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 in accordance with instructions issued to UBS on February 16, 2024. The company intends to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares.

Following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group will hold 301,794,757 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,324,451,112 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The transaction details, including the number of shares purchased, the highest and lowest prices paid, and the volume-weighted average price paid per share, have been provided for transparency.

The company has also shared contact information for investor relations and media relations for further inquiries. Additionally, the legal entity identifier for NatWest Group plc has been included in the announcement for reference.

In compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation, a detailed breakdown of the individual trades made by UBS on behalf of the company as part of the buyback programs has been provided, including transaction dates, times, volumes, prices, and trading venues. This comprehensive disclosure ensures transparency and regulatory compliance in the share buyback process.