Director/PDMR Shareholding

Rhea-AI Summary

Royal Dutch Shell plc has reported a series of share disposals by its CEO, Ben Van Beurden, on July 30, 2021. The transactions involved the sale of A Ordinary shares at an average price of £14.56 for a total value of £72,812.65. The shares were sold in multiple batches, with the total volume amounting to 5,000 shares. This announcement fulfills EU and UK market abuse regime requirements regarding notifications for transactions by persons in managerial positions.

Positive

• CEO Ben Van Beurden's share disposal signals transparency in transactions.
• The transaction is compliant with EU and UK market regulations.

Negative

• Share disposals may raise concerns regarding management confidence in the company.
• The total of 5,000 shares sold may indicate a potential lack of long-term commitment.

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EU AND UK MARKET ABUSE REGIME

August 2, 2021

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)			Ben
Last Name(s)			Van Beurden
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status			Chief Executive Officer
Initial notification/amendments			Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity			Royal Dutch Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code			21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s) section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument, (ii) each type of transaction, (iii) each date, (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument			A Ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.07 each
Identification Code			GB00B03MLX29
Nature of the transaction			Disposal of shares
Currency			GBP
Price (Average)			£14.56
Volume			5,000
Total			£72,812.65
Aggregated information Shares were PURCHASED in batches
	Batch 1	Batch 2		Batch 3	Batch 4
Volume	282	383		428	647
Price	£14.52	£14.55		£14.56	£14.59
Total	£4,094.64	£5,572.65		£6,231.68	£9,439.73
	Batch 5	Batch 6		Batch 7	Batch 8
Volume	419	464		696
Price	£14.60	£14.62		£14.53
Total	£6,117.40	£6,783.68		£10,112.88
	Batch 9	Batch 10		Batch 11
Volume	198	204		1079
Price	£14.54	£14.51		£14.57
Total	£2,878.92	£2,960.04		£15,721.03

Date of Transaction	July 30, 2021
Place of Transaction	London

Anthony Clarke
Deputy Company Secretary

ENQUIRIES

Shell Media Relations
International, UK, European Press: +44 20 7934 5550

FAQ

What share transactions did Royal Dutch Shell's CEO make on July 30, 2021?

On July 30, 2021, Royal Dutch Shell's CEO, Ben Van Beurden, disposed of 5,000 A Ordinary shares at an average price of £14.56.

How much did Ben Van Beurden raise from the share disposals?

Ben Van Beurden raised a total of £72,812.65 from the disposal of shares.

What is the significance of Ben Van Beurden's share disposal for RDS.A and RDS.B?

The share disposal reflects a need for transparency but may also raise concerns about management's confidence in the future of RDS.A and RDS.B.

What does this notification mean for shareholders of Royal Dutch Shell?

This notification informs shareholders about managerial transactions, ensuring adherence to market regulations.