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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc announced an on-exchange repurchase of 291,116 ordinary shares of 5 pence each purchased from Merrill Lynch International on 01 September 2025. The reported trade prices for the aggregated transaction show a lowest price of A39.8360, highest price of A39.9140 and a volume-weighted average price of A39.8788 per share.

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. After this purchase the Company reports 2,571,333,270 shares in issue and the same number of total voting rights, which shareholders may use as the denominator for disclosure under the FCAE28099s Transparency Rules. The repurchase was carried out as an on-exchange transaction subject to the London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and qualifies as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Positive

• Cancellation intent stated, meaning the repurchased shares will be removed from issued share capital
• Regulatory compliance noted: transaction conducted under LSE Listing Rules and qualifies under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs
• Transparency provided with post-transaction shares in issue and voting rights (2,571,333,270)

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: A small, routine on-market buyback with cancellation, reducing shares outstanding and confirming post-cancellation voting rights.

The announcement documents a single-day repurchase of 291,116 ordinary shares executed via Merrill Lynch International and intended for cancellation. The disclosure provides price metrics (lowest A39.8360, highest A39.9140, VWAP A39.8788) and confirms compliance with London Stock Exchange and Hong Kong buy-back rules. The company explicitly restates the updated shares in issue and voting rights (2,571,333,270), which preserves transparency for shareholder notification thresholds. The size of the tranche relative to total shares is not stated as material in the filing.

Securities Market Specialist

TL;DR: Execution details and regulatory compliance are provided; trade-level breakdown is posted separately per MAR requirements.

The filing indicates the repurchase was arranged with Merrill Lynch International and that a full breakdown of individual trades is available via the provided link, satisfying Article 5(1)(b) of MAR. The purchase is described as on-exchange and on-market for Hong Kong purposes, clarifying market execution venue and regulatory treatment. The company confirms cancellation intent and updated share/voting counts for market transparency.

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:	01 September 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	291,116
Lowest price paid per share:	£9.8360
Highest price paid per share:	£9.9140
Average price paid per share:	£9.8788

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,571,333,270 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,571,333,270. 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	£9.8788	291,116	£9.8360	£9.9140
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/5413X_1-2025-9-1.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: 02 September 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

What shares did Prudential plc repurchase (PUK) on 01 September 2025?

Prudential repurchased 291,116 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on 01 September 2025.

At what prices were the Prudential (PUK) shares repurchased?

The filing reports a lowest price A39.8360, highest price A39.9140, and a volume-weighted average price of A39.8788 per share for the aggregated transaction.

Will the repurchased Prudential (PUK) shares be cancelled?

Yes. The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares as stated in the announcement.

How many shares and voting rights does Prudential (PUK) have after the repurchase?

Following the transaction the Company reports 2,571,333,270 shares in issue and 2,571,333,270 total voting rights.

Was the Prudential (PUK) buyback conducted on-market and compliant with regulations?

Yes. The shares were repurchased from Merrill Lynch International as an on-exchange transaction subject to LSE Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.