NatWest Group plc Commences Share Buyback Programme

SEC Filing 6-K (0001654954-25-008700)

NatWest Group plc has announced the commencement of its share buyback programme, which will involve the repurchase of ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each. The programme, which was announced on 25 July 2025 alongside the company's half-year results, is set to begin on 28 July 2025 and will conclude no later than 13 February 2026, with a possible extension to 13 March 2026 in case of market disruptions. The maximum number of shares that can be repurchased is 807,750,182, representing 10% of the issued ordinary share capital as of 13 March 2025. The programme is being conducted by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of NatWest Group, and the repurchased shares will be cancelled. This initiative is part of the company's strategy to reduce its issued share capital and is within the authority granted by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 23 April 2025.