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''This article summarizes AXA's Earnings release published on 2026-02-26 (20 pages).''
== Press release ==
* Paris, February 26th, 2026 (6:45am CET) <sup>p. 1</sup>
==== Key FY25 highlights ====
* ''Gross written premiums & other revenues'' at EUR 116bn, +6% vs. FY24 {{footnote|1=Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value (“NBV”) and present value of expected premiums (“PVEP”) is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. These and other terms, including contractual service margin (“CSM”) and new business contractual service margin (“NB CSM”), are defined in the glossary.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''Gross written premiums & other revenues'' at EUR 116bn, +6% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''Underlying earnings'' at EUR 8.4bn, +6% vs. FY24; +9% excluding AXA IM {{footnote|1=• “Underlying earnings”, “underlying earnings per share”, “underlying return on equity”, “combined ratio” and “debt gearing” are APMs as defined in ESMA’s guidelines and the AMF’s related position statement issued in 2015. • AXA provides a reconciliation of such APMs to the most closely related line item, subtotal, or total in the financial statements of the corresponding period (and/or their calculation methodology, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 (“AXA’s 2025 Activity Report”), on the pages indicated under “USE OF NON-GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES”. • For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures, see the Glossary in AXA’s 2025 Activity Report, available on AXA’s website (www.axa.com).}} {{footnote|1=AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are at constant foreign exchange rates.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=• Change in gross written premiums & other revenues, new business value ("NBV"), and present value of expected premiums ("PVEP") is on a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology), unless otherwise indicated. • Terms, including contractual service margin ("CSM") and new business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"), are defined in the glossary section of this press release.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''Underlying earnings'' at EUR 8.4bn, +6% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup>
** +9% excluding AXA IM <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=• "Underlying earnings", "underlying earnings per share", "underlying return on equity", "combined ratio", and "debt gearing" are APMs as defined in ESMA's guidelines and the AMF's related position statement issued in 2015. • AXA provides a reconciliation of such APMs to the most closely related line item, subtotal, or total in the financial statements of the corresponding period (and/or their calculation methodology, as applicable) in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ("AXA's 2025 Activity Report"), on the pages indicated under "USE OF NON-GAAP AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES". • For further information on the above-mentioned and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release, see the Glossary in AXA's 2025 Activity Report, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com).}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=AXA completed the disposal of AXA IM to BNP Paribas on July 1, 2025. All figures excluding AXA IM are at constant foreign exchange rates.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''Underlying earnings per share'' at EUR 3.86, +8% vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup>
** This includes a -2% headwind from foreign exchange movements and -1% from temporary earnings dilution due to the timing of anti-dilutive share buyback from the sale of AXA IM {{footnote|1=On July 1, 2025, AXA executed a share repurchase agreement with an investment services provider, for a maximum of Euro 3.8 billion to offset earnings dilution from the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas, as announced on August 1, 2024. The share buyback commenced on July 2, 2025, and ended on January 20, 2026, resulting in temporary earnings dilution as of December 31, 2025.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
** Includes -2% headwind from foreign exchange movements <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''Solvency II ratio'' at 224% as of December 31, 2025, +9 points vs. FY24 {{footnote|1=• The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA’s internal model calibrated on an adverse 1/200 year shock. • For further information on AXA’s internal model and Solvency II disclosures, refer to AXA Group’s Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA’s website (www.axa.com). • The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025, is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
** Includes -1% from temporary earnings dilution from the sale of AXA IM due to timing of anti-dilutive share buyback <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''Solvency II ratio'' at 215% on January 1, 2026, reflecting the end of the grandfathering period {{footnote|1=Capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures were grandfathered until January 1, 2026, at which point they ceased to qualify as capital under Solvency II, as disclosed in AXA’s press release on its 9M25 Activity Indicators, published on www.axa.com.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=On July 1, 2025, AXA executed a share repurchase agreement with an investment services provider to buy back its own shares for a maximum of Euro 3.8 billion to offset earnings dilution from the sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas, as announced on August 1, 2024. The share buyback commenced on July 2, 2025, and ended on January 20, 2026, resulting in temporary earnings dilution as of December 31, 2025.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''Solvency II ratio'' at 224% as of December 31, 2025, +9 points vs. FY24 <sup>p. 1</sup>
** 215% on January 1, 2026, reflecting the end of the grandfathering period <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=• The Solvency II ratio is estimated primarily using AXA's internal model calibrated on an adverse 1/200 year shock. • For further information on AXA's internal model and Solvency II disclosures, refer to AXA Group's Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as of December 31, 2024, available on AXA's website (www.axa.com). • The Solvency II ratio as of December 31, 2025, is adjusted to give effect to the full up to Euro 1.25 billion annual share buyback program and proposed Euro 2.32 per share dividend announced today.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=Capital instruments and subordinated debt subject to Solvency II transitional measures were grandfathered until January 1, 2026, at which point they ceased to qualify as capital under Solvency II, as disclosed in AXA's press release on its 9M25 Activity Indicators, published on www.axa.com.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
==== Capital Management ====
* ''Dividend'' of EUR 2.32 per share, +8% vs. FY24 {{footnote|1=Subject to approval by the Shareholders’ Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* Launch of an ''annual share buyback program'' of up to EUR 1.25bn {{footnote|1=Approved by AXA’s Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=Subject to approval by the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* LaunchCompletion of an''EUR annual3.8bn additional share buyback'' programrelated ofto upAXA toIM EURdisposal, executed between July 2, 2025, and January 20, 12026.25bn <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=As approved by AXA's Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* Completion of EUR 3.8bn additional share buyback related to AXA IM disposal, executed between July 2, 2025, and January 20, 2026 <sup>p. 1</sup>
==== Outlook ====
* ''Underlying earnings per share growth'' for 2026 expected to be at the upper end of the 6-8% plan target range {{footnote|1=Expected underlying earnings per share (“UEPS”) growth for 2026 is a forward-looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group’s current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press release regarding forward-looking statements.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* Expected impact of ''Solvency II revision'' at +17 points {{footnote|1=Estimated based on the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and the amount of capital under Solvency II as of January 1, 2026, as if the Solvency II revision had come into force on the same date.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
** {{footnote|1=Expected underlying earnings per share ("UEPS") growth for 2026 is a forward-looking statement to provide one-off guidance in the context of the last year of the Group's current strategic plan and is qualified by the cautionary statements in this press release regarding forward-looking statements.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ExpectedAXA impactwill ofpresent Solvencyits II''new revisionstrategic atplan +17for points2027-2029'' on September 21, 2026. <sup>p. 1</sup>
<blockquote>"In 2025, AXA delivered another year of very strong performance, with +9% earnings growth in our core businesses excluding AXA IM. We have taken advantage of these excellent results to further enhance reserve prudence." <sup>p. 1</sup></blockquote>
** {{footnote|1=Estimated based on the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) and the amount of capital under Solvency II as of January 1, 2026, as if the Solvency II revision had come into force on the same date.}} <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''P&C franchise'' posted strong results with a healthy balance between price and volume, best-in-class margins, a lower expense ratio, and higher investment income. <sup>p. 1</sup>
* AXA to present its new strategic plan for 2027-2029 on September 21, 2026 <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''AXA XL Insurance'' increased earnings with stable underlying margins. <sup>p. 1</sup>
<blockquote>"In 2025, AXA delivered another year of very strong performance, with +9% earnings growth in our core businesses excluding AXA IM. We have taken advantage of these excellent results to further enhance reserve prudence." <small>(Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA <sup>p. 1</sup>)</small></blockquote>
* ''Life & Health earnings'' rose by 7%, with Life reflecting early benefits of the strategy to rejuvenate the business. <sup>p. 1</sup>
<blockquote>"Our P&C franchise posted stellar results, combining a healthy balance between price and volume with best-in-class margins, a lower expense ratio and higher investment income. AXA XL Insurance increased earnings with stable underlying margins. In Life & Health, earnings rose by 7%, with Life already reflecting the early benefits of our strategy to rejuvenate the business and Health growing by 17% even after absorbing the adverse change on VAT treatment in Mexico, underlining the strength of our portfolio. Our investments in automation and Artificial Intelligence are paying off, driving efficiency gains. Our Solvency II ratio is at a very strong level." <small>(Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA <sup>p. 1</sup>)</small></blockquote>
* ''Health'' grew by 17% even after absorbing the adverse change on VAT treatment in Mexico. <sup>p. 1</sup>
* Investments in automation and Artificial Intelligence are driving efficiency gains. <sup>p. 1</sup>
* ''Solvency II ratio'' is at a very strong level. <sup>p. 1</sup>
<blockquote>"These results demonstrate the earnings power of our well-diversified franchise and reinforce our confidence in AXA's ability to generate sustainable, long-term value. I would like to thank all our colleagues, agents and partners for their commitment, as well as our customers for their continued trust," <small>(Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer of AXA <sup>p. 1</sup>)</small></blockquote>
* KEY HIGHLIGHTS <sup>p. 2</sup>
* Press release <sup>p. 2</sup>
== FY25 key highlights ==
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== Activity indicators ==
* ''Total gross written premiums and other revenues'' were up 6%, driven by:. <sup>p. 2</sup>
** ''Property & Casualty'' (+5%) driven by: <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** ''Commercial lines'' {{footnote|1=“Commercial lines” refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance.}} (+4%) from higher volumes (notably at AXA XL Insurance) and favorable price effects {{footnote|1=Price effects are calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year.}} across all geographies. <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** ''Personal lines'' (+7%) driven by favorable price effects and strong growth in net new contracts, notably in France, Europe, and Asia & EME-LATAM. <sup>p. 2</sup>
**** {{footnote|1="Commercial lines" refers to P&C Commercial lines excluding AXA XL Reinsurance.}} <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** ''AXA XL Reinsurance'' (+8%) with growth supported by alternative capital. <sup>p. 2</sup>
**** {{footnote|1=Price effects are calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums of the prior year.}} <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** ''PersonalLife lines& Health'' (+78%) driven by favorable price effects and strong growth in net new contracts, notably in France, Europe, and Asia & EME-LATAM: <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** ''AXALife XL Reinsurancepremiums'' (+89%), with growth supported by alternative capitalfrom: <sup>p. 2</sup>
**** ''Life & HealthProtection'' (+811%) from strong sales in Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Japan. <sup>p. 2</sup>
**** ''Life premiumsUnit-Linked'' (+9%), driven by Protection (+1113%) from strong sales in Honghigher Kong,volumes Switzerland,across andall Japangeographies. <sup>p. 2</sup>
**** ''Unit-LinkedG/A'' {{footnote|1=General account.}} (+134%) from highercontinued momentum volumesin acrossItaly alland geographiesFrance. <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** ''G/AHealth premiums'' (+45%), fromdriven continuedby momentumprice ineffects Italyin andall Francegeographies. <sup>p. 2</sup>
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*** ''Health premiums'' (+5%), driven by price effects in all geographies <sup>p. 2</sup>
== Earnings ==
* ''Underlying earnings'' increased by 6% to EUR 8.4bn, or +9% excluding AXA IM. <sup>p. 2</sup>
** Driven by ''Property & Casualty'' (+9%) from higher volumes, underwriting margin expansion, and increased financial result due to higher investment income. <sup>p. 2</sup>
** Driven by ''Life & Health'' (+7%) from improved short-term technical results in Health & Protection, and higher earnings in long-term business, including early benefits of business rejuvenationthe strategy to rejuvenate the business. <sup>p. 2</sup>
** ''Holdings'' {{footnote|1=Including banking activities.}} underlying earnings remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn. <sup>p. 2</sup>
** ''Asset Management'' underlying earnings decreased by EUR 0.2bn due to the disposal of AXA IM on July 1, 2025. <sup>p. 2</sup>
*** {{footnote|1=Including banking activities.}} <sup>p. 2</sup>
** ''AssetUnderlying Managementearnings per share'' underlyingincreased earningsby decreased8% byto EUR 03.86.2bn due to the disposal of AXA IM on July 1, 2025 <sup>p. 2</sup>
** Mainly driven by the increase in underlying earnings (+6%) and a decrease in interest expense on undated and deeply-subordinated debt. <sup>p. 2</sup>
* ''Underlying earnings per share'' increased by 8% to EUR 3.86 <sup>p. 2</sup>
** MainlyAlso driven by the increaseimpact inof underlyingshare earningsbuybacks (+63%), andincluding aboth decreasethe inannual interestshare expensebuyback on undatedprogram and deeplythe anti-subordinateddilutive share buyback from the sale of AXA debtIM. <sup>p. 2</sup>
** Partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements, notably the depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro (-2%). <sup>p. 2</sup>
** Impact of share buybacks (+3%), including annual share buyback program and anti-dilutive share buyback from AXA IM sale <sup>p. 2</sup>
* The sale of AXA IM resulted in a ''temporary dilution of underlying earnings per share'' (-1%) due to the timing of the associated share buyback. <sup>p. 2</sup>
** Partially offset by unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements, notably U.S. dollar depreciation against the Euro (-2%) <sup>p. 2</sup>
* Sale''Net ofincome'' AXAincreased IMby resulted26% into aEUR temporary9.8bn, dilutionreflecting ofthe increase in underlying earnings perand sharesignificantly duepositive toexceptional timingitems, ofnotably associatedthe sharegain buybackfrom (-1%)the sale of AXA IM. <sup>p. 2</sup>
* KEY HIGHLIGHTS <sup>p. 3</sup>
* ''Net income'' increased by 26% to EUR 9.8bn, mainly reflecting increased underlying earnings and significantly positive exceptional items, notably the gain from AXA IM sale <sup>p. 2</sup>
* Press release <sup>p. 3</sup>
== Balance sheet ==
* ''Shareholders' equity'' was EUR 47.2bn as of December 31, 2025, down by EUR 2.8bn vs. December 31, 2024. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Positive contributioncontributions from ''net income'' (EUR +9.8bn) and ''net OCI'' (EUR +1.3bn) were more than offset by: <sup>p. 3</sup>
** More than offset by ''FY24 dividend paid'' to shareholders (EUR -4.6bn). <sup>p. 3</sup>
** More than offset by impact''Impact of share buybacks'' executed in 2025 (EUR -4.7bn), including the EUR 3.5bn anti-dilutive share buyback forrelated AXAto IMthe sale of AXA IM. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** More than offset by unfavorableUnfavorable ''foreign exchange impact'' (EUR -3.5bn), notably due to the depreciation of the U.S. dollar depreciation. <sup>p. 3</sup>
* ''CSM'' {{footnote|1=• Including P&C. • See Appendices of the FY25 earnings presentation at www.axa.com for indicative sensitivities impacting CSM. • These sensitivities, and any other sensitivities in the Appendices, are based on management’s current assessment in connection with the full-year 2025 annual results. • These sensitivities are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements in the presentation concerning forward-looking statements and have not been audited or subject to a limited review by AXA’s statutory auditors.}} was EUR 33.3bn at December 31, 2025, down by EUR 0.6bn vs. December 31, 2024. <sup>p. 3</sup>
* ''CSM'' was EUR 33.3bn at December 31, 2025, down EUR 0.6bn vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup>
** ''New business contribution'' (EUR +2.2bn) combined with ''underlying return on in-force'' (EUR +1.3bn) more than offset ''CSM release'' (EUR -3.0bn), resulting in +2% normalized growth in CSM. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** {{footnote|1=• Including P&C. • See Appendices of the FY25 earnings presentation available at www.axa.com for indicative sensitivities impacting CSM. • These sensitivities, together with any other sensitivities in the Appendices, are based on management's current assessment in connection with the full-year 2025 annual results. • These sensitivities are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements in the presentation concerning forward-looking statements and have not been audited or subject to a limited review by AXA's statutory auditors.}} <sup>p. 3</sup>
** ''Market conditions'' had a favorable impact (EUR +0.6bn), mainly driven by tightening government spreads and positive equity market performance. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** New business contribution (EUR +2.2bn) combined with underlying return on in-force (EUR +1.3bn) more than offset CSM release (EUR -3.0bn), resulting in +2% normalized growth in CSM <sup>p. 3</sup>
** This was more than offset by ''unfavorable foreign exchange impacts'' (EUR -1.5bn), mainly from the depreciation of the Japanese yen and the Hong Kong dollar, and a ''negative operating variance'' (EUR -0.3bn) as better margins and net flows were offset by a reduction in the duration of Group Life business in Switzerland. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Market conditions had a favorable impact (EUR +0.6bn), mainly driven by tightening government spreads and positive equity market performance <sup>p. 3</sup>
** This''Solvency wasII moreratio'' thanwas offset224% byas unfavorableof foreignDecember exchange31, impacts (EUR -1.5bn)2025, mainlyup from+9 depreciationpoints ofvs. JapaneseDecember yen31, and Hong Kong dollar2024. <sup>p. 3</sup>
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** ''SolvencyPositive IIimpact from ratio''net wassubordinated 224%debt as of December 31, 2025, upissuance'' (+96 points vs). December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup>
** StrongFavorable operatingimpacts returnfrom (+28''financial points) net of dividend provision and annual share buybackmarkets'' (-24+4 points). <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Partially offset by the net impact of the ''acquisitions of Nobis and Prima'', and the ''disposal of AXA IM'' including the associated EUR 3.8bn share buyback (-5 points). <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Positive impact from net subordinated debt issuance (+6 points) <sup>p. 3</sup>
* As of January 1, 2026, ''capital instruments and subordinated debt'' subject to Solvency II transitional measures ("grandfathered debt") no longer qualified as eligible own funds. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Favorable impacts from financial markets (+4 points) <sup>p. 3</sup>
** This change resulted in a ''-10 point decrease in the Solvency II ratio'' to 215% on January 1, 2026. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Partly offset by net impact of Nobis and Prima acquisitions, and AXA IM disposal including associated EUR 3.8bn share buyback (-5 points) <sup>p. 3</sup>
** AsThe ofGroup Januaryestimates 1, 2026, capital instruments and subordinated debt subject tothe ''Solvency II transitional measuresrevision'' ("grandfatheredeffective Q1 debt"2027) nowould longerresult qualifiedin asan eligibleincrease ownof funds,+17 resultingpoints into athe -10 point decrease incurrent Solvency II ratio to 215%. <sup>p. 3</sup>
* ''Underlying return on equity'' was 16.0% as of December 31, 2025, up 0.8 point vs. December 31, 2024, notably from higher underlying earnings and lower shareholders' equity. <sup>p. 3</sup>
* Group estimates Solvency II revision, effective Q1 2027, would result in a +17 points increase to current Solvency II ratio <sup>p. 3</sup>
* ''UnderlyingDebt return on equitygearing'' was 1622.03% as of December 31, 2025, up 01.87 pointpoints vs. December 31, 2024, notably from higher underlying earnings and lower shareholders' equity. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** ''DebtDriven by lower gearing'shareholders' wasequity 22.3%and CSM, as ofwell Decemberas 31,the 2025,issuance upof Restricted Tier 1.7 pointsand vs.Tier December2 31,subordinated 2024debt (EUR 3.5bn). <sup>p. 3</sup>
** DrivenPartially offset by lowerredemption shareholders'of equityoutstanding and CSM, as well as issuance of Restrictedgrandfathered Tier 1 and Tier 2 subordinated debt (EUR 3-1.5bn9bn). <sup>p. 3</sup>
** PartlyThe offsetGroup's bydebt redemptiongearing ofwas outstandingin grandfatheredline Tierwith 1its debt19-23% plan guidance (EURfor 2024-12026.9bn) <sup>p. 3</sup>
* ''Cash at Holding'' {{footnote|1=Including cash and liquid invested assets at AXA SA Holding and other central holdings.}} amounted to EUR 5.6bn as of December 31, 2025, up EUR 1.6bn vs. December 31, 2024. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Group's debt gearing was in line with its 19-23% plan guidance for 2024-2026 <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Reflecting ''Cashorganic atcash Holdingremittance from subsidiaries'' amounted toof EUR 57.6bn as of December 31, 20255bn, up EUR 10.6bn4bn vs. December 31, 2024. <sup>p. 3</sup>
** {{footnote|1=Including cash and liquid invested assets at AXA SA Holding and other central holdings.}} <sup>p. 3</sup>
** Reflecting organic cash remittance from subsidiaries of EUR 7.5bn, up EUR 0.4bn vs. December 31, 2024 <sup>p. 3</sup>
== Capital management and outlook ==
'''Capital management'''
* A ''dividend'' of EUR 2.32 per share'' (up +8% vs. FY24) will be proposed at the Shareholders' Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* DividendThe dividend is expected to be paid on May 13, 2026, with an ex-dividend date on May 11, 2026. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* AXA's Board of Directors approved, on February 25, 2026, the launch of an ''annual share buyback program'' for up to EUR 1.25bn. <sup>p. 4</sup>
** The program will be executed in accordance with the terms of the applicable Shareholders' Annual General Meeting authorization {{footnote|1=To be executed in accordance with the terms of the Shareholders'Shareholders’ Annual General Meeting authorization granted on April 24, 2025, or the authorization expected to be granted by the Shareholders'Shareholders’ Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2026, as applicable.}}. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* AXA intends to cancel all shares repurchased under this program. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* ShareThe share buyback program is expected to commence as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to market conditions, and to be completed by year-end. <sup>p. 4</sup>
'''Outlook'''
* AXA is confident in achieving its main financial targets for theits 2024-2026 'Unlock the Future' plan. <sup>p. 4</sup>
** UnderpinnedThis confidence is underpinned by profitable organic growth, scaling technical capabilities, and driving operational efficiency through reinforced cost management. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* In ''P&C Retail and SME & Mid-market'', pricing remains favorable, and the Group expects to benefit from the earnthrough of higher pricing and underwriting actions. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* At ''AXA XL'', pricing conditions vary by line; the Group will ensure effective cycle management and disciplined capital allocation, growing where returns exceed cost of capital. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* The Group guidance for ''normalized natural catastrophe'' {{footnote|1=Natural catastrophe charges include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size.}} load remains at ca.approximately 4.5 points of combined ratio for 2026. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* In ''Life & Health'', earnings growth is expected from short-term business due to disciplined pricing and claims management. <sup>p. 4</sup>
** {{footnote|1=Natural catastrophe charges include natural catastrophe losses regardless of event size.}} <sup>p. 4</sup>
* InThe Lifestrategy &to Health,rejuvenate earningssales growthin expectedthe from shortlong-term business, reflectingcoupled disciplinedwith pricingimproved persistency, should generate positive net flows and claimsdrive CSM growth over managementtime. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* ''Holdings results'' in 2026 are expected to remain similar to 2025 levels. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* Strategy to rejuvenate sales in long-term business, coupled with improved persistency, should generate positive net flows and drive CSM growth <sup>p. 4</sup>
* Management believes AXA is on track to deliver the main financial targets of the 'Unlock the Future' plan, assuming current operating conditions persist. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* Results in Holdings in 2026 expected to remain at a similar level as in 2025 <sup>p. 4</sup>
** Management''Underlying believesearnings AXAper isshare ongrowth'' trackat tothe deliverupper mainend financialof targetsthe of6-8% 'UnlockCAGR target range for both the Future'2023-2026E plan, assuming currentperiod operatingand conditionsfor persist2026. <sup>p. 4</sup>
** ''Underlying earningsreturn peron share growthequity'' atbetween the14% upperand end of the 6-816% CAGRbetween target2024 rangeand for 2023-2026E and for 2026. <sup>p. 4</sup>
** ''UnderlyingCumulative returnorganic oncash equityupstream'' betweenin 14%excess andof 16%EUR between21bn for 2024 and -2026E. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* The Group is committed to its ''capital management policy'' {{footnote|1=Subject to annual Board and Shareholders’ Annual General Meeting approvals and absent (1) for share buybacks, any significant earnings event (i.e., significant deviation in the Group’s underlying earnings) and (2) for dividends, the occurrence of a significant capital event (i.e., event that significantly deteriorates Group solvency). Board discretion includes taking into account AXA’s earnings, financial condition, applicable capital and solvency requirements, prevailing operating and financial market conditions and the general economic environment.}}, targeting a ''total payout ratio of 75%'' {{footnote|1=Payout ratio is calculated based on underlying earnings per share.}}. <sup>p. 4</sup>
** ''Cumulative organic cash upstream'' in excess of EUR 21bn for 2024-2026E <sup>p. 4</sup>
** GroupComprising committeda to''60% itsdividend capitalpayout managementratio'' policy,and targetingan aadditional total''15% payoutfrom ratioannual ofshare 75%buybacks''. <sup>p. 4</sup>
* The proposed ''dividend per share'' in a given year is expected to be at least equal to the dividend per share paid in the prior year. <sup>p. 4</sup>
** {{footnote|1=Subject to annual Board and Shareholders' Annual General Meeting approvals and absent (1) for share buybacks, any significant earnings event (i.e., significant deviation in the Group's underlying earnings) and (2) for dividends, the occurrence of a significant capital event (i.e., event that significantly deteriorates Group solvency). Board discretion includes taking into account AXA's earnings, financial condition, applicable capital and solvency requirements, prevailing operating and financial market conditions, and the general economic environment.}} <sup>p. 4</sup>
** {{footnote|1=Payout ratio is calculated based on underlying earnings per share.}} <sup>p. 4</sup>
** Comprising a 60% dividend payout ratio and an additional 15% from annual share buybacks <sup>p. 4</sup>
** Proposed dividend per share in a given year expected to be at least equal to prior year's dividend <sup>p. 4</sup>
== Property & Casualty ==
====== Key figures (in Euro billion, unless otherwise noted) ======
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====== Earnings (in Euro million, unless otherwise noted) ======
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* ''Gross written premiums & other revenues'' were up 5% to EUR 58.0bn. <sup>p. 5</sup>
** ''Commercial lines'' grew by 4% to EUR 35.8bn, driven by: <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** ''AXA XL Insurance'' (+3%) from growth in lines with attractive marginsmargin lines (Property, Casualty from favorable price effects and higher volumes), partly offset by lower pricing and volumes in Financial lines. <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM'' (+13%) mainly driven by Türkiye (from higher average premiums), and Mexico (favorable volume and price effects) in Mexico. <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** ''France'' (+6%) from favorable price effects in all lines and higher volumes. <sup>p. 5</sup>
** ''Personal lines'' grew by 7% to EUR 19.7bn, driven by: <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** ''Europe'' (+5%) from favorable price effects across geographies, except in UK & Ireland Motor where pricing softened after strong repricing in 2024. <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM'' (+14%) driven by Türkiye (from higher average premiums and volumes). <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** ''France'' (+9%) with strong volume growth in all lines (direct business and proprietary agent networks) and favorable price effects in Motor. <sup>p. 5</sup>
** ''AXA XL Reinsurance'' grew by 8% to EUR 2.6bn, driven by growth supported by alternative capital and favorable price effects in Casualty, partly offset by softening in other lines. <sup>p. 5</sup>
* The ''all-year combined ratio'' improved by 0.3 point to 90.6%. <sup>p. 5</sup>
** Mainly driven by ''lower undiscounted current year loss ratio'' excluding natural catastrophe (-0.3 point) from further margin expansion in: <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** From further margin expansion in ''Commercial lines'' (-0.5 point), driven by SME & mid-market business (-0.9 point) in a favorable pricing environment, while AXA XL Insurance margins were stable (+0.1 point). <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** Margins''Personal atlines'' AXA(-0.4 XLpoint) Insurancein stablea atconducive attractivepricing levels (+0environment.1 point) <sup>p. 5</sup>
*** In''Lower Personalexpense linesratio'' (-0.43 point) inprimarily afrom conducivelower pricingnon-commission environmentexpense ratio reflecting efficiency gains. <sup>p. 5</sup>
** ''Lower expensenatural ratiocatastrophe charges'' (-0.34 point to 3.4%) primarilymore fromthan offset by lower non-commissionprior expenseyears' ratioreserve reflectingdevelopment efficiency(+0.7 gainspoint at -1.1%). <sup>p. 5</sup>
** Lower natural catastrophe charges (-0.4 point to 3.4%) more than offset by lower prior years' reserve development (+0.7 point at -1.1%) <sup>p. 5</sup>
'''P&C underlying earnings were up 9% to Euro 5.9 billion driven by:'''
* ''Technical result'' increased (EUR +0.5bn) reflecting strong volume growth and improved technical margin. <sup>p. 6</sup>
* ''Financial result'' increased (EUR +0.2bn) due to higher volumes and reinvestment yields on fixed income assets, more than offsetting increasedthe increase in the unwind of the discount of claims reserves. <sup>p. 6</sup>
* PartlyPartially offset by ''higher income taxes'' (EUR -0.2bn) mainly due to higher pre-tax underlying earnings. <sup>p. 6</sup>
== Life & Health ==
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* ''Life'' grew by 9% to EUR 37.5bn, mainly from: <sup>p. 6</sup>
** ''Unit-Linked'' (+13%) driven by successful sales initiatives across all geographies. <sup>p. 6</sup>
** ''G/A'' (+4%) notably in France (+4%) and elevated sales of a capital-light product in Italy, partly offset by non-repeat of elevated sales of a single premium whole-life product in Japan and lower sales in Hong Kong. <sup>p. 6</sup>
** Partly''Protection'' offset(11%), bynotably non-repeatfrom ofa elevatedcommercial salescampaign ofon a singleProtection premiumwith whole-lifeG/A product in JapanHong Kong and lowercontinued good sales of Protection with Unit-Linked product in HongJapan Kongand Switzerland. <sup>p. 6</sup>
** ''ProtectionHealth'' (+11%),grew notablyby from5% ato commercialEUR campaign19.0bn, ondriven aby Protectionfavorable withprice G/A producteffects in Hongboth KongGroup and continuedIndividual goodbusinesses salesacross ofmost Protectiongeographies, withpartly Unit-Linkedoffset productby in Japan andlower Switzerlandvolumes. <sup>p. 6</sup>
* ''Present value of expected premiums (PVEP)'' {{footnote|1=Life & Health net flows, PVEP, CSM, NB CSM, NBV, and NBV margin include Health business predominantly written in Life entities.}} decreased by 2% to EUR 49.4bn. <sup>p. 6</sup>
* ''Health'' grew by 5% to EUR 19.0bn, driven by favorable price effects in both Group and Individual businesses across most geographies, partly offset by lower volumes <sup>p. 6</sup>
** ''Life'' (+1%), from higher volumes in Hong Kong, France, and Switzerland, partly offset by the impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums. <sup>p. 7</sup>
* ''Present value of expected premiums (PVEP)'' decreased by 2% to EUR 49.4bn <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Driven by ''LifeHealth'' (+1-12%), mainly from higherthe volumesimpact inof Honghigher Kong,interest France,rates andon Switzerland,discounting partlyof offsetfuture bypremiums, impactand oflower highervolumes interestin ratesFrance onfollowing discountingunderwriting ofand futurepruning premiumsactions. <sup>p. 7</sup>
* ''NB CSM'' increased by 3% to EUR 2.2bn, driven by strong sales in Savings and Protection, partly offset by the impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future profits. <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Driven by ''Health'' (-12%), mainly from impact of higher interest rates on discounting of future premiums, and lower volumes in France following underwriting and pruning actions <sup>p. 7</sup>
* ''NBNBV CSM(post-tax)'' increasedwas by 3%stable toat EUR 2.2bn drivenas by strong salesgrowth in SavingsNB andCSM Protection, partlywas offset by impactthe ofdecrease higherin interestthe ratescontribution onof discountingshort-term ofmultinational futurebusiness profitsin France. <sup>p. 7</sup>
* ''NBV margin (post- tax)'' wasincreased stableby at EUR 20.2bn1 aspoint growthto in NB CSM was offset by decrease in contribution of short-term multinational business in France4.5%. <sup>p. 7</sup>
* ''NBVNet margin (post tax)flows'' increasedwere byEUR 0+5.14bn pointcompared to 4EUR +1.5bn in 2024.5% <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Driven by ''Net flowsProtection'' were (EUR +54.4bn9bn), comparedmainly toin EURHong +1.5bnKong, inJapan, 2024and France. <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Driven by ''ProtectionHealth'' (EUR +42.9bn7bn), mainly in Hong KongGermany, Japan, and France. <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Driven by ''HealthUnit-Linked'' (EUR +21.7bn5bn), mainlyprimarily in Germany, Japan, and France. <sup>p. 7</sup>
** DrivenPartially offset by ''Unit-LinkedG/A Savings'' (EUR -3.7bn), as inflows in G/A capital-light (EUR +1.5bn2bn), primarilywere more than offset by outflows in Francetraditional G/A Savings (EUR -5.0bn). <sup>p. 7</sup>
* ''Life & Health underlying earnings'' increased by 7% to EUR 3.5bn. <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Partly offset by ''G/A Savings'' (EUR -3.7bn), as inflows in G/A capital-light (EUR +1.2bn) were more than offset by outflows in traditional G/A Savings (EUR -5.0bn) <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Driven by ''Long-term technical result'' (EUR +0.2bn) from an increase in CSM release, following growth in reserves and better margins in the long-term business. <sup>p. 7</sup>
* ''Life & Health underlying earnings'' increased by 7% to EUR 3.5bn, driven by: <sup>p. 7</sup>
** ''LongShort-term technical result'' (EUR +0.2bn1bn) driven by increasedexpansion CSMof release,technical followingmargin growthreflecting inpricing, reservesunderwriting, and betterclaims marginsmanagement actions, which more than offset the impact of a legislative change on VAT recoverability in Mexico (EUR -0.1bn). <sup>p. 7</sup>
** ''Short-termLower technicalincome resulttaxes'' (EUR +0.1bn) drivenreflecting byfavorable expansiontax ofeffects technicalmainly marginin reflecting pricingGermany, underwritingFrance, and claims management actionsMexico. <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Lower contribution from affiliates, notably ICBC-AXA, and improved results at AXA MPS, which resulted in an increase in earnings of minority shareholders. <sup>p. 7</sup>
** More than offset impact of legislative change on recoverability of value added tax in Mexico (EUR -0.1bn) <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Lower income taxes (EUR +0.1bn) reflecting favorable tax effects mainly in Germany, France, and Mexico <sup>p. 7</sup>
** Lower contribution from affiliates, notably ICBC-AXA, and improved results at AXA MPS, increasing earnings of minority shareholders <sup>p. 7</sup>
== Holdings ==
* ''Holdings underlying earnings'' remained broadly stable at EUR -1.2bn. <sup>p. 7</sup>
== Ratings ==
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* AXA maintains up-to-date ratings information on its website at: https://www.axa.com/en/investor/financial-strength-ratings. <sup>p. 8</sup>
== Glossary ==
* ''Capital-light G/A products:'' encompass all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only, or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0%. <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''Contractual service margin ("CSM"):'' is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for a group of insurance contracts representing the unearned profit to be recognized as services are provided to policyholders. <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''CSM release:'' is the portion of CSM stock net of reinsurance at the end of the defined period flowing through profit and loss, representing the estimated profit earned by the insurer for providing insurance services during the reporting period. <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''Economic variance:'' is the variance of the year-end CSM arising from changes in market conditions, net of the underlying return on in-force. <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''Financial result:'' is investment income on assets backing Building Block Approach (BBA) and Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) contracts, as well as assets backing shareholder's equity, net of the insurance finance expenses (IFE) defined as the unwind of the present value of future cash flow. <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''Gross written premiums and other revenues:'' are insurance premiums collected during the period (including risk premiums, premiums from pure investment contracts with no discretionary participating features, fees and revenues, net of commissions paid on assumed reinsurance business);. Other Revenues represent premiums and fees collected on activities other than insurance (i.e., banking, services, and asset management activities). <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''New business contractual service margin ("NB CSM"):'' is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for newly issued insurance contracts during the period, representing the unearned profit to be recognized as insurance contract services are provided. <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''New business value ("NBV"):'' is the value of newly issued contracts during the current year, consisting of the sum of (i) the NB CSM, (ii) the present value of the future profits of Short-Term Business newly issued contracts during the period (carried by Life entities, considering expected renewals), and (iii) the present value of the future profits of pure investment contracts accounted for under IFRS 9, net of (iv) the cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes and (vi) minority interests. <sup>p. 8</sup>
** It consists of the sum of (i) the NB CSM, (ii) the present value of the future profits of Short-Term Business newly issued contracts during the period, carried by Life entities, considering expected renewals, and (iii) the present value of the future profits of pure investment contracts accounted for under IFRS 9, net of (iv) the cost of reinsurance, (v) taxes, and (vi) minority interests. <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''New business value margin ("NBV Margin"):'' the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''New business value margin ("NBV Margin")'' is the ratio of (i) NBV representing the value of newly issued contracts during the current year to (ii) PVEP. <sup>p. 8</sup>
* ''Operating variance:'' the variation of the year-end CSM vs the expected at opening due to (i) differences between realized and expected operational assumptions, (ii) changes in assumptions such as mortality, longevity, lapses and expenses, and (iii) impact of model changes; Operating variance is net of reinsurance <sup>p. 9</sup>
* ''Present value of expected premiums ("PVEP"):'' the new business volume, equal to the present value at the time of issue of the total premiums expected to be received over the policy term; PVEP is discounted at the reference interest rate and PVEP is Group share <sup>p. 9</sup>
* ''Technical experience:'' consists of the impacts on the underlying earnings of (i) the difference between the expected and incurred cash-flows incurred in the defined period, (ii) the risk adjustment release, (iii) the changes in onerous contracts and (iv) the other long-term elements which are mainly composed of non-attributable expenses <sup>p. 9</sup>
* ''Underlying return on in-force:'' the release of the time value of options & guarantees plus the unwind of CSM at the reference rate plus the underlying financial over-performance <sup>p. 9</sup>
== ScopeRatings and glossary ==
* ''Operating variance'' is the variation of the year-end CSM vs. the expected at opening due to (i) differences between realized and expected operational assumptions, (ii) changes in assumptions such as mortality, longevity, lapses, and expenses, and (iii) impact of model changes. Operating variance is net of reinsurance. <sup>p. 9</sup>
* ''France:'' includes insurance activities, banking activities and holding <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''Present value of expected premiums (“PVEP”)'' is the new business volume, equal to the present value at the time of issue of the total premiums expected to be received over the policy term. PVEP is discounted at the reference interest rate and PVEP is Group share. <sup>p. 9</sup>
* ''Europe:'' includes Switzerland (insurance activities), Germany (insurance activities and holding), Belgium and Luxemburg (insurance activities and holding), United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding), Spain (insurance activities and holding), Italy (insurance activities), Prima (insurance activities) and AXA Life Europe (insurance activities) <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''Technical experience'' consists of the impacts on the underlying earnings of (i) the difference between the expected and incurred cash-flows incurred in the defined period, (ii) the risk adjustment release, (iii) the changes in onerous contracts, and (iv) other long-term elements which are mainly composed of non-attributable expenses. <sup>p. 9</sup>
** {{footnote|1=AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy on November 28, 2025.}} <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''Underlying return on in-force'' is the release of the time value of options & guarantees plus the unwind of CSM at the reference rate plus the underlying financial over-performance. <sup>p. 9</sup>
* ''AXA XL:'' includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM:'' <sup>p. 10</sup>
** ''Asia:'' Japan (insurance activities and holding), Hong Kong (insurance activities), Thailand P&C, Indonesia L&S (excl. bancassurance entity), China P&C, South Korea, and Asia Holdings (fully consolidated) <sup>p. 10</sup>
** China L&S, Thailand L&S, Philippines L&S and P&C, Indonesia L&S and India (Life activities disposed on March 11, 2024 and holding) businesses are consolidated under equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, underlying earnings and net income <sup>p. 10</sup>
** ''Africa:'' Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding) and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated <sup>p. 10</sup>
** ''EME-LATAM:'' Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding) and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated <sup>p. 10</sup>
** Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under equity method and contributes only to net income <sup>p. 10</sup>
** AXA Mediterranean Holdings <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''Transversal & Other:'' includes AXA Assistance, AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA (incl. Group's internal reinsurance activity) and other Central Holdings <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''AXA Investment Managers:'' includes AXA Investment Managers, Select (previously Architas) and Capza (fully consolidated) and Asian joint ventures (consolidated under equity method) <sup>p. 10</sup>
** {{footnote|1=Disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025.}} <sup>p. 10</sup>
== ExchangeScope and exchange rates ==
'''Scope'''
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* ''France'' includes insurance activities, banking activities, and holding. <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''Europe'' includes Switzerland (insurance activities), Germany (insurance activities and holding), Belgium and Luxembourg (insurance activities and holding), United Kingdom and Ireland (insurance activities and holding), Spain (insurance activities and holding), Italy (insurance activities), Prima (insurance activities) {{footnote|1=AXA completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Prima in Italy on November 28, 2025.}} and AXA Life Europe (insurance activities). <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''AXA XL'' includes insurance and reinsurance activities and holding. <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM'' includes: <sup>p. 10</sup>
** ''Asia'': Japan (insurance activities and holding), Hong Kong (insurance activities), Thailand P&C, Indonesia L&S (excl. bancassurance entity), China P&C, South Korea, and Asia Holdings (fully consolidated). China L&S, Thailand L&S, Philippines L&S and P&C, Indonesia L&S, and India (Life activities disposed on March 11, 2024, and holding) businesses are consolidated under the equity method and contribute only to NBV, PVEP, underlying earnings, and net income. <sup>p. 10</sup>
** ''Africa'': Egypt (insurance activities and holding), Morocco (insurance activities and holding), and Nigeria (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated. <sup>p. 10</sup>
** ''EME-LATAM'': Mexico (insurance activities), Colombia (insurance activities), Brazil (insurance activities and holding), and Türkiye (insurance activities and holding) are fully consolidated. Russia (Reso) (insurance activities) is consolidated under the equity method and contributes only to net income. <sup>p. 10</sup>
** ''AXA Mediterranean Holdings''. <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''Transversal & Other'' includes AXA Assistance, AXA Liabilities Managers, AXA SA (incl. Group's internal reinsurance activity), and other Central Holdings. <sup>p. 10</sup>
* ''AXA Investment Managers'' {{footnote|1=Disposal to BNP Paribas completed on July 1, 2025.}} includes AXA Investment Managers, Select (previously Architas), and Capza (fully consolidated), and Asian joint ventures (consolidated under the equity method). <sup>p. 10</sup>
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== Notes ==
* All comments and changes are on a comparable basis for activity indicators (constant forex, scope, and methodology). <sup>p. 11</sup>
* Actuarial and financial assumptions for NBV and PVEP calculation are updated semi-annually at half year and full year. <sup>p. 11</sup>
* AXA'sAXA’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, were examined by the Board of Directors on February 25, 2026, and are subject to completion of an audit procedure by AXA'sAXA’s statutory auditors. <sup>p. 11</sup>
== About the AXA group ==
* The AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance, with 156,000 employees serving more than 92 million clients in 52 countries <sup>p. 12</sup>
* In 2025, ''IFRS17 revenues'' amounted to EUR 115.5bn and ''IFRS17 underlying earnings'' to EUR 8.4bn <sup>p. 12</sup>
* The AXA ordinary share is listed on compartment A of Euronext Paris under ticker symbol CS (ISN FR 0000120628 – Bloomberg: CS FP – Reuters: AXAF.PA) <sup>p. 12</sup>
* AXA’s American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under ticker symbol AXAHY <sup>p. 12</sup>
* The AXA Group is included in main international SRI indexes, such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD <sup>p. 12</sup>
* It is a founding member of the UN Environment Programme’s Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance and a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment <sup>p. 12</sup>
* This press release and regulated information are available on the AXA Group website (axa.com) <sup>p. 12</sup>
== For more information: ==
* The AXA Group is a worldwide leader in insurance, with 156,000 employees serving over 92 million clients in 52 countries. <sup>p. 12</sup>
* In 2025, ''IFRS17 revenues'' amounted to EUR 115.5bn and ''IFRS17 underlying earnings'' to EUR 8.4bn. <sup>p. 12</sup>
=== Investor Relations: ===
* Investor Relations contact: +33.1.40.75.48.42, investor.relations@axa.com. <sup>p. 12</sup>
* Individual Shareholder Relations contact: +33.1.40.75.48.43. <sup>p. 12</sup>
* The AXA ordinary share is listed on compartment A of Euronext Paris under ticker symbol CS (ISN FR 0000120628 - Bloomberg: CS FP - Reuters: AXAF.PA). <sup>p. 12</sup>
* AXA's American Depository Share is quoted on the OTC QX platform under ticker symbol AXAHY. <sup>p. 12</sup>
'''=== Media Relations:''' ===
* ContactMedia forRelations media relationscontact: +33.1.40.75.46.74, ziad.gebran@axa.com, ahlem.girard@axa.com, sylwia.tulak@axa.com. <sup>p. 12</sup>
* The AXA Group is included in main international SRI indexes, such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and FTSE4GOOD. <sup>p. 12</sup>
'''=== Corporate Responsibility strategy:''' ===
* Additional information available at axa.com/en/about-us/strategy-commitments <sup>p. 12</sup>
* AXA is a founding member of the UN Environment Programme's Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Principles for Sustainable Insurance and a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. <sup>p. 12</sup>
=== SRI ratings: ===
* Additional information available at axa.com/en/investor/sri-ratings-ethical-indexes <sup>p. 12</sup>
* This press release isand regulated information are available on the AXA Group website (axa.com). <sup>p. 12</sup>
* This press release is available on the AXA group website axa.com <sup>p. 12</sup>
== Important legal information and cautionary statements concerning forward-looking statements and the use of non-GAAP financial measures ==
* Certain statements in this press releasedocument are forward-looking statements,and includingsubject predictionsto ofrisks futureand eventsuncertainties, trends,as plans,detailed expectations,in orPart objectives,5 and'Risk areFactors identifiedand byRisk wordsManagement' likeof ‘expects’,AXA's ‘anticipates’, ‘may’, ‘plan’,2024 orUniversal conditionalRegistration verbsDocument. <sup>p. 12</sup>
* AXA disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. <sup>p. 12</sup>
* Statements regarding expected underlying earnings per share ("UEPS") growth for 2026 are one-off guidance for the last year of the current strategic plan <sup>p. 12</sup>
* This press release refers to non-GAAP financial measures (APMs) used by Management for analyzing operating trends, financial performance, and position. <sup>p. 12</sup>
* These statements are based on Management’s current views and intentions and are subject to change, known and unknown risks, and uncertainties outside AXA’s control <sup>p. 12</sup>
* These non-GAAP measures are not standardized and may not be comparable to those used by other companies, and should not be considered in isolation from IFRS financial statements. <sup>p. 12</sup>
* AXA disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws and regulations <sup>p. 12</sup>
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* Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the Group’s consolidated financial statements and related notes prepared in accordance with IFRS <sup>p. 12</sup>
* "Underlying earnings", UEPS ("underlying earnings per share"), "underlying return on equity", "combined ratio" and "debt gearing" are APMs as defined in ESMA’s guidelines and AMF’s related position statement issued in 2015 <sup>p. 12</sup>
* AXA provides reconciliation of APMs to financial statements in its Activity Report as of December 31, 2025 ("AXA’s 2025 Activity Report") <sup>p. 12</sup>
== Appendix 1: gross written premiums ET other revenues by geography and business line ==
{{Indexing|Gross====== Life & health gross written premiums and other revenues byand geographygrowth andby business line <sup>p. 13</sup>|Gross written premiums, other revenues, Property & Casualty, Life & Health, Asset Management, France, Europe, AXA XL|wpkf9ycgxf|kynhd2bvm1|n13vjesiav|kind=table|order=11}}====
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{| class="wikitable fintable"
! style="text-align:left" | —
! colspan="4" style="text-align:center" | Gross Written Premiums and Other Revenues
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center" | o/w Property & Casualty
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center" | o/w Asset Management
|-
|! style="text-align:left" | in Euro million
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY24
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change on a reported basis
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change on a comparable basis
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change on a comparable basis
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change on a comparable basis
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change on a comparable basis
|-
| style="text-align:left" | France (i)
</div>
* Includes ''Banking revenues'' amountedamounting to EUR 99m in FY25 and EUR 118m in FY24. <sup>p. 13</sup>
== Appendix 2: underlying earnings by geography and by business line ==
====== Life and health new business metrics FY25 <sup>p. 14</sup> ======
{{Indexing|Underlying earnings by geography and business line <sup>p. 14</sup>|Underlying earnings, Property & Casualty, Life & Health, Asset Management, France, Europe, AXA XL, Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM|y30gelxv10|iycymgpuon|pw41e8kn7m|kind=table|order=12}}
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{| class="wikitable fintable"
! style="text-align:left" | —
! colspan="3" style="text-align:center" | Underlying earnings
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center" | o/w Property & Casualty
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center" | o/w Asset Management
|-
|! style="text-align:left" | in Euro million
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY24
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change at constant Forex
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change at constant Forex
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change at constant Forex
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Change at constant Forex
|-
| style="text-align:left" | France
</div>
* Includes ''underlying earnings of Holdings and Banking''. <sup>p. 14</sup>
== Appendix 3: property & casualty – gross written premiums & other revenues by business line and discount rates ==
{{Indexing|Property & Casualty gross written premiums & other revenues by business line and discount rates <sup>p. 15</sup>|Gross written premiums, other revenues, Commercial lines, Personal lines, AXA XL Reinsurance, P&C, France, Europe, AXA XL, Interest Rates (5Y), Discounting of P&C Claims Reserves, EUR, USD, JPY, GBP, CHF, HKD|wpkf9ycgxf|n13vjesiav|qfysbg8bas|kind=table|order=13}}
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* Changes are aton a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). <sup>p. 15</sup>
{{Indexing|====== Interest Rates (5Y) For the Discounting of P&C Claims Reserves|Interest Rates (5Y), Discounting of P&C Claims Reserves, EUR, USD, JPY, GBP, CHF, HKD|qfysbg8bas|kind=table|order=14}}====
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* Calculated as monthly average from January 2024 to December 2024. <sup>p. 15</sup>
* Average of monthly opening discount rates of 2025. <sup>p. 15</sup>
== Appendix 4: property & casualty – price effect & 2026 market pricing trends ==
'''P&C: Price effects i by country and business line'''
====== P&C: Price effects (i) by country and business line ======
{{Indexing|P&C: Price effects (i) by country and business line|Price effects, Commercial lines, Personal lines, AXA XL Reinsurance, France, Europe, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium & Luxembourg, UK & Ireland, Spain, Italy, 2026 Market pricing trends|llbwb4tj3c|cos78e4bvi|kind=table|order=15}}
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</div>
* ''Price effect'' calculated as a percentage of total gross written premiums in the prior year. <sup>p. 16</sup>
* ''Price increase on renewals'' at +0.3% in Insurance and +0.2% in Reinsurance, calculated as a percentage of renewed premiums. <sup>p. 16</sup>
* Price increase on renewals calculated as a percentage of renewed premiums <sup>p. 16</sup>
== Appendix 5: life & health – gross written premiums & other revenues and growth by business line ==
</div>
* Changes are aton a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). <sup>p. 17</sup>
* ''Short-term business'' refers to insurance activities measured using the Premium Allocation Approach ("'PAA"'). <sup>p. 17</sup>
* ''Short-term business margin'' is analyzed using the Combined Ratio. <sup>p. 17</sup>
* ''Short-term business'' refers to Life Pure Protection and Health when measured using the PAA period. <sup>p. 17</sup>
== Appendix 6: new business volume (PVEP), new business value (NBV), and NBV margin ==
{{Indexing|Net flows by business line <sup>p. 18</sup>|Life New Business Metrics, Health New Business Metrics, PVEP, NBV, NBV margin, Net flows, France, Europe|fz8evycjst|f4zcgwiyzm|kind=table|order=16}}
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{| class="wikitable fintable"
! style="text-align:left" | ''NB CSM to NBV''
! class="col-s" style="text-align:rightcenter" | —
! class="col-s" style="text-align:rightcenter" | —
! class="col-s" style="text-align:rightcenter" | —
|-
|! style="text-align:left" | in Euro million
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Life
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Health (i)
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | Total (i)
|-
| style="text-align:left" | NB CSM (pre-tax)
</div>
* Includes ''Health business'' written predominantly in Life entities. <sup>p. 18</sup>
* Changes are aton a comparable basis (constant forex, scope, and methodology). <sup>p. 18</sup>
== Appendix 7: life & health – net flows ==
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{| class="wikitable fintable"
! style="text-align:left" | ''Net flows by business line''
! class="col-s" style="text-align:rightcenter" | —
! class="col-s" style="text-align:rightcenter" | —
|-
|! style="text-align:left" | in Euro billion
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY24
|! class="col-s" style="text-align:right" | FY25
|-
| style="text-align:left" | Health (i)
</div>
* Includes ''Health business'' written predominantly in Life entities. <sup>p. 19</sup>
* ''Capital light G/A'' encompasses all products with no guarantees, with guarantees at maturity only, or with guarantees equal to or lower than 0%. <sup>p. 19</sup>
* Includes ''Investment contracts'' with no discretionary participation features ("DPF"). <sup>p. 19</sup>
== Appendix 8: main transactions and next main investor events ==
* Press release <sup>p. 20</sup>
== Main transactions in 2025: ==
* Announced the execution of a ''share repurchase agreement'' forrelated to AXA's share buyback program of up to EUR 1.2bn (February 28, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the completion of the ''acquisition of Nobis Group'' in Italy (April 1, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the ''placement of EUR 1bn Restricted Tier 1 Notes and EUR 1bn Tier 2 Notes'' (May 28, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the execution of a ''share repurchase agreement'' related forto AXA's Shareplan and certain stock-based compensation (June 2, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the completion of the ''sale of AXA Investment Managers to BNP Paribas'' (July 1, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the execution of a ''share repurchase agreement of up to EUR 3.8bn'' following the sale of AXA IM (July 1, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the ''acquisition of Prima'', athe leading direct insurance player in Italy (August 1, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the launch (September 10, 2025) and successful completion (December 3, 2025) of the ''2025 employee share offering program (Shareplan 2025)''. <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the ''placement of EUR 750m Restricted Tier 1 Notes and EUR 750m Tier 2 Notes'' (October 14, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* Announced the completion of the ''acquisition of a majority stake in Prima'' in Italy (November 28, 2025). <sup>p. 20</sup>
== Next main investor events ==
* ''2026 Shareholder's Annual General Meeting'' (April 30, 2026). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* ''First quarter 2026 Activity Indicators'' (May 5, 2026). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* ''HY26 Earnings Release'' (July 31, 2026). <sup>p. 20</sup>
* ''AXA Investor Day'' (September 21, 2026). <sup>p. 20</sup>
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