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 1,127,803 ordinary shares from UBS, with the highest price paid being 321.80 GBp and the lowest being 318.70 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. The company has stated its intention to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares.

Following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group plc will hold 289,866,287 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,314,329,210 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has also provided contact information for investor relations and media relations for further inquiries.

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. The trades were executed on 3 July 2024, with varying volumes and prices on the BATE, CHIX, and LSE trading venues.

This announcement provides insight into NatWest Group plc's recent financial activities, specifically regarding the repurchase of its own shares. It demonstrates the company's commitment to its share buyback program and its strategy for managing its capital structure.