Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

12 March 2018

  LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc

  (Translation of registrant's name into English)

5th Floor

25 Gresham Street

London

EC2V 7HN

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..X.. Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes No ..X..

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule

12g3-2(b): 82- ________

Index to Exhibits

Item

No. 1 Regulatory News Service Announcement, dated 12 March 2018

re: Director/PDMR Shareholding

12 March 2018

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC ('GROUP') - NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ('PDMRs') IN ORDINARY SHARES OF THE GROUP OF 10 PENCE EACH ('SHARES')

On 21 February 2018, the Group published details of upcoming remuneration disclosures for the Group, including salary, Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) vesting, Group Performance Share (bonus), Group Ownership Share (LTIP) awards and Fixed Share Awards for PDMRs ('Summary Remuneration Announcement'). Where awards had not yet been made, estimates were provided.

This announcement should be read in conjunction with the Summary Remuneration Announcement and disclosures in the 2017 Annual Report and Accounts published on 21 February 2018. The 2017 Annual Report and Accounts is available on the 'Annual Reports' page in the 'Investors & Performance' section of the Group's website www.lloydsbankinggroup.com.

2017 Group Performance Share Awards

As announced on 21 February 2018 and detailed in the announcement released on 9 March 2018, for the 2017 Group Performance Share awards, 50 per cent of the upfront Shares are delivered immediately, subject to a holding period ending in March 2019. Details of these shares are as follows:

	Name		Number of Shares Vested immediately (subject to a one year holding period) (1)
	António Horta-Osório		206,075
	George Culmer		93,336
	Juan Colombás		93,336
	Karin Cook		50,645
	Antonio Lorenzo		79,297
	Vim Maru		78,689
	Zak Mian		74,786
	David Oldfield		86,961
	Janet Pope		42,055
	Stephen Shelley		80,118

1		Net amount vesting immediately.

Deferred Bonus Awards for 2014, 2015 and 2016 Performance

As announced on 21 February 2018, Deferred Bonus Awards are due to be released in 2018 which relate to performance in 2014, 2015 and 2016. In accordance with the Group's deferral policy, a proportion of the Shares are released over three years, being received in tranches in March and September.

In this respect, the Group announces that today, after the settlement of income tax and national insurance contributions, the PDMRs listed in the table below received the number of Shares (for no payment) as set out by their name. A further announcement will be made in September for the September release.

Name	2014	2015	2016
António Horta-Osório	530,463 1	308,526 2	187,854
George Culmer	-	167,706	88,467
Juan Colombás	-	165,376	88,983
Karin Cook	14,918	17,827	59,233
Antonio Lorenzo	28,664	43,621	84,290
Vim Maru	28,512	26,488	69,868
Zak Mian	7,209	5,688	47,327
David Oldfield	18,363	23,119	92,013
Janet Pope	11,739	5,767	11,295
Stephen Shelley	19,339	19,245	25,385

1		Subject to holding period until March 2020
2		Subject to holding period until March 2021

Release of Long-Term Incentive Awards made in March 2015

As announced on 21 February 2018, the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) awards made in 2015 are vesting at 66.3 per cent.

In this respect, the Group announces that, after the settlement of income tax and national insurance contributions, the PDMRs listed in the table below today received (for no payment) the number of Shares (including Shares in respect of dividend equivalents) as set out by their name, following the partial vesting of LTIP awards made in March 2015. Executive Directors and Material Risk Takers at the time of the award in 2015 are required to retain any Shares vesting for a further two years.

Name	Shares
António Horta-Osório	1,792,442
George Culmer	969,681
Juan Colombás	956,214
Karin Cook	146,920
Antonio Lorenzo	883,487
Vim Maru	320,974
Zak Mian	124,882
David Oldfield	781,132
Janet Pope	109,358
Stephen Shelley	318,329

Disposal of Shares

The Group announces the sale of Shares by PDMRs as set out below. Following the sale of Shares, the PDMRs continue to comply with the Group's shareholding policy requirements and hold Shares as set out below, including Shares subject to holding periods of up to a further two years post vesting.

Name of PDMR	Number of Shares Sold	Price Per Share	Transaction date	Number of Shares held by the PDMR (and persons closely associated) following the sale
Karin Cook	91,978	67.1043 pence	12 March 2018	2,131,292

ENQUIRIES:

Investor Relations

Douglas Radcliffe

Group Investor Relations Director

Email: douglas.radcliffe@ finance.lloydsbanking.com

Group Corporate Affairs

Fiona Laffan

Director of Corporate Communications

Email: fiona.laffan@lloydsbanking.com

+44 (0) 20 7356 1571

+44 (0) 20 7356 2081

12 March 2018

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	António Horta-Osório
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Chief Executive
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	206,075

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	206,075 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2014)		GBP00.0000	530,463
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	308,526
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	187,854

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	1,026,843 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	1,792,442

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	1,792,442 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	George Culmer
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	93,336

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	93,336 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	167,706
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	88,467

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	256,173 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	969,681

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	969,681 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Juan Colombás
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Operating Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	93,336

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	93,336 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	165,376
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	88,983

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	254,359 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	956,214

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	956,214 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Karin Cook
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Services Director
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	50,645

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	50,645 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2014)		GBP00.0000	14,918
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	17,827
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	59,233

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	91,978 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	146,920

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	146,920 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Disposal of shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Disposal of shares		GBP00.671043	91,978

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	91,978 GBP00.671043
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Antonio Lorenzo
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Executive, Scottish Widows and Group Director, Insurance and Wealth
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	79,297

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	79,297 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2014)		GBP00.0000	28,664
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	43,621
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	84,290

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	156,575 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	883,487

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	883,487 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Vim Maru
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Director, Retail
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	78,689

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	78,689 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2014)		GBP00.0000	28,512
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	26,488
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	69,868

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	124,868 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	320,974

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	320,974 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Zak Mian
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Director, Transformation
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	74,786

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	74,786 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2014)		GBP00.0000	7,209
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	5,688
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	47,327

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	60,224 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	124,882

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	124,882 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	David Oldfield
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Director, Commercial Banking
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	86,961

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	86,961 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2014)		GBP00.0000	18,363
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	23,119
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	92,013

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	133,495 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	781,132

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	781,132 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Janet Pope
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief of Staff and Group Director, Corporate Affairs and Responsible Business & Inclusion
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	42,055

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	42,055 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2014)		GBP00.0000	11,739
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	5,767
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	11,295

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	28,801 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	109,358

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	109,358 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Stephen Shelley
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Risk Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment	Initial Notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Lloyds Banking Group plc
b)	LEI	549300PPXHEU2JF0AM85
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the release of part of the 2017 Group Performance Share Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2017 Group Performance Share Award Partial Release		GBP00.0000	80,118

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	80,118 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Deferred Bonus Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2014)		GBP00.0000	19,339
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2015)		GBP00.0000	19,245
	Deferred Bonus Plan (2016)		GBP00.0000	25,385

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	63,969 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 10p each GB0008706128
b)	Nature of the transaction	Shares acquired in respect of the vesting of the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Award on a net of income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) basis.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)
			Price(s)	Volume(s)
	2015 LTIP		GBP00.0000	318,329

d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	318,329 GBP00.0000
e)	Date of the transaction	12 March 2018
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

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.

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc

(Registrant)

By: Douglas Radcliffe

Name: Douglas Radcliffe

Title: Group Investor Relations Director