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Prudential plc Executes Share Buyback to Optimize Capital Structure

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Prudential plc Executes Share Buyback to Optimize Capital Structure

An update from Prudential ( (GB:PRU) ) is now available.

Prudential plc announced the purchase of 450,000 of its ordinary shares through Barclays Securities Limited on the London Stock Exchange. The transaction, which follows shareholder approval from the 2024 Annual General Meeting, will result in the cancellation of these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,630,676,113. This move is expected to impact the company’s share capital structure and voting rights, potentially influencing shareholder interests and market perception.

More about Prudential

Prudential plc is a provider of life and health insurance and asset management services, operating in 24 markets across Asia and Africa. The company aims to be a trusted partner by offering simple and accessible financial and health solutions. It is listed on several major stock exchanges, including the Hong Kong, London, Singapore, and New York Stock Exchanges, and is part of the Hang Seng Composite Index.

YTD Price Performance: 18.05%

Average Trading Volume: 7,747,796

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Buy

Current Market Cap: £19.64B

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