Prudential completes share repurchase, reducing outstanding shares

Prudential plc ("Prudential") announced the purchase of 282,441 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International on October 20, 2025. This transaction was conducted in accordance with shareholder authority granted at the company's 2025 annual general meeting. The shares were bought at an average price of £10.1055, with the lowest price paid being £10.0450 and the highest price paid at £10.1650.

The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares. Following this transaction, Prudential will have 2,563,473,249 shares in issue, and the total number of voting rights in the company will also be 2,563,473,249. This figure is significant for shareholders tracking their interest in the company under FCA's disclosure guidance and transparency rules.

The share repurchase was an on-exchange transaction via the London Stock Exchange, classified as an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs. All purchased volume occurred on the London Stock Exchange.