Prudential plc repurchases shares for cancellation

Prudential plc has repurchased 298,985 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on September 2, 2025. The transaction, conducted in accordance with shareholder authority from the 2025 Annual General Meeting, saw shares bought at prices ranging from £9.7460 to £9.9200, with an average price of £9.8190. The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares.

Following this cancellation, Prudential plc will have 2,571,034,285 shares in issue, representing the total number of voting rights. This figure is significant for shareholders in determining their notification obligations under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The shares were repurchased as an on-exchange transaction via the London Stock Exchange and also qualify as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc is primarily listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings on the Singapore Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. The company provides life and health insurance and asset management across Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Africa.