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NatWest Raises USD 750m Through Tier 2 Subordinated Bond

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  • NatWest Group priced a USD 750 million Tier 2 bond to fund its general banking operations.
  • The subordinated issuance strengthens NatWest’s capital structure and highlights ongoing U.S. market access.
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NatWest Raises USD 750m Through Tier 2 Subordinated Bond

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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has issued an announcement.

NatWest Group has priced a USD 750 million Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Subordinated Tier 2 bond due 2047, adding long-dated capital to its funding mix. The proceeds will support the group’s general banking business, reinforcing balance sheet flexibility and underpinning ongoing lending and other core activities, with the transaction expected to close in early March subject to customary conditions.

The issuance underscores NatWest’s continued access to U.S. capital markets and its ability to tap subordinated debt investors for regulatory capital. By securing this funding in Tier 2 format, the bank helps bolster its capital structure in line with prudential requirements, a move that is likely to be closely watched by credit investors and regulators amid evolving sector capital standards.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Hold with a £660.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NatWest Group stock, see the GB:NWG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:NWG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:NWG is a Neutral.

The score is driven primarily by solid profitability and upbeat guidance/capital returns, reinforced by attractive valuation. These positives are tempered by weak and volatile cash flow (including the most recent year), and softer near-term technical momentum.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:NWG stock, click here.

More about NatWest Group

NatWest Group is a major U.K.-based banking and financial services institution, providing retail and commercial banking, wealth management and related financial products. The group operates across the U.K. and internationally, focusing on lending, transaction services and capital markets activities for individuals, businesses and institutional clients.

Average Trading Volume: 22,367,956

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £48.15B

For detailed information about NWG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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