NatWest (NYSE: NWG) details buybacks, 7.95B shares in issue
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NatWest Group plc (NWG) reports that, over the past week to 21 August 2026, it repurchased Ordinary Shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each from UBS AG, London Branch under its existing share buyback programme, pursuant to instructions issued on 16 February 2026.
The repurchases were executed on UK venues including LSE, CHIX and BATE at prices within the disclosed daily ranges. NatWest intends to cancel the repurchased shares. After settlement, it will hold 178,399,737 Ordinary Shares in treasury, have 7,952,732,269 Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), and a total of 31,812,861,636 voting rights.
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Key Figures
Nominal value per Ordinary Share: £1.076923076923077 per share
Treasury shares: 178,399,737 Ordinary Shares
Shares in issue (excluding treasury): 7,952,732,269 Ordinary Shares
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Nominal value per Ordinary Share
£1.076923076923077 per share
Nominal value of NatWest Group plc Ordinary Shares
Treasury shares
178,399,737 Ordinary Shares
Ordinary Shares held in treasury after settlement of repurchases
Shares in issue (excluding treasury)
7,952,732,269 Ordinary Shares
Ordinary Shares in issue after settlement of reported buybacks
Total voting rights
31,812,861,636
Total number of voting rights in NatWest Group plc
Highest price paid in period
708.0000 GBp per share
Maximum price paid for Ordinary Shares on 17 August 2026
Lowest price paid in period
675.60 GBp per share
Minimum price paid for Ordinary Shares on 20 August 2026
Key Terms
share buyback programme, treasury shares, Market Abuse Regulation, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
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Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK (Market Abuse Regulation)"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the FCA's 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.
FAQ
What did NatWest Group plc (NWG) announce in this Form 6-K?
NatWest Group plc reported that over the past week it repurchased Ordinary Shares from UBS AG, London Branch under its existing share buyback programme and intends to cancel these shares, with updated figures for treasury shares, shares in issue and total voting rights.
What is the total number of NatWest (NWG) voting rights now in the company?
NatWest Group plc states that the total number of voting rights will be 31,812,861,636. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify interests under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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