Prudential plc to list 2,175,535 new shares for scrip dividend
Prudential plc applied to the Financial Conduct Authority and London Stock Exchange for the listing of 2,175,535 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on the FCA Official List.
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Prudential plc applied to the Financial Conduct Authority and London Stock Exchange for the listing of 2,175,535 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on the FCA Official List. Admission is expected on 16 October 2025, and the new shares will rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares.
The shares will be issued in connection with the scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 first interim dividend. 16,166 of these shares relate to a share dealing facility made available to United Kingdom shareholders to participate in the scrip dividend alternative.
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Administrative listing for scrip dividend; neutral impact.
Prudential plc plans to list 2,175,535 new ordinary shares tied to its scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 first interim dividend. Admission is expected on 16 October 2025, and the shares will rank pari passu with existing stock.
This is a routine equity issuance associated with a stock dividend election, not a capital raise. A portion—16,166 shares—supports a UK share dealing facility, which helps eligible holders participate.
The practical effect depends on shareholder uptake of the scrip alternative; no cash proceeds are indicated in the excerpt. Subsequent disclosures may quantify final issuance from the dividend election.
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