Strong Operating Capital Generation
Operating capital generation before holding funding and operating expenses increased by 16% over the second half of 2023, reaching EUR 660 million, and was 14% higher than 2022 at nearly EUR 1.3 billion for the full year.
Successful Share Buyback Program
76% of a EUR 1.5 billion share buyback program was completed, returning more than EUR 1.1 billion to stockholders.
U.S. Business Performance
Strong commercial momentum in the U.S. with an 18% increase in the number of licensed WFG agents and a 13% increase in new life sales compared to 2022.
Dividend Growth
Proposed final dividend for 2023 increased to EUR 0.16 per share, bringing the full-year dividend to EUR 0.30 per share, up more than 30% compared to 2022.