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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchases and cancels 1M shares

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it bought back 1,000,000 of its ordinary shares on 13 April 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. The shares were purchased at prices between 99.1600p and 100.4200p, with a volume weighted average price of 99.8734p per share, and the Company intends to cancel them.

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Shares repurchased 1,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought back on 13 April 2026
Highest price paid 100.4200p per share Share buyback on 13 April 2026
Lowest price paid 99.1600p per share Share buyback on 13 April 2026
VWAP price 99.8734p per share Volume weighted average price for 1,000,000 shares
Regulatory reference Article 5(1)(b), Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 Market Abuse Regulation governing disclosure
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) 99.8734"
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.
Report of Foreign Private Issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"
A report of a foreign private issuer is a formal filing that a non‑U.S. company makes to U.S. regulators to share important business, financial, or governance information with American investors. Think of it as a regular update or press packet that keeps investors informed about events that could change a company’s value—like earnings, management changes, contracts, or regulatory developments—so investors can make timely, informed decisions.
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 April 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 April 2026
           reTransaction in Own Shares
 
   13 April 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 April 2026
 
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 1,000,000
 
Highest price paid per share (pence): 100.4200
 
Lowest price paid per share (pence): 99.1600
 
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 99.8734
 
 
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/2747A_1-2026-4-13.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 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: 13 April 2026

FAQ

What share repurchase did LYG (Lloyds Banking Group) disclose on 13 April 2026?

Lloyds Banking Group disclosed that it repurchased 1,000,000 ordinary shares on 13 April 2026. The transaction was executed through Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme, with all repurchased shares intended to be cancelled by the company.

What prices did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) pay in its 13 April 2026 buyback?

Lloyds Banking Group paid between 99.1600p and 100.4200p per share in this buyback. The highest price was 100.4200p, the lowest 99.1600p, and the volume weighted average price across the 1,000,000 shares was 99.8734p.

Who executed Lloyds Banking Group’s (LYG) 1,000,000 share repurchase?

Goldman Sachs International executed the 1,000,000 share repurchase for Lloyds Banking Group. The trades were carried out as part of the bank’s existing share buyback programme, 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 1,000,000 ordinary shares it repurchased. Cancelling repurchased shares permanently removes them from circulation, which typically reduces the number of shares outstanding and concentrates ownership among remaining shareholders, based on the transaction details disclosed.

Where can investors see the detailed trades for LYG’s 13 April 2026 buyback?

Investors can view a full breakdown of the individual trades through a schedule linked in the announcement. The document is available at the London Stock Exchange’s RNS PDF link provided, detailing each trade executed by Goldman Sachs International on Lloyds’ behalf.

Which regulation governs Lloyds Banking Group’s 13 April 2026 buyback disclosure?

The buyback disclosure is made in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, the Market Abuse Regulation, as it forms part of assimilated law under the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018, requiring detailed reporting of such share repurchase transactions.