Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) repurchases 7M shares for cancellation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it bought back 7,000,000 of its ordinary shares on 09 July 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. The purchase prices ranged between 111.6000 pence and 112.5000 pence per share, with a volume weighted average price of 112.1080 pence. The company intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares, reducing its share count.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 7,000,000 shares
Highest repurchase price: 112.5000 pence/share
Lowest repurchase price: 111.6000 pence/share
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Shares repurchased
7,000,000 shares
Ordinary shares bought back on 09 July 2026
Highest repurchase price
112.5000 pence/share
Highest price paid on 09 July 2026
Lowest repurchase price
111.6000 pence/share
Lowest price paid on 09 July 2026
VWAP repurchase price
112.1080 pence/share
Volume weighted average price on 09 July 2026
Trade date
09 July 2026
Date of all repurchases in this notice
Key Terms
share buyback programme, Volume weighted average price, Market Abuse Regulation, Foreign Private Issuer
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Volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence) 112.1080"
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.
FAQ
What did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) announce in this 6-K filing?
Lloyds Banking Group reported buying back 7,000,000 ordinary shares on 09 July 2026. The purchases were made through Goldman Sachs International as part of its existing share buyback programme, and the company plans to cancel the repurchased shares.
Where can investors see the detailed Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) trade breakdown?
A full breakdown of the individual trades is available in a schedule linked from the announcement. The document is hosted as a PDF on the London Stock Exchange website, providing line-by-line trade details as required under the Market Abuse Regulation.
Is this Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) buyback part of a broader programme?
Yes, the repurchase forms part of the company’s existing share buyback programme. The trades on 09 July 2026 follow instructions issued to Goldman Sachs International in January 2026 and are not a newly announced buyback initiative.
