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Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK) reports 2.52B total voting rights

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Prudential plc reports its total voting rights and issued share capital as at 30 April 2026. The company has 2,521,242,327 ordinary shares of GBP 0.05 each admitted to trading, and each share carries one vote at general meetings.

Prudential holds no treasury shares, so the total number of voting rights is also 2,521,242,327. Shareholders and others can use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their interests or changes in interests under UK disclosure rules.

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Total voting rights 2,521,242,327 As at 30 April 2026
Issued ordinary shares 2,521,242,327 shares Admitted to trading as at 30 April 2026
Nominal value per share GBP 0.05 per ordinary share Ordinary share capital structure
Treasury shares held 0 shares As disclosed in voting rights announcement
total voting rights financial
"The total number of voting rights in Prudential is therefore 2,521,242,327"
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
issued share capital financial
"Prudential's issued share capital admitted to trading consists of 2,521,242,327 ordinary shares"
Issued share capital is the total value or number of a company's shares that have been created and given to investors, employees or others; think of it as the slices of a cake that have already been cut and distributed. It matters to investors because it determines ownership percentages, potential voting power and how future share sales can dilute existing holdings, affecting share value and control.
treasury shares financial
"Prudential does not hold any treasury shares"
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"in accordance with the provisions of the 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.
 
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 April, 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
 
TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL
 
In accordance with the provisions of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules issued by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential plc ("Prudential") notifies the market of the following:
 
As at 30 April 2026, Prudential's issued share capital admitted to trading consists of 2,521,242,327 ordinary shares of GBP 0.05 each. Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote in all circumstances at general meetings of Prudential. Prudential does not hold any treasury shares.
 
The total number of voting rights in Prudential is therefore 2,521,242,327 and this figure may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Prudential under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
           
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.
 
https://www.prudentialplc.com/
 
Contact:
 
Tom Clarkson, Company Secretary, +44 (20) 39779172
 
NOTE:  Please send any major shareholding notifications required under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules to the Prudential Secretariat (secretariat@prudentialplc.com)
 
Date of notification
 
30 April 2026
 
 
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: 30 April 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ *** Thomas Clarkson***
 
 
 
*** Thomas Clarkson***
 
*** Company Secretary***

FAQ

What total voting rights did Prudential plc (PUK) report as of 30 April 2026?

Prudential plc reported total voting rights of 2,521,242,327 as of 30 April 2026. This equals its issued ordinary shares and is the denominator shareholders use to assess whether they must notify holdings under UK disclosure and transparency rules.

How many shares make up Prudential plc (PUK)'s issued share capital?

Prudential plc’s issued share capital consists of 2,521,242,327 ordinary shares of GBP 0.05 each. All these shares are admitted to trading and each carries one vote at general meetings, forming the basis for disclosure calculations by investors.

Does Prudential plc (PUK) hold any treasury shares?

Prudential plc stated that it holds no treasury shares. Because there are no treasury shares, the total number of ordinary shares in issue matches the total number of voting rights available to shareholders at general meetings of the company.

What voting rights does each Prudential plc (PUK) ordinary share carry?

Each Prudential plc ordinary share carries one vote in all circumstances at general meetings. This one-share, one-vote structure means voting power directly reflects the number of ordinary shares held by each shareholder in the company.

In which regions does Prudential plc (PUK) primarily operate its businesses?

Prudential plc focuses on providing life and health insurance and asset management in Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. The company’s mission is to offer simple, accessible financial and health solutions as a trusted partner and protector for current and future generations.

On which stock exchanges is Prudential plc (PUK) listed?

Prudential plc has dual primary listings on the Hong Kong (HKEX: 2378) and London (LSE: PRU) exchanges. It also has a secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: K6S) and trades on the New York Stock Exchange as American Depositary Receipts (NYSE: PUK).