Prudential completes share buyback, plans cancellation

Prudential plc concluded a buyback of 281,794 of its ordinary shares on November 25, 2025, with the intention to cancel these repurchased shares. The transaction, executed through Merrill Lynch International, saw shares purchased at an average price of £10.5664. The lowest price paid per share was £10.4500 and the highest was £10.6250. This action was carried out under the authority granted by shareholders at the company's 2025 annual general meeting.

Following the cancellation, the total number of ordinary shares in issue and voting rights for Prudential plc will be 2,556,072,068. This figure is crucial for shareholders to determine their reporting obligations under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The buyback was an on-exchange transaction subject to London Stock Exchange Listing Rules and an on-market purchase for Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc, dually listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the London Stock Exchange, provides life and health insurance and asset management across Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Africa. The company also holds secondary listings on the Singapore Exchange and a New York Stock Exchange via American Depositary Receipts.