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 July 31, 2023. The company has stated its intention to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares.

Following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group plc will hold 183,235,081 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,776,009,023 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has provided contact information for further inquiries regarding this announcement.

In compliance with regulations, a detailed breakdown of the individual trades made by UBS on behalf of the company as part of the buyback program has been provided. The transactions were carried out on January 18, 2024, across various venues, with the highest price paid at 207.90 GBp and the lowest at 205.30 GBp.

This announcement provides insight into NatWest Group plc's ongoing share buyback program and its impact on the company's shareholding structure. It also demonstrates the company's commitment to managing its capital structure and returning value to its shareholders.