Transaction in Own Shares

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Royal Dutch Shell announced the purchase of 1,200,000 'B' shares for cancellation on 22 September 2021. The bought shares were acquired at prices ranging from 14.958 GBP to 15.220 GBP, with a volume-weighted average price of 15.140 GBP. These transactions are part of a previously announced share buy-back program, managed by Exane BNP Paribas, running until 29 December 2021. This initiative follows the regulatory frameworks of EU MAR and UK MAR regarding share repurchase.

Positive

• Purchase of 1,200,000 'B' shares supports stock value through reduction in outstanding shares.
• Share buy-back aligns with company's strategy to enhance shareholder value.

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• None.

Transaction in Own Shares
22 September 2021
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Royal Dutch Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 22 September 2021 it purchased the following number of 'B' Shares for cancellation.
Aggregated information on “B” shares purchased according to trading venues:
Date of purchase	Number of “B” shares purchased	Highest price paid (GBP)	Lowest price paid (GBP)	Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBP)	Venue
22/09/2021	1,050,000	15.220	14.958	15.140	LSE
22/09/2021	90,000	15.214	14.954	15.135	Chi-X (CXE)
22/09/2021	60,000	15.212	14.962	15.133	BATS (BXE)
These share purchases form part of the Company's share buy-back arrangement previously announced on 29 July 2021. In respect of this arrangement, Exane BNP Paribas will make trading decisions in relation to the Company’s securities independently of the Company for a period from 29 July 2021 up to and including 29 December 2021. Any such share purchases will be effected within certain pre-set parameters, and in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares, Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes (“EU MAR”) and EU MAR as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (on 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time (“UK MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (“EU MAR Delegation Regulation”) and EU MAR Delegated Regulation as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (on 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time. In accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR, a full breakdown of the individual trades made by Exane BNP Paribas on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back arrangement is detailed below. Enquiries Media International: +44 (0) 207 934 5550 Media Americas: +1 832 337 4355 LEI number of Royal Dutch Shell plc: 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70 Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer’s own shares

Attachment

• RNS Report SHELL 2021 09 22

FAQ

What shares did Royal Dutch Shell purchase on September 22, 2021?

Royal Dutch Shell purchased 1,200,000 'B' shares for cancellation.

What was the highest price paid for shares by Royal Dutch Shell on September 22, 2021?

The highest price paid was 15.220 GBP.

What is the purpose of Royal Dutch Shell's share buy-back program?

The share buy-back program aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.

Who manages Royal Dutch Shell's share buy-back program?

The share buy-back program is managed by Exane BNP Paribas.

What regulatory frameworks does Royal Dutch Shell adhere to for share repurchases?

Royal Dutch Shell adheres to EU MAR and UK MAR regulations for share repurchases.