Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK) executes 77,817-share buyback and cancels stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc repurchased 77,817 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on 23 December 2025, at prices between £11.4400 and £11.5050 per share and an average price of £11.4753. The shares were bought as part of the authority granted at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and under an arrangement announced on 1 July 2025.

The company intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares. After this cancellation, Prudential will have 2,548,211,609 shares in issue, and the total number of voting rights will also be 2,548,211,609. Shareholders can use this figure as the denominator when assessing whether they need to notify their ownership or any changes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency 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 December, 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:	23 December 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	77,817
Lowest price paid per share:	£11.4400
Highest price paid per share:	£11.5050
Average price paid per share:	£11.4753

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,548,211,609 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,548,211,609. 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	£11.4753	77,817	£11.4400	£11.5050
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/7283M_1-2025-12-23.pdf

This announcement will also be available on Prudential's website at: Stock Exchange Announcements | 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: 23 December 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

What share buyback did Prudential plc (PUK) complete on 23 December 2025?

On 23 December 2025, Prudential plc repurchased 77,817 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International under an existing buyback arrangement approved at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

What prices did Prudential plc (PUK) pay for the repurchased shares?

Prudential paid a lowest price of £11.4400 per share, a highest price of £11.5050 per share, and a volume-weighted average price of £11.4753 for the 77,817 shares.

What will Prudential plc do with the 77,817 repurchased shares?

The company states that it intends to cancel all 77,817 repurchased ordinary shares, permanently removing them from the share capital in issue.

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares and voting rights remain after this buyback?

Following this transaction and the planned cancellation, Prudential will have 2,548,211,609 shares in issue, and the total number of voting rights in the company will also be 2,548,211,609.

On which venue were Prudential plc’s repurchased shares traded?

The aggregated trade data show that the 77,817 shares were purchased on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £11.4753, with no volume reported on BATS, CHI-X, Turquoise or Aquis.

Why is the updated Prudential plc share count important for investors?

The new figure of 2,548,211,609 voting rights is the reference number that shareholders can use to determine whether they must notify their interests or changes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.