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PUK buys back 283,185 shares; voting rights now 2,562,467,970

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Prudential plc (PUK) reported a routine share buyback. On 14 October 2025, the company purchased 283,185 ordinary shares at an average price of £10.1677 (range: £10.0350 to £10.2500) from Merrill Lynch International under its 2025 AGM authority.

The company intends to cancel these shares. After cancellation, shares in issue and the total voting rights will be 2,562,467,970. The buyback was executed as an on-exchange transaction on the London Stock Exchange and as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs. Shareholders may use the updated voting rights figure as the denominator for FCA disclosure thresholds.

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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 October, 2025
 
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 Merrill Lynch International ("MLI") in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2025 Annual General Meeting under the arrangement entered into with MLI announced on 1 July 2025.
 
Date of purchase:
14 October 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
283,185
Lowest price paid per share:
£10.0350
Highest price paid per share:
£10.2500
Average price paid per share:
£10.1677
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,562,467,970 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,562,467,970. 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 MLI 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:
Merrill Lynch International
Intermediary code:
MLILGB3LESF
Currency:
GBP
 
Aggregated information
 
Venue
Volume-weighted average price
Aggregated volume
Lowest price paid per share
Highest price paid per share
BATS
£0.0000
0
£0.0000
£0.0000
CHI-X
£0.0000
0
£0.0000
£0.0000
London Stock Exchange
£10.1677
283,185
£10.0350
£10.2500
Turquoise
£0.0000
0
£0.0000
£0.0000
Aquis
£0.0000
0
£0.0000
£0.0000
 
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 MLI on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3692D_1-2025-10-14.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  
Patrick Bowes
+852 2918 5468  
Sonia Tsang
+852 5580 7525  
William Elderkin
+44 20 3977 9215  
 
   
Ming Hau
+44 20 3977 9293  
 
   
Bosco Cheung
+852 2918 5499  
 
   
Tianjiao Yu
+852 2918 5487  
 
 
 
 
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: 15 October 2025
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/  Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

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

It repurchased 283,185 ordinary shares on 14 October 2025 and intends to cancel them.

What prices did Prudential plc (PUK) pay in the buyback?

The average price was £10.1677, with a range from £10.0350 to £10.2500.

How many shares will be in issue for Prudential plc (PUK) after cancellation?

After cancellation, 2,562,467,970 shares will be in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights.

Who executed the buyback for Prudential plc (PUK)?

Shares were purchased from Merrill Lynch International as an on-exchange transaction on the London Stock Exchange.

Which exchanges and codes governed the buyback for Prudential plc (PUK)?

It was on-exchange under the London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Where can I find the detailed trade breakdown for Prudential plc (PUK)?

A full breakdown is available at the provided RNS PDF link in the announcement.
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