NatWest Group plc has announced the purchase of a significant number of its own ordinary shares from UBS AG, London Branch. The company has bought a total of 170,089, 49,755, and 150,997 ordinary shares on 3rd April 2024 from different venues at varying prices. These purchases are part of the company's existing share buyback program and were made in accordance with the instructions issued by the company to UBS on 16th February 2024. The company intends to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares.

Following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group plc will hold 150,081,070 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,737,770,673 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has provided contact information for further details regarding the transaction.

The detailed breakdown of the individual trades made by UBS on behalf of the company as part of the buyback programs has been provided in accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK (Market Abuse Regulation). The breakdown includes the transaction date, time, time zone, volume of shares, price, and trading venue.

This announcement provides insight into NatWest Group plc's recent financial activities, specifically regarding the purchase of its own shares. It demonstrates the company's commitment to its share buyback program and its intention to cancel the repurchased shares, potentially impacting its outstanding shares in the market.