FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For March 17, 2015
Commission File Number: 333-189150
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC
5th Floor
25 Gresham Street
London EC2V 7HN
United Kingdom
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F __X__ Form 40-F _____
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In connection with the issuance by Lloyds Bank plc of $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes due 2018, $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.400% Senior Notes due 2020 and $500,000,000 Floating Rate Notes due 2018 fully and conditionally guarranteed by Lloyds Banking Group plc, Lloyds Banking Group plc is filing the following documents solely for incorporation into the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-189150 and 333-189150-01):
Exhibit List
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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1.1
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Underwriting Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2015
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4.1
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Fourth Supplemental Indenture to the Subordinated Debt Securities Indenture between Lloyds Bank plc, as Issuer, Lloyds Banking Group plc, as Guarrantor and The Bank of New York Mellon acting through its London Branch, as Trustee, dated as of March 17, 2015.
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5.1
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Opinion of CMS Cameron McKenna LLP
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5.2
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Opinion of Linklaters LLP
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5.3
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Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell London LLP
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC
(Registrant)
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Date:
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March 17, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Matthew Harrison
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Name:
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Matthew Harrison
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Title:
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Public Senior Funding & Covered Bonds Manager
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