SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2020
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
1 Angel Court, London,
England, EC2R 7AG
(Address
of principal executive offices)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports
under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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the
Commission
pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
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29 April 2020
Update on arrangements for Annual General Meeting
Prudential plc ("Prudential") today provides an update on
arrangements for shareholders at its Annual General Meeting ("AGM")
on Thursday, 14 May 2020.
The UK Government has introduced measures to limit the spread of
Covid-19 by prohibiting non-essential travel and public gatherings
of more than two people. In light of these restrictions and to
protect the health of Prudential's shareholders and employees, the
Board has decided, with regret, that shareholders will not be able
to attend the AGM in person. The Board continues to regard the AGM
as an important opportunity to engage with shareholders and has
therefore made the following arrangements:
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Shareholders are encouraged to
send questions to the Board in advance of the
AGM to [email protected] and,
where appropriate, responses will be published
at www.prudentialplc.com/investors/shareholder-information/agm/2020 by
Thursday, 21 May 2020.
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Both retail and institutional
shareholders should vote in advance of the AGM and instruct
the "Chairman of the Meeting" to vote on their
behalf. Further details are set
out below.
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The
results of the resolution votes will be announced on stock
exchanges in London, Hong Kong and Singapore and
published at www.prudentialplc.com/investors/shareholder-information/agm/2020.
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As
shareholders will not be able to attend the AGM, a trading update
will be published at 9.30am London time (3.30am
Nashville, 4.30am New York and 4.30pm Hong Kong/ Singapore time) on
Thursday, 14 May 2020 on www.prudentialplc.com and stock
exchanges in London, Hong Kong and Singapore.
The AGM will continue to take place at 11.00am London time (6.00pm
Hong Kong/ Singapore time) on Thursday, 14 May 2020 but will be
held at 1 Angel Court, London, EC2R 7AG rather than at QEII Centre,
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE. Prudential will
facilitate the minimum quorum of two shareholders required to
conduct the AGM's business. Please note that any shareholders
attempting to attend the AGM will be refused entry.
Voting arrangements
Shareholders on the UK register should instruct the "Chairman of
the Meeting" to vote on their
behalf through www.shareview.co.uk, the
CREST system or by sending a
completed UK
proxy form to [email protected] by
11.00am London time on Tuesday, 12 May 2020. Shareholders who
have appointed a different proxy should contact Equiniti on
0371 384 2035 (UK) or +44 121 415 7026 (outside the UK) as soon as
possible.
Shareholders on the Hong Kong register should vote in advance
by sending a completed Hong
Kong proxy form to [email protected] by
6.00pm Hong Kong time on Tuesday, 12 May 2020.
Shareholders in Singapore should vote in advance
by sending a completed voting
instruction form to
Prudential plc, c/o The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ("CDP"),
11 North Buona Vista Drive, #01-19/20 The Metropolis Tower 2,
Singapore 138589 by 5.00pm Singapore time on Monday, 4 May
2020.
This update follows Prudential's Notice
of Annual General Meeting and Coronavirus
(Covid-19) announcement published
on Thursday, 2 April 2020.
The Board would like to thank all shareholders for their
co-operation and understanding during this period of
uncertainty.
Enquiries:
Media
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Investors/Analysts
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Jonathan Oliver
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+44 (0)20 3977 9500
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Patrick Bowes
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+44 (0)20 3977 9702
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Tom Willetts
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+44 (0)20 3977 9760
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William Elderkin
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+44 (0)20 3977 9215
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Notes to Editors:
About Prudential plc
Prudential plc is an Asia-led portfolio of businesses focused on
structural growth markets. The business helps individuals to
de-risk their lives and deal with their biggest financial concerns
through life and health insurance, and retirement and asset
management solutions. Prudential plc has 20 million customers and
is listed on stock exchanges in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and
New York. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with
Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of
business is in the United States of America, nor with the
Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a
company incorporated in the United Kingdom.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: 29 April 2020
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PRUDENTIAL
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
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By: /s/ Chris Smith
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Chris
Smith
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Deputy
Group Secretary
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