Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Lloyds TSB Group plc, dated August 4, 2005, reports a Regulatory News Service Announcement regarding a notifiable shareholding interest. The filing discloses that Barclays PLC acquired a stake in Lloyds TSB Group as of July 28, 2005.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not contain operational financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It focuses exclusively on shareholding data.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Notifiable Interest Holder | Barclays PLC |
| Total Shares Held | 184,558,340 |
| Percentage of Issued Capital | 3.30% |
| Total Issued Share Capital | 5,601,124,869 units |
| Share Class | ORD GBP0.25 |
Material Changes
The material change reported is the accumulation of a 3.30% stake in Lloyds TSB Group by Barclays PLC through various legal entities and registered holders. This interest was triggered under Part VI of the Companies Act 1985, requiring notification to the registrant.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies related to Lloyds TSB Group's operations. The document is a statutory disclosure of ownership structure changes.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total issued share capital of 5,601,124,869 units to confirm the 3.30% calculation.
- Review the breakdown of Barclays PLC's holdings across its various legal entities (e.g., Barclays Global Investors Ltd, Gerrard Ltd) to understand the concentration of the stake.
- Confirm if this 3.30% stake triggers any specific corporate governance thresholds or disclosure requirements under UK or US regulations.
- Check subsequent filings to determine if Barclays PLC increased or decreased this position following the July 28, 2005 date.