NatWest Group (NYSE: NWG) outlines late-July share buybacks

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reports that over the past week ending 30 July 2026 it repurchased ordinary shares of £1.0769 nominal value each from UBS AG, London Branch under its share buyback programme. Purchases were executed on the LSE, CHIX and BATE trading venues on 28–30 July 2026 at volume weighted average prices around 660–667 GBp per share.

The company intends to cancel the repurchased Ordinary Shares. After settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group will hold 178,743,441 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,959,736,747 Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares. The total number of voting rights will be 31,840,879,548, a figure shareholders may use as the denominator for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notifications.

Key Figures

Ordinary shares purchased 28 July 2026 (LSE): 1,629,007 shares Ordinary shares purchased 29 July 2026 (LSE): 710,534 shares Nominal value per Ordinary Share: £1.0769 +3 more

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Ordinary shares purchased 28 July 2026 (LSE) 1,629,007 shares Number of Ordinary Shares bought on LSE on 28 July 2026 at VWAP 666.8981 GBp

Ordinary shares purchased 29 July 2026 (LSE) 710,534 shares Number of Ordinary Shares bought on LSE on 29 July 2026 at VWAP 663.5018 GBp

Nominal value per Ordinary Share £1.0769 Nominal value of each Ordinary Share repurchased

Treasury shares after settlement 178,743,441 shares Ordinary Shares held in treasury following settlement of the reported buybacks

Shares in issue excluding treasury 7,959,736,747 shares Ordinary Shares in issue excluding treasury shares after settlement

Total voting rights 31,840,879,548 Total number of voting rights in the company after settlement

Key Terms

Ordinary Shares, treasury shares, volume weighted average price, Market Abuse Regulation, +1 more

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Ordinary Shares financial

"purchased the following number of ordinary shares in the Company"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

treasury shares financial

"NWG will hold 178,743,441 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.

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.

Market Abuse Regulation regulatory

"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.

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory

"under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"

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.

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FAQ

What share buybacks did NatWest Group (NWG) complete in late July 2026?

NatWest Group completed buybacks of Ordinary Shares from UBS over the week to 30 July 2026, with trades on 28–30 July across LSE, CHIX and BATE at volume weighted average prices around the mid-660s GBp per share.

What happens to the NatWest Group (NWG) shares repurchased from UBS?

The company states that it intends to cancel all Ordinary Shares repurchased from UBS. Cancelling these shares reduces the number of Ordinary Shares in issue and is part of NatWest Group’s ongoing share buyback programme.

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

Following settlement of the reported buybacks, NatWest Group will hold 178,743,441 Ordinary Shares in treasury. These treasury shares are issued but not counted as part of the Ordinary Shares in issue for trading purposes.

How many NatWest Group (NWG) ordinary shares are in issue after these transactions?

After these buybacks settle, NatWest Group will have 7,959,736,747 Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. This figure represents the Ordinary Shares available in the market, separate from those held in treasury.

What is the total number of voting rights in NatWest Group (NWG) after the buybacks?

The total number of voting rights in NatWest Group will be 31,840,879,548. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator when determining whether they must notify holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Which trading venues were used for NatWest Group (NWG) share repurchases?

Repurchases were executed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), CHIX and BATE. UBS AG, London Branch carried out individual trades on these venues on 28, 29 and 30 July 2026 as part of the buyback programme.

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

July, 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
31 July 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
28 July 2026	1,629,007	680.0000	660.00	666.8981	LSE
28 July 2026	422,597	675.2000	660.00	666.8703	CHIX
28 July 2026	152,746	675.2000	660.80	666.6770	BATE
29 July 2026	710,534	668.0000	660.80	663.5018	LSE
29 July 2026	207,519	668.0000	660.80	663.5363	CHIX
29 July 2026	71,534	668.0000	660.60	663.4922	BATE
30 July 2026	22,630	661.2000	659.20	659.7263	LSE
30 July 2026	2,879	660.8000	660.80	660.8000	CHIX
* 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 178,743,441 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,959,736,747 Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding treasury shares). The total number of voting rights in the Company will be 31,840,879,548. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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/8536O_1-2026-7-31.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:	31 July 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary