BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in NatWest Group plc to 8.7%

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment with the SEC, disclosing an increased ownership of 8.7% in NatWest Group plc. The filing, dated October 17, 2025, reveals that BlackRock now holds 703,259,082 shares, up from a previous holding. The shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing the control of NatWest Group plc. The filing also includes certifications that the shares were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer. The principal executive office of NatWest Group plc is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.