[6-K] PRUDENTIAL PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc reported a share buyback and a scrip issuance. The company repurchased 292,389 ordinary shares at an average price of £10.1242 from Merrill Lynch International and intends to cancel them. It also issued 2,175,535 new ordinary shares under the scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 first interim dividend.

After these actions, shares in issue and total voting rights are 2,564,068,247. The buyback trades were executed on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with applicable rules.

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 October, 2025

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

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 Merrill Lynch International ("MLI") in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2025 Annual General Meeting under the arrangement entered into with MLI announced on 1 July 2025:

Date of purchase:	16 October 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	292,389
Lowest price paid per share:	£10.0500
Highest price paid per share:	£10.2750
Average price paid per share:	£10.1242

(the "Buyback"). The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

In addition, the Company has today issued 2,175,535 ordinary shares of 5 pence each in connection with the scrip dividend alternative in respect of the 2025 first interim dividend (the "Scrip Issue").

Following the Buyback and the Scrip Issue, the Company will have 2,564,068,247 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,564,068,247. 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 MLI 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.

Schedule of Purchases

Issuer name:	Prudential plc
ISIN:	GB0007099541
Intermediary name:	Merrill Lynch International
Intermediary code:	MLILGB3LESF
Currency:	GBP

Aggregated information

Venue	Volume-weighted average price	Aggregated volume	Lowest price paid per share	Highest price paid per share
BATS	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
CHI-X	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
London Stock Exchange	£10.1242	292,389	£10.0500	£10.2750
Turquoise	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
Aquis	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000

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 MLI on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7427D_1-2025-10-16.pdf

This announcement will also be available on Prudential's website at: LSE - Prudential plc

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		Patrick Bowes	+852 2918 5468
Sonia Tsang	+852 5580 7525		William Elderkin	+44 20 3977 9215
			Ming Hau	+44 20 3977 9293
			Bosco Cheung	+852 2918 5499
			Tianjiao Yu	+852 2918 5487

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: 17 October 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/  Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

What did PUK (Prudential plc) announce in this update?

Prudential plc repurchased 292,389 shares at an average £10.1242 and issued 2,175,535 shares via the scrip dividend alternative.

How many shares did PUK buy back and at what prices?

292,389 shares were repurchased; lowest £10.0500, highest £10.2750, average £10.1242.

What is PUK’s total number of voting rights after these actions?

Following the buyback and scrip issue, total voting rights are 2,564,068,247.

Will the repurchased PUK shares be cancelled?

Yes. The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

Why did PUK issue new shares?

2,175,535 new shares were issued in connection with the scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 first interim dividend.

Where were the buyback trades executed and through whom?

On the London Stock Exchange through Merrill Lynch International, as an on-exchange transaction.

Where can I find detailed trade data for the buyback?

A full breakdown is available at the provided LSE RNS PDF link and on Prudential’s website.