Lloyds Banking Group PLC has announced the publication of a prospectus for its 60 billion Global Covered Bond Programme. The prospectus, dated 8 August 2024, has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority and is available for viewing. It relates to the 60,000,000,000 Global Covered Bond Programme of Lloyds Bank plc, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed as to payments of interest and principal by Lloyds Bank Covered Bonds LLP.

The prospectus has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection. The announcement also provides contact information for further inquiries, including Investor Relations, Group Corporate Affairs, and Group Corporate Treasury.

The disclaimer in the announcement specifies that the information contained in the prospectus may be addressed to and/or targeted at persons who are residents of particular countries only and is not intended for use and should not be relied upon by any person outside these countries. It also outlines that the announcement and the prospectus do not constitute an offer or invitation to subscribe for, or purchase, securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such an offer or invitation would be unlawful.

The securities described in the prospectus have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or under any relevant securities laws of any state of the United States of America and are subject to U.S. tax law requirements. The securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons or to persons within the United States of America except pursuant to registration or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will be no public offering of the securities in the United States.