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Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) repurchases and plans to cancel 7M shares

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reports that on 22 July 2026 it repurchased 7,000,000 ordinary shares through Goldman Sachs International as broker under its existing share buyback programme. The shares were bought at prices between 113.7500 and 115.5000 pence per share, with a volume weighted average price of 115.1005 pence.

The company states that it intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares. A detailed schedule of individual trades executed as part of this buyback is made available via a linked schedule prepared in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation.

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Shares repurchased 7,000,000 shares Ordinary shares purchased on 22 July 2026 under share buyback programme
Highest price paid 115.5000 pence Maximum price per ordinary share in the 22 July 2026 buyback
Lowest price paid 113.7500 pence Minimum price per ordinary share in the 22 July 2026 buyback
Volume weighted average price 115.1005 pence VWAP per ordinary share for the 22 July 2026 repurchases
share buyback programme financial
"Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programme"
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) 115.1005"
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
"Number of ordinary shares purchased: 7,000,000"
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.

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FAQ

What did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) report on 22 July 2026?
Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) reported repurchasing 7,000,000 ordinary shares on 22 July 2026 under its existing share buyback programme. The trades were executed through Goldman Sachs International and the company intends to cancel all of the repurchased shares.

How many Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were bought back and at what prices?
Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) bought back 7,000,000 ordinary shares at prices between 113.7500 and 115.5000 pence per share. The company reports a volume weighted average price for the buyback of 115.1005 pence per share.

Who executed the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) share repurchases?
The repurchases were executed by Goldman Sachs International acting as broker for Lloyds Banking Group (LYG). The trades formed part of the bank’s existing share buyback programme, carried out under instructions issued to the broker on 29 January 2026.

What will happen to the 7,000,000 Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares repurchased?
Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) states that it intends to cancel all 7,000,000 repurchased ordinary shares. Cancellation removes these shares from circulation, consistent with the bank’s previously announced share buyback programme and its approach to managing its share capital base.

Where can investors see the detailed trade breakdown for Lloyds Banking Group (LYG)'s buyback?
A full breakdown of individual trades in the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) buyback is provided in a schedule linked from the announcement. This schedule is prepared in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation requirements.

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
 
 
 22 July 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, 22 July 2026
           re: Transaction in Own Shares
 
 
22 July 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: 22 July 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 7,000,000
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 115.5000
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 113.7500
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 115.1005
 
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/4770N_1-2026-7-22.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: 22 July 2026

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