Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Lloyds Banking Group Plc, dated 28 August 2026, reports on transactions in the company's own shares. The announcement details purchases made between 24 August 2026 and 28 August 2026 as part of existing share buyback programmes announced on 30 January 2026 and 31 July 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing focuses exclusively on share repurchase activity and does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
| Date | Shares Purchased | Highest Price (pence) | Lowest Price (pence) | VWAP (pence) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/08/2026 | 8,000,000 | 111.9000 | 111.0000 | 111.4481 |
| 25/08/2026 | 8,000,000 | 112.3500 | 110.9000 | 111.6152 |
| 26/08/2026 | 9,000,000 | 112.1000 | 111.4000 | 111.7888 |
| 27/08/2026 | 17,073,868 | 112.1500 | 109.1500 | 109.8050 |
| 28/08/2026 | 25,031,102 | 110.0000 | 108.7500 | 109.5478 |
| Total (Jan 2026 Programme) | 67,104,970 | - | - | - |
Note: No shares were purchased under the programme announced on 31 July 2026 during this period.
Material Changes
The filing does not provide comparative financial data against prior periods. The primary activity reported is the execution of share buybacks, with the company intending to cancel the purchased shares.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly reports on regulatory compliance regarding the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the execution of the buyback programme via Goldman Sachs International.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares repurchased (67,104,970) and the weighted average price paid.
- Confirm the intention to cancel the repurchased shares to assess the impact on earnings per share.
- Review the full trade breakdown available via the provided RNS link for granular execution details.
- Check subsequent filings for updates on the remaining capacity of the buyback programmes announced in January and July 2026.