Prudential plc repurchases shares for cancellation

Prudential plc announced on September 12, 2025, that it has repurchased 284,576 of its ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 5 pence, from Merrill Lynch International (MLI). This buyback was executed on September 11, 2025, under an arrangement established on July 1, 2025, and sanctioned by shareholders at the company's 2025 Annual General Meeting.

The shares were acquired at prices ranging from a low of £10.2600 to a high of £10.3900 per share, with an average price of £10.3275. The entire transaction took place on the London Stock Exchange. The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares.

Following the cancellation, Prudential plc will have 2,569,055,477 shares in issue, representing the total number of voting rights. This figure is crucial for shareholders to determine their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The buyback aligns with Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs for on-market purchases.