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The Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has reported strong financial results for Q1 2024, with a combined ratio of 90% and net insurance service results of AED 103.2 million. The company also achieved a record Gross Written Premium of AED 3,031 million, marking a 49.9% growth compared to the same period in the previous year. Strategic asset allocation adjustments led to a 17.4% increase in net income from investments, amounting to AED 54.4 million. Despite ongoing investments and controlling general expenses, the company reported a net profit before tax of AED 111.8 million, a 12.1% increase from the previous year. After adopting the corporate income tax, the net profit after tax was AED 100.9 million. The company also successfully acquired Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company, boosting its regional presence.

The Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) reported a strong underwriting performance in Q1 2024, with a combined ratio of 90% and net insurance service results of AED 103.2 million. The company also recorded a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of AED 3,031 million, a 49.9% growth compared to the same period last year. Adjustments in strategic asset allocation resulted in a 17.4% increase in net income from investments to AED 54.4 million. Despite ongoing investments, the growth in overall expenses was lower than premium growth, reflecting in an expense ratio of 12.3%. The company also completed a strategic acquisition of a majority stake in Allianz Saudi Arabia Cooperative Insurance Company. This acquisition strengthens ADNIC's position as a leading regional insurer and supports its commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative insurance products across the GCC. The company reported a net profit before tax of AED 111.8 million, a 12.1% increase year-over-year, and a net profit after tax of AED 100.9 million. Earnings before tax per share increased from AED 0.17 to AED 0.20 and after tax from AED 0.17 to AED 0.18.

Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Investment Properties (AIP) has issued its second $500 million green sukuk, which was four times oversubscribed by regional and international investors. The issue achieved Aldar's tightest ever credit spread, reflecting strong business fundamentals and market confidence in the company's ESG commitments. The proceeds will be used in line with Aldar's Green Finance Framework, supporting investments in sustainable projects. The issuance also represents an opportunity for existing investors to reinvest, as Aldar has offered to buy back the sukuk maturing in 2025. This move is part of the company's $2 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme.

ADNOC Distribution reported a robust Q1 2024 growth with an 18% increase in EBITDA to $248 million and a net profit rise to $150 million. The company saw a 17% increase in fuel volumes and a 7% rise in non-fuel retail transactions. It also leveraged AI-driven digital innovation to enhance efficiency and drive value, including predictive fuel demand models and expanding its network of EV charging points. The company's CEO, Eng. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, stated that the results reflect the company's five-year strategy which prioritizes domestic growth, international platforms, and future-proofing the business. The company aims to expand its network to 1,000 stations, increase the number of fast and super-fast EV charging points to at least 500, grow non-fuel transactions by 50%, and increase the number of convenience stores by 25% by 2028.

The text discusses the first quarter 2024 results of ADNOC, highlighting that there has been an increase in underlying profitability. This growth has been driven by a higher fuel volume and optimization of operational expenses (opex). The management discussion and analysis report was released on 9th May 2024.

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The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution PJSC (ADNOC Distribution) held a meeting on May 8, 2024, where they approved the company's financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, and discussed other general business matters. The meeting took place at 3:00 p.m. in Abu Dhabi. The Securities and Commodities Authority was also notified.