NatWest Group (NWG) repurchases 811,319 shares in buyback move

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NatWest Group plc reports that on 22 January 2026 it repurchased 811,319 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each as part of its existing share buyback programme with Merrill Lynch International. The highest price paid was 663.80 GBp, the lowest was 645.40 GBp, and the volume-weighted average price was 654.46 GBp, with all trades executed on the London Stock Exchange.

The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. After settlement, NatWest Group plc will hold 219,129,618 ordinary shares in treasury and will have 7,993,923,418 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

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

January, 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

22 January 2026

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
22-Jan-26	811,319	663.80	645.40	654.46	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 219,129,618 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,993,923,418 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/0377Q_1-2026-1-22.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:	22 January 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What share transaction did NatWest Group (NWG) report on 22 January 2026?

NatWest Group plc reported that on 22 January 2026 it repurchased 811,319 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each as part of its existing share buyback programme.

What prices did NatWest Group (NWG) pay in its latest share buyback?

For the 811,319 ordinary shares repurchased on 22 January 2026, NatWest Group plc paid a highest price of 663.80 GBp, a lowest price of 645.40 GBp, and a volume-weighted average price of 654.46 GBp per share.

What does NatWest Group (NWG) intend to do with the repurchased shares?

NatWest Group plc states that it intends to cancel the 811,319 ordinary shares repurchased on 22 January 2026.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) shares will be in issue after this buyback?

Following settlement of the 22 January 2026 transactions, NatWest Group plc will hold 219,129,618 ordinary shares in treasury and will have 7,993,923,418 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

Which firm executed NatWest Group’s (NWG) share repurchases on 22 January 2026?

The ordinary shares were repurchased from Merrill Lynch International (BofA), acting on behalf of NatWest Group plc under the existing share buyback instructions.

Where were NatWest Group (NWG) buyback trades on 22 January 2026 executed?

The 811,319 ordinary shares repurchased on 22 January 2026 were traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Where can investors find detailed trade data for NatWest Group’s 22 January 2026 buyback?

A full breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of NatWest Group plc is provided via the linked breakdown document referenced in the announcement.