[6-K] PRUDENTIAL PLC ADS (REP 2 ORD SHARES) Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
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.
Prudential plc ha acquistato 296.492 azioni ordinarie del valore nominale di 5 pence ciascuna il 21 agosto 2025 da Merrill Lynch International, ai sensi dell’autorizzazione approvata all’Assemblea Generale Annuale 2025 e dell’accordo annunciato il 1° luglio 2025. L’annuncio indica il prezzo più basso, il prezzo più alto e il prezzo medio ponderato per il volume relativi alla transazione come specificato nell’avviso, e precisa che la Società intende cancellare le azioni riacquistate. Dopo la cancellazione la Società avrà 2.573.157.314 azioni in circolazione e lo stesso numero di diritti di voto, cifra che gli azionisti possono usare come denominatore per le soglie di comunicazione FCA. Il riacquisto è stato eseguito come transazione in borsa ai sensi delle Listing Rules della London Stock Exchange e come acquisto sul mercato secondo lo Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.
Prudential plc compró 296.492 acciones ordinarias de 5 peniques cada una el 21 de agosto de 2025 a Merrill Lynch International, en virtud de la autorización aprobada en la Junta General Anual de 2025 y del acuerdo anunciado el 1 de julio de 2025. El anuncio informa del precio más bajo, el más alto y el precio medio ponderado por volumen de la transacción tal como figura en el aviso, y declara que la Compañía tiene la intención de cancelar las acciones recompradas. Tras la cancelación, la Compañía tendrá 2.573.157.314 acciones en circulación y el mismo número de derechos de voto, cifra que los accionistas pueden utilizar como denominador para los umbrales de divulgación de la FCA. La recompra se realizó como una operación en bolsa conforme a las Listing Rules de la London Stock Exchange y como una compra en mercado según el Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.
Prudential plc는 2025년 8월 21일 Merrill Lynch International로부터 액면가 5펜스짜리 보통주 296,492주를 매입했으며, 이는 2025년 연차총회에서 승인된 권한과 2025년 7월 1일에 발표된 약정에 따른 것입니다. 발표문은 공시문에 기재된 거래의 최저가, 최고가 및 거래량 가중 평균가를 보고하고 있으며, 회사는 재매입한 주식을 소각할 계획임을 명시하고 있습니다. 소각 후 회사는 2,573,157,314주 발행 및 동일한 수의 의결권을 보유하게 되며, 주주들은 이를 FCA 공시 임계값의 분모로 사용할 수 있습니다. 이번 재매입은 런던증권거래소 상장규정(London Stock Exchange Listing Rules)에 따른 거래소 내 거래로, 또한 홍콩 주식 환매 규정(Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs)에 따른 장내 매수로 수행되었습니다.
Prudential plc a acheté 296 492 actions ordinaires de 5 pence chacune le 21 août 2025 auprès de Merrill Lynch International, en vertu de l’autorisation approuvée lors de l’Assemblée générale annuelle 2025 et de l’accord annoncé le 1er juillet 2025. L’annonce indique le prix le plus bas, le prix le plus élevé et le prix moyen pondéré par le volume pour la transaction tel qu’exposé dans l’avis, et précise que la Société a l’intention d’annuler les actions rachetées. Après annulation, la Société détiendra 2 573 157 314 actions en circulation et le même nombre de droits de vote, chiffre que les actionnaires peuvent utiliser comme dénominateur pour les seuils de divulgation de la FCA. Le rachat a été effectué en bourse conformément aux Listing Rules de la London Stock Exchange et en tant qu’achat sur le marché selon le Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.
Prudential plc erwarb am 21. August 2025 von Merrill Lynch International 296.492 Stammaktien zu je 5 Pence, gemäß der auf der Hauptversammlung 2025 genehmigten Ermächtigung und der am 1. Juli 2025 bekannt gegebenen Vereinbarung. Die Mitteilung nennt den niedrigsten, höchsten und volumen‑gewichteten Durchschnittspreis der Transaktion wie im Hinweis angegeben und erklärt, dass das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, die zurückgekauften Aktien zu annullieren. Nach der Annullierung wird das Unternehmen 2.573.157.314 ausgegebene Aktien und dieselbe Anzahl an Stimmrechten halten, eine Zahl, die Aktionäre als Nenner für FCA-Meldegrenzen verwenden können. Der Rückkauf wurde als Börsentransaktion nach den Listing Rules der London Stock Exchange und als Marktkauf nach dem Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs durchgeführt.
- 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
- None.
Insights
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.
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.
Prudential plc ha acquistato 296.492 azioni ordinarie del valore nominale di 5 pence ciascuna il 21 agosto 2025 da Merrill Lynch International, ai sensi dell’autorizzazione approvata all’Assemblea Generale Annuale 2025 e dell’accordo annunciato il 1° luglio 2025. L’annuncio indica il prezzo più basso, il prezzo più alto e il prezzo medio ponderato per il volume relativi alla transazione come specificato nell’avviso, e precisa che la Società intende cancellare le azioni riacquistate. Dopo la cancellazione la Società avrà 2.573.157.314 azioni in circolazione e lo stesso numero di diritti di voto, cifra che gli azionisti possono usare come denominatore per le soglie di comunicazione FCA. Il riacquisto è stato eseguito come transazione in borsa ai sensi delle Listing Rules della London Stock Exchange e come acquisto sul mercato secondo lo Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.
Prudential plc compró 296.492 acciones ordinarias de 5 peniques cada una el 21 de agosto de 2025 a Merrill Lynch International, en virtud de la autorización aprobada en la Junta General Anual de 2025 y del acuerdo anunciado el 1 de julio de 2025. El anuncio informa del precio más bajo, el más alto y el precio medio ponderado por volumen de la transacción tal como figura en el aviso, y declara que la Compañía tiene la intención de cancelar las acciones recompradas. Tras la cancelación, la Compañía tendrá 2.573.157.314 acciones en circulación y el mismo número de derechos de voto, cifra que los accionistas pueden utilizar como denominador para los umbrales de divulgación de la FCA. La recompra se realizó como una operación en bolsa conforme a las Listing Rules de la London Stock Exchange y como una compra en mercado según el Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.
Prudential plc는 2025년 8월 21일 Merrill Lynch International로부터 액면가 5펜스짜리 보통주 296,492주를 매입했으며, 이는 2025년 연차총회에서 승인된 권한과 2025년 7월 1일에 발표된 약정에 따른 것입니다. 발표문은 공시문에 기재된 거래의 최저가, 최고가 및 거래량 가중 평균가를 보고하고 있으며, 회사는 재매입한 주식을 소각할 계획임을 명시하고 있습니다. 소각 후 회사는 2,573,157,314주 발행 및 동일한 수의 의결권을 보유하게 되며, 주주들은 이를 FCA 공시 임계값의 분모로 사용할 수 있습니다. 이번 재매입은 런던증권거래소 상장규정(London Stock Exchange Listing Rules)에 따른 거래소 내 거래로, 또한 홍콩 주식 환매 규정(Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs)에 따른 장내 매수로 수행되었습니다.
Prudential plc a acheté 296 492 actions ordinaires de 5 pence chacune le 21 août 2025 auprès de Merrill Lynch International, en vertu de l’autorisation approuvée lors de l’Assemblée générale annuelle 2025 et de l’accord annoncé le 1er juillet 2025. L’annonce indique le prix le plus bas, le prix le plus élevé et le prix moyen pondéré par le volume pour la transaction tel qu’exposé dans l’avis, et précise que la Société a l’intention d’annuler les actions rachetées. Après annulation, la Société détiendra 2 573 157 314 actions en circulation et le même nombre de droits de vote, chiffre que les actionnaires peuvent utiliser comme dénominateur pour les seuils de divulgation de la FCA. Le rachat a été effectué en bourse conformément aux Listing Rules de la London Stock Exchange et en tant qu’achat sur le marché selon le Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.
Prudential plc erwarb am 21. August 2025 von Merrill Lynch International 296.492 Stammaktien zu je 5 Pence, gemäß der auf der Hauptversammlung 2025 genehmigten Ermächtigung und der am 1. Juli 2025 bekannt gegebenen Vereinbarung. Die Mitteilung nennt den niedrigsten, höchsten und volumen‑gewichteten Durchschnittspreis der Transaktion wie im Hinweis angegeben und erklärt, dass das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, die zurückgekauften Aktien zu annullieren. Nach der Annullierung wird das Unternehmen 2.573.157.314 ausgegebene Aktien und dieselbe Anzahl an Stimmrechten halten, eine Zahl, die Aktionäre als Nenner für FCA-Meldegrenzen verwenden können. Der Rückkauf wurde als Börsentransaktion nach den Listing Rules der London Stock Exchange und als Marktkauf nach dem Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs durchgeführt.
FAQ
What exactly did Prudential plc (PUK) repurchase on 21 August 2025?
Will the repurchased Prudential shares be cancelled?
What is Prudential's shares in issue and voting rights after this transaction?
Under what rules was the share repurchase executed?
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