NatWest Group updates total voting rights count

NatWest Group plc has updated investors on its share capital and voting rights as at 29 May 2026.

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.

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 +5 more

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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.

Cumulative Preference Shares financial

"11% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 | 240,686 | 4 | 962,744"

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.

FAQ

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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.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) ordinary shares are in issue and carry voting rights?

NatWest Group has 7,973,762,123 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), each with 4 voting rights. Together they represent 31,895,048,492 voting rights, forming almost all of the company’s total voting power in shareholders’ hands.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) ordinary shares are held in treasury?

NatWest Group holds 181,974,680 ordinary shares in treasury. These treasury shares have 4 voting rights per share but the voting rights are not exercisable, so they do not contribute to the company’s total exercisable voting rights figure.

What preference shares does NatWest Group (NWG) have in issue and how many votes do they carry?

NatWest Group has 240,686 11% cumulative preference shares and 242,454 5.5% cumulative preference shares, each carrying 4 voting rights. These classes together contribute 1,932,560 voting rights to the company’s total voting rights figure.

Why is NatWest Group’s (NWG) total voting rights figure important for shareholders?

The total voting rights figure of 31,896,981,052 helps shareholders calculate the percentage of voting rights they control. This is necessary to determine whether they must notify holdings or changes under the UK FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

What is the nominal value of NatWest Group (NWG) ordinary shares?

NatWest Group’s ordinary shares have a stated nominal value of £1.0769, with the full unrounded nominal value disclosed as £1.076923,076923077 per share. Nominal value is an accounting measure and does not indicate the market price of the shares.

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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

May, 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:

NatWest Group plc

Total Voting Rights and Capital

In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, NatWest Group plc ("NWG") hereby notifies the following in respect of its issued share capital with voting rights as at 29 May 2026.

Share Class and nominal value	Number of Shares issued	Voting rights per share	Total Voting rights
			29 May 2026
Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* (excluding ordinary shares held in treasury)	7,973,762,123	4	31,895,048,492
Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* held in treasury	181,974,680	4	Voting rights not exercisable
11% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1	240,686	4	962,744
5.5% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1	242,454	4	969,816
Total:	8,156,219,943		31,896,981,052

* Note: the nominal value of Ordinary Shares without rounding is £1.076923,076923077 per share

Shareholders may use the above figure of 31,896,981,052 for their calculations to determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, NWG under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Legal Entity Identifier: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90     

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:	29 May 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary