Standard Life Shares

StevieJ

The SL dividend is rather juicy for a stable company, some of these dividend plays (like Shell and other insurers) are very tempting when compared to cash.

Graeme_Mckean

Hi, Would anyone be able to tell me what Standard Life PLC's share price was at the point of the last six script dividend issues? I cannot seem to find it anywhere.

gt94sss2

Significant increase in net inflows

• Net inflows across the Group up 71% to record level of £5.3bn (2009: £3.1bn)1,2
• Group assets under administration up 5% to £179bn (31 December 2009: £170bn)2,3
• 52% increase in net inflows at Standard Life Investments leading to record third party assets under management of £63bn

Strong financial performance

• IFRS operating profit before tax from continuing operations up 10% to £182m (2009: £166m)2
• IFRS profit after tax attributable to equity holders of £182m (2009: loss £20m)
• EEV operating profit before tax from continuing operations up 11% to £364m (2009: £328m)2,4
• 64% increase in growth investment expensed to £72m (2009: £44m)

Improved cash flow and increased dividend

• EEV core capital and cash generation after tax from continuing operations up 6% to £160m (2009: £151m)2,4,5
• Interim dividend up 4.8% to 4.35p (2009: 4.15p)

Commenting on the key aspects of the results, Chief Executive David Nish said:


"This strong set of results demonstrates the progress we have made as a business and the potential for increased profits and dividends as we invest for growth.

"We operate in markets which have exciting growth opportunities for Standard Life. In particular, we are well positioned to help our customers meet the challenges of the savings gap in the UK. We continue to lead in providing innovative propositions for individuals, employers and intermediaries in the UK.

"Standard Life Investments has consistently delivered impressive net inflows over the last five years. Its contribution to the Group is considerable and it is a business which provides us with global reach. We have extended our reach into alternative investments, through the purchase of Aida Capital and the continuing innovation of our absolute return offerings, which will accelerate growth.

"Our Canadian operations and Asian businesses, including the joint ventures, have also performed well. In particular there is strong momentum building in India and we see great potential in this very exciting market.

"The Group is more focused following the sale of our banking and

healthcare operations. Our transformation programme is driving efficiency and we are investing to grow our business to be more profitable and cash generative, which will deliver our progressive dividend policy to shareholders."

More at http://ukgroup.standardlife.com/content/news/new_articles/2010/2010_interims.xml


Regards
Sunil

sabretoothtigger

Graeme_Mckean wrote: »

Hi, Would anyone be able to tell me what Standard Life PLC's share price was at the point of the last six script dividend issues? I cannot seem to find it anywhere.

If you have the dates, look the price up here - http://finance.yahoo.com/q/hp?s=SL.L+Historical+Prices

StevieJ

A bit of a spurt from SL, now £2.27.

M271

I've had my 'free' Standard Life shares since the initial issue with bonus shares added over the years to the initial holding. Sold today at £2.30 per share.

My Endowments are due soon so I'll use the money to make up for some of the expected short fall.

StevieJ

Standard life back above £2.34. Is this related to the bid for Focus?

Old_Slaphead

StevieJ wrote: »

Standard life back above £2.34. Is this related to the bid for Focus?

Nearly fell off me chair - SL's shares back above offer price.

All InsurCo shares up because somebody or other published a bullish report on sector

mobby-2554

M271 wrote: »

I've had my 'free' Standard Life shares since the initial issue with bonus shares added over the years to the initial holding. Sold today at £2.30 per share.

My Endowments are due soon so I'll use the money to make up for some of the expected short fall.

Could you tell me what company you sold them with?
I've had mine since 2006 with bonus shares added.
Thanks.

KenC_3

mobby-2554 wrote: »

Could you tell me what company you sold them with?
I've had mine since 2006 with bonus shares added.
Thanks.

If you dig out your documentation from the time of the issue, if I remember correctly, SL offer their own share dealing service for these shares.