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Application made for 5,721,904 ordinary shares (5 pence each) to be admitted to the London Stock Exchange main market on 13 May 2026 — increases tradable float and reflects dividend election behavior.

All new shares will rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares — no dilution of rights or voting power relative to current shareholders.

345,912 shares will be issued through a UK share dealing facility for shareholders unable to meet Hong Kong address or brokerage requirements — enables broader UK shareholder participation in scrip option.

Shares are issued solely in connection with the 2025 second interim dividend scrip alternative — no new capital raising, financing, or change in control implications.

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This 6-K discloses a routine scrip dividend issuance tied to Prudential’s 2025 second interim dividend, not a capital-raising event or strategic financing. The 5.72 million shares represent equity issued in lieu of cash dividends, with full pari passu rights — preserving proportional ownership, voting rights, and entitlements for participating shareholders. The inclusion of a dedicated UK share dealing facility (accounting for 345,912 shares) addresses jurisdictional settlement constraints, ensuring UK-based investors can access the scrip option despite Prudential’s Hong Kong–based share register and HKEX primary listing. While the admission expands the LSE-traded share count, it does not alter Prudential’s capital structure, debt profile, or earnings per share on a consolidated basis — the issuance is mechanically neutral to book value per share and regulatory capital metrics. No new underwriting, lock-ups, or resale restrictions are disclosed, and the ISIN (GB0007099541) and TIDM (PRU) remain unchanged. This is a procedural, compliance-driven disclosure aligned with Prudential’s dual-listing framework and dividend policy transparency.

PUK · Prudential plc

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