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Prudential shareholder tops 5% with 125.5M votes

A shareholder in PRUDENTIAL PLC has increased its aggregate holding to just over 5% of voting rights, triggering a UK major-holdings notification.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) reports that a shareholder’s holding has crossed a major disclosure threshold, with total voting rights of 5.042598% in the company. This position comprises 5.021845% held through ordinary shares and a further 0.03% through financial instruments related to shares lent or otherwise transferred, corresponding in total to 125,526,620 voting rights. The same holder previously reported an aggregate position of 4.03957%, indicating an increase above the 5% UK disclosure threshold.

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Filing Explained

This September 17 Form 6-K furnishes a major-holdings notification: the holder’s disclosed position is 5.042598% of voting rights, comprising 5.021845% through shares and 0.03% through shares lent or otherwise transferred. It records a holder-level voting-rights position, not a share issuance by Prudential.

Total voting rights percentage after threshold crossing 5.042598% Aggregate voting rights in Prudential PLC held by the notifying shareholder after the event
Voting rights attached to shares 5.021845% Percentage of Prudential PLC voting rights held directly through ordinary shares
Voting rights via financial instruments 0.03% Percentage of voting rights linked to shares lent or otherwise transferred
Total voting rights held 125,526,620 Number of Prudential PLC voting rights corresponding to the notifying holder’s aggregate position
Previous total voting rights percentage 4.03957% Holder’s previously notified aggregate voting-rights position in Prudential PLC
Previous voting rights attached to shares 4.01175% Prior percentage held directly through shares before the threshold crossing
Previous voting rights via financial instruments 0.02782% Prior percentage held via financial instruments before the threshold crossing
Voting rights attached to shares (count) 125,010,019 Number of Prudential PLC voting rights attached to shares in section 8A
TR-1 regulatory
"TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings"
A TR-1 is a financial form used by investors to report significant ownership stakes in a company, typically when they acquire or dispose of a large number of shares. It helps keep the market informed about major shareholders and potential changes in control, allowing other investors to make better-informed decisions. This transparency encourages fair trading and reduces surprises related to ownership shifts.
notification of major holdings regulatory
"TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings"
A notification of major holdings is a regulatory report that discloses when an investor or institution acquires a large stake in a listed company. It tells the market who owns a meaningful piece of the company and can signal confidence, influence over decisions, or possible strategic moves; think of it like a public record showing when a new large homeowner buys into a neighborhood, which can change property dynamics and expectations. Investors use these notices to assess ownership shifts and potential impacts on share value and governance.
voting rights attached to shares financial
"% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)"
financial instruments financial
"% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)"
Financial instruments are assets or contracts that hold monetary value and can be bought, sold, or traded. They serve as tools for investors to grow, protect, or transfer money, much like how a ticket or voucher can be used to access goods or services. These instruments help individuals and organizations manage financial goals and risks across different markets and economic conditions.
Shares lent or otherwise transferred financial
"Type of financial instrument | ... | Shares lent or otherwise transferred"
DTR5.3.1R regulatory
"Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))"

FAQ

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What major holding change did PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) disclose in this Form 6-K?

PRUDENTIAL PLC disclosed that a shareholder’s aggregate position crossed a UK major-holdings threshold, reaching 5.042598% of voting rights, up from 4.03957%. This change triggered a TR-1 notification of major holdings.

What percentage of PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) voting rights is held through shares?

The notified shareholder holds 5.021845% of PRUDENTIAL PLC’s voting rights through ordinary shares. These are classified as voting rights attached to shares under section 8A of the TR-1 notification.

How many total voting rights in PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) are controlled by the notifying holder?

The notifying holder controls 125,526,620 voting rights in PRUDENTIAL PLC in total. This figure combines voting rights attached to shares and those held through relevant financial instruments.

What part of the PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) holding is via financial instruments?

The TR-1 shows an additional 0.03% of PRUDENTIAL PLC voting rights held through financial instruments classified as “Shares lent or otherwise transferred”, which may be acquired if the instrument is exercised or converted.

What was the previous percentage holding before this PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) threshold crossing?

Before crossing the threshold, the holder’s previous notified position in PRUDENTIAL PLC was 4.03957% of voting rights in total, consisting of 4.01175% via shares and 0.02782% via financial instruments.

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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 September, 2026
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
15/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-
 
 
 
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings
 
1. Issuer Details
 
ISIN
 
GB0007099541
 
Issuer Name
 
Prudential Public Limited Company
 
UK or Non-UK Issuer
 
UK
 
2. Reason for Notification
 
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
 
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
 
Name
 
Norges Bank
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
 
Oslo
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
 
Norway
 
4. Details of the shareholder
 
Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above
 
 
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
 
 
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
 
 
 
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
15-Sep-2026
 
6. Date on which Issuer notified
 
16-Sep-2026
 
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
 
 
% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)
% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)
Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)
Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached
 
5.021845
 
0.020753
 
5.042598
 
125526620
 
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
 
4.011750
 
0.027820
 
4.039570
 
 
 
8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
 
Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)
Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
GB0007099541
 
125010019
 
0
 
5.021845
 
0.000000
 
Sub Total 8.A
125010019
 
5.021845%
 
 
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
 
Type of financial instrument
Expiration date
Exercise/conversion period
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted
% of voting rights
Shares lent or otherwise transferred
 
N/A
 
At any time
 
516601
 
0.020753
 
Sub Total 8.B1
 
516601
 
0.020753%
 
 
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
 
Type of financial instrument
Expiration date
Exercise/conversion period
Physical or cash settlement
Number of voting rights
% of voting rights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sub Total 8.B2
 
 
 
 
 
9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
 
1. Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer.
 
 
Ultimate controlling person
Name of controlled undertaking
% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10. In case of proxy voting
 
Name of the proxy holder
 
 
 
The number and % of voting rights held
 
 
 
The date until which the voting rights will be held
 
 
 
If date does not apply, explain below
 
 
 
11. Additional Information
 
 
 
12. Date of Completion
 
16-Sep-2026
 
13. Place Of Completion
 
Oslo, Norway
 
 
 
 
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: 17 September 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary

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