Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) repurchases 4M shares for cancellation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lloyds Banking Group plc reported a routine share repurchase under its ongoing buyback programme. On 26 May 2026, the company bought 4,000,000 ordinary shares from Goldman Sachs International. Prices ranged between 101.0000 and 101.8000 pence per share, with a volume weighted average price of 101.4687 pence.
The company intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares, permanently reducing the number of shares in issue. Detailed trade-level information is provided via a linked schedule prepared in line with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 4,000,000 shares
Highest repurchase price: 101.8000 pence/share
Lowest repurchase price: 101.0000 pence/share
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Shares repurchased
4,000,000 shares
Ordinary shares bought on 26 May 2026
Highest repurchase price
101.8000 pence/share
Maximum price paid on 26 May 2026
Lowest repurchase price
101.0000 pence/share
Minimum price paid on 26 May 2026
VWAP repurchase price
101.4687 pence/share
Volume weighted average price on 26 May 2026
Article reference
Article 5(1)(b)
Market Abuse Regulation disclosure requirement
Instruction date
29 January 2026
Date buyback instructions were issued to broker
Key Terms
share buyback programme, volume weighted average price, Market Abuse Regulation, Regulatory News Service
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volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence) 101.4687"
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.
Regulatory News Service regulatory
"Regulatory News Service Announcement, 26 May 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.
FAQ
What did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) announce in this Form 6-K?
Lloyds Banking Group reported buying 4,000,000 of its own ordinary shares as part of its existing share buyback programme. The repurchase was executed through Goldman Sachs International and the company plans to cancel all of these shares after the transaction.
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 from the announcement. The schedule is made available in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation requirements for buyback transparency.
When was the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) buyback instruction originally issued?
The buyback trades on 26 May 2026 were carried out under instructions given on 29 January 2026. Lloyds Banking Group previously announced those instructions on 30 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme involving its ordinary shares.
