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Standard Life plc (Standard Life)

Retirement savings and income specialist, formerly Phoenix Group Holdings plc

standardlifeplc.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Pension Funds

Last updated October 8

Latest news about Standard Life plc (Standard Life)

In short: Standard Life reported a 25% profit rise in H1 2026 results and announced strategic acquisitions.

Company announcements

September 6 Standard Life

Standard Life announces strong H1 2026 financial results and strategic acquisitions

Operating profit rose 25% to £563m. The group plans to acquire Aegon UK for £2bn and launch a £2bn PRT partnership with CVC.

August 7 Standard Life

Standard Life releases its 2025 annual report and key financial updates

The publication highlights executive leadership statements, sustainability progress, and core metrics following the company transition from Phoenix Group to Standard Life plc.

April 14 Standard Life

Standard Life announces acquisition of Aegon UK

The £2.0 billion deal creates the UK's largest retirement savings business with 16m customers and £480bn AUA. Expected to complete end 2026.

March 16 Standard Life

Standard Life reports strong full year 2025 results

Operating profit reached £945m with dividends rising 2.6%. The group continues deleveraging towards its 30% target.

Media coverage

October 8 The Globe and Mail

Standard Life boosts earnings and scale with Aegon UK deal and PRT partnership

Detailed price information for Phoenix Group Hldgs Plc (PNXGF) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

October 7 Sharecast

Standard Life shares drop as Aberdeen cuts stake in half - Sharecast.com

Shares in Standard Life tanked on Thursday after investment company Aberdeen offloaded half of its stake in the savings and retirement specialist for £436m through...

September 7 The Scotsman

Standard Life posts 25% profit rise and confirms £800m in Aegon ‘synergies’

“It has been a dizzying time for Standard Life’s shares, which have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025” – Chris Beauchamp, analyst...

September 6 City AM

Standard Life takes £473m hit after stock market rally dents hedges

Standard Life posted a loss of £179m for the first six months of the year, driven by £473m in paper losses.

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