NatWest Group plc has disclosed the acquisition of a specific number of its ordinary shares from UBS AG, London Branch. The purchases were made in line with the company's existing share buyback program and were executed based on instructions issued to UBS on February 16, 2024. The company has expressed its intention to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares.

Following the settlement of the transactions, NatWest Group will hold 289,834,478 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,310,726,259 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has provided contact information for investor relations and media relations for further inquiries.

The detailed breakdown of the individual trades made by UBS on behalf of NatWest Group as part of the buyback programs has been provided in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation. The information includes transaction dates, times, volumes, prices, and trading venues for each trade executed.

This announcement provides transparency regarding the company's recent share transactions and its commitment to its share buyback program. It also offers insight into the specific details of the share purchases, including the venues and prices at which the transactions took place.