NatWest Group Plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by NatWest Group Plc, dated April 24, 2026, reports on a series of transactions in the Company's own ordinary shares. The announcement covers share purchases executed over the week ending April 24, 2026, as part of an existing share buyback programme.
Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details
The filing details the repurchase of ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each. The transactions were executed via UBS AG, London Branch across three venues: LSE, CHIX, and BATE.
| Date | Total Shares Purchased | Highest Price (GBp) | Lowest Price (GBp) | VWAP (GBp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 April 2026 | 1,591,768 | 613.00 | 606.00 | ~609.10 |
| 21 April 2026 | 1,083,842 | 610.20 | 601.20 | ~605.00 |
| 22 April 2026 | 1,562,768 | 604.40 | 591.40 | ~595.10 |
| 23 April 2026 | 1,452,445 | 589.00 | 579.00 | ~582.65 |
| 24 April 2026 | 1,003,021 | 584.20 | 575.60 | ~579.40 |
Post-Transaction Capital Structure:
- Treasury Shares Held: 194,349,978
- Ordinary Shares in Issue (excluding treasury): 7,974,127,002
The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics as this is a transaction-specific report.
Material Changes and Management Commentary
The Company intends to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares. These purchases were effected pursuant to instructions issued to UBS on February 16, 2026. The filing notes a downward trend in share price during the reporting week, with the highest price paid at 613.00 GBp on April 20 and the lowest at 575.60 GBp on April 24.
Risks, Contingencies, and Unusual Items
The filing references compliance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (Market Abuse Regulation) as applied in the UK. No unusual items or specific risk factors beyond standard regulatory compliance are disclosed in this text.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total volume of shares repurchased against the Company's authorized buyback programme limits.
- Confirm the cancellation of the 194,349,978 treasury shares to assess the impact on earnings per share.
- Review the attached detailed trade breakdown (RNS reference 9083B_1-2026-4-24) for granular execution data.
- Monitor the share price trend, which declined from ~613 GBp to ~579 GBp during the week of purchases.