Prudential announces share buyback, plans cancellation

Prudential plc announced on September 30, 2025, that it has purchased 286,856 of its ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 5 pence, through Merrill Lynch International. This transaction, executed on September 29, 2025, falls under the share buyback authority granted at the company's 2025 Annual General Meeting. The shares were acquired at an average price of £10.5030, with the lowest price paid being £10.3650 and the highest £10.5850.

The company plans to cancel all repurchased shares. Following this cancellation, the total number of ordinary shares in issue will be 2,565,636,706. This figure also represents the total voting rights, which shareholders can use to assess their notification requirements under FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The buyback aligns with both London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Further details, including a breakdown of individual trades made by MLI, are accessible via a provided link on the London Stock Exchange website. This announcement is also available on Prudential's website.