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AIA DELIVERS STRONG GROWTH IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2018

24 August 2018

VALUE OF NEW BUSINESS INCREASED BY 17 PER CENT OPERATING PROFIT UP 14 PER CENT; INTERIM DIVIDEND UP 14 PER CENT

AIA Group Limited (“AIA”; or the “Company”; stock code: 1299) is pleased to announce its 2018 interim results¹.

In respect of the first six months of 2018, AIA has delivered double-digit growth across our main financial metrics, including very strong growth in value of new business (VONB) of 17 per cent on a constant exchange rate basis and 22 per cent on an actual exchange rate basis, compared with the corresponding six-month period ended 30 June 2017.

Highlights are shown on a constant exchange rate basis below:

Very strong growth in value of new business

17 per cent growth in VONB to US$1,954 million
24 per cent growth in VONB, excluding the retail IFA channel in our Hong Kong business which had an exceptional performance in the first half of 2017
Annualised new premiums (ANP) increased by 9 per cent to US$3,252 million
VONB margin up 4.4 pps to 59.5 per cent

Continued growth in operating profit

IFRS operating profit after tax (OPAT) up by 14 per cent to US$2,653 million
Embedded value (EV) operating profit increased by 19 per cent to US$4,152 million
Operating return on EV (operating ROEV) up by 70 bps to 17.0 per cent

Robust cash flow and resilient capital position

EV Equity of US$53.6 billion; EV of US$52.0 billion, up US$1.2 billion from 31 December 2017
Underlying free surplus generation of US$2,497 million, up 11 per cent on a comparable basis
Free surplus of US$13.7 billion
Solvency ratio for AIA Co., our principal operating company, of 458 per cent on the HKIO basis

Significant increase in interim dividend

14 per cent increase in interim dividend to 29.20 Hong Kong cents per share

Ng Keng Hooi, AIA's Group Chief Executive and President, said:

“AIA achieved a very strong set of results in the first half of 2018 with VONB growth of 17 per cent to US$1,954 million as well as 14 per cent growth in IFRS operating profit. VONB for the period was up 24 per cent when excluding the retail IFA channel in our Hong Kong business which delivered an exceptional growth in the first half of 2017. These results are underpinned by the continued execution of our proven growth strategy and the scale, quality and breadth of AIA's exceptional businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.

“The Board has declared a 14 per cent increase in the interim dividend for 2018, reflecting the strength of AIA's financial results as well as our confidence in the outlook for the Group. This is in line with our prudent, sustainable and progressive dividend policy.

“AIA continues to hold a uniquely advantaged position stemming from the significant competitive advantages we have created over our long history in Asia. The quality of our results comes from our diverse and balanced platforms – across distribution, product and geography. Our clear strategy continues to work well as our experienced team of outstanding people collaborate to harness the enormous growth opportunities that the region presents.

“We remain confident that we will continue to execute our strategic priorities to realise AIA's full potential as we help millions of people to live healthier, longer, better lives.”

^{1 The Company announced the Group's unaudited consolidated results for the seven months ended 30 June 2018 today. In February 2018, the Board resolved to change the Company's financial year-end date from 30 November to 31 December. Accordingly, the current financial period-end date of the Company is 31 December 2018. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements adopting the new year-end date is for the seven months ended 30 June 2018 with the comparative figures prepared based on the six months ended 31 May 2017. For details, please visit www.aia.com for the Company's 2018 Interim Results Announcement published today.}

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About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets in Asia-Pacific – whollyowned branches and subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, New Zealand, Macau, Brunei, Cambodia, a 97 per cent subsidiary in Sri Lanka, a 49 per cent joint venture in India and a representative office in Myanmar.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai almost a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in the Asia-Pacific region (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$221 billion as of 30 June 2018.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia-Pacific, AIA serves the holders of 32 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock code “1299” with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the counter market (ticker symbol: “AAGIY”).

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Key Performance Highlights

New Business Performance by Segment

Notes:

All figures are presented in actual reporting currency (US dollar) and based on actual exchange rates (AER) unless otherwise stated. Change on constant exchange rates (CER) is calculated using constant average exchange rates for the six months ended 30 June 2018 and for the six months ended 30 June 2017 other than for balance sheet items that use CER as at 30 June 2018 and as at 31 December 2017.
Change is shown on a year-on-year basis unless otherwise stated/li>
Long-term economic assumptions used in the EV basis for the interim results are the same as those shown as at 31 December 2017 in the supplementary embedded value information included in this document and consistent with those shown as at 30 November 2017 in our Annual Report 2017. Non-economic assumptions used in the EV basis are based on those at 31 December 2017 updated to reflect AIA's view of the latest experience observed.
VONB is calculated based on assumptions applicable at the point of sale and before deducting the amount attributable to non-controlling interests. The amounts of VONB attributable to non-controlling interests in the six months ended 30 June 2018 and in the six months ended 30 June 2017 were US$13 million and US$11 million respectively.
VONB includes pension business. ANP and VONB margin exclude pension business.
IFRS operating profit after tax is shown after non-controlling interests unless otherwise stated
Operating ROEV is measured on an annualised basis.
The 11 per cent growth of underlying free surplus generated is calculated on a comparable basis before the reduction of US$141 million in the first half of 2018 relating to the change in reserving and capital requirements for consolidation purposes following the subsidiarisation of AIA Korea.
Interim dividends for 2018 and 2017 were declared for the seven months ended 30 June 2018 and the six months ended 31 May 2017, respectively.
Hong Kong refers to operations in Hong Kong and Macau; Singapore refers to operations in Singapore and Brunei; and Other Markets refers to operations in Australia (including New Zealand), Cambodia, Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam and India. The results of our joint venture in India are accounted for using the equity method. For clarity, TWPI, ANP and VONB exclude any contribution from India.
AIA's financial information in this document is based on the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and supplementary embedded value information for the six months ended 30 June 2018.

This document contains forward-looking statements relating to AIA Group Limited that are based on the beliefs of the Group's management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Group's management. These forward-looking statements are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. When used in this document, the words “will”, “future” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You are strongly cautioned that reliance on any forwardlooking statements involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results and events may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements.

This document is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer by any person to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities. This document is not, and is not intended to be, an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities of AIA Group Limited have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements under the U.S. Securities Act. There is not, and is not intended to be, any public offering of such securities in the United States.

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AIA DELIVERS STRONG GROWTH IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2018

VALUE OF NEW BUSINESS INCREASED BY 17 PER CENT OPERATING PROFIT UP 14 PER CENT; INTERIM DIVIDEND UP 14 PER CENT

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