Phoenix Group Holdings PLC
LSE:PHNX

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Price: 687 GBX -0.79% Market Closed
Market Cap: 6.9B GBX

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC
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In the realm of insurance and financial services, Phoenix Group Holdings PLC has emerged as a distinctive player, carving out a niche in the management of closed life insurance funds. This innovative approach has provided a lifeline to legacy insurance businesses, often seen as burdensome by larger firms. Essentially, Phoenix Group specializes in acquiring and managing these 'closed books'—existing insurance policies that are no longer open to new customers. By doing so, they not only relieve the original insurers of these liabilities but also leverage their expertise to efficiently manage and maximize the value of these long-term contracts, thereby earning a robust and predictable revenue stream.

Phoenix Group’s business model operates much like a carefully tuned machine, where the strategy of buying closed books allows them to streamline operational costs, enhance customer engagement, and optimize cash generation. The company also generates revenue through fees for managing policies and investing in a wide array of assets. By balancing the legacy books with new acquisitions and maintaining a watchful eye on market opportunities, Phoenix ensures continued growth even in a mature market. It’s a business deeply rooted in financial prudence, with an eye for intelligent acquisitions and asset management that underscores its position as a steady pillar in the world of insurance.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q2 2025
Call Date
Sep 8, 2025
AI Summary
Q2 2025

Strong Financials: Phoenix reported strong operating cash generation of £705 million, up 9%, and IFRS adjusted operating profit of £451 million, up 25%, with improvements in capital and leverage ratios.

Cost Savings Acceleration: The company accelerated its cost savings program, now expecting to achieve £160 million cumulative run rate savings by FY25, £35 million higher than previous guidance.

Strategic Execution: Progress continues on strategic priorities with product launches, digital enhancements, FCA approval for in-house advice, and plans to in-house a further £20 billion of annuity assets.

Balance Sheet Strength: Solvency II coverage ratio improved to 175%, even after repaying £200 million of debt, and leverage ratio improved to 34%, moving toward the 30% target.

Dividend Growth: The interim dividend was increased by 2.6% to 27.35p per share, in line with the company's progressive dividend policy.

Brand and Name Change: The group will rebrand from Phoenix to Standard Life plc in March 2026, aiming to unify the business and leverage the well-known Standard Life brand.

Market Outlook: Phoenix sees strong growth opportunities in the structurally expanding UK retirement market, with further advocacy for increased auto-enrolment contributions.

Guidance Reiterated: The company reaffirmed targets for mid-single-digit percentage annual operating cash generation growth and delivering £1.1 billion IFRS operating profit by 2026.

Key Financials
Operating Cash Generation
£705 million
Total Cash Generation
£784 million
Solvency II Coverage Ratio
175%
Leverage Ratio
34%
IFRS Adjusted Operating Profit
£451 million
IFRS Adjusted Shareholders' Equity
£3.4 billion
Interim Dividend
27.35p per share
Cumulative Run Rate Cost Savings
£100 million (as of half year), £160 million expected by FY25
Workplace Gross Inflows
£4.9 billion
New Workplace Scheme Wins
£0.7 billion
Individual Annuity New Premiums
£0.6 billion
BPA Volumes (Bulk Purchase Annuities)
£0.3 billion (H1), £3.2 billion year-to-date
Retirement Solutions Operating Profit
£286 million
Pensions and Savings Operating Profit
£179 million
Pensions and Savings Operating Margin
19 basis points
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls
2025
2022

Management

Mr. Andrew David Briggs FIA, M.B.E.
Group CEO & Director
No Bio Available
Ms. Stephanie Jane Bruce
Chief Financial Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Jacqueline Dorothy Mary Noakes
Chief Operating Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Michael John Eakins
Group Chief Investment Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Claire Hawkins
Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations Director
No Bio Available
Shellie Wells
Head of Corporate Communications
No Bio Available
Ms. Sara Thompson
Chief HR & Premises Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Andy Curran
Chief Executive Officer of Savings & Retirement - UK and Europe
No Bio Available
Nicki Lundy
Head of Media Relations
No Bio Available
Mr. Tom Sumpster
Head of Private Debt Direct Origination
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
BIRMINGHAM
1 Wythall Green Way, Wythall Green
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