NatWest Group plc has announced the purchase of a significant number of its own ordinary shares from UBS AG, London Branch. The purchases were made as part of the company's existing share buyback program and were executed at various prices on different trading venues. The company intends to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares, and following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group will hold 132,005,776 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,727,898,765 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

The transaction details, in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation, provide a breakdown of the individual trades made by UBS on behalf of the company as part of the buyback programs. The purchases were made on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), CHIX, and BATE, with varying volumes and prices. The highest price paid was 321.90 GBp, and the lowest was 317.20 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price paid per share of 318.5549 GBp.

For further information, investors can contact the Investor Relations department at +44 (0)207 672 1758, and media inquiries can be directed to +44 (0)131 523 4205. The Legal Entity Identifier for NatWest Group plc is 2138005O9XJIJN4JPN90.

The company's decision to repurchase its own shares indicates a strategic move to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value. This buyback program reflects the company's confidence in its financial position and long-term growth prospects.