Prudential repurchases shares for capital optimization, plans cancellation

Prudential plc disclosed a transaction in its own shares, purchasing 294,559 ordinary shares on November 24, 2025, from Merrill Lynch International. The shares were bought at an average price of £10.5390, with the lowest price paid at £10.4750 and the highest at £10.6050. This repurchase, executed on the London Stock Exchange, aligns with authority granted by shareholders at the company's 2025 annual general meeting.

The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares. Following this transaction, Prudential plc will have 2,556,353,862 shares in issue, representing the total number of voting rights. This figure is provided for shareholders to assess their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The buy-back was an on-exchange transaction for London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and an on-market purchase under the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential, listed on HKEX and LSE, provides life and health insurance and asset management across Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Africa. The company's board, including chair Shriti Vadera and chief executive Anil Wadhwani, oversees its mission to be a trusted partner in financial and health solutions.