Prudential Announces Plan to Acquire Controlling Stake in New India Life Insurance Joint Venture

Prudential Plc is acquiring a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for up to US$467mn, a move that requires reducing its stake in the larger ICICI Prudential Life to meet regulatory rules.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Prudential (Pru) has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for an initial US$389mn to secure majority ownership in the Indian market.
• 2.The transaction requires Pru to reduce its stake in ICICI Prudential Life from 22% to below 10% due to regulatory requirements.
• 3.While Bharti Life is significantly smaller than ICICI Pru Life in terms of market share, the move prioritizes majority control over market size.

Table of Contents

• Transaction details
• Bharti Life and valuation
• ICICI Pru Life contribution, valuation, and potential proceeds
• Disclosure Appendix
• GS Factor Profile
• M&A Rank
• Quantum
• Disclosures
• Company-specific regulatory disclosures
• Distribution of ratings/investment banking relationships
• Price target and rating history chart(s)
• Regulatory disclosures

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