Prudential : Current Report by Foreign Issuer (Form 6-K)

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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 May, 2022

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.

Form 20-F X 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 No X

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant

in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Mark FitzPatrick
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Interim Group Chief Executive (PDMR)
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Prudential plc
b)	LEI	5493001Z3ZE83NGK8Y12
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 5 pence each GB0007099541
b)	Nature of the transaction	Receipt of an award under the Prudential Long Term Incentive Plan to be released in May 2025 subject to the achievement of performance criteria
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
HKD 97.78	270,126
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	270,126 HKD 97.78
e)	Date of the transaction	2022-05-27
f)	Place of the transaction	Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Additional information

AboutPrudential plc

Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management in Asia and Africa. The business helps people get the most out of life, by making healthcare affordable and accessible and by promoting financial inclusion. Prudential protects people's wealth, helps them grow their assets, and empowers them to save for their goals. The business has more than 18 million life customers and is listed on stock exchanges in London (PRU), Hong Kong (2378), Singapore (K6S) and New York (PUK). Prudential 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 Limited, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.https://www.prudentialplc.com/

Contact

Jennie Webb, Senior Manager, Share Plans, [phone]

Sylvia Edwards, Deputy Group Secretary, [phone]

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:30 May 2022

	PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
	By: /s/ Sylvia Edwards
	Sylvia Edwards
	Deputy Group Secretary