a very challenging external environment. The Group's
prudent business profile has helped to maintain
its overall performance for the year. Favourable
acquisitions have mitigated some of the negative
effects from the external environment. The Group
achieved net income of $125.2million, representing
an increase of $16.5 million or 15.2% over the net
income for 2007. Net income attributable to Sagicor's
shareholders was $96.1 million, an increase of $9.8
million over 2007.