Prudential completes share buyback, reduces voting rights

Prudential plc purchased 282,483 of its ordinary shares on September 17, 2025, from Merrill Lynch International. This transaction, executed under the authority granted by shareholders at the 2025 annual general meeting, was an on-exchange purchase on the London Stock Exchange, with an average price of £10.1617 per share. The lowest price paid was £9.9400, and the highest was £10.2500.

The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares. Following this transaction, Prudential plc will have 2,567,915,704 shares in issue, representing the total number of voting rights. This figure is crucial for shareholders to determine if they need to notify their interest under FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Prudential plc's board of directors includes chair Shriti Vadera and chief executive officer Anil Wadhwani. The company’s mission is to be a trusted partner in life, health insurance, and asset management across Asia and Africa.