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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchases 6.99M shares for cancellation

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it repurchased 6,986,031 of its ordinary shares on 06 July 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. The bank paid between 114.2000 pence and 115.9500 pence per share, with a volume weighted average price of 115.2851 pence. Lloyds intends to cancel all of these repurchased shares, thereby reducing its ordinary share count.

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Shares repurchased 6,986,031 shares Ordinary shares bought on 06 July 2026
Highest price paid 115.9500 pence/share Buyback on 06 July 2026
Lowest price paid 114.2000 pence/share Buyback on 06 July 2026
VWAP 115.2851 pence/share Volume weighted average price for the repurchases
Instruction date to broker 29 January 2026 Date company instructed Goldman Sachs International
Announcement of instructions 30 January 2026 Earlier announcement of buyback instructions
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.
ordinary shares financial
"it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares"
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.
volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence) 115.2851"
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.
Regulatory News Service regulatory
"Regulatory News Service Announcement, 06 July 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.

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FAQ

What did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) announce in this 6-K filing?
Lloyds Banking Group reported a routine share repurchase transaction. It bought back 6,986,031 ordinary shares on 06 July 2026 as part of its existing share buyback programme and plans to cancel these shares to reduce its share count.

How many Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were repurchased on 06 July 2026?
Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 6,986,031 ordinary shares. These shares were bought from Goldman Sachs International under previously issued instructions and will be cancelled, which reduces the total number of Lloyds shares outstanding once the cancellation is completed.

What prices did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) pay for the repurchased shares?
Lloyds Banking Group paid a highest price of 115.9500 pence and a lowest price of 114.2000 pence per ordinary share. The volume weighted average price across all repurchases that day was 115.2851 pence, reflecting actual trading prices in the market.

Is the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) buyback part of a larger programme?
Yes. The share purchases form part of Lloyds Banking Group’s existing share buyback programme. They were executed under instructions given to Goldman Sachs International on 29 January 2026 and previously announced on 30 January 2026 to the market.

What will happen to the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares that were repurchased?
Lloyds Banking Group intends to cancel all 6,986,031 repurchased ordinary shares. Cancelling repurchased shares permanently removes them from circulation, which reduces the company’s overall share count and can increase each remaining share’s proportional ownership stake.

Where can investors see the detailed trade breakdown for Lloyds (LYG) buyback?
A full breakdown of individual trades executed by Goldman Sachs International is provided in a schedule linked in the announcement. The link points to an RNS PDF on the London Stock Exchange site, detailing each trade required under Market Abuse Regulation rules.

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
 
 
 06 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, 06 July 2026
           re: Transaction in Own Shares
 
 
06 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: 06 July 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 6,986,031
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 115.9500
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 114.2000
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 115.2851
 
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/2241L_1-2026-7-6.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: 06 July 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR