Lloyds Banking (LYG) repurchases 5,000,000 shares in buyback on 22 April

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it repurchased 5,000,000 of its ordinary shares on 22 April 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. The shares were bought at prices between 100.1600p and 101.1000p, with a volume weighted average price of 100.5037p per share.

The Company states that it intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares, which will reduce the number of shares in issue once the cancellation is completed.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 5,000,000 shares Highest price paid: 101.1000 pence Lowest price paid: 100.1600 pence +2 more

5 metrics

Shares repurchased 5,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought on 22 April 2026

Highest price paid 101.1000 pence Per share, buyback on 22 April 2026

Lowest price paid 100.1600 pence Per share, buyback on 22 April 2026

Volume weighted average price 100.5037 pence Average per share on 22 April 2026

Buyback instruction date 29 January 2026 Date instructions were issued to the broker

Key Terms

share buyback programme, Volume weighted average price, Market Abuse Regulation, ordinary shares

4 terms

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) 100.5037"

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

"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.

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

 22 April 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, 22 April 2026

           re: Transaction in Own Shares

 

22 April 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: 22 April 2026

Number of ordinary shares purchased: 5,000,000

Highest price paid per share (pence): 101.1000

Lowest price paid per share (pence): 100.1600

Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 100.5037

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/5574B_1-2026-4-22.pdf

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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: 22 April 2026

FAQ

What share transaction did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) report in this 6-K?

Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 5,000,000 of its ordinary shares on 22 April 2026. The shares were bought from Goldman Sachs International as part of its existing share buyback programme and are intended to be cancelled, reducing shares in circulation.

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

On 22 April 2026, Lloyds Banking Group bought back shares at prices between 100.1600p and 101.1000p. The volume weighted average price paid per ordinary share was 100.5037p, reflecting the blended cost across all trades executed that day.

How many shares did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) intend to cancel from this buyback?

Lloyds Banking Group stated that it intends to cancel all 5,000,000 ordinary shares repurchased on 22 April 2026. Cancelling these shares will reduce the total number of shares outstanding once the process is completed.

Which broker executed Lloyds Banking Group’s (LYG) share repurchases?

Goldman Sachs International acted as the broker for Lloyds Banking Group’s 22 April 2026 buyback. The broker executed the purchases under instructions issued by the Company on 29 January 2026 as part of the ongoing share buyback programme.

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

A full breakdown of individual trades is provided in a schedule linked from the announcement. Lloyds Banking Group directed investors to an RNS-hosted PDF containing detailed transaction information for the buyback carried out on 22 April 2026.