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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchases shares in August 2026 buyback

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reports on ordinary share repurchases executed between 10 and 14 August 2026 under its existing share buyback programme announced on 30 January 2026. Purchases were made from Goldman Sachs International as broker on each of these dates, with daily buybacks ranging up to 12,000,000 shares and prices between 113.0000 and 116.5000 pence per share. No shares were acquired under the separate buyback programme announced on 31 July 2026 during the same period. The Company states that it intends to cancel all shares repurchased in these transactions.

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Shares repurchased 10 Aug 2026 10,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought under 30 January 2026 buyback programme on 10/08/2026
VWAP 10 Aug 2026 114.7316 pence per share Volume weighted average price for repurchases on 10/08/2026
Shares repurchased 11 Aug 2026 12,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought under 30 January 2026 buyback programme on 11/08/2026
Price range 11 Aug 2026 113.0000–114.4000 pence Lowest and highest prices paid per share on 11/08/2026
Shares repurchased 13 Aug 2026 5,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought under 30 January 2026 buyback programme on 13/08/2026
Highest price in period 116.5000 pence per share Highest price paid per share on 13/08/2026
Shares under 31 July 2026 programme 0 shares Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased 10–14/08/2026 under 31 July 2026 programme
share buyback programme financial
"Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programmes"
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)"
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, 14 August 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) report in its August 14, 2026 Form 6-K?
Lloyds Banking Group reported repurchases of ordinary shares between 10–14 August 2026 under an existing share buyback programme. The shares were bought via Goldman Sachs International, and the Company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

How many Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were repurchased on 11 August 2026?
On 11 August 2026, Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 12,000,000 ordinary shares. The highest price paid that day was 114.4000 pence per share, with a volume weighted average price of 113.9090 pence.

What price range did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) pay for buybacks on 10–14 August 2026?
During 10–14 August 2026, Lloyds Banking Group paid per-share prices between a low of 113.0000 pence and a high of 116.5000 pence. Each day’s trades also disclosed a volume weighted average price in pence.

Did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchase any shares under the 31 July 2026 programme?
For the dates 10–14 August 2026, Lloyds Banking Group reported zero shares repurchased under the buyback programme announced on 31 July 2026. All disclosed buybacks in this period related to the 30 January 2026 programme.

What will Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) do with the repurchased shares from August 2026?
Lloyds Banking Group states that it intends to cancel all ordinary shares repurchased in these August 2026 transactions. Cancellation removes the shares from circulation, reducing the total number of outstanding ordinary shares.

Who executed Lloyds Banking Group’s (LYG) August 2026 share buybacks?
The August 2026 share buybacks were executed by Goldman Sachs International acting as broker. The trades were carried out under instructions issued by Lloyds Banking Group as part of its existing share buyback programmes.

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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
 
 
 14 August 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, 14 August 2026
           re: Transaction in Own Shares
14 August 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").
 
Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programmes and were effected pursuant to the instructions issued by the Company to the Broker, as announced on 30 January 2026 and 31 July 2026.
 
Purchases pursuant to the share buyback programme announced 30 January 2026
 
Date of purchase
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased (pence)
Highest price paid per share (pence)
Lowest price paid per share (pence)
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence)
10/08/2026
10,000,000
115.0500
114.4000
114.7316
11/08/2026
12,000,000
114.4000
113.0000
113.9090
12/08/2026
10,000,000
115.2000
114.0500
114.8950
13/08/2026
5,000,000
116.5000
115.0000
115.9233
14/08/2026
5,000,000
115.7500
114.8000
115.3775
 
Purchases pursuant to the share buyback programme announced 31 July 2026
 
Date of purchase
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased (pence)
Highest price paid per share (pence)
Lowest price paid per share (pence)
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence)
10/08/2026
0
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
11/08/2026
0
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
12/08/2026
0
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
13/08/2026
0
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
14/08/2026
0
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
 
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/8329Q_1-2026-8-14.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: 14 August 2026

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