Prudential plc buys back 305,695 shares; issues fall to 2.57bn

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc repurchased 305,695 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International under the buyback authority approved at its 2025 Annual General Meeting. The repurchase was executed on-exchange on the London Stock Exchange as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs, and the Company intends to cancel the shares. After the transaction the company reports 2,570,728,590 shares in issue, which equals the total number of voting rights and serves as the denominator for shareholder disclosure obligations. A full breakdown of individual trades executed by Merrill Lynch International is available via the link provided in the announcement.

Positive

• Shares cancelled: Company intends to cancel the 305,695 repurchased shares, reducing the share count.
• Shareholder-authorized action: Repurchase executed under authority approved at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
• Regulatory compliance and transparency: Transaction executed on the LSE and disclosed with a full trade breakdown link.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Finance Analyst

TL;DR: A routine on-market buyback of 305,695 shares was completed and will reduce the share count, modestly increasing per-share metrics.

The repurchase was carried out under shareholder-authorized authority and follows the previously announced arrangement with Merrill Lynch International. As the company intends to cancel the shares, the transaction reduces the issued share base to 2,570,728,590, which should slightly increase earnings and book-value-per-share metrics on a pro rata basis. The execution on the LSE and classification as an on-market Hong Kong buyback align with relevant listing and market rules. Trade-level transparency is provided through the linked breakdown.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Governance procedures followed: shareholder authority used, on-exchange execution, and intention to cancel repurchased shares.

The announcement documents adherence to governance and listing requirements by specifying the source broker, market venues, and the use of shareholder-approved authority. Publishing the post-transaction share count and voting rights denominator maintains regulatory transparency for disclosure thresholds. The availability of trade-level details supports market abuse regulation compliance and good governance practice.

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 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:	03 September 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	305,695
Lowest price paid per share:	£9.5560
Highest price paid per share:	£9.7600
Average price paid per share:	£9.6871

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,570,728,590 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,570,728,590. 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	£9.6871	305,695	£9.5560	£9.7600
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/9190X_1-2025-9-3.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: 04 September 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares were repurchased?

The Company repurchased 305,695 ordinary shares of 5 pence each.

Will Prudential cancel the repurchased shares?

Yes, the Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

What is the updated number of shares in issue and voting rights for PUK?

Following the transaction, there are 2,570,728,590 shares in issue and the same number of voting rights.

Where was the repurchase executed and under what rules?

The shares were repurchased from Merrill Lynch International as an on-exchange transaction on the London Stock Exchange and as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Is there a breakdown of the individual trades?

Yes, a full breakdown of individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International is provided via the link included in the announcement.