NatWest Group Plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing, dated December 10, 2025, reports a transaction in own shares by NatWest Group Plc. The filing discloses a share repurchase executed as part of the Company's existing buyback programme, which was authorized on July 25, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing details a specific share buyback transaction rather than comprehensive financial statements. Key metrics for this transaction include:
- Shares Purchased: 857,176 Ordinary Shares
- Price Range: Highest 620.80 GBp; Lowest 610.80 GBp
- Volume Weighted Average Price: 618.70 GBp
- Trading Venue: London Stock Exchange (LSE)
- Counterparty: Merrill Lynch International (BofA)
Following settlement, the Company holds 230,099,710 Ordinary Shares in treasury. The total number of Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) stands at 8,006,153,777.
Material Changes
The filing does not provide comparative financial data against prior periods. The material change reported is the reduction of outstanding shares through the repurchase of 857,176 shares and the corresponding increase in treasury shares.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management intends to cancel the repurchased Ordinary Shares. The transaction was conducted in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (Market Abuse Regulation) as applied in the UK. No specific guidance, risks, or contingencies regarding future operations are detailed in this specific announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total cumulative value of the share buyback programme to date.
- Confirm the remaining authorization limit for the buyback programme initiated in July 2025.
- Review the attached detailed trade breakdown for full compliance with Market Abuse Regulation.
- Check subsequent filings for the official cancellation of the repurchased shares.