Prudential (NYSE: PUK) cancels 257,332 repurchased shares after £11.4959 buyback
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Prudential plc repurchased 257,332 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 8 May 2026 from JP Morgan Securities plc under its shareholder-approved buyback programme. Prices ranged from £11.3850 to £11.6150, with an average purchase price of £11.4959 per share.
The company intends to cancel all repurchased shares. After this transaction, Prudential will have 2,518,736,115 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights that shareholders can use as a reference for regulatory disclosure thresholds.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 257,332 shares
Lowest repurchase price: £11.3850 per share
Highest repurchase price: £11.6150 per share
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6 metrics
Shares repurchased
257,332 shares
Ordinary shares bought back on 8 May 2026
Lowest repurchase price
£11.3850 per share
Minimum price paid in 8 May 2026 buyback
Highest repurchase price
£11.6150 per share
Maximum price paid in 8 May 2026 buyback
Average repurchase price
£11.4959 per share
Volume-weighted average price on London Stock Exchange
Shares in issue after buyback
2,518,736,115 shares
Post-transaction shares and voting rights in issue
Trade venue
London Stock Exchange
On-exchange venue for repurchase by JP Morgan Securities
Key Terms
Transaction in own shares, volume-weighted average price, on-market purchase, Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, +2 more
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volume-weighted average price financial
"Venue | Volume-weighted average price | Aggregated volume | Lowest price per 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.
on-market purchase financial
"as an on-exchange transaction subject to the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange and as an on-market purchase for the purposes"
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (as it forms part of domestic law"
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"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."
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 it repurchased 257,332 ordinary shares on 8 May 2026. The buyback was executed through JP Morgan Securities plc under an existing authority granted at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
What is Prudential plc’s updated number of voting rights after the buyback?
Following the repurchase and intended cancellation, Prudential plc will have 2,518,736,115 shares in issue. This figure is also the total number of voting rights that shareholders can use as the denominator for disclosure calculations.
Where can investors find detailed trade data for Prudential plc’s buyback?
A full breakdown of individual trades executed by JP Morgan Securities plc is available via a linked PDF on the London Stock Exchange website. The announcement is also accessible on Prudential’s own corporate website for further reference.