NatWest Group buys back shares on 5 March 2026

NatWest Group plc reported that on 5 March 2026 it repurchased ordinary shares from UBS AG, London Branch as part of its share buyback programme.

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NatWest Group plc reported that on 5 March 2026 it repurchased ordinary shares from UBS AG, London Branch as part of its share buyback programme. The purchases totalled several hundred thousand shares across the LSE, CHIX and BATE venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 592–593 GBp.

Following settlement, NatWest Group will hold 217,669,499 ordinary shares in treasury and have 7,972,562,496 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares. A detailed breakdown of the individual trades executed by UBS is provided via an attached PDF link.

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

NatWest Group plc announced it repurchased ordinary shares on 5 March 2026 from UBS AG, London Branch under its existing share buyback programme, and provided updated figures for treasury shares and total ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury holdings.

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

After settlement of the reported buyback transactions, NatWest Group will hold 217,669,499 ordinary shares in treasury. This figure reflects shares previously repurchased and retained by the company rather than being cancelled or remaining in public circulation.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) ordinary shares are in issue after the buyback?

Following these transactions, NatWest Group will have 7,972,562,496 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares. This represents the number of shares that remain outstanding and tradable in the market after accounting for those held in treasury.

On which venues did NatWest Group (NWG) repurchase shares on 5 March 2026?

On 5 March 2026, NatWest Group repurchased ordinary shares on three venues: the London Stock Exchange (LSE), CHIX, and BATE. Each venue had its own highest, lowest, and volume-weighted average prices for the trades executed that day.

What price levels did NatWest Group (NWG) pay for the repurchased shares?

For the 5 March 2026 transactions, the highest prices paid reached around the low 600s GBp, while the lowest prices were 584.80 GBp. Volume-weighted average prices per share on the venues ranged approximately between 592.20 GBp and 593.23 GBp.

Where can investors find the detailed trade breakdown for NatWest Group (NWG) buybacks?

A full breakdown of individual trades executed by UBS on behalf of NatWest Group is available via a linked PDF document, provided under Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation as it applies in the UK, for transparency of the buyback programme.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/05/2026 - 12:42 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

March, 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

5 March 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 UBS AG, London Branch ('UBS').

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
05 March 2026	592,257	603.40	584.80	592.20	LSE
05 March 2026	223,914	605.00	584.80	592.40	CHIX
05 March 2026	75,671	604.00	584.80	593.23	BATE

* 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 UBS on 16 February 2026, as announced on 16 February 2026.

The Company intends to cancel the repurchased Ordinary Shares.

Following the settlement of the above transactions, NWG will hold 217,669,499  Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,972,562,496 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 UBS on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme relating to the Transactions is detailed in the attached: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5710V_1-2026-3-5.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:	05 March 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary