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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc announced a share buyback executed on 24 September 2025 under the authority granted at its 2025 Annual General Meeting and the sale arrangement with Merrill Lynch International. The Company repurchased 279,246 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International as an on-exchange transaction on the London Stock Exchange and as an on-market purchase for Hong Kong code purposes. Prudential intends to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 2,566,495,536 shares in issue and the same number of voting rights, which shareholders can use as the denominator for disclosure thresholds. A full breakdown of underlying trades executed by Merrill Lynch is available via the provided RNS link.

Positive

• Repurchase executed under shareholder-authorized authority, demonstrating use of AGM-approved buyback powers
• Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of shares in issue and voting rights accordingly
• Full trade breakdown provided via RNS link to satisfy transparency and Market Abuse Regulation disclosure requirements

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Small, routine buyback reduces share count modestly and reflects authorized share repurchase activity.

The repurchase of 279,246 shares is a routine execution under previously authorized buyback arrangements with Merrill Lynch International. The transaction was completed on the London Stock Exchange and will result in cancellation of the shares, reducing the issued share capital to 2,566,495,536 shares. This announcement provides transparency on trade execution and the updated share count for regulatory disclosure purposes. There are no earnings, debt, or balance sheet metrics disclosed in this notice to assess immediate financial impact.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Corporate action aligns with shareholder-authorized authority and includes disclosure required by listing and market abuse rules.

The statement confirms the buyback was executed under AGM authority and an arrangement with Merrill Lynch International, with appropriate disclosure under the Market Abuse Regulation and listing rules. The company has stated its intention to cancel the repurchased shares and provided the updated issued share total for transparency in shareholder notification thresholds. The filing includes a link to a full trade breakdown, meeting standard governance and market disclosure expectations for on-market repurchases.

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, 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:	24 September 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	279,246
Lowest price paid per share:	£10.1700
Highest price paid per share:	£10.3850
Average price paid per share:	£10.3298

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,566,495,536 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,566,495,536. 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	£10.3298	279,246	£10.1700	£10.3850
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/7107A_1-2025-9-24.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: 25 September 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares were repurchased on 24 September 2025?

The Company repurchased 279,246 ordinary shares on 24 September 2025.

Will Prudential cancel the shares repurchased on 24 September 2025?

Yes, the Company has stated it intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

What is the updated number of shares in issue after the buyback?

Following the transaction, Prudential will have 2,566,495,536 shares in issue and the same number of voting rights.

From whom were the shares repurchased and on which exchange were they bought?

The shares were repurchased from Merrill Lynch International as an on-exchange transaction on the London Stock Exchange.

Where can I find a full breakdown of the individual trades for this repurchase?

A full breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of the Company is available at the RNS link provided in the announcement.