NatWest updates total voting rights and share capital

NatWest Group plc reported its share capital and total voting rights as at 31 March 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reported its share capital and total voting rights as at 31 March 2026. The company had 7,981,657,342 ordinary shares of £1.0769 nominal value in issue (excluding treasury shares), each carrying 4 voting rights, giving 31,926,629,368 voting rights on those shares.

It also held 195,015,785 ordinary shares in treasury, which do not have exercisable voting rights. In addition, there were 240,686 11% cumulative preference shares and 242,454 5.5% cumulative preference shares, each with 4 voting rights, contributing 962,744 and 969,816 voting rights respectively. Total voting rights across all classes were 31,928,561,928.

Shareholders are invited to use this total voting rights figure when assessing whether they must notify holdings or changes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Ordinary shares issued (excluding treasury): 7,981,657,342 shares Voting rights per ordinary share: 4 voting rights Voting rights from ordinary shares: 31,926,629,368 voting rights +5 more

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Ordinary shares issued (excluding treasury) 7,981,657,342 shares As at 31 March 2026

Voting rights per ordinary share 4 voting rights Ordinary shares of £1.0769 nominal value

Voting rights from ordinary shares 31,926,629,368 voting rights Ordinary shares in issue as at 31 March 2026

Ordinary shares held in treasury 195,015,785 shares Treasury position as at 31 March 2026

11% cumulative preference shares 240,686 shares £1 nominal value, 4 voting rights each

11% preference shares voting rights 962,744 voting rights As at 31 March 2026

5.5% cumulative preference shares 242,454 shares £1 nominal value, 4 voting rights each

Total voting rights 31,928,561,928 voting rights All share classes as at 31 March 2026

Key Terms

Total Voting Rights, treasury, Cumulative Preference Shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more

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Total Voting Rights financial

"NatWest Group plc Total Voting Rights and Capital"

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"

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"

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory

"In conformity with the 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.

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 plc (NWG) report as of 31 March 2026?

NatWest Group plc reported total voting rights of 31,928,561,928 as of 31 March 2026. This figure includes voting rights from ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury) and both series of cumulative preference shares, and is the reference number for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

How many ordinary shares of NatWest Group plc (NWG) were in issue on 31 March 2026?

NatWest Group plc had 7,981,657,342 ordinary shares of £1.0769 nominal value in issue (excluding treasury) on 31 March 2026. Each ordinary share carries 4 voting rights, forming the vast majority of the company’s overall voting rights base disclosed in this report.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) ordinary shares were held in treasury on 31 March 2026?

NatWest Group plc held 195,015,785 ordinary shares in treasury as of 31 March 2026. These treasury shares have a nominal value of £1.0769 and 4 voting rights per share, but the voting rights attached to them are stated as not exercisable in this disclosure.

What cumulative preference shares does NatWest Group plc (NWG) have in issue?

NatWest Group plc has 240,686 11% cumulative preference shares and 242,454 5.5% cumulative preference shares, each with a £1 nominal value and 4 voting rights per share. These classes together contribute 1,932,560 voting rights to the disclosed total voting rights figure.

Why does NatWest Group plc (NWG) publish total voting rights and share capital information?

NatWest Group plc publishes total voting rights and share capital details so shareholders can calculate their ownership thresholds. The company explicitly notes that the 31,928,561,928 total voting rights figure helps investors determine when to notify interests under FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

What nominal value applies to NatWest Group plc (NWG) ordinary shares?

NatWest Group plc ordinary shares have a nominal value of £1.0769, with the unrounded figure stated as £1.076923,076923077 per share. This nominal value applies to both ordinary shares in issue and those held in treasury, each carrying 4 voting rights according to the disclosure.

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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

March, 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

31 March 2026.

Share Class and nominal value	Number of Shares issued	Voting rights per share	Total Voting rights
			31 March 2026
Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* (excluding ordinary shares held in treasury)	7,981,657,342	4	31,926,629,368
Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* held in treasury	195,015,785	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:	8,177,156,267		31,928,561,928

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

Shareholders may use the above figure of 31,928,561,928 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:	31 March 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary