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Prudential (NYSE: PUK) extends buyback, intends to cancel new shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc (PUK) reports further progress on its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing ordinary shares of 5 pence each from JP Morgan Securities plc between 17 and 21 August 2026. Daily purchases on the London Stock Exchange ranged from 371,404 to 384,248 shares, with volume-weighted average prices between £10.1033 and £10.4278 per share. The company intends to cancel all repurchased shares. After these cancellations, shares in issue and total voting rights will be 2,497,088,116. Since the buy-back programme began on 6 January 2026, Prudential has repurchased 56,858,853 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1,085.2089p per share.

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Filing Explained

The filing reports 2,497,088,116 shares and voting rights for shareholders’ FCA disclosure-threshold calculations, while cancellation of the repurchased shares is disclosed as an intention rather than a completed action.

Shares repurchased 17 August 2026 372,457 shares Aggregate number of shares purchased on XLON on 17 August 2026
VWAP 17 August 2026 £10.4278 per share Volume-weighted average price for purchases on 17 August 2026
Shares repurchased 21 August 2026 371,404 shares Aggregate number of shares purchased on XLON on 21 August 2026
VWAP 21 August 2026 £10.2583 per share Volume-weighted average price for purchases on 21 August 2026
Total shares repurchased since 6 January 2026 56,858,853 shares Ordinary shares bought under the share buy-back programme
Programme VWAP since 6 January 2026 1,085.2089p per share Volume-weighted average price of all shares repurchased in the programme
Shares in issue after cancellation 2,497,088,116 shares Shares in issue and total voting rights after latest repurchases
volume-weighted average price financial
"Volume-weighted average price 17 August 2026 | XLON | 372,457 | 10.3650"
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.
on-exchange transaction financial
"The shares were repurchased from JPM as an on-exchange transaction subject"
on-market purchase financial
"and as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code"
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.
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.

FAQ

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

Prudential plc announced recent on-exchange share repurchases of its ordinary shares between 17 and 21 August 2026 under its ongoing buy-back programme, and confirmed that the repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of shares in issue and voting rights.

How many Prudential (PUK) shares remain in issue after this buy-back?

After cancelling the latest repurchased shares, Prudential states it will have 2,497,088,116 shares in issue, and the total number of voting rights in the company will also be 2,497,088,116.

How many Prudential (PUK) shares have been repurchased since the programme began?

Since the share buy-back programme began on 6 January 2026, Prudential has purchased 56,858,853 ordinary shares in aggregate, at a volume weighted average price of 1,085.2089p per ordinary share.

What were the recent daily Prudential (PUK) share repurchases and prices?

From 17–21 August 2026, Prudential bought between 371,404 and 384,248 shares per day on XLON, with volume-weighted average prices between £10.1033 and £10.4278 per share, in transactions executed by JP Morgan Securities plc.

Where were the Prudential (PUK) share buy-backs executed and under what rules?

The shares were repurchased from JP Morgan Securities plc as on-exchange transactions on the London Stock Exchange and treated as on-market purchases under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs, and reported in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements.

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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 August, 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
17 August 2026
XLON
372,457
10.3650
10.5400
10.4278
18 August 2026
XLON
378,345
10.2950
10.4450
10.3712
19 August 2026
XLON
380,161
10.1500
10.3800
10.2690
20 August 2026
XLON
384,248
10.0250
10.2000
10.1033
21 August 2026
XLON
371,404
10.2000
10.3100
10.2583
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following these transactions, the Company will have 2,497,088,116 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,497,088,116. 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/7606R_1-2026-8-21.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 56,858,853 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 1,085.2089p 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: 24 August 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary