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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchases 6.23m shares for cancellation under buyback

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it bought back 6,233,224 of its ordinary shares on 10 March 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. The highest price paid was 99.3000 pence per share, the lowest was 97.7800 pence, and the volume-weighted average price was 98.6964 pence.

The Company states it intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares, permanently reducing the number of shares in issue.

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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
 
 
10 March 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, 10 March 2026
           reTransaction in Own Shares
 
 
 
 
10 March 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: 10 March 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 6,233,224
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 99.3000
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 97.7800
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 98.6964
 
 
 
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/1216W_1-2026-3-10.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: 10 March 2026

FAQ

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

Lloyds Banking Group announced the repurchase of 6,233,224 ordinary shares on 10 March 2026. The shares were bought through Goldman Sachs International under its existing buyback programme and are intended to be cancelled, reducing the company’s outstanding share count over time.

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

Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 6,233,224 ordinary shares on 10 March 2026. The highest price paid per share was 99.3000 pence, the lowest was 97.7800 pence, and the volume-weighted average price was 98.6964 pence during the buyback trading.

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

Lloyds Banking Group intends to cancel all 6,233,224 repurchased ordinary shares. Cancelling these shares permanently removes them from circulation, which reduces the number of shares in issue and can impact per-share metrics such as earnings per share in future reporting periods.

Who executed the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) share buyback trades?

Goldman Sachs International acted as broker for Lloyds Banking Group in executing the buyback trades. The purchases were made under instructions issued by the company on 29 January 2026, as previously announced on 30 January 2026, forming part of the ongoing buyback programme.

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

A full breakdown of the individual trades made by Goldman Sachs International is provided in a schedule linked in the announcement. Investors can access this breakdown via the specified RNS PDF link, which lists each transaction as required under Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation.

Is this Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) share buyback part of a wider programme?

Yes. The repurchase of 6,233,224 shares is described as part of Lloyds Banking Group’s existing share buyback programme. The trades were carried out pursuant to instructions issued to the broker on 29 January 2026 and form one day’s activity within that broader programme.
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