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Prudential of Japan Extends Voluntary Sales Suspension by an Additional 180 Days
TOKYO & NEWARK, N.J., April 21, 2026--The Prudential Life Insurance Company, Ltd. ("Prudential of Japan" or "POJ") and its parent company, Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) ("Prudential Financial"), announced today a decision to voluntarily extend the suspension of new sales activity at Prudential of Japan by an additional 180 days.
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