NatWest Group Plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by NatWest Group Plc, dated December 12, 2025, reports a transaction in the Company's own shares. The announcement details a share repurchase executed as part of an existing buyback programme authorized on July 25, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It focuses exclusively on the share buyback transaction executed on December 12, 2025.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Shares Purchased | 865,257 |
| Highest Price Paid | 628.60 GBp |
| Lowest Price Paid | 612.20 GBp |
| Volume Weighted Average Price | 618.21 GBp |
| Venue | LSE (London Stock Exchange) |
| Counterparty | Merrill Lynch International (BofA) |
Material Changes and Share Capital Status
Following the settlement of these transactions, the Company's share capital structure is updated as follows:
- Treasury Shares Held: 229,960,749 Ordinary Shares
- Shares in Issue (excluding treasury): 8,004,570,453 Ordinary Shares
The repurchased shares are intended to be cancelled.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the standard regulatory disclosure regarding the Market Abuse Regulation (Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014). A full breakdown of individual trades is referenced in an external attachment.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total cost of the buyback programme against the Company's cash reserves and liquidity position.
- Confirm the impact of the share cancellation on earnings per share (EPS) and total share count.
- Review the external trade breakdown link provided in the filing for granular execution details.
- Check subsequent filings for updates on the remaining capacity of the buyback programme authorized in July 2025.