The Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury have notified NatWest Group plc of a change in their voting rights, with a resulting 30.98% stake in the company. This change follows the disposal of 76,141,369 ordinary shares in NatWest Group plc since the last notification on 6 March 2024. The percentage of voting rights held by His Majesty's Treasury may fluctuate in the future based on share repurchases by NatWest Group 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.
The Solicitor for the Affairs of His Majesty's Treasury is acting as a nominee for The Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, and UK Government Investments Limited, a company wholly-owned by His Majesty's Treasury, is entitled to exercise control over the voting rights subject to this notification. The notification was completed on 15 March 2024 in London, England.
This notification provides insight into the changes in voting rights and the ownership structure of NatWest Group plc, offering transparency and clarity regarding the holdings of His Majesty's Treasury and its related entities.