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Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) repurchases 32,331,351 shares for cancellation

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that on 12 May 2026 it repurchased 32,331,351 ordinary shares from Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. The shares were bought at prices between 93.9200 and 95.3000 pence, with a volume weighted average price of 94.5432 pence. The Company intends to cancel all of these shares, permanently reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue.

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Shares repurchased 32,331,351 ordinary shares Repurchased on 12 May 2026 under buyback programme
Highest price per share 95.3000 pence Maximum price paid in 12 May 2026 buyback
Lowest price per share 93.9200 pence Minimum price paid in 12 May 2026 buyback
VWAP per share 94.5432 pence Volume weighted average price on 12 May 2026
Buyback instruction date 29 January 2026 Date company instructed broker for programme
Announcement date 12 May 2026 Date of buyback transactions and disclosure
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.
ordinary shares financial
"it 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.
Volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence) 94.5432"
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.
Foreign Private Issuer regulatory
"Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16a"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →
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
 
 
 12 May 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, 12 May 2026
           re: Transaction in Own Shares
 
 
 
 12 May 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: 12 May 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 32,331,351
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 95.3000
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 93.9200
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 94.5432
 
 
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/0538E_1-2026-5-12.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: 12 May 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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

Lloyds Banking Group announced that it repurchased 32,331,351 ordinary shares on 12 May 2026. The buyback was executed through Goldman Sachs International as part of the bank’s existing share buyback programme and the repurchased shares are intended to be cancelled.

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

The company repurchased 32,331,351 ordinary shares on 12 May 2026. The highest price paid per share was 95.3000 pence, the lowest was 93.9200 pence, and the volume weighted average price across all trades was 94.5432 pence.

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

Lloyds Banking Group intends to cancel all 32,331,351 ordinary shares it repurchased. Cancelling the shares removes them from circulation, which reduces the total number of ordinary shares in issue and concentrates future earnings and dividends over a smaller share base.

Which broker handled Lloyds Banking Group’s (LYG) share buyback trades?

Goldman Sachs International acted as the broker for the repurchase of Lloyds Banking Group’s ordinary shares on 12 May 2026. The trades were carried out under instructions issued by the company on 29 January 2026 as part of its existing share buyback programme.

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

A full breakdown of the individual trades executed by Goldman Sachs International is available via a linked schedule. The document is provided through an RNS PDF link referenced in the announcement, giving trade-by-trade details for the 12 May 2026 buyback activity.