Prudential (NYSE: PUK) cancels 335,080 shares after LSE buyback

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Prudential plc reported that it bought back 335,080 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 23 February 2026 from JP Morgan Securities plc. The shares were repurchased at prices between £11.1650 and £11.5550, with an average price of £11.3801 per share.

The Company intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares. After this cancellation, Prudential will have 2,536,577,427 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights. Shareholders can use this figure as the reference point when assessing whether they need to notify changes in their holdings under UK disclosure 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:	23 February 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	335,080
Lowest price paid per share:	£11.1650
Highest price paid per share:	£11.5550
Average price paid per share:	£11.3801

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,536,577,427 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,536,577,427. 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	£11.3801	335,080	£11.1650	£11.5550

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/0750U_1-2026-2-23.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: 24 February 2026

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

What share buyback did PUK (Prudential plc) complete on 23 February 2026?

Prudential plc repurchased 335,080 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 23 February 2026. The shares were bought from JP Morgan Securities plc as part of its ongoing buyback authority.

What prices did Prudential plc (PUK) pay in its latest share repurchase?

Prudential paid between £11.1650 and £11.5550 per share, with an average price of £11.3801. All 335,080 repurchased shares are intended to be cancelled by the Company.

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

After cancelling the 335,080 repurchased shares, Prudential plc will have 2,536,577,427 shares in issue. This number also represents the total voting rights in the Company for disclosure calculations.

Why is the new Prudential plc (PUK) share count important for investors?

The updated total of 2,536,577,427 voting shares is the denominator investors use for UK disclosure thresholds. It helps shareholders determine when they must report changes in their ownership stakes.

Who executed the Prudential plc (PUK) share buyback and on which venue?

JP Morgan Securities plc executed the buyback as intermediary on the London Stock Exchange. The volume-weighted average price for the 335,080 shares was £11.3801 in this on-exchange transaction.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for Prudential plc’s (PUK) buyback?

A full breakdown of individual trades by JP Morgan Securities plc is available via a linked PDF on the London Stock Exchange website, and the announcement is also accessible on Prudential’s corporate website.