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 727,852 ordinary shares from UBS, with the highest price paid being 278.50 GBp and the lowest being 275.90 GBp. 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 16 February 2024.

Following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group plc will hold 149,692,196 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,729,440,964 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has also stated its intention to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares.

The transaction details, in compliance 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 trades were executed on various venues, including the London Stock Exchange (LSE), CHIX, and BATE, with prices ranging from 275.90 GBp to 278.50 GBp.

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

This announcement provides insight into NatWest Group plc's recent share transactions, demonstrating the company's proactive approach to managing its share capital and treasury holdings.