Prudential (PUK) completes on-exchange repurchase of 296,492 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc purchased 296,492 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 21 August 2025 from Merrill Lynch International under the authority approved at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and the arrangement announced 1 July 2025. The announcement reports a lowest, highest and volume-weighted average price for the transaction set out in the notice, and states the Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. After cancellation the Company will have 2,573,157,314 shares in issue and the same number of voting rights, a figure shareholders may use as the denominator for FCA disclosure thresholds. The repurchase was conducted as an on-exchange transaction under London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Positive

• Share cancellation announced, reducing issued share capital to 2,573,157,314 shares
• Transaction conducted under shareholder-authorized program and in compliance with LSE and Hong Kong buy-back rules
• Detailed disclosure including prices and link to full trade breakdown supports transparency

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Prudential executed a modest on-exchange buyback of 296,492 shares and will cancel them, slightly reducing share count.

The purchase is small relative to the total share base of 2.57 billion shares, so near-term EPS impact is immaterial based on the disclosed quantity. The company followed shareholder-authorized procedures and relevant market rules in both London and Hong Kong. Disclosure includes prices and a link to a full trade breakdown, supporting transparency for investors monitoring insider/own-share activity. This is a routine capital allocation action rather than a material corporate event.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR The repurchase was conducted under approved authority and will be cancelled, reflecting standard capital management governance.

The announcement confirms the buyback was executed via an intermediary under the AGM-authorized program and complies with Listing Rules and the Hong Kong buy-back code. Cancellation of repurchased shares is explicitly stated, which permanently reduces issued share capital by the amount repurchased. The filing provides the updated total shares in issue and voting rights, enabling shareholders to assess disclosure thresholds accurately.

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 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:	21 August 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	296,492
Lowest price paid per share:	£9.9400
Highest price paid per share:	£10.0900
Average price paid per share:	£10.0217

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,573,157,314 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,573,157,314. 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	£10.0217	296,492	£9.9400	£10.0900
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/3359W_1-2025-8-21.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: 22 August 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/  Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

What exactly did Prudential plc (PUK) repurchase on 21 August 2025?

The Company repurchased 296,492 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on 21 August 2025.

Will the repurchased Prudential shares be cancelled?

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

What is Prudential's shares in issue and voting rights after this transaction?

Following this transaction the Company will have 2,573,157,314 shares in issue and 2,573,157,314 voting rights.

Under what rules was the share repurchase executed?

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

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

A full breakdown of individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of the Company is available at the link provided in the announcement: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3359W_1-2025-8-21.pdf.