Prudential plc stock ticks up after Malaysia stake deal closes as buyback rolls on
Prudential shares rose 0.4% to 1,201 pence in early London trading after the insurer confirmed it raised its stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad’s parent to 70%. The company also announced a new on-market share buyback and repurchased 300,151 shares on Jan. 29 for cancellation. Financial terms of the Malaysia deal were not disclosed.