NatWest Group plc has announced the purchase of a significant number of its own ordinary shares from UBS AG, London Branch. The company has provided detailed information on the aggregated transaction, including the date of purchase, number of shares, highest and lowest prices paid, and the volume-weighted average price per share. These purchases are part of the company's existing share buyback program and were carried out in accordance with instructions issued to UBS on February 16, 2024.

Following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group will hold 149,060,463 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,722,370,688 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has also indicated its intention to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares.

The transaction details provided by NatWest Group plc include a breakdown of individual trades made by UBS on behalf of the company as part of the buyback programs. This information is in compliance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No.596/2014 as it applies in the UK (Market Abuse Regulation).

Investors and media representatives seeking further information can contact NatWest Group plc's Investor Relations and Media Relations departments using the provided contact details. The company's Legal Entity Identifier is also included in the announcement for reference.