Prudential (NYSE: PUK) repurchases 390,805 shares for cancellation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc repurchased 390,805 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 30 March 2026 from JP Morgan Securities plc under its existing buyback authority. The average price paid was £10.2367 per share, within a range of £10.1250 to £10.3250.

The company intends to cancel these shares. After this transaction, Prudential will have 2,527,336,159 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights that shareholders can use as a reference for disclosure thresholds under UK rules.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 390,805 shares Average repurchase price: £10.2367 per share Lowest repurchase price: £10.1250 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares repurchased 390,805 shares Ordinary shares of 5 pence each bought on 30 March 2026

Average repurchase price £10.2367 per share Volume-weighted average price paid for buyback

Lowest repurchase price £10.1250 per share Lowest price paid during 30 March 2026 buyback

Highest repurchase price £10.3250 per share Highest price paid during 30 March 2026 buyback

Shares in issue after buyback 2,527,336,159 shares Total shares and voting rights following cancellation

Key Terms

ordinary shares of 5 pence each, on-market purchase, Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, voting rights, +1 more

5 terms

ordinary shares of 5 pence each financial

"its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from JP Morgan"

on-market purchase financial

"as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code"

Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory

"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"

voting rights financial

"the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,527,336,159"

Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.

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.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 March, 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 of purchase:	30 March 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	390,805
Lowest price paid per share:	£10.1250
Highest price paid per share:	£10.3250
Average price paid per share:	£10.2367

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,527,336,159 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,527,336,159. 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.

Schedule of Purchases

Issuer name: Prudential plc

ISIN: GB0007099541

Intermediary name: JP Morgan Securities plc

Intermediary code: JPMSGB2L

Currency: GBP

Aggregated information

Venue	Volume-weighted average price	Aggregated volume	Lowest price per share	Highest price per share
London Stock Exchange	£10.2367	390,805	£10.1250	£10.3250

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/7003Y_1-2026-3-30.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 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: 31 March 2026

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

What share repurchase did Prudential plc (PUK) complete on 30 March 2026?

Prudential plc repurchased 390,805 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 30 March 2026. The shares were bought from JP Morgan Securities plc under an existing arrangement and authority granted at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

At what prices did Prudential plc (PUK) buy back its shares?

Prudential plc paid an average of £10.2367 per share for the repurchased stock. During the transaction, the lowest price per share was £10.1250 and the highest price per share reached £10.3250 on the London Stock Exchange.

What will happen to the Prudential plc (PUK) shares that were repurchased?

Prudential plc intends to cancel all 390,805 repurchased shares. Cancelling these shares permanently removes them from circulation, reducing the number of shares in issue and slightly increasing each remaining share’s proportionate claim on the company.

How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares remain in issue after the buyback?

Following the repurchase and intended cancellation, Prudential plc will have 2,527,336,159 shares in issue. This total also represents the number of voting rights, which shareholders can use as a denominator for UK disclosure and transparency thresholds.

Through which venue and intermediary did Prudential plc (PUK) execute the buyback?

The repurchase was executed on the London Stock Exchange through JP Morgan Securities plc. The transaction was treated as an on-exchange trade under London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for Prudential plc’s (PUK) buyback?

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