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Prudential plc (PUK) admits new shares from scrip dividend and options

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Prudential plc reports that additional ordinary shares have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market. The new shares include small issuances from option exercises under the Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023 and 5,721,904 shares issued on 13 May 2026 under the company’s scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 second interim dividend. Following these admissions, the total number of ordinary shares admitted to trading is 2,523,956,922.

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Scrip dividend shares 5,721,904 shares Issued 13 May 2026 for 2025 second interim dividend
Sharesave issue 18 March 1,836 shares Options exercised under Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023
Sharesave issue 25 March 2,442 shares Options exercised under Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023
Sharesave issue 13 May 2,442 shares Options exercised under Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023
Total shares admitted 2,523,956,922 shares Total ordinary shares admitted to trading after new issues
Notification period 18 March 2026–14 May 2026 Date range covered by share admission notification
scrip dividend alternative financial
"in connection with the Company's scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 second interim dividend"
Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023 financial
"Shares issued on 18 March pursuant to the exercise of options under the Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023"
regulated market financial
"Regulated market on which the shares have been admitted to trading: London Stock Exchange - Main Market"
A regulated market is an organized trading venue overseen by government or independent authorities that enforces rules on who can list, what information must be published, and how trades are executed. Think of it like a store that must pass safety inspections and display clear labels: the oversight promotes honesty, regular reporting, and fair access, which helps investors compare options, find buyers and sellers, and reduces the risk of fraud or hidden problems.
Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme financial
"The Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme terms and conditions are available on the Company's website"
Prospectus Rules regulatory
"In accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority's Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market"
Prospectus rules are the legal requirements that dictate what information a company must include and disclose when offering securities to the public, such as details about the business, financial condition, risks and how the proceeds will be used. They matter to investors because they create a standardized “recipe” that helps people compare offerings and spot potential red flags, reducing the chance of surprises and giving regulators a basis to hold issuers accountable.
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 May, 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
 
Notification of Admission of Further Securities to Trading (PRM 1.6.4R)
  
In accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority's Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market (PRM) sourcebook 1.6.4R.
 
Prudential Plc notifies the market that shares have been admitted to trading as follows:
 
1
Issuer details
 
a.
Name:
Prudential plc
b.
LEI
5493001Z3ZE83NGK8Y12
2
Details of the securities admitted to trading
a.
Regulated market on which the shares have been admitted to trading:
London Stock Exchange - Main Market
b.
Name, type and ISIN of the shares:
Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each
GB0007099541
c.
Number of further shares admitted:
 
-     1,836 Shares issued on 18 March pursuant to the exercise of options under the Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023.
-     2,442 Shares issued on 25 March pursuant to the exercise of options under the Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023.
-     2,442 Shares issued on 13 May pursuant to the exercise of options under the Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023.
-     5,721,904 Shares issued on 13 May 2026 in connection with the Company's scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 second interim dividend (following the announcement regarding the application for admission of the shares to trading on 12 May 2026).
 
d.
Total number of shares admitted to trading (including the new shares):
2,523,956,922
e.
Confirmation that the new shares are fungible with existing shares already admitted to trading:
Confirmed
3
Admission details
a.
Date(s) of admission:
As noted in 2c. above.
b.
Prospectus information:
The Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme terms and conditions are available on the Company's website: Scrip Dividend | Prudential plc
c.
Date range covered by the notification:
All admissions from 18 March 2026 up to 14 May 2026 inclusive
 
The unissued shares that were the subject of a block listing application specific to the Prudential International Saving-related Share Option Scheme (ISSOS) will not be issued, and following the removal of UK Listing Rule 20.6, Prudential Plc will not release any further applications with respect to blocklistings for either ISSOS or the Prudential International Savings-Related Share Option Scheme for Non-Employees (ISSONE).
 
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
 
Sylvia Edwards, Deputy Group Secretary   +44(0)7920 702682
  
 
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: 15 May 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary
 
 
 

FAQ

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

Prudential plc disclosed that additional ordinary shares have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, mainly from option exercises and its scrip dividend alternative, increasing the total admitted shares to 2,523,956,922.

How many new Prudential plc (PUK) shares were linked to the scrip dividend?

Prudential plc issued 5,721,904 ordinary shares on 13 May 2026 in connection with its scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 second interim dividend, expanding the share count through a share-based dividend option.

What is the total number of Prudential plc (PUK) shares now admitted to trading?

After the new admissions, Prudential plc states that 2,523,956,922 ordinary shares of 5 pence each are admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, combining existing and newly issued shares.

Which Prudential plc (PUK) employee plan led to new share admissions?

New shares were admitted following exercises of options under the Prudential Sharesave Plan 2023, with several small issuances in March and May 2026 adding to the overall number of listed ordinary shares.

Over what period were the new Prudential plc (PUK) share admissions made?

The notification covers all admissions from 18 March 2026 up to 14 May 2026 inclusive, a period during which option exercises and the scrip dividend issuance added ordinary shares to the market listing.

Are the new Prudential plc (PUK) shares fungible with existing shares?

Prudential plc confirms that the newly admitted ordinary shares are fungible with existing shares, meaning they are of the same class and trade on identical terms on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market.