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

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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 del 2025. Il 24 luglio 2025 la Società ha riacquistato 316.581 azioni ordinarie (lo 0,012% del capitale in circolazione) da Merrill Lynch International a un prezzo medio di £9,2964, all'interno di un intervallo di £9,2120–£9,3560, per un esborso totale di circa £2,9 milioni.

Le azioni saranno cancellate, riducendo il capitale sociale emesso a 2.579.284.379 azioni 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 sul riacquisto di azioni di Hong Kong. Non sono state fornite indicazioni finanziarie o modifiche strategiche in occasione della comunicazione.

Prudential plc informa sobre una recompra rutinaria de acciones bajo la autorización 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 promedio 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 cantidad. La transacción se realizó 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 orientaciones financieras ni cambios estratégicos.

Prudential plc는 2025년 정기 주주총회 권한 하에 정기적인 자사주 매입을 보고했습니다. 2025년 7월 24일 회사는 Merrill Lynch International로부터 보통주 316,581주(발행 주식의 0.012%)를 평균 가격 £9.2964에 매입했으며, 가격 범위는 £9.2120에서 £9.3560 사이였고 총 현금 지출은 약 £290만이었습니다.

해당 주식은 소각되어 발행 주식 자본이 2,579,284,379주로 줄어들고 이에 따라 의결권도 동일하게 감소합니다. 거래는 런던 증권거래소에서 이루어졌으며 영국 MAR 및 홍콩 자사주 매입 규정을 준수합니다. 이번 공시와 함께 재무 지침이나 전략적 변경 사항은 발표되지 않았습니다.

Prudential plc annonce un rachat d’actions ordinaire dans le cadre de l’autorisation donnée lors de son assemblée générale 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, réduisant le capital social émis à 2 579 284 379 actions et diminuant les droits de vote dans la même proportion. La transaction a été réalisée à la Bourse de Londres et respecte le règlement MAR du Royaume-Uni ainsi que les règles de rachat de Hong Kong. Aucune orientation financière ni changement stratégique n’a accompagné cette communication.

Prudential plc meldet einen routinemäßigen Aktienrückkauf im Rahmen der Ermächtigung 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 bis £9,3560 zurückgekauft, mit einem Gesamtaufwand von etwa £2,9 Millionen.

Die Aktien werden eingezogen, wodurch das ausgegebene Aktienkapital auf 2.579.284.379 reduziert wird und sich die Stimmrechte entsprechend verringern. 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 im Zusammenhang mit der Bekanntgabe gemacht.

Positive
  • Capital return signal: Management continues AGM-approved buy-back, reflecting confidence and shareholder-friendly policy.
Negative
  • 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 del 2025. Il 24 luglio 2025 la Società ha riacquistato 316.581 azioni ordinarie (lo 0,012% del capitale in circolazione) da Merrill Lynch International a un prezzo medio di £9,2964, all'interno di un intervallo di £9,2120–£9,3560, per un esborso totale di circa £2,9 milioni.

Le azioni saranno cancellate, riducendo il capitale sociale emesso a 2.579.284.379 azioni 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 sul riacquisto di azioni di Hong Kong. Non sono state fornite indicazioni finanziarie o modifiche strategiche in occasione della comunicazione.

Prudential plc informa sobre una recompra rutinaria de acciones bajo la autorización 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 promedio 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 cantidad. La transacción se realizó 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 orientaciones financieras ni cambios estratégicos.

Prudential plc는 2025년 정기 주주총회 권한 하에 정기적인 자사주 매입을 보고했습니다. 2025년 7월 24일 회사는 Merrill Lynch International로부터 보통주 316,581주(발행 주식의 0.012%)를 평균 가격 £9.2964에 매입했으며, 가격 범위는 £9.2120에서 £9.3560 사이였고 총 현금 지출은 약 £290만이었습니다.

해당 주식은 소각되어 발행 주식 자본이 2,579,284,379주로 줄어들고 이에 따라 의결권도 동일하게 감소합니다. 거래는 런던 증권거래소에서 이루어졌으며 영국 MAR 및 홍콩 자사주 매입 규정을 준수합니다. 이번 공시와 함께 재무 지침이나 전략적 변경 사항은 발표되지 않았습니다.

Prudential plc annonce un rachat d’actions ordinaire dans le cadre de l’autorisation donnée lors de son assemblée générale 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, réduisant le capital social émis à 2 579 284 379 actions et diminuant les droits de vote dans la même proportion. La transaction a été réalisée à la Bourse de Londres et respecte le règlement MAR du Royaume-Uni ainsi que les règles de rachat de Hong Kong. Aucune orientation financière ni changement stratégique n’a accompagné cette communication.

Prudential plc meldet einen routinemäßigen Aktienrückkauf im Rahmen der Ermächtigung 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 bis £9,3560 zurückgekauft, mit einem Gesamtaufwand von etwa £2,9 Millionen.

Die Aktien werden eingezogen, wodurch das ausgegebene Aktienkapital auf 2.579.284.379 reduziert wird und sich die Stimmrechte entsprechend verringern. 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 im Zusammenhang mit der Bekanntgabe gemacht.

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 July, 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:
24 July 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
316,581
Lowest price paid per share:
£9.2120
Highest price paid per share:
£9.3560
Average price paid per share:
£9.2964
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,579,284,379 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,579,284,379. 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
£9.2964
316,581
£9.2120
£9.3560
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/5097S_1-2025-7-24.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: 25 July 2025
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

How many Prudential (PUK) shares were repurchased?

The company bought back 316,581 ordinary shares on 24 Jul 2025.

What was the average price paid per Prudential share?

The weighted-average purchase price was £9.2964.

How will the repurchased shares be treated?

Prudential intends to cancel all acquired shares, permanently lowering the share count.

What is the new total share count after cancellation?

Shares in issue fall to 2,579,284,379 with equal voting rights.

Is the buy-back expected to materially impact EPS?

Given the repurchase equals only 0.012% of outstanding shares, EPS impact is expected to be immaterial.

Which intermediary executed the transaction?

The buy-back was carried out by Merrill Lynch International as on-exchange trades on the LSE.
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