NatWest Group (NWG) details share capital and 31.9B voting rights
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NatWest Group plc has updated investors on its share capital and voting rights as at 29 May 2026. The company has 7,973,762,123 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), each carrying 4 voting rights, giving 31,895,048,492 voting rights for ordinary shareholders.
There are 181,974,680 ordinary shares held in treasury, which do not carry exercisable voting rights. NatWest also has 240,686 11% cumulative preference shares and 242,454 5.5% cumulative preference shares, each with 4 voting rights, bringing total voting rights across all classes to 31,896,981,052. Shareholders are asked to use this figure when assessing disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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Key Figures
Ordinary shares in issue (excl. treasury): 7,973,762,123 shares
Voting rights per ordinary share: 4 voting rights/share
Ordinary share voting rights: 31,895,048,492 voting rights
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Ordinary shares in issue (excl. treasury)
7,973,762,123 shares
Ordinary shares with voting rights as at 29 May 2026
Voting rights per ordinary share
4 voting rights/share
Applies to ordinary and preference shares
Ordinary share voting rights
31,895,048,492 voting rights
From ordinary shares in issue as at 29 May 2026
Ordinary shares held in treasury
181,974,680 shares
Treasury shares with non-exercisable voting rights
11% cumulative preference shares
240,686 shares
Carrying 962,744 voting rights in total
5.5% cumulative preference shares
242,454 shares
Carrying 969,816 voting rights in total
Total voting rights
31,896,981,052 voting rights
Across all share classes as at 29 May 2026
Ordinary share nominal value
£1.076923,076923077 per share
Unrounded nominal value of ordinary shares
Key Terms
Total Voting Rights, treasury, Cumulative Preference Shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more
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Total Voting Rights financial
"Shareholders may use the above figure of 31,896,981,052 for their calculations to determine whether they are required to notify their interest"
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
treasury financial
"Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* held in treasury | 181,974,680 | 4 | Voting rights not exercisable"
The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, NatWest Group plc hereby notifies the following"
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.
Legal Entity Identifier regulatory
"Legal Entity Identifier: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90"
A legal entity identifier (LEI) is a unique, standardized code that functions like a global ID card for businesses and organizations involved in financial markets. It helps investors and regulators reliably identify who is on the other side of a deal, trace ownership and links between firms, and reduce confusion or fraud — improving transparency for reporting, risk assessment, and cross-border trades.
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FAQ
What total voting rights did NatWest Group (NWG) report as of 29 May 2026?
NatWest Group reported total voting rights of 31,896,981,052 as of 29 May 2026. This figure includes voting rights from ordinary shares in issue and both classes of cumulative preference shares, and is used for FCA disclosure threshold calculations.