[6-K] PRUDENTIAL PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
Prudential plc reported that it repurchased 284,632 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International under an existing buyback authority. The shares were bought on 21 November 2025 at prices between £10.3000 and £10.4300, with an average price of £10.3813, via on-exchange transactions on the London Stock Exchange.
The company intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares. After this cancellation, Prudential will have 2,556,648,421 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights in the company. Shareholders can use this figure as the reference point for calculating disclosure thresholds under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s transparency rules.
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FAQ
What did Prudential plc (PUK) announce in this Form 6-K?
Prudential plc announced that it repurchased 284,632 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International under its 2025 shareholder-authorised buyback arrangement.
At what prices did Prudential plc (PUK) buy back its shares?
The ordinary shares were repurchased at prices between £10.3000 and £10.4300 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of £10.3813 on the London Stock Exchange.
How many Prudential plc (PUK) shares will be in issue after this buyback?
Following cancellation of the repurchased shares, Prudential will have 2,556,648,421 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights in the company.
Why is the new Prudential plc (PUK) share count important for investors?
The total of 2,556,648,421 voting rights is the denominator shareholders can use when assessing whether they must notify holdings or changes in holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
On which venues were Prudential plc (PUK) shares repurchased?
The aggregated data show activity only on the London Stock Exchange, where 284,632 shares were repurchased at a volume-weighted average price of £10.3813. Other listed venues in the table recorded zero volume for this transaction date.
Where can investors find detailed trade data for this Prudential plc (PUK) buyback?
A full breakdown of the individual trades executed by Merrill Lynch International on Prudential’s behalf is available via the linked PDF on the London Stock Exchange website referenced in the announcement.
What businesses and listings does Prudential plc (PUK) have globally?
Prudential provides life and health insurance and asset management in Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. It has dual primary listings in Hong Kong (HKEX: 2378) and London (LSE: PRU), a secondary listing in Singapore (SGX: K6S), and New York Stock Exchange listing (NYSE: PUK) via American Depositary Receipts.