NWG buyback: 8,023,910,090 shares remain in issue post-settlement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reported a daily share buyback execution. On 31-Oct-25, the company repurchased 886,362 ordinary shares via Merrill Lynch International, paying a volume‑weighted average price of 582.25 GBp per share, with a high of 584.80 GBp and a low of 578.20 GBp on the LSE. The company stated it intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

After settlement, NatWest will hold 230,838,130 shares in treasury and have 8,023,910,090 shares in issue (excluding treasury). A full breakdown of individual trades executed under the buyback programme is available through the company’s posted trade report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

October, 2025

Commission File Number 001-10306

NatWest Group plc

250 Bishopsgate,

London, EC2M 4AA

United Kingdom

(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 ☒ Form 40-F ☐

The following information was issued as Company announcements in London, England and is furnished pursuant to General Instruction B to the General Instructions to Form 6-K:

NatWest Group plc
31 October 2025
Transaction in Own Shares
NatWest Group plc (the "Company") announces today that it has purchased the following number of ordinary shares in the Company with a nominal value of £1.0769* each ("Ordinary Shares") from Merrill Lynch International ("BofA").
Aggregated information:
Date of purchase	Number of Ordinary Shares purchased	Highest price paid: (GBp)	Lowest price paid: (GBp)	Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp)	Venue
31-Oct-25	886,362	584.80	578.20	582.25	LSE
* Note: the nominal value of Ordinary Shares without rounding is £1.076923076923077 per share
Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programme and were effected pursuant to the instructions issued by the Company to BofA on 25 July 2025, as announced on 28 July 2025.
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased Ordinary Shares.
Following the settlement of the above transactions, the Company will hold 230,838,130 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 8,023,910,090 Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
Further information:
Investor Relations
+ 44 (0)207 672 1758
Media Relations
+44 (0)131 523 4205
Legal Entity Identifier: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90
Transaction details
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK (Market Abuse Regulation), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by BofA on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme is detailed in the attached:http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7771F_1-2025-10-31.pdf

SIGNATURE

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.

			NatWest Group plc (Registrant)
Date:	31 October 2025			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What did NWG announce in its latest 6-K?

NatWest repurchased 886,362 ordinary shares on 31-Oct-25 as part of its buyback programme and intends to cancel those shares.

What prices did NWG pay for the buyback on 31-Oct-25?

The VWAP was 582.25 GBp per share, with a high of 584.80 GBp and a low of 578.20 GBp.

How many NWG shares remain in issue after settlement?

After settlement, shares in issue (excluding treasury) are 8,023,910,090.

How many NWG shares are held in treasury post-transaction?

NatWest will hold 230,838,130 ordinary shares in treasury after settlement.

Who executed the trades for NWG’s buyback?

The trades were executed by Merrill Lynch International (BofA) on behalf of NatWest.

Where were the shares repurchased?

The purchases took place on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Is there a detailed trade breakdown available?

Yes. NatWest provided a link to a full breakdown of individual trades executed as part of the programme.