Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK) confirms 2.53B voting rights and shares

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Prudential plc has updated the market on its total voting rights and issued share capital. As at 31 March 2026, the company had 2,527,726,964 ordinary shares of GBP 0.05 each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share carries one vote and Prudential holds no treasury shares, so the total number of voting rights is also 2,527,726,964. Shareholders and other investors can use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their shareholdings or changes in holdings under UK disclosure rules.

Key Figures

Total voting rights: 2,527,726,964 Issued share capital: 2,527,726,964 ordinary shares Nominal value per share: GBP 0.05 per share

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Total voting rights 2,527,726,964 Number of voting rights as at 31 March 2026

Issued share capital 2,527,726,964 ordinary shares Shares admitted to trading as at 31 March 2026

Nominal value per share GBP 0.05 per share Par value of each ordinary share

Key Terms

total voting rights, issued share capital, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, treasury shares, +1 more

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total voting rights financial

"The total number of voting rights in Prudential is therefore 2,527,726,964"

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 2,527,726,964 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.

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory

"In accordance with the provisions of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules issued by the UK Financial Conduct Authority"

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.

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.

American Depositary Receipts financial

"a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PUK) in the form of American Depositary Receipts"

A certificate traded on U.S. markets that represents ownership of shares in a foreign company, letting U.S. investors buy and sell that company as if it were listed domestically. Think of it as a local voucher for a foreign product: it makes price quotes in dollars, trades on familiar exchanges, and brings differences in liquidity, fees and legal protections that can affect returns and risk compared with buying the underlying foreign shares directly.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 March, 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 31 March 2026, Prudential's issued share capital admitted to trading consists of 2,527,726,964 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 2,527,726,964 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:

Sylvia Edwards, Deputy Group Secretary, +44 7920 702682

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

31 March 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: 31 March 2026

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

What total voting rights did Prudential plc (PUK) report as of 31 March 2026?

Prudential plc reported a total of 2,527,726,964 voting rights as of 31 March 2026. This equals the number of ordinary shares in issue and admitted to trading, since the company holds no treasury shares.

How many shares does Prudential plc (PUK) have in issue and what is their nominal value?

Prudential plc has 2,527,726,964 ordinary shares in issue, each with a nominal value of GBP 0.05. These shares are admitted to trading and each carries one voting right at general meetings.

Does Prudential plc (PUK) hold any treasury shares as of 31 March 2026?

Prudential plc stated that it does not hold any treasury shares as of 31 March 2026. Because no shares are held in treasury, the total number of shares in issue equals the total number of voting rights.

How should Prudential plc (PUK) shareholders use the total voting rights figure?

Shareholders should use 2,527,726,964 as the denominator when calculating disclosure thresholds. This helps determine if they must notify their interest or any change in interest under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

In which regions and exchanges is Prudential plc (PUK) listed and operating?

Prudential plc focuses on life and health insurance and asset management in Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. Its shares are listed in Hong Kong and London, with additional listings in Singapore and New York via American Depositary Receipts.

Is Prudential plc (PUK) affiliated with Prudential Financial, Inc. in the US?

Prudential plc stated it is not affiliated with Prudential Financial, Inc., whose main business is in the United States. It is also not affiliated with The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of M&G plc in the United Kingdom.