NatWest Group plc

NatWest Group plc announced the initial notification of transactions for Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMRs) under the NatWest Group 2024 Employee Share Plan. Ordinary shares were delivered to PDMRs on August 11, 2026, representing a fixed share allowance for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. The shares were calculated using a price of £7.1536, with a portion withheld for tax liabilities at £7.0608. Retained shares, such as 22,512 for Group CEO Paul Thwaite and 15,350 for Group CFO Katie Murray, will be released in instalments over five years.

NatWest Group plc announced the publication of its H1 2026 Pillar 3 documents on August 12, 2026. These regulatory documents cover NatWest Group and its key subsidiaries, including NatWest Holdings Limited, NatWest Markets Plc, National Westminster Bank Plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, and Coutts & Company. The documents are accessible on the company's investor relations website.

NatWest Group plc announced that Robert Begbie, CEO of Commercial & Institutional, sold 137,547 ordinary shares at £7.2456 per share on August 4, 2026. Additionally, Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Thwaite, Group Chief Financial Officer Katie Murray, and CEO Retail Solange Chamberlain entered into irrevocable trading plans on August 3, 2026. These plans facilitate regular and structured share dealing, allowing them to sell up to 25% of their vested shares, with the first trading date no earlier than 30 days after the plan entry.

NatWest Group plc announced the upcoming redemption of its £1,000,000,000 Fixed to Fixed Rate Reset Tier 2 Notes. The redemption is scheduled for August 28, 2026, and will be executed at par, including accrued interest. This action is being taken under the call option provision of the Notes.

NatWest Group plc announced the publication of a Third Supplementary Prospectus. This prospectus, dated July 31, 2026, relates to its £40,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme established on December 5, 2025. The document has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority and is available for public viewing.

NatWest Group plc announced the completion of share repurchases totaling 3,217,462 ordinary shares over the past week, as part of its ongoing buyback program. The shares were acquired from UBS AG, London Branch, with prices ranging from 659.7263 GBp to 666.8981 GBp. The company plans to cancel these repurchased shares, which will result in 178,743,441 shares held in treasury and 7,959,736,747 ordinary shares in issue, impacting the total voting rights.

NatWest Group plc has disclosed its total voting rights and issued share capital as of July 31, 2026. The update includes details on ordinary shares, ordinary shares held in treasury, and cumulative preference shares. This information is provided for shareholders to determine their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

NatWest Group plc announced its interim results for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, alongside the acquisition of Evelyn Partners Group Limited for £2.2 billion. The acquisition is expected to accelerate the Group's strategy by increasing capital-light, fee-based income streams. The company reported a significant increase in profit for the period, total income, and earnings per share compared to the previous year.

NatWest Group plc announced the appointment of Jefferies International Limited as its new Joint Corporate Broker, effective immediately. Jefferies will serve alongside the company's current Corporate Broker, UBS. This move aims to strengthen the company's engagement with the financial markets.

NatWest Group plc reported a strong financial performance for H1 2026, with attributable profit rising 22.0% to £3.0 billion and Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) reaching 19.7%. The company announced an interim dividend of 12.0p per share and plans to consider share buybacks from full year 2026, six months earlier than previously planned. Total income increased by 11.0% to £8,862 million, driven by lending growth and deposit margin expansion, while the cost:income ratio improved to 46.0%. The acquisition of Evelyn Partners significantly contributed to a 10.7% increase in customer assets and liabilities.