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Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) repurchases 1M shares for cancellation

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it bought back 1,000,000 of its ordinary shares on 14 April 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. Prices ranged between 100.5800p and 102.6000p, with a volume-weighted average price of 101.7767p. The Company plans to cancel all of these repurchased shares.

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Shares repurchased 1,000,000 shares Ordinary shares bought back on 14 April 2026
Highest repurchase price 102.6000 pence per share Maximum price paid on 14 April 2026
Lowest repurchase price 100.5800 pence per share Minimum price paid on 14 April 2026
VWAP repurchase price 101.7767 pence per share Volume-weighted average price on 14 April 2026
Instruction date 29 January 2026 Date instructions were issued to the broker
Announcement date of programme instructions 30 January 2026 Date the instructions were publicly announced
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) 101.7767"
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
"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.
Regulatory News Service regulatory
"Regulatory News Service Announcement, 14 April 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.
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
 
 
14 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, 14 April 2026
           re: Transaction in Own Shares
 
 14 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: 14 April 2026
  
Number of ordinary shares purchased: 1,000,000
  
Highest price paid per share (pence): 102.6000

Lowest price paid per share (pence): 100.5800
  
Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 101.7767
 
 
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/4728A_1-2026-4-14.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: 14 April 2026

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FAQ

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

Lloyds Banking Group announced the repurchase of 1,000,000 ordinary shares on 14 April 2026 under its existing share buyback programme. The shares were bought from Goldman Sachs International and are intended to be cancelled, reducing the company’s outstanding share count over time.

How many Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) shares were repurchased and at what prices?

The company repurchased 1,000,000 ordinary shares. The highest price paid was 102.6000 pence per share, the lowest was 100.5800 pence, and the volume-weighted average price for the transaction was 101.7767 pence per share on 14 April 2026.

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

Goldman Sachs International acted as broker for the repurchase of Lloyds Banking Group’s ordinary shares. The trades were carried out under instructions issued by the company on 29 January 2026 as part of its existing share buyback programme, 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 on 14 April 2026. Cancelling the shares removes them from circulation, which typically decreases the total number of shares outstanding and consolidates existing shareholders’ proportional ownership stakes.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for the Lloyds (LYG) buyback?

A full breakdown of individual trades executed by Goldman Sachs International is available via a schedule linked in the announcement. The link directs to a document hosted by the London Stock Exchange, providing trade-by-trade details in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation.

Under what regulatory framework was the Lloyds (LYG) buyback disclosed?

The buyback disclosure complies with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, known as the Market Abuse Regulation, as it forms part of assimilated UK law. This framework requires detailed reporting of share repurchases, including individual trade information, to promote market transparency.