PUK repurchases 275,696 shares; VWAP £9.7964; shares to be cancelled

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc repurchased 275,696 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 05 September 2025 from Merrill Lynch International under the authority granted at its 2025 Annual General Meeting and the previously announced arrangement with MLI. The purchases were executed on-exchange, consistent with London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and Hong Kong on-market buy-back rules, with a reported aggregated volume-weighted average price of £9.7964 per share across venues. The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 2,570,161,174 shares in issue and the same number of voting rights, which shareholders should use as the denominator for disclosure thresholds. A full breakdown of individual trades by MLI is available via the provided link.

Positive

• Repurchase executed under shareholder-authorized program, indicating board alignment with capital return policy
• Transparent disclosure of venue-level execution, VWAP £9.7964, and link to full trade breakdown
• Intent to cancel repurchased shares, which modestly reduces issued share capital

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Finance Analyst

TL;DR: Prudential executed a small on-market buyback and will cancel the shares, modestly reducing share count without altering voting rights reporting mechanics.

The transaction size—275,696 shares—represents a very small reduction versus the post-cancellation share base of 2,570,161,174, so the immediate effect on EPS or capital structure is immaterial. The buyback followed shareholder-authorized authority and standard exchange and Hong Kong code procedures, and the disclosure provides venue-level execution details and a VWAP of £9.7964. Cancellation of repurchased shares reduces issued share capital marginally and clarifies the denominator for FCA disclosure rules.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The repurchase complies with governance and market rules and includes transparent trade reporting; cancellation aligns with shareholder authorization.

The announcement confirms adherence to Listing Rules and the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs and makes detailed trade information available as per Market Abuse Regulation requirements. Providing the updated total shares and voting rights supports transparency for shareholders' disclosure obligations. There are no governance red flags or unusual execution methods noted in the disclosure.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of September, 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

13/F, One International Finance Centre,

1 Harbour View Street, Central,

Hong Kong, China

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F X           Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes              No X

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant

in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-

PRUDENTIAL PLC

Transaction in own shares

Prudential plc ("Prudential" or the "Company") announces it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International ("MLI") in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2025 Annual General Meeting under the arrangement entered into with MLI announced on 1 July 2025.

Date of purchase:	05 September 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	275,696
Lowest price paid per share:	£9.7320
Highest price paid per share:	£9.8840
Average price paid per share:	£9.7964

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,570,161,174 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,570,161,174. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator when determining whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

The shares were repurchased from MLI as an on-exchange transaction subject to the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange and as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Schedule of Purchases

Issuer name:	Prudential plc
ISIN:	GB0007099541
Intermediary name:	Merrill Lynch International
Intermediary code:	MLILGB3LESF
Currency:	GBP

Aggregated information

Venue	Volume-weighted average price	Aggregated volume	Lowest price paid per share	Highest price paid per share
BATS	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
CHI-X	£9.7345	2,951	£9.7280	£9.7420
London Stock Exchange	£9.7974	271,167	£9.7120	£9.8840
Turquoise	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
Aquis	£9.7373	1,578	£9.7320	£9.7400

Disaggregated information

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (as it forms part of domestic law of the United Kingdom by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by MLI on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2950Y_1-2025-9-5.pdf

This announcement will also be available on Prudential's website at: LSE - Prudential plc

Additional information

About Prudential plc

Prudential provides life and health insurance and asset management in Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. Prudential's mission is to be the most trusted partner and protector for this generation and generations to come, by providing simple and accessible financial and health solutions. The business has dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX: 2378) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: PRU). It also has a secondary listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX: K6S) and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PUK) in the form of American Depositary Receipts. It is a constituent of the Hang Seng Composite Index and is also included for trading in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme and the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

Prudential is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc. a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America, nor with The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.

www.prudentialplc.com

Contact

Media		Investors/analysts
Simon Kutner	+44 7581 023260	Patrick Bowes	+852 2918 5468
Sonia Tsang	+852 5580 7525	William Elderkin	+44 20 3977 9215
		Ming Hau	+44 20 3977 9293
		Bosco Cheung	+852 2918 5499
		Tianjiao Yu	+852 2918 5487

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: 08 September 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

How many shares did Prudential plc repurchase on 05 September 2025 (PUK)?

Prudential repurchased 275,696 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 05 September 2025.

What was the volume-weighted average price for Prudential's repurchase?

The aggregated volume-weighted average price reported was £9.7964 per share.

Will the repurchased Prudential shares be cancelled?

Yes, the Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

What is the updated number of shares in issue and voting rights after the transaction?

Following the transaction, Prudential will have 2,570,161,174 shares in issue and the same number of voting rights.

Where can I find a full breakdown of the individual trades executed for the buyback?

A full breakdown of individual trades by Merrill Lynch International is available at the link provided in the announcement: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2950Y_1-2025-9-5.pdf.