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

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Prudential plc reports a share buyback on 1 October 2025, purchasing 272,878 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of GBP 10.4348, with individual trades shown on the London Stock Exchange at a highest reported price of GBP 10.49. The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. After the transaction, Prudential states there will be 2,565,069,188 shares in issue and the same number of voting rights, which shareholders may use as the denominator for FCA disclosure calculations. The repurchase was executed as an on-exchange transaction under LSE Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc annuncia un buyback azionario il 1 ottobre 2025, acquistando 272.878 azioni ordinarie di 5 pence ciascuna da Merrill Lynch International al prezzo medio ponderato per volume (VWAP) di GBP 10,4348, con le singole transazioni riportate alla London Stock Exchange al prezzo massimo registrato di GBP 10,49. L'azienda intende annullare le azioni riacquistate. Dopo la operazione, Prudential indica che ci saranno 2.565.069.188 azioni in circolazione e lo stesso numero di diritti di voto, che gli azionisti possono utilizzare come denominatore per i calcoli di disclosure FCA. Il riacquisto è stato eseguito come transazione su scambio ai sensi delle regole di listing LSE e come acquisto sul mercato ai sensi del Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc informa de una recompra de acciones el 1 de octubre de 2025, comprando 272.878 acciones ordinarias de 5 peniques cada una a Merrill Lynch International a un precio medio ponderado por volumen (VWAP) de GBP 10,4348, con operaciones individuales mostradas en la London Stock Exchange a un precio máximo reportado de GBP 10,49. La empresa tiene la intención de cancelar las acciones recompradas. Tras la operación, Prudential afirma que habrá 2.565.069.188 acciones en circulación y el mismo número de derechos de voto, que los accionistas pueden usar como denominador para los cálculos de divulgación de la FCA. La recompra se ejecutó como una transacción fuera de bolsa bajo las reglas de listado de la LSE y como una compra en el mercado conforme al Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc는 2025년 10월 1일 주식 매입을 보고하고 있으며, Merrill Lynch International로부터 5펜스의 보통주 272,878주를 VWAP GBP 10.4348로 매입했고, 개별 거래는 런던 증권 거래소에서 최고로 보고된 가격 GBP 10.49로 표시됩니다. 회사는 매입된 주식을 소각할 예정이라고 합니다. 거래 후 Prudential은 발행 주식 수가 2,565,069,188주이며 동일한 수의 의결권이 남아 FCA 공시 계산의 분모로 주주들이 사용할 수 있다고 밝힙니다. 이번 매입은 LSE Listing Rules에 따른 거래소 내 거래(on-exchange)로 실행되었고 홍콩 주식매입 규정(Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs)에 따른 시장매입(on-market)으로도 이뤄졌습니다.

Prudential plc annonce une opération de rachat d'actions le 1er octobre 2025, achetant 272 878 actions ordinaires de 5 pence chacune à Merrill Lynch International au prix moyen pondéré par le volume (VWAP) de GBP 10,4348, les transactions individuelles étant affichées à la London Stock Exchange au prix le plus élevé déclaré de GBP 10,49. L'entreprise a l'intention d'annuler les actions rachetées. Après l'opération, Prudential indique qu'il restera 2 565 069 188 actions en circulation et le même nombre de droits de vote, que les actionnaires peuvent utiliser comme dénominateur pour les calculs de divulgation FCA. Le rachat a été exécuté comme une transaction hors marché sous les règles de listing du LSE et comme un achat sur le marché conformément au Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc meldet am 1. Oktober 2025 eine Aktienrückkaufmaßnahme, bei der 272.878 Stammaktien zu je 5 Pence von Merrill Lynch International zu einem volumen-weighted average price von GBP 10,4348 erworben wurden, wobei einzelne Trades an der London Stock Exchange zum höchstberichteten Preis von GBP 10,49 angezeigt werden. Das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, die zurückgekauften Aktien zu stornieren. Nach der Transaktion gibt Prudential an, dass es 2.565.069.188 Aktien im Umlauf geben wird und dieselbe Anzahl an Stimmrechten, die Aktionäre als Nenner für FCA-D Disclosure-Berechnungen verwenden können. Der Rückkauf wurde als Exchange-Transaktion gemäß den Listing Rules der LSE und als On-Market-Kauf gemäß dem Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs durchgeführt.

Prudential plc تفيد بأن هناك إعادة شراء للأسهم في 1 أكتوبر 2025، بشراء 272,878 سهماً عاديًا بقيمة 5 بنسات من Merrill Lynch International بسعر متوسط ​​مرجح بالحجم (VWAP) قدره GBP 10,4348، مع عرض الصفقات الفردية في بورصة لندن عند أعلى سعر مذكور وهو GBP 10,49. تعتزم الشركة إلغاء الأسهم المعاد شراؤها. بعد الصفقة، تقول Prudential إنه سيكون هناك 2,565,069,188 سهماً قائماً ونفس عدد حقوق التصويت، والتي يمكن للمساهمين استخدامها كمقام لحسابات disclosure الخاصة بـ FCA. تم تنفيذ إعادة الشراء كصفقة متداولة خارج السوق بموجب قواعد الإدراج في LSE وكشراء في السوق بموجب Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc 于 2025 年 10 月 1 日宣布进行股票回购,拟自 Merrill Lynch International 以每股 5 便士的普通股购买 272,878 股,成交量加权平均价格(VWAP)为 GBP 10.4348,单笔交易在伦敦证券交易所显示的最高成交价为 GBP 10.49。公司表示将注销回购的股票。交易完成后,Prudential 表示将发行在外的股票总数为 2,565,069,188 股,且仍具有相同数量的表决权,股东可将其用作 FCA 报告披露计算的分母。此次回购为在伦敦证券交易所上市规则下的交易所内交易,以及根据香港证券回购守则进行的市场内回购。

Positive
  • Repurchase executed and disclosed: 272,878 shares repurchased with VWAP GBP 10.4348 and highest LSE price GBP 10.49
  • Cancellation intended: Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares, and reports updated shares in issue and voting rights as 2,565,069,188
  • Regulatory compliance: Transaction reported as on-exchange under LSE Listing Rules and on-market under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs; full trade breakdown provided under MAR
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: A routine on-market share repurchase of 272,878 shares with planned cancellation; modest scale relative to total shares outstanding.

This transaction reflects a standard share buyback executed via Merrill Lynch International under the authority granted at the 2025 AGM. The disclosed VWAP was GBP 10.4348 and the highest reported LSE trade price was GBP 10.49. The company will cancel the repurchased shares and reports the updated shares in issue and voting rights as 2,565,069,188. The announcement provides the link to a full trade breakdown under MAR rules.

TL;DR: Governance process followed: buyback executed under AGM authority and reported with required market abuse disclosure.

The release documents that the repurchase was undertaken pursuant to shareholder authority approved at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and that it complied with relevant Listing Rules and Hong Kong buy-back code requirements. The company also commits to cancel the repurchased shares and supplies a MAR-compliant trade breakdown link, meeting standard transparency and reporting expectations for such transactions.

Prudential plc annuncia un buyback azionario il 1 ottobre 2025, acquistando 272.878 azioni ordinarie di 5 pence ciascuna da Merrill Lynch International al prezzo medio ponderato per volume (VWAP) di GBP 10,4348, con le singole transazioni riportate alla London Stock Exchange al prezzo massimo registrato di GBP 10,49. L'azienda intende annullare le azioni riacquistate. Dopo la operazione, Prudential indica che ci saranno 2.565.069.188 azioni in circolazione e lo stesso numero di diritti di voto, che gli azionisti possono utilizzare come denominatore per i calcoli di disclosure FCA. Il riacquisto è stato eseguito come transazione su scambio ai sensi delle regole di listing LSE e come acquisto sul mercato ai sensi del Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc informa de una recompra de acciones el 1 de octubre de 2025, comprando 272.878 acciones ordinarias de 5 peniques cada una a Merrill Lynch International a un precio medio ponderado por volumen (VWAP) de GBP 10,4348, con operaciones individuales mostradas en la London Stock Exchange a un precio máximo reportado de GBP 10,49. La empresa tiene la intención de cancelar las acciones recompradas. Tras la operación, Prudential afirma que habrá 2.565.069.188 acciones en circulación y el mismo número de derechos de voto, que los accionistas pueden usar como denominador para los cálculos de divulgación de la FCA. La recompra se ejecutó como una transacción fuera de bolsa bajo las reglas de listado de la LSE y como una compra en el mercado conforme al Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc는 2025년 10월 1일 주식 매입을 보고하고 있으며, Merrill Lynch International로부터 5펜스의 보통주 272,878주를 VWAP GBP 10.4348로 매입했고, 개별 거래는 런던 증권 거래소에서 최고로 보고된 가격 GBP 10.49로 표시됩니다. 회사는 매입된 주식을 소각할 예정이라고 합니다. 거래 후 Prudential은 발행 주식 수가 2,565,069,188주이며 동일한 수의 의결권이 남아 FCA 공시 계산의 분모로 주주들이 사용할 수 있다고 밝힙니다. 이번 매입은 LSE Listing Rules에 따른 거래소 내 거래(on-exchange)로 실행되었고 홍콩 주식매입 규정(Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs)에 따른 시장매입(on-market)으로도 이뤄졌습니다.

Prudential plc annonce une opération de rachat d'actions le 1er octobre 2025, achetant 272 878 actions ordinaires de 5 pence chacune à Merrill Lynch International au prix moyen pondéré par le volume (VWAP) de GBP 10,4348, les transactions individuelles étant affichées à la London Stock Exchange au prix le plus élevé déclaré de GBP 10,49. L'entreprise a l'intention d'annuler les actions rachetées. Après l'opération, Prudential indique qu'il restera 2 565 069 188 actions en circulation et le même nombre de droits de vote, que les actionnaires peuvent utiliser comme dénominateur pour les calculs de divulgation FCA. Le rachat a été exécuté comme une transaction hors marché sous les règles de listing du LSE et comme un achat sur le marché conformément au Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc meldet am 1. Oktober 2025 eine Aktienrückkaufmaßnahme, bei der 272.878 Stammaktien zu je 5 Pence von Merrill Lynch International zu einem volumen-weighted average price von GBP 10,4348 erworben wurden, wobei einzelne Trades an der London Stock Exchange zum höchstberichteten Preis von GBP 10,49 angezeigt werden. Das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, die zurückgekauften Aktien zu stornieren. Nach der Transaktion gibt Prudential an, dass es 2.565.069.188 Aktien im Umlauf geben wird und dieselbe Anzahl an Stimmrechten, die Aktionäre als Nenner für FCA-D Disclosure-Berechnungen verwenden können. Der Rückkauf wurde als Exchange-Transaktion gemäß den Listing Rules der LSE und als On-Market-Kauf gemäß dem Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs durchgeführt.

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:
01 October 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
272,878
Lowest price paid per share:
£10.3600
Highest price paid per share:
£10.4900
Average price paid per share:
£10.4348
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,565,069,188 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,565,069,188. 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
£10.4348
272,878
£10.3600
£10.4900
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/7188B_1-2025-10-1.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: 02 October 2025
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/  Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secetary

FAQ

What shares did Prudential plc (PUK) repurchase on 1 October 2025?

Prudential repurchased 272,878 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on 1 October 2025.

At what price were the repurchased Prudential shares bought?

The announcement reports a volume-weighted average price of GBP 10.4348 and a highest London Stock Exchange trade price of GBP 10.49.

Will Prudential cancel the repurchased shares?

Yes. The company states it intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

How many Prudential shares are in issue after the repurchase?

Following the transaction, Prudential reports 2,565,069,188 shares in issue and the same number of voting rights.

Was the buyback conducted in compliance with market rules?

Yes. The repurchase was executed as an on-exchange transaction under LSE Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

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

A full breakdown of individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of the company is available at the link provided in the announcement: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7188B_1-2025-10-1.pdf.
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