Prudential plc on Feb, 04 2026 released its monthly return, showing a net decrease of 5.45 million ordinary shares in January, bringing its outstanding share count to about 2.54 billion.

The reduction stemmed mainly from on-market buy-backs executed between Jan, 08 and Jan, 30 2026, partially offset by the issuance of 97 new shares following employee option exercises under various incentive schemes. No treasury shares were held at month-end, and 0.60 million repurchased shares were pending cancellation.

Exercises under the company’s share plans generated proceeds of roughly 0.27 million Singapore dollars during the month. Prudential confirmed that it continued to meet the minimum 25 per cent public-float requirement.