Shareholder distributions were increased. Lloyds announced a 15% increase in its ordinary dividend and a share buyback of up to GBP 1.75 billion . The board intends to recommend a final dividend of 2.43 pence per share , bringing the total dividend to 3.65 pence for 2025. Chalmers said the combined capital return for the year would be up to GBP 3.9 billion , representing about 6% of the group’s current market capitalization.Finance director William Chalmers said statutory profit after tax was GBP 4.8 billio ...