Prudential repurchases shares for cancellation, reducing outstanding equity

Prudential plc announced a transaction in its own shares, purchasing 257,088 ordinary shares of 5 pence each from Merrill Lynch International (MLI). This repurchase, conducted on November 27, 2025, aligns with authority granted by shareholders at the company's 2025 annual general meeting. The shares were acquired at an average price of £10.9060, with prices ranging from £10.7900 to £10.9500.

The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares. Following this transaction, Prudential plc will have 2,555,531,090 shares in issue, which also represents 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 repurchase was executed as an on-exchange transaction via the London Stock Exchange.

The announcement also detailed aggregated purchase information, with all 257,088 shares bought through the London Stock Exchange. No shares were reported purchased through other venues. A full breakdown of individual trades made by MLI on behalf of Prudential plc is accessible via a link provided in the announcement for compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014.