Prudential plc repurchases shares, aims to optimize capital structure

Prudential plc has reported the repurchase of 743,427 of its ordinary shares on December 18, 2025, through Merrill Lynch International. These transactions were executed under two separate arrangements from July 1, 2025, and December 15, 2025. Under the July arrangement, 343,828 shares were bought at an average price of £11.2548, with prices ranging from £11.1300 to £11.3350. The December arrangement saw the purchase of 399,599 shares at an average price of £11.2585, with prices also between £11.1300 and £11.3350. All repurchased shares are intended for cancellation.

Following these buybacks, Prudential plc will have 2,549,495,667 shares in issue, representing the total number of voting rights in the company. These transactions were conducted as on-exchange purchases in compliance with the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs.

Prudential plc, a leading life and health insurance and asset management provider across Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Africa, maintains dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the London Stock Exchange. The company is not affiliated with Prudential Financial, Inc. or The Prudential Assurance Company Limited.