NatWest Group plc reports buyback of 799,553 ordinary shares

NatWest Group plc reports that it has bought back 799,553 of its own ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International as part of its share repurchase activity.

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NatWest Group plc reports that it has bought back 799,553 of its own ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International as part of its share repurchase activity. The shares, each with a nominal value of £1.0769, were purchased on 08 January 2026 at prices between 625.00 GBp and 643.20 GBp, with a volume weighted average price of 640.21 GBp. After settlement of this transaction, NatWest will hold 220,084,521 ordinary shares in treasury and will have 8,001,277,113 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares.

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What share buyback did NatWest Group plc (NWG) report in this 6-K?

NatWest Group plc reported that it repurchased 799,553 ordinary shares of £1.0769 nominal value each on 08 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International as part of its share buyback activity.

What prices did NatWest Group plc (NWG) pay for the repurchased shares?

For the 799,553 shares bought back on 08 January 2026, NatWest paid a highest price of 643.20 GBp, a lowest price of 625.00 GBp, and a volume weighted average price of 640.21 GBp per share.

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

Following this transaction, NatWest Group plc holds 220,084,521 ordinary shares in treasury.

How many NatWest Group plc (NWG) ordinary shares remain in issue after the buyback?

After settlement of the repurchase, NatWest Group plc has 8,001,277,113 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

Who executed the NatWest Group plc (NWG) share buyback trades?

The buyback trades for NatWest Group plc were executed by Merrill Lynch International (BofA) on behalf of the company.

Where were the NatWest Group plc (NWG) repurchased shares traded?

The 799,553 ordinary shares repurchased on 08 January 2026 were traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Where can investors find the detailed trade breakdown for the NatWest Group plc (NWG) buyback?

A full breakdown of the individual trades executed by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of NatWest Group plc is provided via a linked document referenced in the announcement, in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/08/2026 - 12:53 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

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
08 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
08-Jan-26	799,553	643.20	625.00	640.21	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 220,084,521 Ordinary Shares in treasury and have 8,001,277,113 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/2393O_1-2026-1-8.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:	08 January 2026			By:	/s/ Mark Stevens
				Name:	Mark Stevens
				Title:	Assistant Secretary