised market concerns, Morgan Stanley issued a research report saying.
However, Morgan Stanley believed that the impact on AIA (01299.HK) will be limited as the majority of its Hong Kong business is sold through a disciplined agency channel, and the broker expected the Company's market share to increase.
Related News: JPM Foresees AIA (01299.HK)'s 1Q24 NBV to Grow 19%, Rating Overweight
67% of AIA's Hong Kong business came from its own agency channel in 2023, which is more disciplined, while other small- and medium-sized insurers are more reliant on broker sales, according to the report.
Morgan Stanley believed that the industry will become more regulated and competition will become more moderate.
AIA Hong Kong's market share inclined in 2H23, and the trend is expected to continue this year. Morgan Stanley rated AIA at Overweight, with a target price of $94.
Source: AAStocks Financial News
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<Research>M Stanley: Joint Operation by IA, ICAC Expected to Have Limited Impact on AIA (01299.HK)
The joint operation by the Insurance Authority (IA) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on the suspected unlicensed sale of insurance policies to mainland visitors raised market concerns, Morgan Stanley issued a research report saying.
However, Morgan Stanley believed that the impact on AIA (01299.HK) will be limited as the majority of its Hong Kong business is sold through a disciplined agency channel, and the broker expected the Company's market share to increase.
Related News: JPM Foresees AIA (01299.HK)'s 1Q24 NBV to Grow 19%, Rating Overweight
67% of AIA's Hong Kong business came from its own agency channel in 2023, which is more disciplined, while other small- and medium-sized insurers are more reliant on broker sales, according to the report.
Morgan Stanley believed that the industry will become more regulated and competition will become more moderate.
AIA Hong Kong's market share inclined in 2H23, and the trend is expected to continue this year. Morgan Stanley rated AIA at Overweight, with a target price of $94.
Source: AAStocks Financial News
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Re: AIA Group 1299
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<Research>M Stanley Expects AIA (01299.HK) 1Q24 VNB to Lift 19% YoY in AER Terms
Morgan Stanley expected in a report that AIA (01299.HK) 's value of new business (VNB) in 1Q24 would elevate 19% YoY on an actual exchange rate (AER) basis and 23% on a constant exchange rate (CER) basis, driven by strong growth in the Mainland, Hong Kong and Thailand.
The broker considered AIA's margins to have bottomed out and believed its financials were recovering.
The broker maintained AIA's Overweight rating and its target price of $94.
Related News - JPM: AIA (01299.HK) Shr Price Expected to Recover, Tests Investors' Patience
Morgan Stanley expected Mainland China to be the key driver of AIA's VNB, with VNB for 1Q from this market estimated to hike 26% YoY in AER terms, mainly due to a low base of comparison given Covid still plagued in January 2023, while customer demand remained strong in the quarter.
In Hong Kong, VNB is estimated to lift 27% in 1Q, with steady growth in the local market and a QoQ increase in Mainland Chinese Visitors.
The broker would keep monitoring the regulatory news but believed the impact would be minimal.
In the ASEAN countries, AIA's performance in 1Q was solid, with Thailand the highlight and India slowing slightly but still growing at a healthy rate, the broker commented.
Source: AAStocks Financial News
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<Research>M Stanley Expects AIA (01299.HK) 1Q24 VNB to Lift 19% YoY in AER Terms
Morgan Stanley expected in a report that AIA (01299.HK) 's value of new business (VNB) in 1Q24 would elevate 19% YoY on an actual exchange rate (AER) basis and 23% on a constant exchange rate (CER) basis, driven by strong growth in the Mainland, Hong Kong and Thailand.
The broker considered AIA's margins to have bottomed out and believed its financials were recovering.
The broker maintained AIA's Overweight rating and its target price of $94.
Related News - JPM: AIA (01299.HK) Shr Price Expected to Recover, Tests Investors' Patience
Morgan Stanley expected Mainland China to be the key driver of AIA's VNB, with VNB for 1Q from this market estimated to hike 26% YoY in AER terms, mainly due to a low base of comparison given Covid still plagued in January 2023, while customer demand remained strong in the quarter.
In Hong Kong, VNB is estimated to lift 27% in 1Q, with steady growth in the local market and a QoQ increase in Mainland Chinese Visitors.
The broker would keep monitoring the regulatory news but believed the impact would be minimal.
In the ASEAN countries, AIA's performance in 1Q was solid, with Thailand the highlight and India slowing slightly but still growing at a healthy rate, the broker commented.
Source: AAStocks Financial News
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