NatWest Group buys back 848,792 shares on London Stock Exchange

NatWest Group plc reported a routine share buyback transaction carried out on 7 January 2026.

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NatWest Group plc reported a routine share buyback transaction carried out on 7 January 2026. The company purchased 848,792 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each from Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing buyback programme. The purchases were made on the London Stock Exchange at prices between 632.00 GBp and 652.20 GBp per share, with a volume‑weighted average price of 638.20 GBp.

After settlement of this transaction, NatWest Group will hold 220,278,039 ordinary shares in treasury and will have 8,001,883,148 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares. Contact details for Investor Relations and Media Relations are provided for further inquiries, and a full trade breakdown by Merrill Lynch International is available via a linked document.

FAQ

What did NatWest Group plc (NWG) report in this Form 6-K?

NatWest Group plc reported a share buyback transaction in which it purchased 848,792 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange.

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

NatWest bought back 848,792 ordinary shares at prices between 632.00 GBp and 652.20 GBp per share, with a volume weighted average price of 638.20 GBp.

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

Following this transaction, NatWest will hold 220,278,039 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,001,883,148 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

Who executed the NatWest (NWG) share buyback trades?

The buyback trades were executed by Merrill Lynch International (BofA) on behalf of NatWest Group plc as part of its share buyback programme.

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

A full breakdown of the individual trades is available in a linked document referenced in the announcement, provided in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.

Who signed the NatWest Group plc (NWG) Form 6-K?

The report was signed on behalf of NatWest Group plc by Mark Stevens, who serves as Assistant Secretary.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/07/2026 - 01:09 PM 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

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
07 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
07-Jan-26	848,792	652.20	632.00	638.20	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 220,278,039 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 8,001,883,148 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/0681O_1-2026-1-7.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:	07 January 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary