Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Lloyds TSB Group plc (now Lloyds Banking Group Plc) is dated 13 January 2009. The document serves as a regulatory disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. It provides an update on the company's issued share capital and outlines specific dealing disclosure requirements relevant to the ongoing takeover context involving HBOS plc.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a corporate governance and regulatory announcement rather than a financial results report.
- Ordinary Shares Issued: 8,569,508,872 (25 pence each with voting rights).
- Treasury Shares: None held.
- ISIN (Ordinary Shares): GB0008706128.
- ADR Facility: Traded on NYSE under symbol LYG (1:4 ratio to ordinary shares).
- ADR ISIN: US 53943910 9 9.
Material Changes
The filing confirms the total number of shares issued with voting rights exercisable in all circumstances is 8,569,508,872. This figure is provided to assist shareholders in calculating their percentage of issued share capital for notification purposes under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. No financial performance changes are reported in this text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Regulatory Requirements
The document details strict disclosure obligations under the City Code due to the active offer period involving HBOS plc:
- Rule 8.3 (Third Parties): Any person interested in 1% or more of relevant securities of Lloyds TSB Group plc or HBOS plc must publicly disclose dealings by 3:30 pm London time on the following business day.
- Rule 8.1 (Company and Associates): Dealings by the companies or their associates must be disclosed by 12:00 noon London time on the following business day.
- Scope: These requirements apply until the offer becomes unconditional, lapses, is withdrawn, or the offer period ends.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total issued share count of 8,569,508,872 against the latest shareholder register.
- Confirm the 1:4 ADR ratio for NYSE trading (LYG) to ensure accurate conversion of holdings.
- Monitor compliance with Rule 8.3 and 8.1 disclosure deadlines if holding or trading 1% or more of relevant securities during the HBOS offer period.
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to Form 20-F or interim reports for financial metrics.