[6-K] NatWest Group plc Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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NatWest Group plc reports that it repurchased ordinary shares of £1.0769 nominal value each from UBS AG, London Branch as part of its existing share buyback programme. On 05 May 2026, the company bought 1,921,874 shares on the LSE at a volume-weighted average price of 549.4430 GBp, 575,546 shares on CHIX at 549.4505 GBp, and 252,377 shares on BATE at 549.2113 GBp.

The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following settlement, NatWest Group holds 194,178,724 ordinary shares in treasury and has 7,966,052,138 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares.

Key Figures

LSE shares repurchased: 1,921,874 shares LSE VWAP: 549.4430 GBp CHIX shares repurchased: 575,546 shares +3 more

6 metrics

LSE shares repurchased 1,921,874 shares Ordinary shares bought on LSE on 05 May 2026

LSE VWAP 549.4430 GBp Volume-weighted average price on 05 May 2026

CHIX shares repurchased 575,546 shares Ordinary shares bought on CHIX on 05 May 2026

BATE shares repurchased 252,377 shares Ordinary shares bought on BATE on 05 May 2026

Treasury shares after buyback 194,178,724 shares Ordinary shares held in treasury following settlement

Shares in issue excluding treasury 7,966,052,138 shares Ordinary shares in issue after settlement

Key Terms

share buyback programme, treasury shares, Market Abuse Regulation, volume weighted average price

4 terms

share buyback programme financial

"Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programme"

A share buyback programme is when a company uses its cash to purchase its own shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to other investors; imagine a bakery buying back coupons so fewer are circulating. It matters because cutting the share count can boost earnings per share and increase each remaining investor’s ownership stake, and it also signals management’s view of the stock while using cash that could have been spent on other priorities.

treasury shares financial

"NWG will hold 194,178,724 Ordinary Shares in treasury"

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.

Market Abuse Regulation regulatory

"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK (Market Abuse Regulation)"

Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.

volume weighted average price financial

"Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp)"

The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.

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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

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:

NatWest Group plc

8 May 2026

Transaction in Own Shares

NatWest Group plc (the 'Company') announces that, over the past week, 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 May 2026	1,921,874	559.4000	541.40	549.4430	LSE
05 May 2026	575,546	559.4000	541.80	549.4505	CHIX
05 May 2026	252,377	559.4000	541.60	549.2113	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 194,178,724 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,966,052,138 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/6747D_1-2026-5-8.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:	08 May 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

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

NatWest Group plc announced recent purchases of its own ordinary shares from UBS as part of an existing share buyback programme. The repurchases occurred on 05 May 2026 across the LSE, CHIX, and BATE trading venues at specified volume-weighted average prices.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) shares were repurchased on each venue?

On 05 May 2026, NatWest Group repurchased 1,921,874 ordinary shares on the LSE, 575,546 shares on CHIX, and 252,377 shares on BATE. Each trade has its own highest, lowest, and volume-weighted average price reported in GBp for transparency.

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

NatWest Group reports the highest, lowest, and volume-weighted average prices in GBp for each venue. For example, on the LSE the volume-weighted average price was 549.4430 GBp, while CHIX and BATE trades averaged 549.4505 GBp and 549.2113 GBp respectively.

What will NatWest Group plc (NWG) do with the repurchased shares?

NatWest Group states that it intends to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares. Cancelling shares reduces the number of shares outstanding, which can change per-share metrics such as earnings per share by spreading results over fewer shares.

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

After these transactions settle, NatWest Group will hold 194,178,724 ordinary shares in treasury and have 7,966,052,138 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares. Treasury shares are held by the company itself and are not counted as part of the public float.

What regulatory framework governs these NatWest Group (NWG) buybacks?

The transactions are reported in line with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK, known as the Market Abuse Regulation. A detailed breakdown of individual trades executed by UBS is made available via a linked document.