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Sun Life Financial Inc. reports recurring developments across its international financial services business, including insurance, wealth, health and asset management solutions for individual and institutional clients. Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, assets under management, segment trends in Canada, the U.S., Asia and asset management, and the performance of Sun Life Asset Management and U.S. Health & Risk Solutions.
News also includes capital actions such as common and preferred share dividends, dividend reinvestment plan mechanics, director elections, annual meeting voting results, executive and governance matters, and partnership activity tied to health and community programs. Sun Life trades under SLF on the Toronto, New York and Philippine stock exchanges.
Sun Life has announced its role as a national sponsor of Project Power, a youth health initiative by the American Diabetes Association aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle choices among children aged 5-12. The free program focuses on health promotion, nutrition education, and increased physical activity, pivoting to a virtual format during the pandemic. Three out of four participants reported improved confidence in choosing healthy snacks after completing the program. Sun Life's initiative aligns with its commitment to diabetes and youth health, supporting broader community health initiatives.
On May 5, 2021, Sun Life Financial Inc. announced a dividend of $0.55 per share on common shares, payable on June 30, 2021. The shareholders on record as of May 26, 2021 will receive this payment. Additionally, dividends were declared for Class A Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, with varying amounts such as $0.296875 for Series 1 and $0.30 for Series 2. All declared dividends are eligible for tax purposes under the Canadian Income Tax Act.
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) reported strong Q1 2021 results with a net income of $937 million, a 140% increase from $391 million in Q1 2020. Underlying net income rose to $850 million, reflecting a 10% growth. The Company emphasized its commitment to sustainability, announcing an additional $20 billion investment in sustainable initiatives over five years. However, total insurance and wealth sales declined by 6% and 10%, respectively. The Company also plans to acquire Pinnacle Care International, enhancing its health solutions.
Sun Life Financial Inc. has appointed Yaniv Bitton as Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations & Capital Markets, effective May 3, 2021. Yaniv will manage communications with equity and fixed-income analysts and investors, and will lead the capital markets function, which includes the capital funding program and relationships with rating agencies. He reports to Leigh Chalmers, who oversees Corporate Finance functions. As of December 31, 2020, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1,247 billion. The company trades under the ticker symbol SLF.
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) has announced an agreement to acquire Pinnacle Care International, Inc. for US$85 million (approximately C$108 million/b). The acquisition aims to enhance Sun Life's U.S. Stop-Loss & Health business, providing comprehensive care navigation services for complex health conditions. PinnacleCare has over of experience and serves more than 2 million people. This strategic move is expected to improve health outcomes and reduce costs associated with serious illnesses, while closing is anticipated in mid-2021, pending regulatory approval.
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) will release its Q1 2021 financial results on May 5, 2021, after market close. A conference call and webcast will follow on May 6 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the live call via telephone or through the company's website.
Sun Life operates globally with total assets under management reaching $1,247 billion as of December 31, 2020. Detailed information regarding the earnings call will be available on their platform post-event.
Sun Life Financial (TSX: SLF) has filed a draft red herring prospectus for the initial public offering (IPO) of its India joint venture, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited (ABSLAMC). This IPO aims to sell up to 36,029,120 shares, equating to approximately 12.5% of ABSLAMC's paid-up capital, contributing to a public float of 13.5%. ABSLAMC is India's fourth largest asset management company by assets under management, with Sun Life holding a 49% indirect stake. The IPO is contingent upon market conditions and regulatory approvals.
Sun Life U.S. has partnered with Bentley University as the inaugural corporate sponsor for the FirstGen Presidential Fellows program, aimed at aiding first-generation college students. A $100,000 scholarship fund will support two fellows for their four years. The program includes mentoring and leadership experiences, fostering diversity and inclusion.
Sun Life aims to enhance its workforce with diverse candidates while Bentley focuses on increasing student diversity. Students will be notified of their scholarships by Spring 2021.
On March 31, 2021, Sun Life and the Boston Celtics concluded their Fit to Win program, a four-week virtual health initiative aimed at children from YMCA locations in Greater Boston, Hartford, and Southern Maine. The program saw kids from grades 3 to 6 participate in fitness routines and mindfulness practices while learning about nutrition. Nearly 450 Sun Life employees also engaged in the initiative. New this year were virtual nutrition workshops, funded by the Celtics and Sun Life, which provided grocery gift cards and healthy cooking lessons.
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