NatWest Group plc has announced the purchase of a significant number of its own ordinary shares from UBS AG, London Branch. The company has disclosed the details of the transaction, including the aggregated information and the intention to cancel the repurchased ordinary shares. Following the settlement of these transactions, NatWest Group will hold 289,871,056 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,316,578,244 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares.

The purchases are part of the company's existing share buyback program and were carried out in accordance with the instructions issued by the company to UBS on 16 February 2024. The company has also provided contact information for investor relations and media relations for further inquiries.

In compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation, a full breakdown of the individual trades made by UBS on behalf of the company as part of the buyback programs has been detailed. The transaction details include the date, time, volume, price, and trading venue for each trade.

This announcement provides transparency regarding NatWest Group's recent share transactions and its ongoing share buyback program, offering insight into the company's financial activities and its commitment to returning value to shareholders.