Rule 2.10 Announcement

Prudential PLC
12 January 2006

Prudential plc

12 January 2006

For Immediate Release


Prudential plc ('Prudential')

Rule 2.10 announcement - Update of Relevant Securities in Issue

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers,
Prudential confirms that since its previous announcement under Rule 2.10 the
number of ordinary shares of 5p in issue has increased to 2,397,925,828.

The International Securities Identification Number for Prudential's ordinary
shares is GB0007099541.


Additional information:

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.


Contact name for Enquiries

Jennie Webb

020 7548 2027


Company official responsible for making notification

Susan Henderson, Deputy Group Secretary

020 7548 3805


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