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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc announced it repurchased 285,813 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on 18 September 2025 under the authority granted at its 2025 Annual General Meeting and the arrangement announced 1 July 2025. The shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange as an on-exchange/on-market purchase and the company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. After cancellation, Prudential will have 2,567,629,891 shares in issue, which is also the total number of voting rights to be used as the denominator for FCA disclosure calculations. The announcement includes an aggregated price range showing purchases on the LSE at a highest reported price of £10.40 and provides a link to a full trade breakdown per MAR Article 5(1)(b).

Positive

• Repurchase executed under shareholder-authorised programme announced at the 2025 AGM
• Intent to cancel repurchased shares which reduces issued share capital and voting denominator
• Transaction executed on LSE in compliance with Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase for Hong Kong Code purposes
• Full trade breakdown provided via MAR Article 5(1)(b) link, supporting regulatory transparency

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Prudential executed a small on-market repurchase and will cancel the shares, reducing issued share capital modestly.

The disclosed transaction shows Prudential repurchased 285,813 shares via Merrill Lynch International on 18 September 2025, executed on the London Stock Exchange at prices up to £10.40 and intended for cancellation. The buyback follows authority granted at the 2025 AGM and the previously announced MLI arrangement. The repurchase reduces the company's shares in issue to 2,567,629,891, updating the denominator for disclosure rules. The transaction size is small relative to the total shares outstanding, so near-term EPS or cash-flow impact is likely immaterial based on the disclosed figures alone.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The repurchase adheres to shareholder-authorised authority and market rules, with cancellation signalled to adjust capital structure.

The company states the buyback was executed under shareholder approval from the 2025 AGM and in compliance with London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs. Intention to cancel the repurchased shares is explicitly stated, which will permanently reduce issued share capital. A full trade breakdown is provided via the supplied MAR-compliant link, supporting transparency of execution. Based solely on the disclosed information, governance and regulatory processes appear followed.

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:	18 September 2025
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	285,813
Lowest price paid per share:	£10.2150
Highest price paid per share:	£10.4000
Average price paid per share:	£10.3534

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the Company will have 2,567,629,891 shares in issue and the total number of voting rights in the Company will be 2,567,629,891. 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	£10.3534	285,813	£10.2150	£10.4000
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/9547Z_1-2025-9-18.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: 18 September 2025

PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

By: /s/  Sylvia Edwards

Sylvia Edwards

Deputy Group Secretary

FAQ

How many shares did Prudential plc (PUKPF) repurchase on 18 September 2025?

Prudential repurchased 285,813 ordinary shares on 18 September 2025.

At what price were the shares repurchased by Prudential plc?

The announcement reports purchases on the London Stock Exchange with a reported highest price of £10.40 and an aggregated VWAP row showing the LSE volume; full trade details are in the linked breakdown.

Will Prudential cancel the repurchased shares?

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

What will be the total number of shares in issue and voting rights after the transaction?

Following this transaction, Prudential will have 2,567,629,891 shares in issue and the same number of total voting rights.

Under what authority were the shares repurchased?

The repurchase was made under the authority granted by shareholders at Prudential's 2025 Annual General Meeting and the arrangement announced on 1 July 2025.