NatWest Group (NYSE: NWG) repurchases 812,206 shares in buyback move

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NatWest Group plc reported that it repurchased 812,206 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 as part of its existing share buyback programme. The shares, each with a nominal value of £1.0769, were bought from Merrill Lynch International at prices between 641.00 GBp and 651.80 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 648.77 GBp on the London Stock Exchange.

The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. After settlement, NatWest will hold 219,328,533 ordinary shares in treasury and will have 7,995,366,513 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares.

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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

20 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
20-Jan-26	812,206	651.80	641.00	648.77	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 219,328,533 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 7,995,366,513 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/6697P_1-2026-1-20.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:	20 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 812,206 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 as part of its existing share buyback programme and intends to cancel these shares.

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

NatWest bought back 812,206 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 at prices between 641.00 GBp and 651.80 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 648.77 GBp.

Who sold the shares to NatWest Group plc (NWG) in this transaction?

The shares were purchased from Merrill Lynch International (BofA) under instructions previously issued by NatWest as part of its share buyback programme.

What will NatWest Group plc (NWG) do with the repurchased shares?

NatWest intends to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares, reducing the number of shares outstanding while increasing the proportion represented by remaining shareholders.

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

Following settlement, NatWest will hold 219,328,533 ordinary shares in treasury and will have 7,995,366,513 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

Where can investors find detailed trade data for the NatWest (NWG) buyback?

A full breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of NatWest is available via the linked document referenced in the disclosure.