NatWest Group (NWG) completes 806,867-share buyback on LSE at 664.25 GBp VWAP

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reports a routine share buyback transaction. On 05 January 2026, the company purchased 806,867 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each from Merrill Lynch International as part of its own share repurchase activity. The highest price paid was 668.40 GBp, the lowest was 654.80 GBp, and the volume-weighted average price was 664.25 GBp, all on the London Stock Exchange.

After settlement of this transaction, NatWest will hold 220,742,145 ordinary shares in treasury and will have 8,003,055,571 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has provided a link to a detailed breakdown of the individual trades executed by Merrill Lynch International on its behalf, in line with Market Abuse Regulation disclosure requirements.

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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

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:

NatWest Group plc
05 January 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 Merrill Lynch International ("BofA").
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-Jan-26	806,867	668.40	654.80	664.25	LSE
* 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 BofA on 25 July 2025, as announced on 28 July 2025.
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased Ordinary Shares.
Following the settlement of the above transactions, the Company will hold 220,742,145 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 8,003,055,571 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 BofA on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme is detailed in the attached: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7160N_1-2026-1-5.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 January 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary



FAQ

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

NatWest Group plc disclosed that it repurchased 806,867 ordinary shares on 05 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing share buyback activity on the London Stock Exchange.

How many NatWest (NWG) shares were bought back and at what prices?

The company bought back 806,867 ordinary shares. The highest price paid was 668.40 GBp, the lowest price was 654.80 GBp, and the volume-weighted average price was 664.25 GBp.

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

Following this transaction, NatWest holds 220,742,145 ordinary shares in treasury and has 8,003,055,571 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

Which intermediary handled NatWest Group plc's share repurchase on 05 January 2026?

The repurchase of 806,867 ordinary shares was carried out by Merrill Lynch International (BofA) on behalf of NatWest Group plc.

On which market were the NatWest (NWG) buyback trades executed?

The ordinary share repurchases on 05 January 2026 were executed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Where can investors find the detailed trade breakdown for this NatWest buyback?

A full breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of NatWest is available in the attached document at http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7160N_1-2026-1-5.pdf.

Who can investors contact at NatWest Group plc (NWG) for further information on this buyback?

Investors can contact Investor Relations at +44 (0)207 672 1758 or Media Relations at +44 (0)131 523 4205 for more information.