Highlights and achievements*

Resilient performance in uncertain economic climate and volatile investment markets
Announced final stages of move to global Aviva brand
On track to deliver against previously announced cost savings targets and additional cost savings announced in UK and Irish businesses
Progress made in reattribution of inherited estate with agreement announced on offer to be made to eligible policyholders
Continued excellent growth in US life business
Significant growth in developing markets of China and India and commenced trading in Taiwan

Worldwide sales^**

Worldwide sales graph

£25.5bn

HY 2007: £24.8bn

EEV operating profit before tax^***

EEV operating profit before tax graph

£1,719m

HY 2007: £1,541m

IFRS operating profit before tax

IFRS operating profit before tax graph

£1,233m

HY 2007: £1,151m

IFRS total return after tax^≠

IFRS total return after tax graph

£(81)m

HY 2007: £890m

Dividend

Dividend graph

13.09p

HY 2007: 11.90p

Equity shareholders' funds^‡

Equity shareholders' funds graph

£18.7bn

HY 2007: £20.3bn

* All numbers reflect the six months ended 30 June 2008 except where stated.
** From continuing operations, including our share of associates’ premiums.
*** From continuing operations, including long-term savings result on an EEV basis.
† Return based on opening equity shareholders' funds on an EEV basis.
‡ On an EEV basis.
≠ IFRS total return includes the impact of investment volatility and other non-operating items.