NatWest Group (NWG) reports 1,060,397-share buyback at up to 662.40 GBp

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reports that on 02 January 2026 it purchased 1,060,397 of its own ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of £1.0769, from Merrill Lynch International. The highest price paid was 662.40 GBp per share, the lowest was 651.20 GBp, and the volume weighted average price was 657.72 GBp on the London Stock Exchange.

After settlement of this transaction, NatWest Group will hold 220,914,162 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,003,690,421 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares. These figures show the updated capital structure following the buyback.

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
02 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
02-Jan-26	1,060,397	662.40	651.20	657.72	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 220,914,162 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 8,003,690,421 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/5421N_1-2026-1-2.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:	02 January 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary

FAQ

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

NatWest Group plc disclosed that it bought back 1,060,397 ordinary shares of its own stock on 02 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange.

At what prices did NatWest Group plc (NWG) repurchase its shares on 02 January 2026?

The company reported a highest price paid of 662.40 GBp per share, a lowest price of 651.20 GBp per share, and a volume weighted average price of 657.72 GBp per share.

How many NatWest Group plc (NWG) shares are now held in treasury after this buyback?

Following settlement of the transaction, NatWest Group plc will hold 220,914,162 ordinary shares in treasury.

What is the total number of NatWest Group plc (NWG) shares in issue after the repurchase?

After the buyback is settled, NatWest Group plc will have 8,003,690,421 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

Who executed the share repurchase for NatWest Group plc (NWG)?

The ordinary shares were purchased from Merrill Lynch International (BofA) on the London Stock Exchange.

Who signed the NatWest Group plc (NWG) 6-K reporting this transaction?

The report was signed on behalf of NatWest Group plc by Mark Stevens, who is identified as Assistant Secretary, dated 02 January 2026.