Standard Life plc - Annual Report and Accounts 2007

Standard Life plc is a major asset 
managing business with around 1.5 million shareholders in over 50 countries, and more than £143 billion of assets managed by Standard Life Investments for around 7 million  customers.
Chairman's statement; Performing in challenging marketsGroup Chief Executive's statement; An asset managing businessThe Group at a glanceFinancial statements; Download the Annual Report and Accounts 2007

Group financial highlights 2007

£16,423m: Worldwide PVNBP new business sales - 13% increase£881m: Group EEV operating profit before tax - 43% increase11.5%: Group return on embedded value - 2.6% points increase2.1%: Group PVNBP margin - 0.7% points increase£600m: Group EEV capital and cash generation - 129% increase£714m: Group IFRS underlying profit before tax - 32% increase£509m: Group IFRS profit before tax attributable to equity holders - 12% increase7.7p: Recommended final dividend payment per share