Generali beats forecasts and starts 500 million buyback
Italy's top insurer reported an 11.2% rise in operating profit to 4.5 billion euros, surpassing analyst expectations. The company plans to launch a new 500 million euro share buyback next week following record life net inflows of over 8.3 billion euros.
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GENERALI reported a first-half operating result of €4.5B, beating consensus estimates and triggering a new €500M share buyback. The result rose 11.2% from the previous year as all business segments contributed to the growth. Investors are tracking the insurer's capital return strategy as it navigates a broader consolidation wave within the financial sector of Italy.
