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<Research>CITIC Securities: AIA (01299.HK) Actively Manages Capital to Defend Shareholders' Interests
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AIA (01299.HK)'s 1Q24 VONB grew 31% YoY, with an additional US$2 billion share buyback plan, while the Company's updated capital management measures exceeded expectations, CITIC Securities released a research report saying.

CITIC Securities kept rating at Buy, with a target price of $83, on its strong channel and regional strategies, which provide high certainty in value growth, and shareholder return increase due to capital management.

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AIA's proactive capital management and safeguarding of shareholders' interests are expected to bring about a rebound in share price and valuation correction, according to the report. With reference to the 1Q24 situation and the new dividend policy, CITIC Securities adjusted its 2024-2026 EVPS forecasts to US$6.23/ US$6.87/ US$7.56, compared to the prior forecasts of US$6.34/ US$7.00/ US$7.68.

With a current PEV of 1.3x and a corresponding ROEV of 13%, the valuation of AIA is still at the low end of the reasonable range.
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