House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government’s shareholding in NatWest Group plc
03 June 2025 · Treasury
Proposed by Emma Reynolds Lab Wycombe
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At a glance
Key points
- Government has completed disposal of its remaining shares in NatWest Group as of May 30, 2025
- Total proceeds from all sales amount to 24.8bn
- Total return including dividends and fees is 35bn
Issue summary
The government has completed the disposal of its remaining shares in NatWest Group, ending public ownership of the bank.
Action requested
The government is concluding the sale of its shares through a trading plan that ended on May 30, 2025. The total proceeds from this and previous sales amount to £24.8bn, with a total return of £35bn including dividends and fees.
Key facts
- Government raised £24.8bn in sale proceeds.
- Total return, including dividends and other fees, is £35bn.
- The original capital provided was approximately £45.5bn.
- Sale concluded on May 30, 2025.
- Proceeds from the trading plan alone are £13.2bn.
- Public Sector Net Debt reduced by £13.2bn.
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