ameriprise 2Q08_Release

Ameriprise Financial reported second quarter 2008 results, with net income increasing 7% year-over-year to $210 million. Earnings per share increased 15% to $0.93. Excluding realized losses and prior year separation costs, earnings per share increased 3% to $1.01. Total revenues declined 8% to $2.0 billion due to market depreciation. The company maintained a strong capital position and increased its quarterly dividend by 13%.