NatWest Group plc (NWG) updates investors on 1,051,321-share buyback

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NatWest Group plc reports that on 18 December 2025 it bought back 1,051,321 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each from Merrill Lynch International as part of its share repurchase programme.

The shares were purchased on the London Stock Exchange at prices between 625.80 GBp and 640.00 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 635.71 GBp. After settlement, NatWest will hold 229,911,261 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,001,046,046 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

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

December, 2025

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
18 December 2025
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
18-Dec-25	1,051,321	640.00	625.80	635.71	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 229,911,261 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 8,001,046,046 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/1952M_1-2025-12-18.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:	18 December 2025			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What share buyback did NatWest Group plc (NWG) report for 18 December 2025?

NatWest Group plc reported that on 18 December 2025 it repurchased 1,051,321 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each from Merrill Lynch International as part of its share buyback programme.

At what prices did NatWest Group plc (NWG) repurchase its ordinary shares?

The repurchased ordinary shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange at a highest price of 640.00 GBp, a lowest price of 625.80 GBp, and a volume-weighted average price of 635.71 GBp per share.

How many NatWest Group plc (NWG) shares are in issue after this buyback?

Following settlement of the transaction, NatWest Group plc will hold 229,911,261 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,001,046,046 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

On which venue were NatWest Group plc (NWG) shares repurchased on 18 December 2025?

The 1,051,321 ordinary shares were repurchased on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Where can investors find the detailed trade breakdown for NatWest Group plc's buyback?

A full breakdown of the individual trades carried out by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of NatWest Group plc is available via the linked document at rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com referenced in the disclosure.

How can investors contact NatWest Group plc (NWG) about this share buyback?

The disclosure provides contact numbers for Investor Relations at +44 (0)207 672 1758 and Media Relations at +44 (0)131 523 4205 for enquiries related to the transaction.