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Prudential plc reports a routine share buy-back under its 2025 AGM authority. On 24 Jul 2025 the Company repurchased 316,581 ordinary shares (0.012% of outstanding) from Merrill Lynch International at an average price of £9.2964, within a £9.2120–£9.3560 range, for a total cash outlay of roughly £2.9 million.
The shares will be cancelled, cutting issued share capital to 2,579,284,379 and reducing voting rights by the same amount. The transaction was executed on the London Stock Exchange and complies with UK MAR and Hong Kong Buy-Back regulations. No financial guidance or strategic changes accompanied the disclosure.
Prudential plc ha effettuato un riacquisto ordinario di azioni nell'ambito dell'autorizzazione concessa dall'Assemblea Generale Annuale 2025. Il 24 luglio 2025 la Società ha riacquistato 316.581 azioni ordinarie (0,012% del capitale in circolazione) da Merrill Lynch International a un prezzo medio di £9,2964, entro un intervallo di £9,2120–£9,3560, per un esborso totale di circa £2,9 milioni.
Le azioni saranno annullate, riducendo il capitale sociale emesso a 2.579.284.379 e diminuendo i diritti di voto nella stessa misura. L'operazione è stata eseguita sulla Borsa di Londra ed è conforme al Regolamento MAR del Regno Unito e alle normative sui riacquisti di Hong Kong. Non sono state fornite indicazioni finanziarie né modifiche strategiche in concomitanza con la comunicazione.
Prudential plc informa sobre una recompra rutinaria de acciones bajo la autoridad de su Junta General Anual 2025. El 24 de julio de 2025, la Compañía recompró 316,581 acciones ordinarias (0,012% del total en circulación) de Merrill Lynch International a un precio medio de £9.2964, dentro de un rango de £9.2120–£9.3560, por un desembolso total aproximado de £2,9 millones.
Las acciones serán canceladas, reduciendo el capital social emitido a 2,579,284,379 y disminuyendo los derechos de voto en la misma proporción. La operación se ejecutó en la Bolsa de Londres y cumple con el Reglamento MAR del Reino Unido y las regulaciones de recompra de Hong Kong. No se acompañó la divulgación con ninguna guía financiera ni cambios estratégicos.
Prudential plc는 2025년 정기 주주총회 권한에 따라 일반적인 자사주 매입을 보고했습니다. 2025년 7월 24일 회사는 Merrill Lynch International로부터 316,581주(전체 발행 주식의 0.012%)를 평균 가격 £9.2964에, £9.2120–£9.3560 범위 내에서 매입했으며, 총 현금 지출은 약 £290만에 달합니다.
해당 주식은 소각되어 발행 주식 자본이 2,579,284,379주로 줄어들고, 이에 따라 의결권도 동일하게 감소합니다. 이 거래는 런던 증권거래소에서 실행되었으며, 영국 MAR 및 홍콩 자사주 매입 규정을 준수합니다. 공시와 함께 재무 전망이나 전략적 변경 사항은 없었습니다.
Prudential plc annonce un rachat d'actions habituel dans le cadre de l'autorisation accordée lors de son Assemblée Générale Annuelle 2025. Le 24 juillet 2025, la Société a racheté 316 581 actions ordinaires (0,012 % du capital en circulation) auprès de Merrill Lynch International à un prix moyen de 9,2964 £, dans une fourchette de 9,2120 £ à 9,3560 £, pour un montant total d'environ 2,9 millions de livres sterling.
Les actions seront annulées, ce qui réduira le capital social émis à 2 579 284 379 et diminuera les droits de vote dans la même proportion. La transaction a été réalisée à la Bourse de Londres et est conforme au règlement MAR du Royaume-Uni ainsi qu'aux règles de rachat de Hong Kong. Aucune orientation financière ni changement stratégique n'ont accompagné cette communication.
Prudential plc meldet einen routinemäßigen Aktienrückkauf im Rahmen der Vollmacht der Hauptversammlung 2025. Am 24. Juli 2025 hat das Unternehmen 316.581 Stammaktien (0,012 % des ausstehenden Bestands) von Merrill Lynch International zu einem durchschnittlichen Preis von £9,2964 innerhalb einer Spanne von £9,2120–£9,3560 zurückgekauft, mit einem Gesamtaufwand von etwa £2,9 Millionen.
Die Aktien werden eingezogen, wodurch das ausgegebene Grundkapital auf 2.579.284.379 reduziert wird und die Stimmrechte entsprechend sinken. Die Transaktion wurde an der Londoner Börse ausgeführt und entspricht den UK-MAR- und den Hongkonger Rückkaufvorschriften. Es wurden keine finanziellen Prognosen oder strategischen Änderungen mit der Bekanntgabe verbunden.
- Capital return signal: Management continues AGM-approved buy-back, reflecting confidence and shareholder-friendly policy.
- Minimal scale: 0.012% reduction in share count delivers negligible EPS or ROE benefit.
Insights
TL;DR: Tiny buy-back affirms capital-return policy but has negligible EPS impact.
The purchase equals just 0.012% of shares outstanding, so immediate per-share accretion is immaterial. Nevertheless, continued execution of the AGM-approved programme signals management confidence and provides a modest offset to dilution from scrip dividends and employee schemes. Cash usage is minor relative to Prudential’s scale, posing no balance-sheet pressure. Overall market impact: neutral-to-slight positive.
TL;DR: Symbolic repurchase; sentiment positive, valuation unchanged.
Repurchasing sub-0.1% of float barely moves intrinsic value but reminds investors of ongoing buy-back capacity. Cancellation avoids treasury shares, ensuring true share-count reduction. With >2.5 bn shares still outstanding, sustained higher-volume repurchases would be needed for meaningful EPS lift. I view this filing as not impactful for portfolio positioning.
Prudential plc ha effettuato un riacquisto ordinario di azioni nell'ambito dell'autorizzazione concessa dall'Assemblea Generale Annuale 2025. Il 24 luglio 2025 la Società ha riacquistato 316.581 azioni ordinarie (0,012% del capitale in circolazione) da Merrill Lynch International a un prezzo medio di £9,2964, entro un intervallo di £9,2120–£9,3560, per un esborso totale di circa £2,9 milioni.
Le azioni saranno annullate, riducendo il capitale sociale emesso a 2.579.284.379 e diminuendo i diritti di voto nella stessa misura. L'operazione è stata eseguita sulla Borsa di Londra ed è conforme al Regolamento MAR del Regno Unito e alle normative sui riacquisti di Hong Kong. Non sono state fornite indicazioni finanziarie né modifiche strategiche in concomitanza con la comunicazione.
Prudential plc informa sobre una recompra rutinaria de acciones bajo la autoridad de su Junta General Anual 2025. El 24 de julio de 2025, la Compañía recompró 316,581 acciones ordinarias (0,012% del total en circulación) de Merrill Lynch International a un precio medio de £9.2964, dentro de un rango de £9.2120–£9.3560, por un desembolso total aproximado de £2,9 millones.
Las acciones serán canceladas, reduciendo el capital social emitido a 2,579,284,379 y disminuyendo los derechos de voto en la misma proporción. La operación se ejecutó en la Bolsa de Londres y cumple con el Reglamento MAR del Reino Unido y las regulaciones de recompra de Hong Kong. No se acompañó la divulgación con ninguna guía financiera ni cambios estratégicos.
Prudential plc는 2025년 정기 주주총회 권한에 따라 일반적인 자사주 매입을 보고했습니다. 2025년 7월 24일 회사는 Merrill Lynch International로부터 316,581주(전체 발행 주식의 0.012%)를 평균 가격 £9.2964에, £9.2120–£9.3560 범위 내에서 매입했으며, 총 현금 지출은 약 £290만에 달합니다.
해당 주식은 소각되어 발행 주식 자본이 2,579,284,379주로 줄어들고, 이에 따라 의결권도 동일하게 감소합니다. 이 거래는 런던 증권거래소에서 실행되었으며, 영국 MAR 및 홍콩 자사주 매입 규정을 준수합니다. 공시와 함께 재무 전망이나 전략적 변경 사항은 없었습니다.
Prudential plc annonce un rachat d'actions habituel dans le cadre de l'autorisation accordée lors de son Assemblée Générale Annuelle 2025. Le 24 juillet 2025, la Société a racheté 316 581 actions ordinaires (0,012 % du capital en circulation) auprès de Merrill Lynch International à un prix moyen de 9,2964 £, dans une fourchette de 9,2120 £ à 9,3560 £, pour un montant total d'environ 2,9 millions de livres sterling.
Les actions seront annulées, ce qui réduira le capital social émis à 2 579 284 379 et diminuera les droits de vote dans la même proportion. La transaction a été réalisée à la Bourse de Londres et est conforme au règlement MAR du Royaume-Uni ainsi qu'aux règles de rachat de Hong Kong. Aucune orientation financière ni changement stratégique n'ont accompagné cette communication.
Prudential plc meldet einen routinemäßigen Aktienrückkauf im Rahmen der Vollmacht der Hauptversammlung 2025. Am 24. Juli 2025 hat das Unternehmen 316.581 Stammaktien (0,012 % des ausstehenden Bestands) von Merrill Lynch International zu einem durchschnittlichen Preis von £9,2964 innerhalb einer Spanne von £9,2120–£9,3560 zurückgekauft, mit einem Gesamtaufwand von etwa £2,9 Millionen.
Die Aktien werden eingezogen, wodurch das ausgegebene Grundkapital auf 2.579.284.379 reduziert wird und die Stimmrechte entsprechend sinken. Die Transaktion wurde an der Londoner Börse ausgeführt und entspricht den UK-MAR- und den Hongkonger Rückkaufvorschriften. Es wurden keine finanziellen Prognosen oder strategischen Änderungen mit der Bekanntgabe verbunden.
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