Metropolitan Holdings Ltd. core headline earnings fell 14.9% to ZAR 342 million in the six months to June 30, 2009 as the recession bit into the disposable incomes of its clients in the lower to middle income market and investment income fell. But the quality of earnings were good, cash flow remained strong and new business production had been upheld. As a result, the interim dividend was being maintained at 40 cents per share. Total recurring new business premium income increased 11% and the value of group new business fell 7% to ZAR 104 million. The net cash inflow of ZAR 2 billion compared with more than ZAR 4.5 billion at the same time last year. Like-on-like the cash flows were ZAR 3 billion-ZAR 4 billion in the first half over the same time last year. The company maintains interim dividend at 40 cents per share.

Metropolitan Holdings Ltd. expected to Report Fiscal Year 2009 Results on March 1, 2010. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on June 29, 2009).

Metropolitan Holdings Ltd. announced earnings results for the year to December 2008. The company has posted a solid set of results. Although net profits were lower due to falling investment values, operationally the group performed strongly, growing new business 10% to ZAR 371 million last year. While net insurance premiums received rose 19% to ZAR 10.4 billion, net income fell 58% to ZAR 7.5 billion due to mark-to-market losses in its shareholder investment portfolios. Operating profit from the group's retail operations was flat at ZAR 448 million, while corporate operating profit was 13% lower at ZAR 153 million. Operating profit at its health business rose 56% to ZAR 100 million. Diluted core headline earnings a share rose 6% to 151 cents. The company announced that group was maintaining its dividend at 95 cents for the year.