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 December, 2008
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
LAURENCE POUNTNEY HILL,
LONDON, EC4R 0HH, ENGLAND
(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.
Form 20-Fx Form 40-F¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes¨ Nox
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS / PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
1. | Name of theissuer |
Prudential plc
2. | State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance withDTR 3.1.2R; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1); or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006) |
(i)
3. | Name of persondischarging managerial responsibilities/director |
M E Tucker, M G A McLintock, P M Maynard, P Vacassin
4. | State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerialresponsibilities/directornamed in 3 and identify the connected person |
Relates to person named in 3 above
5. | Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of theperson referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest |
Relates to person named in 3 above
6. | Description ofshares (includingclass), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating toshares |
Ordinary shares of 5p each
7. | Name of registered shareholder(s) and, if more than one, the number ofshares held by each of them |
M E Tucker, M G A McLintock, P M Maynard, P Vacassin
8. | State the nature of the transaction |
Release of Deferred Share Award awarded in March 2006 under the Prudential Annual Incentive Plan
9. | Number ofshares, debentures or financial instruments relating toshares acquired |
M E Tucker – 39,257 ordinary shares
M G A McLintock – 89,454 ordinary shares
P M Maynard – 20,937 ordinary shares
P Vacassin – 3,806 ordinary shares
10. | Percentage of issuedclass acquired (treasury shares of thatclass should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) |
M E Tucker – Less than 0.002%
M G A McLintock – Less than 0.004%
P M Maynard – Less than 0.0009%
P Vacassin – Less than 0.0002%
11. | Number ofshares, debentures or financial instruments relating toshares disposed |
At the time of release shares were sold, as detailed below, in order to satisfy a PAYE and NIC liability as per the terms of the award:
M E Tucker – 16,128 ordinary shares
M G A McLintock – 36,750 ordinary shares
P M Maynard – 8,602 ordinary shares
P Vacassin – 1,564 ordinary shares
12. | Percentage of issuedclass disposed (treasury shares of thatclass should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) |
M E Tucker – Less than 0.0007%
M G A McLintock – Less than 0.002%
P M Maynard – Less than 0.0004%
P Vacassin – Less than 0.00007%
13. | Price per share or value of transaction |
Acquisition of shares: N/A
Disposal of shares: £4.03
14. | Date and place of transaction |
31 December 2008, London
15. | Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (anytreasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) |
M E Tucker – 1,551,849 ordinary shares, less than 0.07%
M G A McLintock – 623,219 ordinary shares, less than 0.03%
P M Maynard – 348,251 ordinary shares, less than 0.02%
P Vacassin – 422,525 ordinary shares, less than 0.02%
16. | Date issuer informed of transaction |
31 December 2008
If aperson discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by theissuer complete the following boxes
17. | Date of grant |
N/A
18. | Period during which or date on which it can be exercised |
N/A
19. | Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option |
N/A
20. | Description ofshares or debentures involved (class and number) |
N/A
21. | Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise |
N/A
22. | Total number ofshares or debentures over which options held following notification |
N/A
23. | Any additional information |
N/A
24. | Name of contact and telephone number for queries |
Jennie Webb, Share Plans Administrator, 020 7548 2027
Name of duly authorised officer ofissuer responsible for making notification
Susan Henderson, Deputy group Secretary, 020 7548 3805
Date of notification
31 December 2008
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
Notes: This form is intended for use by an issuer to make anRIS notification required byDR 3.3.
(1) | Anissuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to theshares or debentures of theissuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 24. |
(2) | Anissuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating theshares of theissuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. |
(3) | Anissuer making a notification in respect of options granted to adirector/person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24. |
(4) | Anissuer making a notification in respect of afinancial instrument relating to theshares of theissuer (other than a debenture) should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. |
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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: December 31, 2008
PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
By: | /s/ SUSAN HENDERSON | |
Susan Henderson | ||
Deputy Group Secretary |