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Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK) updates investors on 2026 share buy-back

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Prudential plc reported that between 27 and 31 July 2026 it repurchased ordinary shares of 5 pence each on the London Stock Exchange through JP Morgan Securities plc under its existing share buy-back arrangement. The repurchased shares are intended to be cancelled.

After these transactions, Prudential will have 2,503,627,395 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights. Since the share buy-back programme began on 6 January 2026, the company has purchased 50,319,574 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume-weighted average price of 1,091.8799p per share. The trades were executed as on-exchange transactions in London and treated as on-market purchases under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

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Shares in issue after buy-backs 2,503,627,395 shares Total shares and voting rights following the July 2026 repurchases
Programme shares repurchased 50,319,574 shares Aggregate ordinary shares bought since buy-back began on 6 January 2026
Programme VWAP 1,091.8799p per share Volume-weighted average price for shares repurchased under the programme
Shares repurchased on 27 July 2026 268,040 shares Ordinary shares bought on XLON on 27 July 2026
Highest price on 31 July 2026 11.3450 GBP per share Highest price paid for repurchases on XLON on 31 July 2026
volume-weighted average price financial
"at a volume weighted average price of 1,091.8799p per ordinary share"
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.
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.
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.
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"

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FAQ

What did Prudential plc (PUK) disclose in its latest share buy-back update?

Prudential plc disclosed that it repurchased ordinary shares between 27 and 31 July 2026 through JP Morgan Securities under its ongoing buy-back programme, with the intention to cancel all repurchased shares and reduce shares in issue.

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

Following the latest repurchases, Prudential plc will have 2,503,627,395 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights. This figure is the reference denominator for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notifications.

What is the total number of Prudential plc (PUK) shares bought back in the 2026 programme?

Since the share buy-back programme began on 6 January 2026, Prudential plc has purchased 50,319,574 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume-weighted average price of 1,091.8799p per share, according to the disclosure.

On which markets were Prudential plc (PUK) share repurchases carried out?

The repurchases were executed as on-exchange transactions on the London Stock Exchange and treated as on-market purchases for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs, reflecting Prudential plc’s dual primary listings.

Who executed the recent Prudential plc (PUK) share buy-backs and under what authority?

JP Morgan Securities plc executed the buy-backs on behalf of Prudential plc under authority granted by shareholders at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, following the arrangement announced on 6 January 2026 for the ongoing share buy-back programme.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for Prudential plc (PUK) buy-backs?

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

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
27 July 2026
XLON
268,040
10.9800
11.1400
11.0830
28 July 2026
XLON
272,261
10.7150
10.9150
10.7819
29 July 2026
XLON
273,293
10.7750
10.9750
10.8729
30 July 2026
XLON
270,718
10.8050
11.3700
11.2205
31 July 2026
XLON
268,144
11.1400
11.3450
11.2453
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following these transactions, the Company will have 2,503,627,395 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,503,627,395. 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/8611O_1-2026-7-31.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 50,319,574 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 1,091.8799p 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: 03 August 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary