Allianz (ETR:ALVG) S.p.A., a subsidiary of Allianz SE, has confirmed its strategic decision to acquire insurance firm Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. for €280 million ($295 million), as reported by Bloomberg News on Thursday. The acquisition is from Assicurazioni Generali (BIT:GASI) S.p.A., and is expected to increase Allianz's property-casualty (P/C) market share in Italy by approximately 1%. The deal is anticipated to receive regulatory approval by early 2024.
Tua Assicurazioni has a profitable P/C insurance portfolio that managed gross written premiums of roughly €280 million in 2022, distributed through a network of nearly 500 agents. This acquisition is set to further solidify Allianz's position as the third leading property-casualty insurer in Italy.
Giacomo Campora, CEO of Allianz S.p.A., highlighted that this acquisition aligns with their strategy, announced on Thursday, to expand their P/C footprint. He also noted the successful integrations of Milano, SASA, and Aviva (LON:AV) agent groups in the past.
The company plans to ensure a seamless transition for clients, employees, and agents while focusing on retail and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They aim to leverage their product depth and efficient technical platform. Campora expressed confidence that new agents and their clients will benefit from joining Allianz.
According to InvestingPro data, Allianz has a robust financial position with an adjusted market cap of $94,345.58 million, a P/E ratio of 10.66, and a revenue of $122,690.96 million for LTM2023.Q2. The company's revenue growth for the same period was 2.44%, with a quarterly growth of 18.18% for FY2023.Q2. Allianz's gross profit for LTM2023.Q2 stands at $9,689 million, reflecting a gross profit margin of 7.9%.
InvestingPro Tips also highlight Allianz's strong performance in the insurance industry. The company has a perfect Piotroski Score of 9, indicating a healthy financial situation. Allianz has also been able to maintain dividend payments for 32 consecutive years, a testament to its financial stability. The company's liquid assets exceed its short-term obligations, further strengthening its financial position.
With Allianz's stock trading near its 52-week high, the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni is expected to provide a further boost. Analysts predict the company will be profitable this year, and it has been profitable over the last twelve months. For more insights like these, visit InvestingPro which provides additional tips to help make informed investment decisions.
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