1021 GMT - Lloyds Banking Group could see an up to 2.1 billion-pound charge from litigation stemming from its motor finance business, Morgan Stanley says in a note. A Friday court ruling widens the potential scope of a continuing investigation in the motor finance sector from the Financial Conduct Authority. Lloyds is exposed through its Black Horse brand, the U.K.'s largest motor finance provider. "We also acknowledge it could take several quarters before we have clarity, and this may affect buyback expectations," analyst Alvaro Serrano writes. He increases the charge estimate from its previous base case--the mid point of the 700 million-1.5 billion pound range--as the liability is increasingly difficult to size. The broker lowers its rating to equalweight from overweight. Shares fall 1%. (elena.vardon@wsj.com)
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October 30, 2024 06:21 ET (10:21 GMT)
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