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Prudential Announces Share Buyback and Cancellation

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Prudential Announces Share Buyback and Cancellation

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Prudential ( (GB:PRU) ) has issued an announcement.

Prudential plc announced the repurchase of 268,455 of its ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International, as part of a buyback program authorized by shareholders. The shares were bought at an average price of £10.6239 and will be canceled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,561,186,475. This transaction is expected to impact the company’s share capital and voting rights, aligning with its strategic financial management goals.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PRU) stock is a Buy with a £12.60 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Prudential stock, see the GB:PRU Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PRU Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PRU is a Outperform.

Prudential’s overall stock score reflects strong financial performance and positive technical indicators. The company’s strategic investments and capital management plans are promising, despite challenges in certain markets and regulatory environments. The valuation remains attractive, supporting a favorable outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PRU stock, click here.

More about Prudential

Prudential plc is a company that provides life and health insurance and asset management services in regions including Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Africa. It aims to be a trusted partner by offering simple and accessible financial and health solutions. The company holds dual primary listings on the Hong Kong and London Stock Exchanges and is also listed on the Singapore and New York Stock Exchanges.

Average Trading Volume: 5,470,299

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £27.06B

For a thorough assessment of PRU stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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