Prudential repurchases shares, reduces share count

Prudential plc announced on September 23, 2025, a transaction in its own shares, repurchasing 284,211 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International (MLI). The shares were bought on September 22, 2025, under an authority granted by shareholders at the company's 2025 Annual General Meeting. The lowest price paid per share was £10.2000, the highest price was £10.3250, and the average price stood at £10.2711.

The repurchased shares are intended for cancellation. Following this transaction, the total number of ordinary shares in issue for Prudential plc will be 2,567,059,964. This figure will also represent the total number of voting rights and is relevant for shareholders determining notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The purchases were conducted as an on-exchange transaction subject to London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management across Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Africa. The company's board of directors includes chair Shriti Vadera and executive director Anil Wadhwani, along with several independent non-executive directors.