Prudential plc buys back shares for cancellation

Prudential plc has confirmed the purchase of 293,490 of its ordinary shares on November 12, 2025, from Merrill Lynch International. The buyback was executed under the authority granted by shareholders at the company's 2025 Annual General Meeting. The shares were acquired at an average price of £10.9104 per share.

The company's intention is to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, the total number of ordinary shares in issue will be 2,558,638,233, which also represents the total voting rights. This figure is relevant for shareholders determining notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The transaction occurred as an on-exchange purchase through the London Stock Exchange.

Prudential plc, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, operates in life and health insurance and asset management across Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Africa. The company has dual primary listings and secondary listings on the Singapore Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.