NatWest buys back 767,600 shares on 3 Feb 2026

NatWest Group plc reports a routine share buyback transaction.

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NatWest Group plc reports a routine share buyback transaction. On 3 February 2026, the company purchased 767,600 ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International, with prices ranging between 687.80 and 697.60 GBp and a volume-weighted average price of 694.55 GBp on the London Stock Exchange.

After settling this transaction, NatWest will hold 218,623,531 ordinary shares in treasury and have 7,988,028,727 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares. This continues the company’s ongoing share buyback programme, which reduces the number of shares available in the market over time.

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

NatWest Group plc disclosed a share buyback transaction. The bank bought 767,600 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 from Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing buyback programme, with trading taking place on the London Stock Exchange.

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

NatWest repurchased 767,600 ordinary shares. The highest price paid was 697.60 GBp, the lowest was 687.80 GBp, and the volume-weighted average price was 694.55 GBp, all on 3 February 2026 on the London Stock Exchange.

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

Following this buyback, NatWest holds 218,623,531 ordinary shares in treasury and has 7,988,028,727 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares. Treasury shares are held by the company itself and are not counted as part of the public float.

Who executed the NatWest (NWG) share buyback transaction?

The share buyback was executed by Merrill Lynch International, also referred to as BofA, on behalf of NatWest Group plc. The trades were conducted on the London Stock Exchange as part of the company’s established share buyback programme.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for the NatWest (NWG) buyback?

Detailed trade data is available via a linked document referenced in the disclosure. It provides a full breakdown of individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International under the buyback programme, in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation Article 5(1)(b).

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/03/2026 - 01:05 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

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
3 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
03-Feb-26	767,600	697.60	687.80	694.55	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 218,623,531 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,988,028,727 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/5921R_1-2026-2-3.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:	03 February 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary