NatWest Group (NWG) repurchases 841,455 shares in London buyback

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reported that on 9 February 2026 it repurchased 841,455 of its ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each as part of its share buyback activity. The shares were purchased from Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange.

The highest price paid was 655.40 GBp, the lowest was 593.80 GBp, and the volume-weighted average price was 620.30 GBp per share. After settlement, NatWest will hold 218,374,752 ordinary shares in treasury and will have 7,985,067,662 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury 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

February, 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
9 February 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
09-Feb-26	841,455	655.40	593.80	620.30	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 218,374,752 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,985,067,662 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/3141S_1-2026-2-9.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:	09 February 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

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

NatWest Group plc announced the repurchase of 841,455 ordinary shares on 9 February 2026. The buyback was executed through Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange as part of the company’s ongoing share repurchase activity, with detailed pricing disclosed.

How many NatWest (NWG) shares were bought back and at what prices?

NatWest bought back 841,455 ordinary shares on 9 February 2026. The highest price paid was 655.40 GBp, the lowest was 593.80 GBp, and the volume-weighted average price per share was 620.30 GBp, all on the London Stock Exchange.

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

Following this transaction, NatWest Group will hold 218,374,752 ordinary shares in treasury. Treasury shares are issued shares held by the company itself and are not counted as shares in public circulation for most ownership and per-share calculations.

What is the total number of NatWest (NWG) shares in issue after the buyback?

After settlement of the 9 February 2026 share repurchase, NatWest Group will have 7,985,067,662 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. This figure represents the shares considered outstanding and available in the market for investors.

Who executed the NatWest Group (NWG) share repurchase on 9 February 2026?

The share repurchase was executed by Merrill Lynch International (BofA) on behalf of NatWest Group. The trades took place on the London Stock Exchange as part of NatWest’s buyback programme, with a full breakdown of individual trades provided via an online document link.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for NatWest’s 9 February 2026 buyback?

A full breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of NatWest is available through an online PDF link. The company notes this disclosure is made under Article 5(1)(b) of the UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements.