NatWest Group Plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, dated February 13, 2026, reports on a transaction in own shares by NatWest Group Plc. The filing details the final execution of a share buyback programme initiated on July 25, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details
- Transaction Date: February 13, 2026
- Shares Purchased (Final Tranche): 889,690 Ordinary Shares
- Price Range (Final Tranche): 573.80 GBp (Low) to 608.00 GBp (High)
- Volume Weighted Average Price (Final Tranche): 588.56 GBp
- Total Programme Cost: £750,000,000
- Total Shares Repurchased for Cancellation: 131,244,323 Ordinary Shares
- Programme Average Price: 571.45 pence per share
- Treasury Shares Held Post-Settlement: 218,209,569
- Shares in Issue (Excluding Treasury): 7,981,690,983
The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics as this is a specific transaction report rather than a financial results statement.
Material Changes and Programme Status
The share buyback programme announced on July 25, 2025, has been completed following the settlement of the February 13, 2026 transactions. The Company intends to cancel all repurchased Ordinary Shares.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management confirmed the completion of the buyback programme. No specific guidance, outlook, or new risk factors were disclosed in this filing. The transaction was executed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as applied in the UK.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the cancellation of the 131,244,323 repurchased shares to confirm the reduction in share count.
- Confirm the updated share capital structure reflecting 7,981,690,983 shares in issue.
- Review the attached trade breakdown (RNS reference 0291T_1-2026-2-13) for full execution details.
- Note that the total consideration of £750 million represents the full allocation of the programme announced in July 2025.