Norges Bank trims NatWest Group (NWG) holding to 2.886% of voting rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc filed a report showing that Norges Bank, Norway’s central bank, has updated its shareholding in the company. As of the threshold crossing on 22 January 2026, Norges Bank holds 922,968,844 voting rights in NatWest Group, representing 2.886470% of the voting rights attached to shares. The position is held entirely through shares, with no voting rights through financial instruments.

This compares with a previously notified position of 3.063360% of voting rights, indicating a reduction in Norges Bank’s percentage holding. The notification is classified as an acquisition or disposal of voting rights and is identified as a correction of a previous notification.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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:

TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

1. Issuer Details

ISIN

GB00BM8PJY71

Issuer Name

NATWEST GROUP PLC

UK or Non-UK Issuer

UK

2. Reason for Notification

An acquisition or disposal of voting rights

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Name

Norges Bank

City of registered office (if applicable)

Oslo

Country of registered office (if applicable)

Norway

4. Details of the shareholder

Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above

City of registered office (if applicable)

Country of registered office (if applicable)

5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

22-Jan-2026

6. Date on which Issuer notified

23-Jan-2026

7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation

.	% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)	% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)	Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)	Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	2.886470	0.000000	2.886470	922968844
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	3.063360	0.000000	3.063360

8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

8A. Voting rights attached to shares

Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)	Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)	Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)	% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)	% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
GB00BM8PJY71	922968844		2.886470
Sub Total 8.A	922968844		2.886470%

8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))

Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise/conversion period	Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted	% of voting rights
Sub Total 8.B1

8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))

Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise/conversion period	Physical or cash settlement	Number of voting rights	% of voting rights
Sub Total 8.B2

9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation

1. Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer.

Ultimate controlling person Name of controlled undertaking % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold

10. In case of proxy voting

Name of the proxy holder

The number and % of voting rights held

The date until which the voting rights will be held

11. Additional Information

Correction of a previous notification

12. Date of Completion

23-Jan-2026

13. Place Of Completion

Oslo, Norway

LEI: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90

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:	23 January 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What does the January 2026 6-K for NatWest Group (NWG) disclose?

It discloses a TR-1 major holdings notification showing that Norges Bank has updated its voting rights position in NatWest Group plc as of 22 January 2026.

How many NatWest Group voting rights does Norges Bank hold according to this filing?

Norges Bank holds 922,968,844 voting rights in NatWest Group plc, corresponding to 2.886470% of voting rights attached to shares on the date the threshold was crossed.

Did Norges Bank’s percentage holding in NatWest Group (NWG) change?

Yes. The filing shows a resulting holding of 2.886470% of voting rights attached to shares, compared with a previously notified position of 3.063360%, indicating a lower percentage holding than before.

Does Norges Bank hold NatWest Group voting rights through financial instruments?

No. The tables for financial instruments (sections 8.B1 and 8.B2) show 0.000000% of voting rights and no voting rights through financial instruments, meaning the disclosed stake is entirely via shares.

Is this NatWest Group (NWG) major holdings notice a new position or a correction?

Section 11 states that it is a correction of a previous notification, updating the major holdings information related to Norges Bank’s position in NatWest Group.

When was the NatWest Group (NWG) threshold crossed and when was the issuer notified?

The threshold was crossed or reached on 22 January 2026, and NatWest Group plc was notified on 23 January 2026, which is also the stated date of completion of the notification.