[6-K] Lloyds Banking Group plc Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lloyds Banking Group announced a purchase of 3,292,493 ordinary shares on 18 September 2025 through Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc as part of its ongoing buyback programme. The trades were executed at a highest price of 83.8800p, a lowest price of 83.1000p and a volume weighted average price of 83.5333p.

The purchases were effected under instructions given to the broker on 20 February 2025 (announced 21 February 2025). The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares. A full breakdown of individual trades is referenced in the announcement schedule via the provided link.

Positive

• Executed buyback of 3,292,493 shares demonstrating active capital return under the authorised programme
• Intention to cancel the purchased shares, which reduces issued share capital if completed

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Lloyds repurchased ~3.29m shares on 18 Sep 2025 at ~83.53p VWAP; purchases fit an existing buyback and will be cancelled.

The transaction is a straightforward execution of the announced buyback programme. Key metrics are the number of shares (3,292,493) and the VWAP (83.5333p), which show the company is actively returning capital. Without information on the programme’s remaining capacity or the company’s market capitalization, the direct impact on EPS or capital ratios cannot be determined from this notice alone. The link to the trade schedule allows verification of execution timing and individual trade details.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Repurchase follows authorised programme instructions and cancellation indicates permanent share capital reduction.

The announcement confirms the buy-and-cancel approach, which typically reduces issued share capital and can modestly increase remaining shareholders’ proportional holdings. Execution via an approved broker and reference to the Market Abuse Regulation reporting schedule indicates regulatory-compliant disclosure. Materiality for investors depends on the buyback’s scale relative to total shares outstanding, which is not provided here.

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

18 September 2025

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, 18 September 2025

           re: Transaction in Own Shares

18 September 2025

TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES

Lloyds Banking Group plc (the "Company") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares, from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (the "Broker").

Ordinary Shares

Date of purchases: 18 September 2025

Number of ordinary shares purchased: 3,292,493

Highest price paid per share (pence): 83.8800

Lowest price paid per share (pence): 83.1000

Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 83.5333

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 20 February 2025, as announced on 21 February 2025.

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/9568Z_1-2025-9-18.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: 18 September 2025

FAQ

What did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) announce on 18 September 2025?

The company announced it purchased 3,292,493 ordinary shares on 18 September 2025 as part of its existing buyback programme.

At what prices did LYG buy back the shares on 18 September 2025?

The highest price paid was 83.8800 pence, the lowest price was 83.1000 pence, and the VWAP was 83.5333 pence.

Will Lloyds cancel the repurchased shares?

Yes. The announcement states the Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Which broker executed the share purchases for LYG?

The purchases were made through Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc acting as the broker.

Where can I find a full breakdown of the individual trades?

A full breakdown is provided in the Schedule linked in the announcement: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9568Z_1-2025-9-18.pdf