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Share buyback: Prudential (NYSE: PUK) cancels 251,634 shares

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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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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
ordinary shares of 5 pence each financial
"its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from JP Morgan Securities"
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.
share buy-back financial
"on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs"
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
 
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:
14 April 2026
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
251,634
 
Lowest price paid per share:
£10.9950
 
Highest price paid per share:
£11.3100
 
Average price paid per share:
£11.1665
 
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,524,577,721 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,524,577,721. 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
£11.1665
251,634
£10.9950
£11.3100
 
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/4690A_1-2026-4-14.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: 15 April 2026
 
 
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
 
 
By: /s/ Thomas S Clarkson
 
 
 
Thomas S Clarkson
 
Company Secretary


FAQ

What share buyback did Prudential plc (PUK) announce in April 2026?

Prudential plc repurchased 251,634 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 14 April 2026. The shares were bought from JP Morgan Securities plc as part of an existing buyback arrangement and are intended to be cancelled in full after the transaction.

At what prices did Prudential plc (PUK) repurchase its own shares?

Prudential plc bought back shares at prices between £10.9950 and £11.3100, with an average price of £11.1665. All purchases were executed on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with applicable listing and share buy-back regulations.

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

Following the cancellation of the 251,634 repurchased shares, Prudential plc will have 2,524,577,721 shares in issue. This figure is also the total number of voting rights shareholders can use when assessing disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.

Which intermediary handled Prudential plc’s (PUK) April 2026 share repurchase?

JP Morgan Securities plc acted as intermediary for Prudential plc’s share repurchase on 14 April 2026. The trades were on-exchange on the London Stock Exchange and treated as on-market purchases under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

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.