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Major investor raises NatWest Group (NYSE: NWG) voting stake to 3.08%

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NatWest Group plc reports a change in a major shareholding under the UK TR-1 regime. A notifying holder now controls 3.080010% of the company’s voting rights, up from 2.886470% previously. This corresponds to 981,752,340 voting rights attached to ordinary shares with ISIN GB00BM8PJY71.

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Current voting rights percentage 3.080010% Resulting situation on threshold crossing date
Previous voting rights percentage 2.886470% Position of previous notification
Total voting rights held 981,752,340 voting rights Attached to NatWest Group ordinary shares
Share ISIN GB00BM8PJY71 NatWest Group ordinary shares underlying voting rights
TR-1 regulatory
"TR-1 Standard form for notification of major holdings"
A TR-1 is a financial form used by investors to report significant ownership stakes in a company, typically when they acquire or dispose of a large number of shares. It helps keep the market informed about major shareholders and potential changes in control, allowing other investors to make better-informed decisions. This transparency encourages fair trading and reduces surprises related to ownership shifts.
voting rights financial
"Total number of voting rights held in issuer"
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
financial instruments financial
"Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1)"
Financial instruments are assets or contracts that hold monetary value and can be bought, sold, or traded. They serve as tools for investors to grow, protect, or transfer money, much like how a ticket or voucher can be used to access goods or services. These instruments help individuals and organizations manage financial goals and risks across different markets and economic conditions.
proxy voting regulatory
"10. In case of proxy voting Name of the proxy holder"
Proxy voting is a process that allows investors to have their voting power on company decisions exercised by someone else if they cannot attend meetings in person. It ensures that their opinions are still represented, similar to authorizing someone else to vote on their behalf at an election. This helps investors influence company actions even when they cannot be physically present.
DTR5.1 regulatory
"Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)"
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
 
 
 
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
 
May, 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
 
06-May-2026
 
6. Date on which Issuer notified
 
07-May-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
 
3.080010
 
0.000000
 
3.080010
 
981752340
 
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
 
2.886470
 
0.000000
 
2.886470
 
 
 
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
 
 
981752340
 
 
 
3.080010
 
 
Sub Total 8.A
 
981752340
 
 
3.080010%
 
 
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
 
 
 
12. Date of Completion
 
07-May-2026
 
13. Place Of Completion
 
Oslo, Norway
 
 
 
 
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 May 2026
 
 
By:
/s/ Mark Stevens
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name:
Mark Stevens
 
 
 
 
 
Title:
Assistant Secretary
 
 
 

FAQ

What major shareholding change did NatWest Group (NWG) disclose?

NatWest Group disclosed that a shareholder crossed a notifiable threshold, increasing their holding to 3.080010% of voting rights from 2.886470%. This change triggered a TR-1 major holdings notification under UK disclosure rules.

How many NatWest Group voting rights are held by the notifying shareholder?

The notifying shareholder holds 981,752,340 voting rights in NatWest Group. These voting rights are attached to ordinary shares with ISIN GB00BM8PJY71, representing 3.080010% of the company’s total voting rights at the notification date.

Did the NatWest Group major shareholder use financial instruments?

According to the notification, the shareholder’s 3.080010% position is entirely through voting rights attached to shares. The sections for financial instruments show no additional voting rights through derivatives or similar instruments.

What is the previous versus new percentage holding in NatWest Group (NWG)?

Before this disclosure, the notifying holder reported 2.886470% of NatWest Group’s voting rights. The new position is 3.080010%, indicating an increase that pushed the investor over a UK disclosure threshold for major holdings.

Which NatWest Group share class is involved in this TR-1 notification?

The holding relates to NatWest Group ordinary shares with ISIN GB00BM8PJY71. All 981,752,340 voting rights reported in the notification are attached directly to this share class, with no reported indirect or derivative-based voting rights.