M&G plc Q1 2026 trading update

7 May 2026

M&G plc Q1 2026 trading update

Continued business momentum despite volatile geopolitical environment

£0.6bn net inflows from open business, up year-on-year, and resilient AUMA

Confident outlook for 2026 across Asset Management and Life

 Andrea Rossi, Group Chief Executive Officer, said:

"We have made a strong start to 2026, with net inflows in Asset Management, driven by demand from Daiichi Life Group and other external clients, and the completion of our first With-Profits Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) deal in Life.

"Net inflows from open business of £0.6 billion represent a clear improvement compared to net outflows of £0.1 billion in the same period last year. Group AUMA remained resilient at £371 billion despite market volatility.

"Thanks to a strong new business pipeline, the introduction of our innovative With-Profits BPA, and the upcoming launch of PruFund on third-party adviser platforms, we are confident in our ability to deliver continued growth this year."

Asset Management key highlights:

·      Asset Management AUMA of £344 billion, including £183 billion from external clients, broadly unchanged compared to the start of the year, and 10% higher compared to Q1 2025.

·      Net inflows of £0.7 billion improving markedly compared to flat flows in Q1 2025, driven by strong Wholesale performance, with net inflows of £0.8 billion, compensating for subdued activity from Institutional clients.

·      Momentum across both public and private markets, net inflows of £0.4 billion and £0.3 billion respectively, with continued client demand in high-value areas such as European equities, structured credit, and impact funds.

·      Confident in the positioning of our business given strong investment performance track-record and pipeline with institutional clients.

Life key highlights:

·      Life AUMA of £188 billion down 2% over the period due to modest adverse market movements and expected net outflows from legacy business (predominantly Traditional With-Profits).

·      PruFund experienced small net outflows of £0.1 billion in the period as the impact of market volatility in March offset a positive start of the year with net inflows in both January and February.

·      PruFund flows already stabilised in April; expect to return to net inflows in the remainder of the year, also supported by the expected launch of PruFund on third-party adviser platforms.

·      Launched With-Profits BPA solution and completed our first transaction of £0.3 billion; expect BPA volumes to continue growing year-on-year, weighted towards the second half of 2026.

1 Net flows from open business consist of net client flows from Asset Management, PruFund, Annuities and the parts of Other Life open to new business.

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Group AUMA movements 31 December 2025 to 31 March 2026

Asset Management AUMA by asset class

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1. As at 31 December 2025