NatWest Group plc has disclosed the acquisition of a significant number of its 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 the instructions issued to UBS on July 31, 2023. The company has revealed its intention to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares. Following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group plc will hold 179,277,229 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,758,925,237 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

The transaction details, as per the Market Abuse Regulation, include the date, time, volume, price, and trading venue of each individual trade made by UBS on behalf of the company as part of the buyback program. The highest and lowest prices paid for the shares were 218.30 GBp and 215.60 GBp, respectively, with a volume-weighted average price paid per share of 216.7185 GBp on the London Stock Exchange, 216.7430 GBp on CHIX, and 216.7527 GBp on BATE.

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

The company's announcement provides transparency regarding its recent share transactions, demonstrating its commitment to keeping stakeholders informed about its financial activities.