The Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury have notified NatWest Group plc and the FCA of a change in their holdings. As of 19 January 2024, they hold 35.94% of the voting rights attached to shares, representing 35,220,183,424 voting rights of the issuer. This percentage has decreased from their previous notification of 36.94%. The Solicitor for the Affairs of His Majesty's Treasury is acting as a nominee for The Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury.
The percentage of voting rights held by His Majesty's Treasury in NatWest Group plc has been calculated following the disposal of 87,473,350 ordinary shares in NatWest Group plc since the last notification on 3 January 2024. The percentage of voting rights held by His Majesty's Treasury could change in the future depending on the number of shares repurchased by NatWest Group plc and the progress of sales under His Majesty's Treasury's trading plan announced on 22 July 2021 and most recently extended on 3 April 2023.
This notification provides detailed information about the change in voting rights and the entities involved, including the full name of the shareholder, the total positions of the person subject to the notification obligation, and additional information regarding the holding and potential future changes. The completion of this notification took place in London, England, on 19 January 2024.
This notification is in compliance with the standard form for the notification of major holdings and provides transparency regarding the changes in the major holdings of NatWest Group plc by His Majesty's Treasury.