UK's Chesnara rises after strong first-half capital generation

Chesnara

25/08/2026 08:08

** Shares of Chesnara CSN.L up 4.7% at 345.5p
** The British life, pensions and investment firm reports first-half operating capital generation of £96 million ($130.78 million), up 79% year-on-year
** Company says it continues to see attractive opportunities to grow the business, supported by a healthy M&A pipeline and disciplined execution across the group
** Declares 6% increase in its interim dividend to 8.16p per share
** Chesnara stock up ~10%, YTD 

($1 = 0.7341 pounds)

 (Reporting by Krisha Bhatt in Bengaluru)
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