Prudential (NYSE: PUK) cancels 250,000 repurchased shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Prudential plc reported that it bought back 250,000 of its ordinary shares on 8 April 2026 through JP Morgan Securities plc at an average price of £11.2971 per share, within a range of £11.1350 to £11.3950.
The company plans to cancel these repurchased shares. After this transaction, Prudential will have 2,525,589,507 shares in issue, which will also represent the total number of voting rights for regulatory disclosure purposes.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 250,000 shares
Average repurchase price: £11.2971 per share
Lowest repurchase price: £11.1350 per share
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6 metrics
Shares repurchased
250,000 shares
Ordinary shares bought back on 8 April 2026
Average repurchase price
£11.2971 per share
Volume-weighted average price on London Stock Exchange
Lowest repurchase price
£11.1350 per share
Minimum price paid in the 8 April 2026 buyback
Highest repurchase price
£11.3950 per share
Maximum price paid in the 8 April 2026 buyback
Shares in issue post-transaction
2,525,589,507 shares
Total shares and voting rights after cancellation
London Stock Exchange volume
250,000 shares
Aggregated volume on London Stock Exchange venue
Key Terms
on-market purchase, Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, voting rights, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more
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on-market purchase financial
"as an on-market purchase for the purposes of the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs"
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 2,525,589,507"
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
"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.
volume-weighted average price financial
"Venue | Volume-weighted average price | Aggregated volume"
Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is the average price of a stock over a specific time period where each trade is weighted by the number of shares traded, so larger trades influence the average more than small ones. Investors and traders use VWAP as a reference point to judge whether trades are happening at relatively good or poor prices—like checking the average price paid for an item at a market where bulk purchases count more than single-item buys.
FAQ
What did Prudential plc (PUK) disclose in this Form 6-K?
Prudential plc disclosed it repurchased 250,000 ordinary shares on 8 April 2026 at an average price of £11.2971 per share. The shares were bought via JP Morgan Securities plc and are intended to be cancelled, reducing the share count and voting rights outstanding.
What does Prudential plc say about the regulatory treatment of this buyback?
Prudential states the shares were repurchased from JP Morgan Securities plc as an on-exchange transaction under London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs, aligning the transaction with UK and Hong Kong regulatory frameworks.