NatWest Group updates share buyback and voting rights

NatWest Group plc reports recent activity under its existing share buyback programme.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reports recent activity under its existing share buyback programme. On 13–14 August 2026 it repurchased multiple blocks of ordinary shares of £1.0769 nominal value each from UBS AG, London Branch across the LSE, CHIX and BATE venues at prices up to 708.0000 GBp per share.

The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. After settlement, it will hold 178,425,903 ordinary shares in treasury and have 7,959,360,062 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares). The total number of voting rights will be 31,839,372,808, which shareholders may use as the denominator for FCA disclosure calculations.

Key Figures

Largest single-day block repurchased: 335,000 shares Maximum buyback price: 708.0000 GBp Treasury shares after settlement: 178,425,903 shares +2 more

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Largest single-day block repurchased 335,000 shares Ordinary shares bought on 13 August 2026 on LSE

Maximum buyback price 708.0000 GBp Highest price paid per share on 14 August 2026

Treasury shares after settlement 178,425,903 shares Ordinary shares held in treasury following these transactions

Shares in issue (excl. treasury) 7,959,360,062 shares Ordinary shares in issue after buybacks, excluding treasury

Total voting rights 31,839,372,808 Denominator for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules

Key Terms

treasury shares, voting rights, Market Abuse Regulation, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules

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treasury shares financial

"NWG will hold 178,425,903 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,959,360,062"

Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

voting rights regulatory

"The total number of voting rights in the Company will be 31,839,372,808"

Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.

Market Abuse Regulation regulatory

"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK (Market Abuse Regulation)"

Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory

"required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"

Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.

FAQ

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What did NatWest Group (NWG) announce in this Form 6-K?

NatWest Group repurchased ordinary shares over 13–14 August 2026 under its existing share buyback programme, buying shares from UBS across several trading venues and intending to cancel the repurchased shares.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) shares will be held in treasury after these buybacks?

Following settlement, NatWest Group will hold 178,425,903 ordinary shares in treasury. These treasury shares are excluded from the count of shares in issue and do not carry voting rights while held in treasury.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) shares remain in issue after the repurchases?

After these transactions, NatWest Group will have 7,959,360,062 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. This figure represents the share capital that participates in dividends and potential future corporate actions.

What is the new total number of voting rights at NatWest Group (NWG)?

The total number of voting rights in NatWest Group will be 31,839,372,808. Shareholders can use this number as the denominator for FCA disclosure and transparency calculations regarding notifiable shareholdings.

At what prices did NatWest Group (NWG) repurchase shares in this period?

On 13–14 August 2026, NatWest Group repurchased shares at prices ranging up to 708.0000 GBp per share. Volume-weighted average prices per trade block ranged from 703.1514 GBp to 704.1178 GBp across the different venues.

Which trading venues were used for NatWest Group (NWG) buybacks?

The buyback trades were executed on the LSE, CHIX and BATE venues. UBS AG, London Branch carried out the purchases on behalf of NatWest Group under instructions issued on 16 February 2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 01:12 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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

August, 2026

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:

14 August 2026

Transaction in Own Shares

NatWest Group plc (the 'Company') announces that, over the past week, it has purchased the following number of ordinary shares in the Company with a nominal value of £1.0769* each ('Ordinary Shares') from UBS AG, London Branch ('UBS').

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
13 August 2026	335,000	704.0000	701.60	703.4188	LSE
13 August 2026	98,000	704.0000	701.60	703.1514	CHIX
13 August 2026	33,000	704.0000	702.40	703.4174	BATE
14 August 2026	170,729	708.0000	701.60	704.1178	LSE
14 August 2026	42,954	704.0000	702.20	703.8542	CHIX
14 August 2026	14,540	704.0000	703.80	703.8823	BATE

* 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 UBS on 16 February 2026, as announced on 16 February 2026.

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased Ordinary Shares.

Following the settlement of the above transactions, NWG will hold 178,425,903 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,959,360,062 Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding treasury shares). The total number of voting rights in the Company will be 31,839,372,808. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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 UBS on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme relating to the Transactions is detailed in the attached:

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8315Q_1-2026-8-14.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:	14 August 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary