Prudential plc buys back shares for cancellation

Prudential plc announced the repurchase of 267,431 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on September 9, 2025. The shares were bought at an average price of £9.9381, with the lowest price paid at £9.8460 and the highest at £9.9840. The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares.

Following this transaction, the total number of shares in issue and voting rights for Prudential plc will be 2,569,628,743. This figure is critical for shareholders to determine their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The repurchase was conducted as an on-exchange transaction and an on-market purchase, in line with relevant regulatory frameworks.

The share buy-back aligns with the authority granted by shareholders at the company's 2025 Annual General Meeting. Prudential plc operates in Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Africa, providing life and health insurance and asset management.