Prudential buys back 58.75M shares in 2026 plan
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) reports further on-market share repurchases under its 2026 buy-back programme. Between 24 and 28 August 2026, Prudential bought ordinary shares of 5 pence each on the London Stock Exchange via JP Morgan Securities plc, at daily volume‑weighted average prices between 10.1512 and 10.3774 in GBP.
The repurchased shares will be cancelled. After these transactions, Prudential will have 2,495,195,647 shares in issue, which equals the total voting rights. Since the buy-back programme began on 6 January 2026, the company has purchased 58,751,322 shares at a volume‑weighted average price of 1,083.4152p per share.
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Key Figures
Shares outstanding after buy-back: 2,495,195,647 shares
Shares repurchased since 6 January 2026: 58,751,322 shares
Programme volume-weighted average price: 1,083.4152p per share
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Shares outstanding after buy-back
2,495,195,647 shares
Shares in issue and total voting rights after the reported repurchases
Shares repurchased since 6 January 2026
58,751,322 shares
Total ordinary shares bought under the 2026 buy-back programme to date
Programme volume-weighted average price
1,083.4152p per share
VWAP for all 58,751,322 shares repurchased since programme commencement
VWAP on 24 August 2026
10.3563
Volume-weighted average purchase price on XLON for that day
VWAP on 28 August 2026
10.1512
Volume-weighted average purchase price on XLON for that day
Lowest price 24–28 August 2026
10.0600
Lowest daily purchase price across the reported period
Highest price 24–28 August 2026
10.5100
Highest daily purchase price across the reported period
Key Terms
volume-weighted average price, on-market purchase, Market Abuse Regulation, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more
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volume-weighted average price financial
"Volume-weighted average price 24 August 2026 | XLON | 381,159..."
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.
on-market purchase regulatory
"as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code"
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation"
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.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"when determining whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change"
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
FAQ
What did PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) announce in this Form 6-K?
Prudential plc announced further on-market repurchases of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 24 and 28 August 2026 under its ongoing share buy-back programme, executed via JP Morgan Securities plc, with the repurchased shares intended to be cancelled.
Where can investors find detailed trade-by-trade data for PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK)’s buy-backs?
A full breakdown of the individual trades executed by JP Morgan Securities plc on behalf of Prudential plc is available via a linked RNS PDF, referenced in the announcement, provided in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation.
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