NatWest treasury 230,889,649; shares in issue 8,029,204,296

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reported a transaction in its own shares. On 21-Oct-25, the company repurchased 1,163,614 ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 537.63p on the LSE (high 539.80p, low 533.00p). The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

After settlement, NatWest will hold 230,889,649 shares in treasury and have 8,029,204,296 shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. This update forms part of the ongoing buyback programme.

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

October, 2025

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
21 October 2025
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
21-Oct-25	1,163,614	539.80	533.00	537.63	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 230,889,649 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 8,029,204,296 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/2805E_1-2025-10-21.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:	21 October 2025			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

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

NatWest repurchased 1,163,614 ordinary shares on 21-Oct-25 as part of its buyback programme and intends to cancel them.

What prices did NatWest pay for the repurchased shares?

The highest price was 539.80p, the lowest was 533.00p, and the VWAP was 537.63p.

Where were the NatWest shares repurchased?

The transaction occurred on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Who executed the buyback for NatWest?

Shares were purchased from Merrill Lynch International (BofA).

What are NatWest’s updated share counts after settlement?

Treasury shares will be 230,889,649, and shares in issue (excluding treasury) will be 8,029,204,296.

Will the repurchased shares remain in treasury?

No. NatWest states it intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

Where can I find the detailed trade breakdown?

A full breakdown is available at the provided link: rns/2805E_1-2025-10-21.pdf.