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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchases 5,000,000 shares for cancellation

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it bought back 5,000,000 of its ordinary shares on 19 June 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. Prices ranged between 104.0500 and 105.1500 pence per share, with a volume weighted average price of 104.5570 pence. The company plans to cancel all of these repurchased shares.

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Lloyds continues its share buyback, repurchasing 5 million shares for cancellation.

Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 5,000,000 ordinary shares on 19 June 2026 through Goldman Sachs International as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The prices paid ranged from 104.0500 to 105.1500 pence, with a volume weighted average of 104.5570 pence.

Because the company intends to cancel these shares, the transaction slightly reduces the share count, concentrating future earnings over fewer shares. The economic impact depends on the total size of the broader programme relative to overall shares outstanding, which is not detailed in this excerpt.

Shares repurchased 5,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought back on 19 June 2026
Highest price paid 105.1500 pence per share Buyback on 19 June 2026
Lowest price paid 104.0500 pence per share Buyback on 19 June 2026
Volume weighted average price 104.5570 pence per share Buyback on 19 June 2026
Buyback instruction date 29 January 2026 Instructions to broker for programme
Announcement date 19 June 2026 Transactions in own securities announcement
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) 104.5570"
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: 5,000,000"
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.
Regulatory News Service regulatory
"Regulatory News Service Announcement, 19 June 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 announced it repurchased 5,000,000 ordinary shares on 19 June 2026 through Goldman Sachs International. The buyback forms part of its existing share buyback programme, and the company intends to cancel all of the shares purchased in this transaction.

How many Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were repurchased and at what prices?
Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 5,000,000 ordinary shares on 19 June 2026. The highest price paid was 105.1500 pence per share, the lowest was 104.0500 pence, and the volume weighted average price across the trades was 104.5570 pence per share.

Is the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) share buyback part of a wider programme?
Yes. The 5,000,000-share repurchase on 19 June 2026 forms part of Lloyds Banking Group’s existing share buyback programme. The trades were executed by Goldman Sachs International following instructions issued on 29 January 2026 and previously announced on 30 January 2026.

What will Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) do with the repurchased shares?
Lloyds Banking Group intends to cancel all 5,000,000 ordinary shares repurchased on 19 June 2026. Cancelling these shares permanently removes them from circulation, which reduces the company’s total number of outstanding shares following completion of the relevant administrative processes.

Where can investors see the detailed trade breakdown for the Lloyds (LYG) buyback?
A full breakdown of the individual trades executed by Goldman Sachs International is available in the schedule linked in the announcement. Investors can access it via the London Stock Exchange RNS PDF link provided, which lists each trade conducted under the buyback programme that day.

Who acted as broker for Lloyds Banking Group’s (LYG) 19 June 2026 buyback?
Goldman Sachs International acted as broker for Lloyds Banking Group’s 5,000,000-share repurchase on 19 June 2026. The broker executed the trades on behalf of the company under instructions issued on 29 January 2026 as part of the established share buyback programme.
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
 
 
 19 June 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, 19 June 2026
           re: Transaction in Own Shares
 
 
19 June 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: 19 June 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 5,000,000
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 105.1500
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 104.0500
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 104.5570
 
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/0994J_1-2026-6-19.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: 19 June 2026

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