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Prudential Announces Launch of Up to US$1.2 Billion Ordinary Share Buyback Program, Scheduled to Begin on January 6, 2026 and Complete No Later Than December 18, 2026. The Buyback Includes US$500 Million of Recurring Capital Returns and US$700 Million of Net Proceeds from the IPAMC IPO, Executed by J.P. Morgan Securities on Behalf of the Company, with Repurchased Shares to be Cancelled.
Read originalPrudential announced that ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (IPAMC) has successfully listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India under the ticker symbol ICICIAMC. The IPO was priced at INR 2,165 per share, giving IPAMC a market capitalization of INR 1.07 trillion (approximately US$11.8 billion) upon listing. Prudential continues to hold approximately 35% of its shares through its subsidiaries. The estimated net proceeds from this IPO and the earlier pre-IPO private placement amount to INR 130 billion (approximately US$1.4 billion), which are intended to be returned to Prudential shareholders, subject to necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Read originalPrudential's subsidiary PCHL, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, and the IPO underwriters signed an underwriting agreement on December 16, 2025, and IPAMC has submitted the final prospectus dated the same day to the Registrar of Companies in Delhi. PCHL will sell a total of 48,973,004 IPAMC shares at INR 2,165 per share, with estimated gross proceeds of INR 106.03 billion. The net proceeds from this offering, together with the proceeds from the previously announced pre-IPO private placement, are intended to be returned to Prudential shareholders, subject to necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Read originalPrudential announces that ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus for an initial public offering, which includes an offer for sale of up to 9.91% of Prudential's stake in the company. The DRHP has been filed with relevant Indian regulators and exchanges, and is available on their official websites. The size of the IPO and offer for sale will depend on market conditions, necessary approvals, and other factors. Prudential is also considering a private sale of 2% of its stake in IPAMC to ICICI Bank.
Read originalPrudential has completed the pre-IPO private placement of a 4.5% stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (IPAMC), selling a total of 22,240,841 shares at INR 2,165 per share, raising over INR 48 billion, approximately US$536 million. The net proceeds from this private placement and the subsequent IPO are intended to be returned to Prudential shareholders, subject to necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals. IPAMC has set the proposed IPO price range at INR 2,061 to 2,165 per share, with the IPO opening on December 12, 2025 and closing on December 16, 2025.
Read originalThe Beyond Coverage study, commissioned by Prudential and conducted by PwC, shows that a 50% increase in insurance penetration across six ASEAN countries between 2023 and 2050 could boost regional GDP by over 4%.
Read originalPrudential plc reported Q3 2025 results, with new business profit reaching $705 million, up 13% at constant exchange rates, and APE sales of $1.716 billion, up 10%. New business margin improved by 1 percentage point to 41%. The CEO stated that performance is in line with expectations, and the company is on track to meet its 2025 guidance and 2027 financial targets.
Read originalPrudential held the NextGen Aces event in Hong Kong on October 14, 2025, as part of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025. The event featured tennis legend Andre Agassi and WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in exclusive on-court sessions and panel discussions. It highlighted the resilience, discipline, and long-term thinking shared by elite athletes and individuals planning their long-term financial futures, reflecting Prudential's commitment to building resilience and securing long-term financial well-being for communities.
Read originalThe Access to Healthcare in Asia study, commissioned by Prudential and conducted by the Economist Impact, shows that over 80% of respondents in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore delay seeking medical care. Conducted between April and May 2025 with 4,302 respondents, the study identifies lack of guidance, cost transparency, and information as three key pain points. Nearly 40% of respondents use digital tools such as AI to seek treatment guidance after diagnosis.
Read originalPrudential plc reported its financial results for the first half ended June 30, 2025. New business profit increased by 12% at constant exchange rates to $1.26 billion, and operating free surplus increased by 14% to $1.56 billion. The company also updated its shareholder return guidance, with ordinary dividends per share expected to grow by over 10% annually from 2025 to 2027, and additional share buybacks of $500 million and $600 million planned for 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Read originalPrudential has announced a first interim dividend of 7.71 US cents per share for 2025, with an ex-dividend date of September 4, 2025, and a record date of September 5, 2025. Shareholders can choose to receive dividends in British pounds, Hong Kong dollars, or US dollars, or opt for scrip dividends; UK-registered shareholders can also participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. This dividend is expected to be distributed to holders in Hong Kong, the UK, and US Depositary Receipts on October 16, 2025, while Singapore shareholders are expected to receive payment on October 23, 2025.
Read originalPrudential plc has reached a comprehensive and final settlement with Detik Ria Sdn Bhd regarding the Malaysia dividend dispute. Prudential will pay Detik Ria dividends equivalent to US$83 million through existing resources of Sri Han Suria Sdn Bhd, while waiving amounts equivalent to US$33 million owed by Detik Ria to its subsidiary. Both parties will withdraw all related legal proceedings, release each other from all liabilities, and refrain from filing new claims on historical matters. This settlement is expected to slightly increase Prudential Group's IFRS shareholders' equity.
Read originalPrudential announced on October 30, 2025, that John Cai, Regional Chief Executive, will step down on October 31 for personal reasons. The company has adjusted its leadership responsibilities, with Naveen Tahilyani, Regional Chief Executive, expanding his oversight to include Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, and Africa, while also taking on functional leadership for agency and health insurance. Dennis Tan will add responsibilities for Vietnam and the CLMV region, and Angel Ng, responsible for Greater China, will continue in her current role.
Read originalPrudential has been awarded the highest tier (Tier 1) in the 2025 CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark, making it one of only 10 institutions out of 100 evaluated companies to receive this rating. Established in 2022, this annual benchmark assesses the risk management and reporting performance of workplace mental health in large UK-listed companies. Prudential delivers employee mental health protection through management commitment, corporate policies, innovative initiatives, and transparent reporting, while also running internal support programs and sharing best practices externally.
Read originalPrudential confirms that the share buyback program launched on December 5, 2024, was completed on June 26, 2025. The program repurchased a total of 83,175,466 ordinary shares for a total consideration of approximately £617.67 million, with a weighted average price per share of 742.6120 pence. Prudential provides life, health insurance, and asset management services across 24 markets in Asia and Africa, and is listed on the Hong Kong, London, Singapore, and New York stock exchanges.
Read originalPrudential plc (HKEX: 2378, LSE: PRU) has launched the third and final phase of its $2 billion share buyback program, valued at $500 million. This phase of the repurchase is being executed by Merrill Lynch International on its behalf, with a repurchase period from July 1, 2025, to December 24, 2025, and the ordinary shares intended for repurchase will be cancelled.
Read originalPrudential plc has announced board personnel changes, appointing Dr. Guido Fürer as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect, and he will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee and Risk Committee. Amy Yip will retire from the Board on October 31, 2025, after six years of service. Guido Fürer has over 30 years of experience in the international financial services industry and meets the independence requirements under UK and Hong Kong listing rules.
Read originalPrudential and The Prudence Foundation have partnered with Intellect, a digital mental health service provider, to launch the "Talk It Out" mental health program in Malaysia and Vietnam, offering free mental health support to local vulnerable and high-risk groups. The program delivers multilingual self-guided courses, real-time consultations with licensed professionals, and 24-hour hotline services via the Intellect app, alongside community workshops and awareness campaigns to lower barriers to accessing mental health services.
Read originalPrudential has announced that ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has submitted a draft red herring prospectus to the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, and the National Stock Exchange of India to advance its initial public offering. This IPO includes the sale of up to 10% of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company's equity by Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Prudential, subject to market conditions and necessary approvals.
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