Prudential (NYSE: PUK) issues 5.7M new scrip dividend shares

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Prudential plc will issue 5,721,904 new ordinary shares of 5 pence each under its scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 second interim dividend of 18.89 cents per share. The new shares are issued on the Hong Kong line only and require a minimum holding of 74 shares on the 27 March 2026 record date.

The new shares will rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares. Up to 345,912 of these shares are expected to be sold via a share dealing facility for UK shareholders. The Board intends to neutralise any minor dilution from the scrip issuance through on-market share buybacks on the London Stock Exchange.

Key Figures

Scrip dividend amount: 18.89 cents per ordinary share New shares issued: 5,721,904 shares Par value per share: 5 pence each +4 more

7 metrics

Scrip dividend amount 18.89 cents per ordinary share 2025 second interim dividend

New shares issued 5,721,904 shares Scrip dividend alternative for 2025 second interim dividend

Par value per share 5 pence each Ordinary shares issued under scrip alternative

Minimum holding 74 ordinary shares Required on 27 March 2026 record date to participate

Shares via dealing facility Up to 345,912 shares Expected to be sold through share dealing facility for UK shareholders

Record date 27 March 2026 Eligibility date for 2025 second interim dividend scrip

Scrip announcement date 18 March 2026 Date scrip dividend alternative was announced

Key Terms

scrip dividend alternative, Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme, pari passu, on-market buyback, +1 more

5 terms

scrip dividend alternative financial

"announced a scrip dividend alternative in respect of the 2025 second interim dividend"

Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme financial

"offered in accordance with the Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme Terms and Conditions"

pari passu financial

"When issued, these Shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares"

An instruction that different claims, securities, or creditors are treated equally and share rights or payments on the same priority level. For investors, it means their position will be paid or have voting power alongside others in the same class rather than being favored or subordinated—think of several people standing in one bus line who all get on together rather than some cutting ahead. That parity affects expected recovery in reorganizations, dividend order, and relative risk.

on-market buyback financial

"will be neutralised through the on-market buyback of shares on the London Stock Exchange"

American Depositary Receipts financial

"a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PUK) in the form of American Depositary Receipts"

A certificate traded on U.S. markets that represents ownership of shares in a foreign company, letting U.S. investors buy and sell that company as if it were listed domestically. Think of it as a local voucher for a foreign product: it makes price quotes in dollars, trades on familiar exchanges, and brings differences in liquidity, fees and legal protections that can affect returns and risk compared with buying the underlying foreign shares directly.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 April 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-

New shares to be issued in connection with the scrip dividend alternative

On 18 March 2026, Prudential plc ("Prudential") announced a scrip dividend alternative in respect of the 2025 second interim dividend of 18.89 US cents per ordinary share (the "Dividend"), offered in accordance with the Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme Terms and Conditions. The scrip dividend alternative involves the issuance of relevant new ordinary shares on the Hong Kong line only. To participate in the scrip dividend alternative, shareholders must have held a minimum of 74 ordinary shares on the record date for the Dividend (27 March 2026).

Prudential announces that 5,721,904 ordinary shares of 5 pence each will be issued in connection with the scrip dividend alternative (the "Shares"). When issued, these Shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares. Up to 345,912 of these Shares are expected to be sold pursuant to the share dealing facility which Prudential has made available to enable United Kingdom shareholders to participate in the scrip dividend alternative if they cannot provide an address in Hong Kong or details of a Hong Kong qualifying brokerage account (a requirement of holding shares on the Hong Kong line). Further announcements will be made in due course in respect of the admission of the Shares.

Consistent with the Board's policy on scrip and staff incentive scheme share issuances, it is intended that any minor dilution for shareholders resulting from the scrip issuance will be neutralised through the on-market buyback of shares on the London Stock Exchange.

Further details can be found in the Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme Terms and Conditions available on Prudential's website at www.prudentialplc.com/en/investors/shareholder-information/dividend/scrip-dividend.

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.

The ISIN code for the ordinary shares of Prudential is GB0007099541 and the TIDM code is PRU.

https://www.prudentialplc.com/

Contact

Tom Clarkson, Company Secretary, +44 (0)20 3977 9172

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: 24 April 2026

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Tom Clarkson

Tom Clarkson

Company Secretary

FAQ

What is Prudential (PUK) announcing in this Form 6-K?

Prudential is issuing 5,721,904 new ordinary shares for a scrip dividend alternative linked to its 2025 second interim dividend. These shares are issued on the Hong Kong line and will rank pari passu with existing shares, supporting shareholders who choose stock instead of cash.

How does Prudential (PUK) scrip dividend alternative work for the 2025 second interim dividend?

Shareholders can receive new Prudential shares instead of cash for the 2025 second interim dividend of 18.89 cents per share. The scrip alternative, offered under the Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme, issues new ordinary shares on the Hong Kong line to eligible participants meeting the shareholding conditions.

How many new Prudential (PUK) shares are issued under the 2025 scrip dividend?

Prudential will issue 5,721,904 new ordinary shares of 5 pence each in connection with the 2025 second interim dividend scrip alternative. These new shares will rank equally with existing ordinary shares once admitted and form part of the company’s ongoing shareholder distribution arrangements.

What is the minimum shareholding to participate in Prudential (PUK) scrip dividend?

To participate in the scrip dividend alternative, shareholders needed to hold at least 74 ordinary shares on the 27 March 2026 record date. This threshold applies to the 2025 second interim dividend and determines eligibility for receiving new shares instead of a cash dividend payment.

How will Prudential (PUK) address dilution from the scrip dividend shares?

Prudential’s Board intends to neutralise any minor dilution arising from issuing scrip dividend shares through on-market share buybacks on the London Stock Exchange. This approach aims to offset the impact of additional shares issued under the Evergreen Scrip Dividend Scheme on existing shareholders’ ownership percentages.

What is the purpose of the share dealing facility mentioned by Prudential (PUK)?

Prudential expects up to 345,912 new scrip dividend shares to be sold through a share dealing facility. This facility helps United Kingdom shareholders participate in the Hong Kong-line scrip alternative when they cannot provide a Hong Kong address or qualifying local brokerage account details.