NatWest sets 31.8B total voting rights at Aug. 28

NatWest Group plc (NWG) reports its share capital and total voting rights as at 28 August 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc (NWG) reports its share capital and total voting rights as at 28 August 2026. The company has 7,952,638,242 Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), each carrying 4 voting rights, giving 31,810,552,968 exercisable voting rights. A further 178,385,812 Ordinary Shares are held in treasury, also with 4 voting rights each, but their voting rights are not exercisable. NatWest also has 240,686 11% Cumulative Preference Shares and 242,454 5.5% Cumulative Preference Shares, each with 4 voting rights, adding 962,744 and 969,816 voting rights respectively. In total, across all share classes, there are 8,131,507,194 shares and 31,812,485,528 voting rights. Shareholders are told to use the total voting rights figure of 31,812,485,528 to assess notification thresholds under the UK FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Key Figures

Ordinary Shares issued (excluding treasury): 7,952,638,242 shares Ordinary Shares held in treasury: 178,385,812 shares Voting rights per share: 4 voting rights per share +5 more

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Ordinary Shares issued (excluding treasury) 7,952,638,242 shares Issued share capital with voting rights as at 28 August 2026

Ordinary Shares held in treasury 178,385,812 shares Ordinary Shares of £1.0769 nominal value held in treasury as at 28 August 2026

Voting rights per share 4 voting rights per share Applies to Ordinary Shares and both series of Cumulative Preference Shares

Total voting rights from Ordinary Shares in issue 31,810,552,968 voting rights Ordinary Shares of £1.0769 nominal value, excluding treasury, as at 28 August 2026

11% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 240,686 shares; 962,744 voting rights 11% Cumulative Preference Shares outstanding as at 28 August 2026

5.5% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 242,454 shares; 969,816 voting rights 5.5% Cumulative Preference Shares outstanding as at 28 August 2026

Total shares across all classes 8,131,507,194 shares Sum of Ordinary Shares (including treasury) and both series of Cumulative Preference Shares

Total voting rights 31,812,485,528 voting rights Total voting rights used for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules calculations

Key Terms

treasury shares, Cumulative Preference Shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, Legal Entity Identifier, +1 more

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treasury shares financial

"Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* held in treasury | 178,385,812"

Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

Cumulative Preference Shares financial

"11% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 | 240,686 | 4"

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory

"In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, NatWest Group plc"

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.

Legal Entity Identifier regulatory

"Legal Entity Identifier: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90"

A legal entity identifier (LEI) is a unique, standardized code that functions like a global ID card for businesses and organizations involved in financial markets. It helps investors and regulators reliably identify who is on the other side of a deal, trace ownership and links between firms, and reduce confusion or fraud — improving transparency for reporting, risk assessment, and cross-border trades.

voting rights financial

"hereby notifies the following in respect of its issued share capital with voting rights"

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.

FAQ

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How many ordinary shares of NatWest Group plc (NWG) are in issue as of 28 August 2026?

As of 28 August 2026, NatWest Group plc has 7,952,638,242 Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding ordinary shares held in treasury. These ordinary shares each carry 4 voting rights, forming the bulk of the company’s exercisable voting capital.

What is the total number of NatWest Group (NWG) shares including treasury shares?

Including treasury shares, NatWest Group plc has a total of 8,131,507,194 shares across all classes as at 28 August 2026. This figure includes ordinary shares in issue, ordinary shares held in treasury, and both series of cumulative preference shares.

What are the total voting rights in NatWest Group plc (NWG) on 28 August 2026?

Total voting rights in NatWest Group plc as at 28 August 2026 are 31,812,485,528. This includes voting rights from ordinary shares in issue and both series of cumulative preference shares, but excludes non-exercisable voting rights attached to treasury shares.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) ordinary shares are held in treasury and do they carry voting rights?

NatWest Group plc holds 178,385,812 Ordinary Shares in treasury as at 28 August 2026. Each treasury share has 4 voting rights, but the filing states that these voting rights are not exercisable.

What preference shares are outstanding for NatWest Group plc (NWG) and how many voting rights do they carry?

NatWest Group plc has 240,686 11% Cumulative Preference Shares and 242,454 5.5% Cumulative Preference Shares. Each preference share carries 4 voting rights, giving 962,744 and 969,816 voting rights respectively as of 28 August 2026.

Which voting rights figure should NatWest Group (NWG) shareholders use for FCA DTR notifications?

Shareholders are directed to use 31,812,485,528 total voting rights to determine whether they must notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, NatWest Group plc under the UK FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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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

August, 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

Total Voting Rights and Capital

In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, NatWest Group plc ("NWG") hereby notifies the following in respect of its issued share capital with voting rights as at

28 August 2026.

Share Class and nominal value	Number of Shares issued	Voting rights per share	Total Voting rights
			28 August 2026
Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* (excluding ordinary shares held in treasury)	7,952,638,242	4	31,810,552,968
Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* held in treasury	178,385,812	4	Voting rights not exercisable
11% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1	240,686	4	962,744
5.5% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1	242,454	4	969,816
Total:	8,131,507,194		31,812,485,528

* Note: the nominal value of Ordinary Shares without rounding is £1.076923,076923077 per share

Shareholders may use the above figure of 31,812,485,528 for their calculations to determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, NWG under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Legal Entity Identifier: 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:	28 August 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary