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Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) issues 220,314,633 share plan shares

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reports the issuance and admission to trading of 220,314,633 ordinary shares of 10p each between 19 January 2026 and 27 February 2026. These shares were issued to satisfy awards under the company’s share plans and admitted to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under existing block admissions. Following this further issuance, 59,029,409,081 ordinary shares were admitted to trading as of the close of business on 27 February 2026, while 80,689,090 unallotted shares remain available under the relevant block admissions.

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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
 
 
02 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, 02 March 2026
           re: Issue of Equity
 
 
 
 2 March 2026
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC - NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
On 19 January 2026, Lloyds Banking Group plc (the "Company") announced details of its ordinary shares of 10p each ("Shares") that had been block listed under the historic UK Listing Rules block listing regime for the purposes of satisfying share plan awards and that remained unallotted as at that date (the "Unallotted Shares"). Further to that announcement, the Company announces the allotment and issuance of 220,314,633 Unallotted Shares between 19 January 2026 and 27 February 2026 (inclusive) to satisfy awards under the Company's share plans and their admission to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the Company's existing block admissions of Shares for this purpose (as detailed in the table below).
 
This notification covers the period of 19 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 (inclusive).
 
 
1
 
Details of the issuer
 
a)
 
Name
 
Lloyds Banking Group plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
 
2
 
Details of the transferable securities admitted to trading
 
a)
 
Name, type and
identification code
 
Ordinary Shares of 10p each
GB0008706128
 
b)
 
Regulated market
 
London Stock Exchange - Main Market
 
c)
 
Number of further Shares issued and admitted to trading
 
220,314,633 (19 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 (inclusive))
(admitted under block admissions dated 2 March 2022, 22 November 2023, 27 November 2024, 22 May 2025, 24 November 2025)
 
d)
 
Number of Shares admitted to trading following the further issuance set out in 2 c)
 
59,029,409,081 (as at close of business on 27 February 2026)
(80,689,090 Unallotted Shares (not yet in issue) remain subject to the block admissions dated 27 November 2024, 22 May 2025 and 24 November 2025) 
 
e)
 
Fungibility
 
Fully fungible with existing ordinary shares
 
3
 
Issue and admission details
 
a)
 
Dates of issuance and admission
 
19 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 (inclusive)
(admitted under block admissions dated 2 March 2022, 22 November 2023, 27 November 2024, 22 May 2025, 24 November 2025)
 
b)
 
Prospectus information
 
Not applicable
 
 
 
- END -
 
ENQUIRIES:
 
Investor Relations
Douglas Radcliffe
Group Investor Relations Director
Email: douglas.radcliffe@lloydsbanking.com
 
Group Corporate Affairs
Matt Smith
Head of Media Relations
Email: matt.smith@lloydsbanking.com
 
+44 (0) 20 7356 1571
 
 
 
+44 (0) 7788 352 487
 
 
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: 02 March 2026

FAQ

What equity issuance did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) disclose in this 6-K?

Lloyds Banking Group disclosed the issuance of 220,314,633 ordinary shares of 10p each. These shares were allotted to meet obligations under the company’s share plans and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market.

Over what period were the new Lloyds Banking Group shares issued?

The new Lloyds Banking Group shares were issued and admitted to trading from 19 January 2026 to 27 February 2026. This period aligns with the company’s ongoing use of historic block listings to satisfy employee and other share plan awards.

What is Lloyds Banking Group’s total number of shares admitted after this issuance?

After this issuance, 59,029,409,081 ordinary shares were admitted to trading as of the close of business on 27 February 2026. This figure reflects all shares admitted under existing block admissions used for share plan purposes.

Why did Lloyds Banking Group issue 220,314,633 new shares?

Lloyds Banking Group issued 220,314,633 new ordinary shares to satisfy awards under its share plans. These programs grant shares to employees or participants, and the issuance uses previously block-listed shares reserved for this specific purpose.

On which market are the new Lloyds Banking Group shares traded?

The newly issued Lloyds Banking Group shares are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. They are fully fungible with the company’s existing ordinary shares, meaning they trade on the same terms as prior issuances.

How many Lloyds Banking Group block-listed shares remain unallotted?

Following this activity, 80,689,090 unallotted shares remain subject to block admissions dated 27 November 2024, 22 May 2025, and 24 November 2025. These shares are reserved for potential future use in satisfying additional share plan awards.
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