Rule 2.10 Announcement

Prudential PLC
31 October 2005





Prudential plc

31 October 2005

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 under option has decreased to 13,685,783. Part
of the ordinary shares under option may be satisfied by the transfer of existing
shares.

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


Sylvia Edwards

020 7548 3826



Company official responsible for making notification



Andrew Nash, Deputy Group Secretary

020 7548 3805


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