Lloyds Banking Group buys back shares for cancellation

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) reports that under its share buyback programme announced on January 30, 2026 it repurchased ordinary shares on September 1–4, 2026 through Goldman Sachs International.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) reports that under its share buyback programme announced on January 30, 2026 it repurchased ordinary shares on September 1–4, 2026 through Goldman Sachs International. The company plans to cancel all of these repurchased shares.

On September 1, 2026, it bought 14,041,764 shares at a volume weighted average price of 109.7944 pence. On September 2, it bought 6,586,713 shares at 110.6424 pence VWAP; on September 3, 9,000,000 shares at 112.0203 pence VWAP; and on September 4, 8,000,000 shares at 112.3555 pence VWAP. The separate buyback programme announced July 31, 2026 recorded no purchases on these dates.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased September 1, 2026: 14,041,764 shares VWAP September 1, 2026: 109.7944 pence per share Shares repurchased September 2, 2026: 6,586,713 shares +5 more

8 metrics

Shares repurchased September 1, 2026 14,041,764 shares Ordinary shares bought under January 30, 2026 buyback programme

VWAP September 1, 2026 109.7944 pence per share Volume weighted average price for September 1, 2026 repurchases

Shares repurchased September 2, 2026 6,586,713 shares Ordinary shares bought under January 30, 2026 buyback programme

VWAP September 2, 2026 110.6424 pence per share Volume weighted average price for September 2, 2026 repurchases

Shares repurchased September 3, 2026 9,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought under January 30, 2026 buyback programme

VWAP September 3, 2026 112.0203 pence per share Volume weighted average price for September 3, 2026 repurchases

Shares repurchased September 4, 2026 8,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought under January 30, 2026 buyback programme

VWAP September 4, 2026 112.3555 pence per share Volume weighted average price for September 4, 2026 repurchases

Key Terms

share buyback programme, volume weighted average price, Market Abuse Regulation, ordinary shares, +1 more

5 terms

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.

ordinary shares financial

"purchased the following number of its ordinary shares, from Goldman Sachs International"

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.

Regulatory News Service regulatory

"Regulatory News Service Announcement, 04 September 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) announce in the September 4, 2026 Form 6-K?

Lloyds Banking Group announced that it repurchased ordinary shares on September 1–4, 2026 under its January 30, 2026 share buyback programme and that it intends to cancel all of the repurchased shares.

How many LYG shares were repurchased on each date in early September 2026?

Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 14,041,764 shares on September 1, 6,586,713 on September 2, 9,000,000 on September 3, and 8,000,000 on September 4, 2026 under its January 30, 2026 buyback programme.

What prices did Lloyds (LYG) pay for its share buybacks on September 1–4, 2026?

Volume weighted average prices were 109.7944 pence on September 1, 110.6424 pence on September 2, 112.0203 pence on September 3, and 112.3555 pence on September 4, 2026, with disclosed daily highest and lowest prices in pence.

Will Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) cancel the repurchased shares?

Yes. Lloyds Banking Group states that it intends to cancel all of the ordinary shares repurchased as part of these transactions under its existing share buyback programme.

Did Lloyds’ July 31, 2026 buyback programme execute any trades on September 1–4, 2026?

No. The table for the buyback programme announced on July 31, 2026 shows 0 shares purchased and 0.0000 pence prices for each of September 1–4, 2026.

Who executed the LYG share repurchases and under what framework?

Goldman Sachs International acted as the Broker, executing the share purchases on behalf of Lloyds Banking Group. The company notes that the trades comply with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation and provides a schedule of individual trades.

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Available on EDGAR 09/04/2026 - 01:49 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/04/2026 - 01:49 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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

 04 September 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, 04 September 2026

           re: Transaction in Own Shares

04 September 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)
01/09/2026	14,041,764	110.8500	108.2000	109.7944
02/09/2026	6,586,713	111.3000	109.9000	110.6424
03/09/2026	9,000,000	112.5000	110.7500	112.0203
04/09/2026	8,000,000	112.7000	111.8000	112.3555

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)
01/09/2026	0	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
02/09/2026	0	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
03/09/2026	0	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
04/09/2026	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/5559T_1-2026-9-4.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: 04 September 2026