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Prudential buyback tops 68.2M shares in 2026

Prudential plc continues its 2026 share buy-back, cancelling repurchased shares and reducing shares in issue to 2,485,775,004.

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PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) reports further share repurchases under its ongoing buy-back arrangements with JP Morgan Securities plc. Between September 14 and 18, 2026, the company bought blocks of its 5 pence ordinary shares on the London market, including 896,572 shares on September 18, 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 9.7300 per share.

The repurchased shares will be cancelled. After these transactions, shares in issue and total voting rights will be 2,485,775,004. Since the commencement of the 2026 buy-back programme, Prudential has acquired 68,171,965 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume-weighted average price of 1,071.3620p per share.

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Shares purchased on September 14, 2026 708,277 shares Ordinary share buy-back executed on XLON
Shares purchased on September 18, 2026 896,572 shares Ordinary share buy-back executed on XLON
VWAP on September 18, 2026 9.7300 per share Volume-weighted average price for that day’s buy-back
Aggregate shares repurchased in 2026 programme 68,171,965 shares Total since commencement of the 2026 buy-back programme
Aggregate VWAP for 2026 programme 1,071.3620p per share Volume-weighted average price of all shares bought in the programme
Shares in issue after latest cancellations 2,485,775,004 shares Shares in issue and total voting rights after these transactions
Lowest daily VWAP in the 14–18 September period 9.7171 per share Recorded on September 15, 2026
Highest daily VWAP in the 14–18 September period 9.9095 per share Recorded on September 17, 2026
volume-weighted average price financial
"Volume-weighted average price 14 September 2026 | XLON | 708,277..."
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.
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014..."
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
"required to notify their interest ... 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.
American Depositary Receipts financial
"a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PUK) in the form of American Depositary Receipts"
A certificate traded on U.S. markets that represents ownership of shares in a foreign company, letting U.S. investors buy and sell that company as if it were listed domestically. Think of it as a local voucher for a foreign product: it makes price quotes in dollars, trades on familiar exchanges, and brings differences in liquidity, fees and legal protections that can affect returns and risk compared with buying the underlying foreign shares directly.

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What share repurchases did PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) make in mid-September 2026?

Prudential repurchased ordinary shares on September 14–18, 2026, including 708,277 shares on September 14 and 896,572 shares on September 18, all executed on the London Stock Exchange via JP Morgan Securities plc.

At what prices did PUK buy back its shares in this 6-K update?

During September 14–18, 2026, daily volume-weighted average prices ranged from 9.7171 to 9.9095 per share, with individual trades on those days executed between stated daily lows and highs such as 9.6480 and 9.9720.

How many PRUDENTIAL PLC (PUK) shares remain in issue after these buy-backs?

After cancelling the repurchased shares, Prudential states it will have 2,485,775,004 shares in issue, and the total number of voting rights in the company will also be 2,485,775,004.

What is the total size of PUK’s 2026 buy-back so far?

Since the start of the 2026 share buy-back programme announced on January 6 and September 2, 2026, Prudential has purchased 68,171,965 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume-weighted average price of 1,071.3620p per share.

What does Prudential intend to do with the shares repurchased in this 6-K?

Prudential states that it intends to cancel all the repurchased ordinary shares. After cancellation, the reduced share count sets the new denominator for shareholders’ disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Through which intermediary and venue were PUK’s shares repurchased?

The shares were repurchased from JP Morgan Securities plc as on-exchange transactions on the London Stock Exchange (trading venue code XLON) and are treated as on-market purchases under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

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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-
 
 
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 and in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting under the arrangement entered into with JPM announced on 2 September 2026.
 
Date
Trading Venue
Aggregate number of shares purchased
Lowest price per share
Highest price per share
Volume-weighted average price
14 September 2026
XLON
708,277
9.6540
9.8300
9.7684
15 September 2026
XLON
747,958
9.6480
9.7900
9.7171
16 September 2026
XLON
612,892
9.7760
9.8780
9.8182
17 September 2026
XLON
583,592
9.8260
9.9720
9.9095
18 September 2026
XLON
896,572
9.6500
9.8720
9.7300
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following these transactions, the Company will have 2,485,775,004 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,485,775,004. 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/4609V_1-2026-9-18.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 and 2 September 2026, the Company has purchased 68,171,965 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 1,071.3620p 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
Janice Wong
+852 6188 6381 HK
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: 21 September 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
 
 
 
Sylvia Edwards
 
Deputy Group Secretary

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