NatWest Group plc has disclosed the purchase of a significant number of its own ordinary shares from UBS AG, London Branch. The company has bought a total of 516,293 ordinary shares across various trading venues, with the highest price paid at 309.90 GBp and the lowest at 305.00 GBp. These transactions are part of NatWest's existing share buyback program and are in line with the instructions issued 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 290,148,641 ordinary shares in treasury and have 8,326,419,621 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The company has 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 transactions were executed on 17 June 2024 across various time slots and trading venues, including the London Stock Exchange (LSE), BATE, and CHIX.

The disclosed information provides transparency regarding NatWest Group plc's recent share buyback activities, offering insights into the company's treasury share holdings and its commitment to executing its share buyback program.