Lloyds agrees TSB sale to Spanish bank in £1.7bn deal​

The group has agreed to sell its entire 50% stake in TSB for 340p per share - a 29% premium on TSB's closing price prior to bid - subject to regulatory approval. It will initially sell a 9.99% stake in the bank for £170m to be completed by 24 March 2015, and has agreed to sell the remaining 40.1% stake for 340p per share. The deal meant Lloyds is in line for a maximum £850m payout to be used for "general corporate purposes". Investors who bought shares under a bonus scheme agreement in the initial public offering last June will receive compensation should the deal go ahead before 2...