Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK) repurchases 265,592 shares for cancellation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Prudential plc repurchased 265,592 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from JP Morgan Securities plc at an average price of £11.0066 per share, under authority granted at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
The company intends to cancel these shares. After this transaction, Prudential will have 2,519,852,767 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights that shareholders can use as the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 265,592 shares
Average repurchase price: £11.0066 per share
Lowest repurchase price: £10.9600 per share
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Shares repurchased
265,592 shares
Ordinary shares of 5 pence each bought back on 1 May 2026
Average repurchase price
£11.0066 per share
Volume-weighted average price paid on London Stock Exchange
Lowest repurchase price
£10.9600 per share
Lowest price paid in the 1 May 2026 buyback
Highest repurchase price
£11.0700 per share
Highest price paid in the 1 May 2026 buyback
Shares in issue after buyback
2,519,852,767 shares
Total shares in issue and voting rights following cancellation
Key Terms
on-exchange transaction, on-market purchase, voting rights, Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, +1 more
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on-exchange transaction financial
"The shares were repurchased from JPM as an on-exchange transaction subject to the Listing Rules"
on-market purchase financial
"and as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs"
voting rights financial
"the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,519,852,767"
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company 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 reported it repurchased 265,592 ordinary shares from JP Morgan Securities plc at an average price of £11.0066 per share. The buyback was carried out under authority from the 2025 AGM and forms part of its ongoing share repurchase programme.
Where were the Prudential plc (PUK) buyback trades executed?
All trades for the 265,592 repurchased shares were executed on the London Stock Exchange. JP Morgan Securities plc acted as intermediary, with a volume-weighted average price of £11.0066 per share for this aggregated transaction in Prudential’s ordinary shares.
Where can investors find detailed trade data for the Prudential plc (PUK) buyback?
A full breakdown of individual trades executed by JP Morgan Securities plc is available via a linked PDF hosted by the London Stock Exchange. The company also makes this announcement and related information accessible on its corporate website, prudentialplc.com, for investor reference.