Prudential Trims Outstanding Shares by 0.01% Following GBP 2.80 Million Buyback on LSE

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Prudential plc disclosed that 369,603 ordinary shares repurchased on 7 April 2026 were cancelled on 9 April 2026, reducing the company’s outstanding share count by 0.0146% to approximately 2.53 billion shares.

In addition, 251,388 shares were repurchased on 9 April 2026 via the London Stock Exchange at prices ranging from GBP 11.095 to GBP 11.295, for a volume-weighted average cost of GBP 11.1574. The transaction totalled GBP 2.80 million and these shares are marked for cancellation. Together with 250,000 shares acquired on 8 April 2026 at an average GBP 11.2971, a combined 501,388 shares (0.0199% of current issued shares) are pending cancellation.

Since receiving its current buyback authority on 14 May 2025—covering up to 262.67 million shares—Prudential has repurchased 81.11 million shares, equivalent to 3.11% of the share base at the mandate date. Under Hong Kong Listing Rules, the company is subject to a 30-day moratorium on issuing new shares or selling treasury stock, running through 9 May 2026.

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