Share buyback: Prudential (NYSE: PUK) cancels 251,634 shares
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Prudential plc reported a routine share buyback, purchasing 251,634 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from JP Morgan Securities plc on 14 April 2026. The shares were bought at prices between £10.9950 and £11.3100, with an average price of £11.1665.
The company intends to cancel all repurchased shares. After this cancellation, Prudential will have 2,524,577,721 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights. The trades were executed on the London Stock Exchange under applicable UK and Hong Kong share buy-back rules.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 251,634 shares
Lowest repurchase price: £10.9950 per share
Highest repurchase price: £11.3100 per share
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6 metrics
Shares repurchased
251,634 shares
Ordinary shares of 5 pence each bought on 14 April 2026
Lowest repurchase price
£10.9950 per share
Share buyback on 14 April 2026
Highest repurchase price
£11.3100 per share
Share buyback on 14 April 2026
Average repurchase price
£11.1665 per share
Volume-weighted average on London Stock Exchange
Shares in issue after buyback
2,524,577,721 shares
Shares and voting rights in issue following cancellation
Share nominal value
5 pence each
Ordinary shares repurchased by Prudential plc
Key Terms
ordinary shares of 5 pence each, on-market purchase, Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, voting rights, +2 more
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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 2,524,577,721"
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
"notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company 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
On which stock exchanges is Prudential plc (PUK) listed?
Prudential plc 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 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange as American Depositary Receipts.