Prudential plc buys back shares for cancellation

Prudential plc announced on November 12, 2025, that it has purchased 262,434 of its ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of 5 pence, from Merrill Lynch International. The shares were acquired under an authority granted by shareholders at the company's 2025 annual general meeting, with the transaction executed on November 11, 2025.

The repurchased shares were bought at an average price of £10.8279 per share, with the lowest price paid being £10.7400 and the highest price £10.9150. These shares were purchased on the London Stock Exchange and are intended for cancellation.

Following this share repurchase and intended cancellation, the total number of ordinary shares in issue for Prudential plc will be 2,558,931,723. This figure also represents the total number of voting rights, which is important for shareholders to determine their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The transaction was conducted as an on-exchange purchase, complying with both the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange and 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, with primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the London Stock Exchange. The company's board of directors includes chair Shriti Vadera and chief executive officer Anil Wadhwani.