[6-K] PRUDENTIAL PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc announced a purchase of 289,061 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on 16 September 2025 under the authority approved at its 2025 Annual General Meeting and the arrangement announced 1 July 2025. The shares were repurchased on-exchange under LSE Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase for Hong Kong share buy-back rules. The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 2,568,198,187 shares in issue and the same number of total voting rights, a figure shareholders can use to assess notification thresholds under FCA rules. A full trade breakdown by Merrill Lynch International is available via the provided RNS link.

Positive

• Repurchase executed: 289,061 ordinary shares were purchased on 16 September 2025 from Merrill Lynch International.
• Cancellation planned: The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the issued share count to 2,568,198,187.
• Regulatory compliance: Transaction executed on-exchange under LSE Listing Rules and treated as an on-market buy-back for Hong Kong rules.
• Transparent disclosure: A full breakdown of individual trades is available via the RNS link provided.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Routine on-market buyback of 289,061 shares; shares to be cancelled, modestly reducing share count.

The repurchase of 289,061 ordinary shares is a straightforward execution under previously authorized authority and the arrangement with Merrill Lynch International. The company states the intent to cancel the shares, which will reduce the issued share capital to 2,568,198,187 ordinary shares and the corresponding voting rights. The transaction was executed on the London Stock Exchange as an on-exchange trade and treated as an on-market buy-back for Hong Kong rules. The announcement includes a link to a full trade breakdown filed via RNS.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Buyback follows AGM authorisation and complies with applicable listing and market abuse rules.

The disclosure confirms the buyback was made under shareholder authority granted at the 2025 AGM and under the arrangement announced 1 July 2025. The company specifies compliance with LSE Listing Rules and the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs. Providing the post-cancellation issued share count and an RNS link to the trade breakdown aligns with regulatory transparency expectations for market participants and shareholders assessing notification thresholds.

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 September, 2025

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 Merrill Lynch International ("MLI") in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's 2025 Annual General Meeting under the arrangement entered into with MLI announced on 1 July 2025.

Date of purchase:	16 September 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	289,061
Lowest price paid per share:	£10.0450
Highest price paid per share:	£10.3000
Average price paid per share:	£10.1117

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,568,198,187 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,568,198,187. 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 MLI 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:	Merrill Lynch International
Intermediary code:	MLILGB3LESF
Currency:	GBP

Aggregated information

Venue	Volume-weighted average price	Aggregated volume	Lowest price paid per share	Highest price paid per share
BATS	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
CHI-X	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
London Stock Exchange	£10.1117	289,061	£10.0450	£10.3000
Turquoise	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000
Aquis	£0.0000	0	£0.0000	£0.0000

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 MLI on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5907Z_1-2025-9-16.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		Patrick Bowes	+852 2918 5468
Sonia Tsang	+852 5580 7525		William Elderkin	+44 20 3977 9215
			Ming Hau	+44 20 3977 9293
			Bosco Cheung	+852 2918 5499
			Tianjiao Yu	+852 2918 5487

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: 17 September 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/  Sylvia Edwards 

Sylvia Edwards 

Deputy Group Secretary 

FAQ

How many shares did Prudential plc repurchase on 16 September 2025 (PUKPF)?

Prudential repurchased 289,061 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on 16 September 2025.

Will Prudential cancel the repurchased shares?

Yes, the Company has stated it intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

What is the new issued share count and total voting rights after this transaction?

Following the transaction the Company will have 2,568,198,187 shares in issue and 2,568,198,187 total voting rights.

Under what rules was the repurchase conducted?

The shares were repurchased as an on-exchange trade subject to the LSE Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Where can I find the full breakdown of individual trades for this buyback?

A full breakdown of individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of the Company is available via the RNS link: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5907Z_1-2025-9-16.pdf.