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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchases 10M shares for cancellation

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6-K

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it bought back 10,000,000 of its ordinary shares on 03 June 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. Prices ranged between 99.1000 and 100.8000 pence per share, with a volume weighted average price of 99.9313 pence.

The company states that it intends to cancel these repurchased shares, which would reduce the number of shares in issue. The trades were carried out under instructions issued on 29 January 2026, with detailed trade data available via a linked schedule.

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Shares repurchased 10,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought back on 03 June 2026
Highest repurchase price 100.8000 pence per share Maximum price paid in 03 June 2026 buyback
Lowest repurchase price 99.1000 pence per share Minimum price paid in 03 June 2026 buyback
VWAP repurchase price 99.9313 pence per share Volume weighted average price on 03 June 2026
Buyback instruction date 29 January 2026 Date instructions were issued to the broker
Announcement reference date 30 January 2026 Date prior buyback instructions were announced
share buyback programme financial
"Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programme"
A share buyback programme is when a company uses its cash to purchase its own shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to other investors; imagine a bakery buying back coupons so fewer are circulating. It matters because cutting the share count can boost earnings per share and increase each remaining investor’s ownership stake, and it also signals management’s view of the stock while using cash that could have been spent on other priorities.
volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence) 99.9313"
The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation)"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
ordinary shares financial
"Lloyds Banking Group plc ... has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares"
Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.
Regulatory News Service regulatory
"Regulatory News Service Announcement, 03 June 2026 re: Transaction in Own Shares"
A regulatory news service is an official channel where companies publish required disclosures and material information so regulators, investors and the public receive the same announcements at the same time. Think of it as a public bulletin board that ensures important facts—like earnings, leadership changes, or regulatory filings—are shared promptly and fairly; investors use these notices to reassess value, risk and trading decisions.
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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-16a
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 03 June 2026
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
5th Floor
25 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7HN
United Kingdom
 
 
(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 
 
 
Index to Exhibits
 
 
Item
 
 No. 1 Regulatory News Service Announcement, 03 June 2026
           reTransaction in Own Shares
 
 03 June 2026
 
 
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
 
 
Lloyds Banking Group plc (the "Company") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares, from Goldman Sachs International (the "Broker").
 
Ordinary Shares
 
Date of purchases: 03 June 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 10,000,000
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 100.8000
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 99.1000
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 99.9313
 
 
Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programme and were effected pursuant to the instructions issued to the Broker by the Company on 29 January 2026, as announced on 30 January 2026.
 
The Company intends to cancel these shares.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation) (as such legislation forms part of assimilated law as defined in the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by the Broker on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme is set out in the Schedule to this announcement available through the link below:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9106G_1-2026-6-3.pdf
 
- END –
 
For further information:
 
Investor Relations
Douglas Radcliffe                                                                                                           +44 (0)20 7356 1571
Group Investor Relations Director
douglas.radcliffe@lloydsbanking.com
 
Corporate Affairs
Matt Smith                                                                                                                      +44 (0)20 7356 3522
Head of Media Relations
matt.smith@lloydsbanking.com
  
 
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.
 
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc
 (Registrant)
 
 
 
By: Douglas Radcliffe
Name: Douglas Radcliffe
Title: Group Investor Relations Director
 
 
 
Date: 03 June 2026

FAQ

What did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) announce in this 6-K filing?

Lloyds Banking Group announced it repurchased 10,000,000 ordinary shares on 03 June 2026 under its existing share buyback programme. The shares were bought via Goldman Sachs International and are intended to be cancelled, reducing the company’s outstanding share count.

How many Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were repurchased and at what prices?

The company repurchased 10,000,000 ordinary shares. The highest price paid was 100.8000 pence, the lowest was 99.1000 pence, and the volume weighted average price was 99.9313 pence per share during the buyback on 03 June 2026.

Is the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) buyback part of an existing programme?

Yes. The 10,000,000-share repurchase forms part of Lloyds Banking Group’s existing share buyback programme. The trades followed instructions issued to Goldman Sachs International on 29 January 2026, which were previously announced on 30 January 2026.

What will Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) do with the repurchased shares?

Lloyds Banking Group intends to cancel the 10,000,000 repurchased ordinary shares. Cancelling shares removes them from circulation, which can increase ownership percentage for remaining shareholders by reducing the total number of shares in issue.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for the Lloyds (LYG) buyback?

A full breakdown of individual trades executed by Goldman Sachs International is provided in a schedule linked in the announcement. The schedule is available via an RNS PDF link hosted on the London Stock Exchange’s website, as referenced in the filing text.