Prudential Financial To Sell Brazil, Mexico Units To CNP Assurances For $4.03 Bln

Prudential Financial announced on Tuesday that it will sell its operations in Brazil and Mexico to French insurer CNP Assurances Group for $4.03 billion in cash. This move is part of Prudential's ongoing effort to streamline its business and focus on core areas. The divestment comes after the insurer has already exited emerging markets in Indonesia, South Africa, and Kenya.

CEO Andy Sullivan stated that the company plans to reduce the geographic scope of its retirement and insurance businesses from more than a dozen countries to around half that number. Sullivan added, "We remain focused on narrowing our geographic footprint and building a simpler, more focused Prudential." Prudential operates in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America and possesses assets totaling approximately $1.6 trillion as of June 30.

The company will utilize the proceeds from the sale to invest in growth prospects in retirement, asset management, and selected protection sectors in the United States, Japan, and select European markets. CNP Assurances will benefit from the transaction, as it represents a significant step in expanding its Latin American business footprint.

The deal is projected to be finalized in the second half of 2027. Morgan Stanley acted as Prudential's financial adviser, while Goldman Sachs advised CNP Assurances.