Prudential (NYSE: PUK) cancels 251,388 repurchased shares after buyback
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Prudential plc repurchased 251,388 of its 5 pence ordinary shares on 9 April 2026 from JP Morgan Securities plc at an average price of £11.1574 per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, leaving 2,525,338,119 shares in issue and voting rights outstanding.
The shares were bought as on-exchange transactions on the London Stock Exchange under an arrangement approved at the 2025 AGM and announced on 6 January 2026. A detailed trade breakdown is available via a linked schedule, and the announcement is also posted on Prudential’s website.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 251,388 shares
Average repurchase price: £11.1574 per share
Lowest repurchase price: £11.0950 per share
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Shares repurchased
251,388 shares
Ordinary shares bought back on 9 April 2026
Average repurchase price
£11.1574 per share
Volume-weighted average price on 9 April 2026
Lowest repurchase price
£11.0950 per share
Lowest price paid in 9 April 2026 buyback
Highest repurchase price
£11.2950 per share
Highest price paid in 9 April 2026 buyback
Shares in issue after buyback
2,525,338,119 shares
Total shares and voting rights following cancellation
Key Terms
on-market purchase, Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
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on-market purchase financial
"as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs"
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"
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.
FAQ
What did Prudential plc (PUK) announce in this Form 6-K?
Prudential plc reported it repurchased 251,388 ordinary shares on 9 April 2026 at an average price of £11.1574. The company plans to cancel these shares, slightly reducing its share count and leaving 2,525,338,119 shares in issue with the same number of voting rights.
Where can investors find detailed trade data for the Prudential plc (PUK) buyback?
A full breakdown of individual trades executed by JP Morgan Securities plc is available via a linked PDF hosted by the London Stock Exchange. The announcement, including this link, is also accessible on Prudential plc’s corporate website, providing transparent transaction-level information for interested investors.
What is Prudential plc’s (PUK) primary business focus and listing venues?
Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management in Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. It has dual primary listings in Hong Kong and London, a secondary listing in Singapore, and New York Stock Exchange American Depositary Receipts under the symbol PUK for U.S. investors.