NatWest Group updates July 2026 voting rights

NatWest Group plc reports its share capital and voting rights position as at 31 July 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NatWest Group plc reports its share capital and voting rights position as at 31 July 2026. The company has 7,959,762,256 ordinary shares of £1.0769 in issue (excluding treasury shares), each carrying four votes, giving 31,839,049,024 ordinary-share voting rights.

There are 178,743,441 ordinary shares held in treasury, whose voting rights are not exercisable, plus 240,686 11% cumulative preference shares and 242,454 5.5% cumulative preference shares, each also with four votes. Total voting rights across all classes are 31,840,981,584, a figure shareholders may use for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules notifications.

Key Figures

Ordinary shares issued (excl. treasury): 7,959,762,256 shares Ordinary shares held in treasury: 178,743,441 shares Total shares issued: 8,138,988,837 shares +3 more

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Ordinary shares issued (excl. treasury) 7,959,762,256 shares Ordinary shares of £1.0769 as at 31 July 2026

Ordinary shares held in treasury 178,743,441 shares Voting rights not exercisable as at 31 July 2026

Total shares issued 8,138,988,837 shares All share classes combined as at 31 July 2026

Total voting rights 31,840,981,584 votes Figure for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules calculations

11% cumulative preference shares 240,686 shares Each carrying 4 voting rights as at 31 July 2026

5.5% cumulative preference shares 242,454 shares Each carrying 4 voting rights as at 31 July 2026

Key Terms

Total Voting Rights, treasury shares, Cumulative Preference Shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more

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Total Voting Rights financial

"NatWest Group plc Total Voting Rights and Capital"

The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.

treasury shares financial

"Ordinary Shares of £1.0769 held 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.

Cumulative Preference Shares financial

"11% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1"

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory

"In conformity with the 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.

Legal Entity Identifier regulatory

"Legal Entity Identifier: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90"

A legal entity identifier (LEI) is a unique, standardized code that functions like a global ID card for businesses and organizations involved in financial markets. It helps investors and regulators reliably identify who is on the other side of a deal, trace ownership and links between firms, and reduce confusion or fraud — improving transparency for reporting, risk assessment, and cross-border trades.

FAQ

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What are NatWest Group (NWG)'s total voting rights as of 31 July 2026?

NatWest Group reports total voting rights of 31,840,981,584 as of 31 July 2026. This figure includes voting rights from ordinary shares (excluding treasury) and both classes of cumulative preference shares and is used for FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules calculations.

How many ordinary shares of NatWest Group (NWG) are issued and held in treasury?

NatWest Group has 7,959,762,256 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury and 178,743,441 ordinary shares held in treasury. Each ordinary share carries four voting rights, but voting rights attached to treasury shares are not exercisable by the company.

What preference shares does NatWest Group (NWG) have in issue and how many votes do they carry?

NatWest Group has 240,686 11% cumulative preference shares and 242,454 5.5% cumulative preference shares in issue. Each preference share carries 4 voting rights, contributing a combined total of 1,932,560 votes to the overall voting rights figure.

Why is the 31,840,981,584 voting rights figure important for NWG shareholders?

Shareholders may use the figure of 31,840,981,584 total voting rights to determine whether they must notify their interest, or any change in their interest, in NatWest Group under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR).

What is the nominal value of NatWest Group (NWG) ordinary shares?

NatWest Group’s ordinary shares have a nominal value of £1.0769 per share, with the unrounded nominal value stated as £1.076923,076923077 per share. This nominal value applies to all ordinary shares, whether in issue or held in treasury.

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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

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

Total Voting Rights and Capital

In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, NatWest Group plc ("NWG") hereby notifies the following in respect of its issued share capital with voting rights as at 31 July 2026.

Share Class and nominal value	Number of Shares issued	Voting rights per share	Total Voting rights
			31 July 2026
Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* (excluding ordinary shares held in treasury)	7,959,762,256	4	31,839,049,024
Ordinary Shares of £1.0769* held in treasury	178,743,441	4	Voting rights not exercisable
11% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1	240,686	4	962,744
5.5% Cumulative Preference Shares of £1	242,454	4	969,816
Total:	8,138,988,837		31,840,981,584

* Note: the nominal value of Ordinary Shares without rounding is £1.076923,076923077 per share

Shareholders may use the above figure of 31,840,981,584 for their calculations to determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, NWG under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Legal Entity Identifier: 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90     

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