Prudential plc (PUK) repurchases 252,203 shares and updates voting rights

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Prudential plc reported another small step in its ongoing share buyback, purchasing 252,203 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 from JP Morgan Securities plc. The shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange at prices between £11.2300 and £11.4450, with an average price of £11.3592.

The company plans to cancel all repurchased shares. After this cancellation, Prudential will have 2,535,579,999 shares in issue, which will also represent the total number of voting rights. This updated figure helps investors calculate whether they must disclose changes in their holdings under UK transparency 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 February, 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

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 JP Morgan Securities plc (''JPM'') in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2025 Annual General Meeting under the arrangement entered into with JPM announced on 6 January 2026.

Date of purchase:	26 February 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	252,203
Lowest price paid per share:	£11.2300
Highest price paid per share:	£11.4450
Average price paid per share:	£11.3592

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,535,579,999 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,535,579,999. 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 JPM 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: JP Morgan Securities plc

Intermediary code: JPMSGB2L

Currency: GBP

Aggregated information

Venue	Volume-weighted average price	Aggregated volume	Lowest price per share	Highest price per share
London Stock Exchange	£11.3592	252,203	£11.2300	£11.4450

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

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/6095U_1-2026-2-26.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 UK	Patrick Bowes	+852 2918 5468 HK
Sonia Tsang	+852 5580 7525 HK	William Elderkin	+44 20 3977 9215 UK
		Ming Hau	+44 20 3977 9293 UK
		Bosco Cheung	+852 2918 5499 HK
		Tianjiao Yu	+852 2918 5487 HK

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: 27 February 2026

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

What share buyback did Prudential plc (PUK) complete on 26 February 2026?

Prudential plc repurchased 252,203 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026. The buyback was executed through JP Morgan Securities plc on the London Stock Exchange as part of an existing shareholder-authorised repurchase arrangement.

What prices did Prudential plc (PUK) pay for its shares in the latest buyback?

Prudential paid between £11.2300 and £11.4450 per share, with an average price of £11.3592. All purchases were executed on the London Stock Exchange through JP Morgan Securities plc acting on the company’s behalf.

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares will remain in issue after this repurchase?

After cancelling the repurchased shares, Prudential plc will have 2,535,579,999 shares in issue. This total also represents the number of voting rights that shareholders can use as a reference for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

Will Prudential plc (PUK) cancel the shares bought back on 26 February 2026?

Yes, Prudential plc intends to cancel all 252,203 shares repurchased in this transaction. Cancelling the shares reduces the number of shares in issue and updates the total voting rights figure for disclosure calculations.

Where were Prudential plc’s (PUK) buyback trades executed and by whom?

All trades were executed on the London Stock Exchange, in GBP, with JP Morgan Securities plc acting as intermediary. A detailed breakdown of each individual trade is available via a linked document provided by the company.

Why is Prudential plc’s new voting rights total important for PUK investors?

The new total of 2,535,579,999 voting rights is the denominator investors use to assess disclosure thresholds. It helps determine when they must notify authorities about holdings or changes under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.