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Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK) advances 2026 buy-back, cutting shares in issue

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Prudential plc reported recent activity in its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing ordinary shares of 5 pence each from JP Morgan Securities plc between 1 and 5 June 2026 on the London Stock Exchange. The company intends to cancel all repurchased shares, which reduces its share count.

After these transactions, Prudential will have 2,517,044,903 shares36,902,066 ordinary shares

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Prudential continues a structured buy-back, modestly shrinking its share base.

Prudential plc is steadily executing its share buy-back programme, repurchasing shares on the London Stock Exchange via JP Morgan Securities plc and cancelling them. This directly reduces the number of shares in issue and concentrates future earnings and dividends over fewer shares.

After the latest purchases, total voting rights stand at 2,517,044,903 shares, and cumulative buy-backs since 6 January 2026 reach 36,902,066 shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1,116.3518p. Future disclosures on this programme’s progress will appear in subsequent company communications.

Shares repurchased 1 June 2026 445,672 shares at 10.6277 GBP VWAP On London Stock Exchange (XLON)
Shares repurchased 2 June 2026 369,324 shares at 10.7294 GBP VWAP On London Stock Exchange (XLON)
Shares repurchased 3 June 2026 369,933 shares at 10.6118 GBP VWAP On London Stock Exchange (XLON)
Shares repurchased 4 June 2026 401,131 shares at 9.8080 GBP VWAP On London Stock Exchange (XLON)
Shares repurchased 5 June 2026 406,102 shares at 9.6847 GBP VWAP On London Stock Exchange (XLON)
Cumulative shares repurchased in 2026 programme 36,902,066 shares at 1,116.3518p VWAP Since 6 January 2026
Shares in issue after cancellation 2,517,044,903 shares Total voting rights after recent buy-backs
share buy-back programme financial
"Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 6 January 2026"
A share buy-back programme is when a company purchases its own shares from the market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of remaining shares and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it can be a sign that the company believes its stock is undervalued and may lead to higher share prices.
volume-weighted average price financial
"Volume-weighted average price 10.6277 ... 10.7294 ... 10.6118"
Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is the average price of a stock over a specific time period where each trade is weighted by the number of shares traded, so larger trades influence the average more than small ones. Investors and traders use VWAP as a reference point to judge whether trades are happening at relatively good or poor prices—like checking the average price paid for an item at a market where bulk purchases count more than single-item buys.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
on-market purchase regulatory
"as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs"
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
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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 June, 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
Trading Venue
Aggregate number of shares purchased
Lowest price per share
Highest price per share
Volume-weighted average price
1 June 2026
XLON
445,672
10.5250
10.7900
10.6277
2 June 2026
XLON
369,324
10.5900
10.8050
10.7294
3 June 2026
XLON
369,933
10.5000
10.7350
10.6118
4 June 2026
XLON
401,131
9.6520
10.1800
9.8080
5 June 2026
XLON
406,102
9.4960
9.8480
9.6847
 
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following these transactions, the Company will have 2,517,044,903 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,517,044,903. 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.
 
 
Issuer name: Prudential plc
ISIN: GB0007099541
Intermediary name: JP Morgan Securities plc
Intermediary code: JPMSGB2L
Currency: GBP
 
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/2788H_1-2026-6-5.pdf
 
This announcement will also be available on Prudential's website at: LSE - Prudential plc
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 6 January 2026, the Company has purchased 36,902,066 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 1,116.3518p per ordinary share.
 
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: 08 June 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary


FAQ

What did Prudential plc (PUK) announce in this Form 6-K?

Prudential plc reported recent share repurchases under its buy-back programme. The company bought ordinary shares of 5 pence each on the London Stock Exchange between 1 and 5 June 2026 and plans to cancel all repurchased shares, reducing the overall number of shares in issue.

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares are now in issue after the buy-back?

Prudential plc will have 2,517,044,903 shares in issue. This figure, which also represents the total number of voting rights, applies after cancellation of the latest repurchased shares and serves as the denominator for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notifications.

How much has Prudential plc (PUK) repurchased since starting its 2026 buy-back?

Since 6 January 2026, Prudential has bought 36,902,066 shares. These ordinary shares were purchased at a volume-weighted average price of 1,116.3518 pence per share as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme authorised by shareholders at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Over which dates did Prudential plc (PUK) repurchase shares in this update?

Prudential repurchased shares from 1 June to 5 June 2026. All trades were executed on the London Stock Exchange by JP Morgan Securities plc, with daily disclosure of aggregate shares, lowest and highest prices, and volume-weighted average prices for each trading day in that period.

Where were Prudential plc (PUK) share buy-backs executed and through whom?

The buy-backs were executed on the London Stock Exchange via JP Morgan Securities plc. The transactions were on-exchange and treated as on-market purchases under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs, complying with relevant London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements.

Will Prudential plc (PUK) keep or cancel the repurchased shares?

Prudential intends to cancel all repurchased shares. Cancelling these ordinary shares permanently removes them from circulation, which lowers the total number of shares in issue and directly affects the company’s voting rights and future per-share financial metrics for remaining shareholders.