Prudential plc holder reaches 40% voting stake

Prudential Public Limited Company discloses that a shareholder has crossed a major ownership threshold, now controlling 40% of the company’s voting rights, equal to 101,906,209 voting rights.

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Prudential Public Limited Company discloses that a shareholder has crossed a major ownership threshold, now controlling 40% of the company’s voting rights, equal to 101,906,209 voting rights. This is a sharp increase from a previously notified position of about 3.97%.

The holding is entirely through shares, with no additional voting rights held via financial instruments. The notification is made under the UK’s major holdings rules and is furnished to the U.S. market via this Form 6-K.

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A single holder now controls 40% of Prudential’s voting rights.

The filing shows one shareholder’s voting interest in Prudential plc rising to 40%, or 101,906,209 voting rights, from a previously notified 3.974210%. All of these voting rights are attached to ordinary shares, with no disclosed derivatives.

Such a step-up can materially affect governance dynamics, as one investor gains greater influence over key corporate decisions. The filing does not state the holder’s intentions, so the practical impact will depend on how this voting power is exercised over time.

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What change in ownership does Prudential (PUK) report in this Form 6-K?

Prudential reports that a shareholder’s holding has risen to 40% of its voting rights, equal to 101,906,209 voting rights. This is a large increase from a previously notified level of about 3.97%, indicating a significant concentration of ownership.

How many Prudential (PUK) voting rights are now held by the major shareholder?

The major shareholder now holds 101,906,209 voting rights in Prudential, representing 40% of the company’s total voting rights. These voting rights are attached directly to shares, with no additional rights reported through financial instruments or derivatives in this notice.

Did the Prudential (PUK) shareholder use derivatives or financial instruments to reach 40%?

No, the filing shows 40% of voting rights held entirely through shares, with 0% via financial instruments. Both financial instruments sections (8.B1 and 8.B2) report no positions, meaning the disclosed voting power comes solely from share ownership, not options or similar contracts.

What was the previously notified ownership level before the Prudential (PUK) stake reached 40%?

Before crossing the new threshold, the previously notified position was 3.974210% of voting rights. The move to 40% therefore represents a substantial increase in influence, as the same holder now controls a much larger share of total votes in Prudential.

Why is this 40% stake in Prudential (PUK) being disclosed to investors?

The change is disclosed because UK rules require notification when major shareholding thresholds are crossed. Prudential furnishes this TR-1 notification via Form 6-K so investors know one shareholder now controls 40% of its voting rights through 101,906,209 shares.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/05/2026 - 09:04 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

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 March, 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-

TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

1. Issuer Details

ISIN

GB0007099541

Issuer Name

Prudential Public Limited Company

UK or Non-UK Issuer

UK

2. Reason for Notification

An acquisition or disposal of voting rights

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Name

Norges Bank

City of registered office (if applicable)

Oslo

Country of registered office (if applicable)

Norway

4. Details of the shareholder

Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above

City of registered office (if applicable)

Country of registered office (if applicable)

5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

03-Mar-2026

6. Date on which Issuer notified

04-Mar-2026

7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation

	% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)	% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)	Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)	Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	4.020270	0.000000	4.020270	101906209
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	3.974210	0.000000	3.974210

8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

8A. Voting rights attached to shares

Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)	Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)	Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)	% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)	% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
GB0007099541	101906209		4.020270
Sub Total 8.A	101906209		4.020270%

8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))

Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise/conversion period	Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted	% of voting rights
Sub Total 8.B1

8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))

Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise/conversion period	Physical or cash settlement	Number of voting rights	% of voting rights
Sub Total 8.B2

9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation

1. Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer.

Ultimate controlling person Name of controlled undertaking % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold

10. In case of proxy voting

Name of the proxy holder

The number and % of voting rights held

The date until which the voting rights will be held

11. Additional Information

12. Date of Completion

04-Mar-2026

13. Place Of Completion

Oslo, Norway

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: 05 March 2026

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary