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Prudential buyback reaches 64.6M shares in 2026

Prudential plc continues its 2026 share buy-back, cancelling repurchased shares and confirming 2,489,324,295 voting shares outstanding.

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Prudential plc (PUK) reports further share repurchases under its ongoing buy-back programme. Between September 7 and September 11, 2026, the company bought back ordinary shares of 5 pence each on the London Stock Exchange through JP Morgan Securities plc, at daily volume-weighted average prices between 9.8438 and 10.2471 GBP per share. The repurchased shares are intended to be cancelled. After these transactions, shares in issue and total voting rights will be 2,489,324,295. Since the commencement of the buy-back arrangements announced on January 6 and September 2, 2026, Prudential has purchased 64,622,674 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1,076.4913p per share.

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Shares in issue after buy-back 2,489,324,295 shares Shares in issue and voting rights following the reported repurchases
Shares repurchased on September 7, 2026 640,153 shares Aggregate number of shares purchased on XLON
VWAP on September 7, 2026 10.2471 GBP per share Volume-weighted average price on XLON
Shares repurchased on September 11, 2026 699,801 shares Aggregate number of shares purchased on XLON
VWAP on September 11, 2026 9.8438 GBP per share Volume-weighted average price on XLON
Cumulative shares repurchased in 2026 programme 64,622,674 shares Aggregate purchases since commencement of the 2026 share buy-back programme
Cumulative VWAP in 2026 programme 1,076.4913p per share Volume-weighted average price for all shares purchased under the 2026 programme
volume-weighted average price financial
"Volume-weighted average price 7 September 2026 | XLON | 640,153"
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.
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.
on-market purchase regulatory
"as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code"
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.

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What share repurchases did Prudential plc (PUK) report for early September 2026?

Prudential plc reported buying back ordinary shares of 5 pence each on September 7–11, 2026 on the London Stock Exchange through JP Morgan Securities plc, with daily volume-weighted average prices between 9.8438 and 10.2471 GBP per share. The company intends to cancel all repurchased shares.

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares are in issue after the latest buy-backs?

After these repurchases, Prudential plc will have 2,489,324,295 shares in issue, and the total number of voting rights will also be 2,489,324,295. This figure can be used as the denominator for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notifications.

What prices did Prudential plc (PUK) pay for its shares on each trading day?

On September 7–11, 2026, Prudential’s volume-weighted average prices per share were 10.2471, 10.1754, 9.9978, 9.8754 and 9.8438 GBP respectively, with daily lowest prices ranging from 9.7760 to 10.1650 GBP and highest from 9.9520 to 10.3000 GBP.

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares have been repurchased in the 2026 buy-back programme so far?

Since the share buy-back programme announcements on January 6 and September 2, 2026, Prudential plc has purchased 64,622,674 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume-weighted average price of 1,076.4913p per share.

Which intermediary executed Prudential plc’s (PUK) September 2026 share repurchases?

The September 7–11, 2026 share repurchases were executed by JP Morgan Securities plc 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.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for Prudential plc’s (PUK) buy-back?

A full breakdown of individual trades made by JP Morgan Securities plc on behalf of Prudential plc is available via a linked PDF referenced in the announcement, provided in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation as it applies in the UK.

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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, 2026
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
15/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 and in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting under the arrangement entered into with JPM announced on 2 September 2026.
 
Date
Trading Venue
Aggregate number of shares purchased
Lowest price per share
Highest price per share
Volume-weighted average price
7 September 2026
XLON
640,153
10.1650
10.3000
10.2471
8 September 2026
XLON
691,076
10.1000
10.2300
10.1754
9 September 2026
XLON
737,500
9.9140
10.0750
9.9978
10 September 2026
XLON
735,733
9.8240
9.9520
9.8754
11 September 2026
XLON
699,801
9.7760
9.9180
9.8438
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following these transactions, the Company will have 2,489,324,295 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,489,324,295. 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/5116U_1-2026-9-11.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 and 2 September 2026, the Company has purchased 64,622,674 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 1,076.4913p 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
Janice Wong
+852 6188 6381 HK
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: 14 September 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary

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