Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Lloyds Banking Group Plc, dated January 2, 2014, reports on the status of various employee share schemes. The reporting period covers the six months from July 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013. The filing serves as a Block Listing Six Monthly Return required under UK Listing Rules.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on the movement of unallotted securities within specific equity incentive plans.
| Share Scheme | Securities Issued/Allotted (Period) | Unallotted Balance (End of Period) |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Banking Group Sharesave Scheme 2007 | 35,060,662 | 70,327,179 |
| St James's Place Partners Share Option Scheme | 2,117,670 | 5,467,884 |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc Deferred Bonus Plan 2008 | Nil | 180,940,699 |
| Lloyds TSB Group Sharesave Scheme 1997 | Nil | 13,515,055 |
| Lloyds TSB Group No. 1 Executive Share Option Scheme 1997 | Nil | 1,363,403 |
| Lloyds TSB Group No. 2 Executive Share Option Scheme 1997 | Nil | 9,855,658 |
| Lloyds TSB Group plc Senior Executives' Share Option Scheme 1996 | Nil | 762,500 |
| Lloyds Banking Group Share Incentive Plan | Nil | 434,353 |
| Lloyds Banking Group Long-Term Incentive Plan 2006 | Nil | 3,032,649 |
Material Changes
During the six-month period, two schemes saw a reduction in unallotted securities due to issuance:
- Lloyds Banking Group Sharesave Scheme 2007: Decreased by 35,060,662 shares.
- St James's Place Partners Share Option Scheme: Decreased by 2,117,670 shares.
No increases were applied to any block schemes during this period. All other listed schemes reported no securities issued or allotted.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is a statutory return regarding share scheme administration.
Important Facts for Investors
- This filing contains no financial performance data (revenue, earnings, or cash flow).
- Approximately 37.2 million shares were issued across two specific schemes during the six months ended December 31, 2013.
- The Deferred Bonus Plan 2008 holds the largest pool of unallotted securities at over 180 million shares.
- The filing was signed by Charles King, Investor Relations Director, on January 2, 2014.