[6-K] PRUDENTIAL PLC ADS (REP 2 ORD SHARES) Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc reports a share buyback executed on 19 August 2025 under the authority granted at its 2025 Annual General Meeting. The Company purchased 294,048 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International at an aggregated volume-weighted average price shown on the London Stock Exchange, and intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

After this transaction the company states it will have 2,573,753,475 shares in issue, which equals the total number of voting rights and can be used as the denominator for FCA disclosure thresholds. The purchases were executed as on-exchange transactions subject to relevant Listing Rules and Hong Kong on-market buy-back rules.

Positive

• Repurchase executed and will be cancelled, reducing the number of shares in issue.
• Disclosed updated shares in issue (2,573,753,475) and total voting rights for FCA threshold calculations.
• Transaction executed under shareholder-authorised AGM authority and in compliance with Listing Rules and Hong Kong on-market buy-back rules.
• Full trade breakdown provided via the Article 5(1)(b) MAR link for regulatory transparency.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A routine small on-market buyback and cancellation; immaterial to capital structure given the reported share count.

This disclosure details a single-day repurchase of 294,048 ordinary shares executed via Merrill Lynch International and intended for cancellation. The transaction reduces shares in issue to 2,573,753,475, a figure the company provides for FCA disclosure calculations. There are no earnings, debt, or strategic acquisition details included, and the scale of the buyback relative to total shares outstanding appears very small. Execution followed applicable Listing Rules and Hong Kong buy-back requirements, and a full trade breakdown is provided via the linked transaction report.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Governance process followed: AGM authority used and regulatory disclosure requirements satisfied.

The announcement confirms the buyback was carried out under shareholder-authorised authority from the 2025 Annual General Meeting and executed through an established arrangement with Merrill Lynch International. The Company states compliance with London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and Hong Kong market rules and provides a link to a full Article 5(1)(b) breakdown under MAR. The disclosure includes the updated shares in issue and voting rights for shareholder notification purposes, meeting standard governance and transparency expectations for repurchases.

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 August, 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:	19 August 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	294,048
Lowest price paid per share:	£9.8040
Highest price paid per share:	£9.9120
Average price paid per share:	£9.8860

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,573,753,475 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,573,753,475. 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	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
London Stock Exchange	£9.8860	294,048	£9.8040	£9.9120
Turquoise	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
Aquis	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000

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/9719V_1-2025-8-19.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 24 markets across Asia 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 (2378) and the London Stock Exchange (PRU). It also has a secondary listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange (K6S) and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (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: 20 August 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/  Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

How many shares did Prudential plc (PUK) repurchase on 19 August 2025?

The Company repurchased 294,048 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 19 August 2025.

Will the repurchased Prudential plc (PUK) shares be cancelled?

Yes. The announcement states the Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

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

Following the transaction, Prudential reports 2,573,753,475 shares in issue and the same number of total voting rights.

Under what authority were the Prudential plc (PUK) shares repurchased?

The repurchase was made under the authority granted by shareholders at the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and under an arrangement with Merrill Lynch International announced 1 July 2025.

Was the buyback executed in compliance with relevant market rules?

Yes. The Company states the shares were repurchased as an on-exchange transaction subject to the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange and as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.