Prudential plc continues June 2026 share buybacks

Prudential plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 15 and 19 June 2026 from JP Morgan Securities plc.

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Prudential plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 15 and 19 June 2026 from JP Morgan Securities plc. Daily purchases ranged from 385,717 to 396,677 shares, at volume-weighted average prices around 10 per share.

The company plans to cancel all repurchased shares. After these transactions, Prudential will have 2,512,997,740 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights. Since the programme began on 6 January 2026, it has bought 40,949,229 shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1,102.5252p per share.

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Prudential is steadily shrinking its share count through ongoing buybacks.

Prudential plc is executing on a previously announced share buyback, acquiring blocks of its own shares on-exchange via JP Morgan Securities. The intention to cancel repurchased shares means each round of purchases marginally reduces the number of shares outstanding.

Following these June trades, shares in issue stand at 2,512,997,740, while the programme to date has retired 40,949,229 shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1,102.5252p. The economic effect over time depends on the programme’s final size and future operating performance.

Key Figures

Shares purchased 15 June 2026: 394,289 shares Shares purchased 16 June 2026: 385,717 shares Shares purchased 17 June 2026: 395,628 shares +5 more

8 metrics

Shares purchased 15 June 2026 394,289 shares On XLON at VWAP 9.9962 per share

Shares purchased 16 June 2026 385,717 shares On XLON at VWAP 10.1272 per share

Shares purchased 17 June 2026 395,628 shares On XLON at VWAP 10.0194 per share

Shares purchased 18 June 2026 394,752 shares On XLON at VWAP 10.0002 per share

Shares purchased 19 June 2026 396,677 shares On XLON at VWAP 10.0575 per share

Shares outstanding after buybacks 2,512,997,740 shares Shares in issue and total voting rights after these transactions

Programme-to-date shares repurchased 40,949,229 shares Aggregate since programme launch on 6 January 2026

Programme VWAP 1,102.5252p per share Volume-weighted average price for all shares bought since 6 January 2026

Key Terms

share buy-back programme, volume-weighted average price, voting rights, on-market purchase, +1 more

5 terms

share buy-back programme financial

"Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 6 January 2026..."

A share buy-back programme is when a company purchases its own shares from the market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of remaining shares and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it can be a sign that the company believes its stock is undervalued and may lead to higher share prices.

volume-weighted average price financial

"at a volume weighted average price of 1,102.5252p per ordinary share."

Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is the average price of a stock over a specific time period where each trade is weighted by the number of shares traded, so larger trades influence the average more than small ones. Investors and traders use VWAP as a reference point to judge whether trades are happening at relatively good or poor prices—like checking the average price paid for an item at a market where bulk purchases count more than single-item buys.

voting rights financial

"the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,512,997,740."

Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.

on-market purchase financial

"as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs."

Market Abuse Regulation regulatory

"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014..."

Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.

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What did Prudential plc (PUK) announce in this Form 6-K?

Prudential plc reported recent purchases of its own ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of an ongoing share buyback programme. The company intends to cancel all repurchased shares, modestly reducing the number of shares in issue and total voting rights over time.

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares are now in issue after the buybacks?

After the reported transactions, Prudential plc will have 2,512,997,740 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights. Shareholders can use this figure as the denominator for calculating disclosure thresholds under the UK FCA’s transparency rules.

What prices did Prudential plc (PUK) pay for the repurchased shares?

Between 15 and 19 June 2026, Prudential plc paid daily volume-weighted average prices close to 10 per share for its ordinary shares. Each day’s purchases included a lowest and highest trade price, all executed on the London Stock Exchange through JP Morgan Securities plc.

How large is Prudential plc’s (PUK) buyback programme so far?

Since the share buy-back programme began on 6 January 2026, Prudential plc has purchased 40,949,229 ordinary shares in aggregate. The volume-weighted average price across these trades is 1,102.5252p per share, representing cumulative capital deployed to reduce the share count.

Will Prudential plc (PUK) keep or cancel the repurchased shares?

Prudential plc intends to cancel all repurchased ordinary shares. Cancelling shares removes them from circulation and reduces the total shares in issue, which can increase each remaining share’s proportional ownership, assuming the company’s overall value remains unchanged.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for Prudential plc (PUK) buybacks?

A full breakdown of individual trades executed by JP Morgan Securities on Prudential’s behalf is available via a linked PDF on the London Stock Exchange website. The announcement also states it will be accessible through Prudential’s own corporate website for further reference.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/22/2026 - 06:48 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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 June, 2026

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 JP Morgan Securities plc (''JPM'') in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2025 Annual General Meeting under the arrangement entered into with JPM announced on 6 January 2026.

Date	Trading Venue	Aggregate number of shares purchased	Lowest price per share	Highest price per share	Volume-weighted average price
15 June 2026	XLON	394,289	9.9260	10.0950	9.9962
16 June 2026	XLON	385,717	10.0100	10.2000	10.1272
17 June 2026	XLON	395,628	9.9600	10.0700	10.0194
18 June 2026	XLON	394,752	9.8860	10.0800	10.0002
19 June 2026	XLON	396,677	9.9760	10.1200	10.0575

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following these transactions, the Company will have 2,512,997,740 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,512,997,740. 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 JPM 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.

Issuer name: Prudential plc

ISIN: GB0007099541

Intermediary name: JP Morgan Securities plc

Intermediary code: JPMSGB2L

Currency: GBP

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 JPM on behalf of the Company is available via the link 

below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0982J_1-2026-6-19.pdf

This announcement will also be available on Prudential's website at: LSE - Prudential plc

Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 6 January 2026, the Company has purchased 40,949,229 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 1,102.5252p per ordinary share.

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 UK	Patrick Bowes	+852 2918 5468 HK
Sonia Tsang	+852 5580 7525 HK	William Elderkin	+44 20 3977 9215 UK
		Ming Hau	+44 20 3977 9293 UK
		Bosco Cheung	+852 2918 5499 HK
		Tianjiao Yu	+852 2918 5487 HK

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 June 2026

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Thomas Clarkson

Thomas Clarkson

Company Secretary