Prudential buys back shares for cancellation

Prudential plc has executed a buyback of 302,613 ordinary shares of 5 pence each on August 26, 2025, from Merrill Lynch International. This repurchase was conducted under the authority granted by shareholders at the company’s 2025 annual general meeting. The company paid a lowest price of £9.7060, a highest price of £9.8640, and an average price of £9.7848 per share.

The shares were acquired through an on-exchange transaction on the London Stock Exchange, with the company's stated intention to cancel them. Following this transaction, the total number of ordinary shares in issue will be 2,572,551,882, which also represents the total voting rights. This figure is crucial for shareholders to assess their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Disaggregated information regarding individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of Prudential is available via a provided PDF link. This announcement is also accessible on Prudential's website under the LSE section.