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Lloyds Banking (LYG) repurchases 5M shares under buyback for cancellation

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it repurchased 5,000,000 of its ordinary shares on 25 June 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. The highest price paid was 110.3000 pence per share, the lowest was 107.4500 pence, and the volume-weighted average price was 109.5000 pence.

The company intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares, permanently reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue. The trades were executed by the broker under instructions issued on 29 January 2026, and a detailed schedule of individual transactions is made available via a linked schedule.

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Shares repurchased 5,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought on 25 June 2026
Highest repurchase price 110.3000 pence/share Maximum price paid on 25 June 2026
Lowest repurchase price 107.4500 pence/share Minimum price paid on 25 June 2026
VWAP repurchase price 109.5000 pence/share Volume-weighted average on 25 June 2026
Regulation reference Article 5(1)(b), Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 Market Abuse Regulation disclosure of trade breakdown
Instruction date 29 January 2026 Date buyback instructions were issued to broker
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) 109.5000"
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.
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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
 
 
 25 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, 25 June 2026
           reTransaction in Own Shares
 
  
25 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: 25 June 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 5,000,000
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 110.3000
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 107.4500
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 109.5000
 
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/8489J_1-2026-6-25.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:  25 June 2026

FAQ

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

Lloyds Banking Group disclosed that it repurchased 5,000,000 ordinary shares on 25 June 2026 as part of its existing share buyback programme, with all purchased shares intended to be cancelled, thereby reducing its ordinary share count.

How many Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were bought back on 25 June 2026?

The company bought back 5,000,000 ordinary shares on 25 June 2026. These shares were purchased from Goldman Sachs International under pre-existing instructions and are intended to be cancelled, permanently reducing the number of Lloyds’ ordinary shares in issue.

At what prices did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchase its shares?

Lloyds repurchased its ordinary shares at prices between 107.4500 pence and 110.3000 pence per share. The volume-weighted average price for the 5,000,000 shares bought on 25 June 2026 was 109.5000 pence per share under its buyback programme.

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

Lloyds Banking Group intends to cancel all 5,000,000 repurchased ordinary shares. Cancelling these shares permanently removes them from circulation, reducing the overall number of shares outstanding as part of the company’s ongoing share buyback programme.

Who executed the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) share repurchases on 25 June 2026?

Goldman Sachs International executed the repurchases on behalf of Lloyds Banking Group. The trades were carried out under instructions Lloyds issued on 29 January 2026, forming part of the bank’s previously announced share buyback programme.

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

A full breakdown of individual trades executed in the buyback is available in a schedule linked from the announcement. This schedule provides trade-level data as required under Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation framework.