M&G plc (MNG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call

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WEBVTT 00:00:00.031 -- 00:00:06.179 half-year results. Thanks a lot to those joining in the room and those following us online. 00:00:06.179 -- 00:00:11.226 We're here with Andrea Rossi, our CEO, and Catherine McLelland, CFO. 00:00:11.226 -- 00:00:15.432 As usual, we're going to go through a short presentation, briefer than a full year, and 00:00:15.432 -- 00:00:17.955 then we'll have all the time needed for Q&A. 00:00:17.955 -- 00:00:23.162 So without further ado, thank you very much, and over to you, Andrea. 00:00:23.162 -- 00:00:28.128 So good morning, and welcome to MNG's half-year results. 00:00:28.128 -- 00:00:31.991 It is a pleasure to be here with you today. 00:00:32.014 -- 00:00:37.021 In March, we announced a new set of targets and dividend policy for the group, 00:00:37.021 -- 00:00:40.804 aligned to our long-term ambition. 00:00:40.887 -- 00:00:45.815 Today, Catherine and I will cover the operational and financial progress we have achieved 00:00:45.815 -- 00:00:51.283 since then, as we position M&G for long-term profitable growth, 00:00:51.283 -- 00:00:57.089 which is diversified across business units, products, and geographies. 00:00:57.862 -- 00:01:03.428 I'm pleased to say that we continue to drive positive momentum in both asset 00:01:03.428 -- 00:01:09.552 management and life and to deliver strong client outcomes. 00:01:10.175 -- 00:01:16.839 It's been a busy first half, so let's review the main highlights of the year so far. 00:01:17.582 -- 00:01:22.628 You notice we have three priorities for the group, financial strength, 00:01:22.628 -- 00:01:25.570 simplification and growth. 00:01:25.570 -- 00:01:29.552 and we are relentlessly focused on execution. 00:01:30.095 -- 00:01:34.680 We strengthened the balance sheet and reduced our leverage. 00:01:34.6...