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Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) repurchases 11.85M shares for cancellation

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it bought back 11,850,000 of its ordinary shares on 13 May 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. Prices ranged between 93.2600p and 95.4000p per share, with a volume weighted average price of 94.4524p. The company plans to cancel all of these repurchased shares.

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Shares repurchased 11,850,000 shares Ordinary shares bought back on 13 May 2026
Highest price paid 95.4000 pence/share Maximum price in 13 May 2026 buyback trades
Lowest price paid 93.2600 pence/share Minimum price in 13 May 2026 buyback trades
VWAP 94.4524 pence/share Volume weighted average price for 13 May 2026 repurchases
Buyback date 13 May 2026 Date of ordinary share 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) 94.4524"
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: 11,850,000"
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.
Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →
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
 
 
 13 May 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, 13 May 2026
           re: Transaction in Own Shares
 
 
 
 
13 May 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: 13 May 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 11,850,000
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 95.4000
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 93.2600
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 94.4524
 
 
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/2345E_1-2026-5-13.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 352
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: 13 May 2026

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FAQ

What did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) announce in this 6-K filing?

Lloyds Banking Group reported purchasing 11,850,000 ordinary shares on 13 May 2026. The buyback was executed through Goldman Sachs International as part of its existing share buyback programme and the company intends to cancel all of the repurchased shares.

How many Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were repurchased on 13 May 2026?

The company repurchased 11,850,000 ordinary shares on 13 May 2026. These purchases were made from Goldman Sachs International under instructions issued in January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme and are intended to be cancelled by the company.

At what prices did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) buy back its shares?

Lloyds bought back shares at prices between 93.2600p and 95.4000p per share. The volume weighted average price paid was 94.4524p, reflecting the average cost across all 11,850,000 ordinary shares purchased on 13 May 2026 under its share buyback programme.

What will Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) do with the repurchased shares?

Lloyds Banking Group intends to cancel all 11,850,000 ordinary shares it repurchased. Cancelling these shares reduces the number of shares in issue, consistent with the objectives of its existing share buyback programme conducted through Goldman Sachs International on 13 May 2026.

Who executed the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) share buyback trades?

Goldman Sachs International acted as broker for the share repurchases. It executed trades on behalf of Lloyds Banking Group on 13 May 2026 as part of the company’s existing share buyback programme, following instructions issued by Lloyds on 29 January 2026.

Where can investors see the detailed Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) buyback trades?

A full breakdown of individual trades is provided in a schedule linked in the announcement. The link directs to an RNS PDF on the London Stock Exchange website, detailing all trades executed by Goldman Sachs International for the 13 May 2026 buyback.