Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE: LYG) repurchases 12.1M shares for buyback

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Lloyds Banking Group plc reported that it repurchased 12,135,869 of its ordinary shares on 28 April 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its existing share buyback programme. The shares were bought at prices between 96.7100 and 98.6700 pence, with a volume weighted average price of 97.7943 pence, and the Company intends to cancel them.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased: 12,135,869 shares Highest price paid: 98.6700 pence/share Lowest price paid: 96.7100 pence/share +3 more

6 metrics

Shares repurchased 12,135,869 shares Ordinary shares bought back on 28 April 2026

Highest price paid 98.6700 pence/share Buyback on 28 April 2026

Lowest price paid 96.7100 pence/share Buyback on 28 April 2026

Volume weighted average price 97.7943 pence/share Buyback on 28 April 2026

Broker Goldman Sachs International Executed buyback trades for the company

Regulation reference Article 5(1)(b), Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 Market Abuse Regulation cited for trade disclosure

Key Terms

share buyback programme, volume weighted average price, Market Abuse Regulation, Foreign Private Issuer, +1 more

5 terms

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) 97.7943"

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.

Foreign Private Issuer regulatory

"Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16a"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

ordinary shares financial

"number of its ordinary shares, from Goldman Sachs International"

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

 28 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, 28 April 2026

           re: Transaction in Own Shares

28 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: 28 April 2026

Number of ordinary shares purchased: 12,135,869

Highest price paid per share (pence): 98.6700

Lowest price paid per share (pence): 96.7100

Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 97.7943

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/2866C_1-2026-4-28.pdf

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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: 28 April 2026

FAQ

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

Lloyds Banking Group announced it repurchased 12,135,869 ordinary shares on 28 April 2026. The transaction was executed through Goldman Sachs International as part of its existing share buyback programme and the company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

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

Lloyds Banking Group bought back 12,135,869 ordinary shares on 28 April 2026. The highest price paid was 98.6700 pence, the lowest was 96.7100 pence, and the volume weighted average price was 97.7943 pence per share.

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

Lloyds Banking Group intends to cancel all 12,135,869 ordinary shares it repurchased. Cancelling these shares reduces the number of shares in issue, which can increase each remaining share’s proportional interest in the company compared with before the cancellation.

Which broker handled the Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) share repurchases?

Goldman Sachs International acted as broker for Lloyds Banking Group’s share repurchases. The trades were executed on 28 April 2026 as part of the company’s existing share buyback programme under instructions issued on 29 January 2026.

Where can investors see the detailed Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) trade breakdown?

A full breakdown of individual trades executed for Lloyds Banking Group is available in a schedule linked from the announcement. The link directs to an RNS-hosted PDF containing trade-by-trade details carried out on behalf of the company under the buyback programme.

Who are the investor relations and media contacts for Lloyds Banking Group (LYG)?

Investor relations queries can be directed to Douglas Radcliffe, Group Investor Relations Director. Media enquiries can go to Matt Smith, Head of Media Relations. Both contacts are listed with telephone numbers and email addresses in the announcement for further information.