Axa CEO: Buybacks Are a Sign of Confidence in Business

The video discusses the company's capital management strategy, focusing on share buybacks as a sign of confidence in operational performance. It explores inflation trends and pricing strategies for 2023, predicting moderate inflation and continued price increases. The video also covers the company's global exposure to natural disasters, highlighting resilience despite significant events like Hurricane Ian. Lastly, it addresses financial exposure in Turkey and Syria, noting the human tragedy but minimal material impact on the group level.

What is the primary reason the company considers buybacks as part of their Capital Management strategy?

• To diversify their investment portfolio

• To increase market share

• To show confidence in their current position

• To reduce operational costs

What is the expected range of inflation for the rest of 2023 according to the company?

• 2% to 3%

• 4% to 6%

• 7% to 9%

• 10% to 12%

How does the company view the impact of China's post-COVID revival on global prices?

• It will decrease energy prices

• It will have no impact on prices

• It will drive energy prices up

• It will stabilize global prices

What is the company's strategy to manage exposure to global natural disasters?

• Focus only on profitable regions

• Have a little bit of exposure everywhere

• Invest heavily in disaster-prone areas

• Avoid investing in high-risk areas

How significant is the company's financial exposure in Turkey and Syria?

• Very significant

• Moderately significant

• Not material on a group level

• Extremely high