Shell plc reports recurring developments for an integrated energy group with American depositary shares that each represent two ordinary shares. Company news commonly covers operating and financial results across Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, and Chemicals and Products, including LNG, production, trading and optimisation, refining, and chemicals activities.
Other updates focus on shareholder distributions and capital management, including interim dividends, share buyback programmes, purchases of ordinary shares for cancellation, and related Market Abuse Regulation disclosures. Shell also publishes governance and ownership notices, including annual meeting materials, director and PDMR shareholding notifications, and financial statements from Shell International Finance B.V.
On June 17, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 4,278,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. The shares were acquired across various trading venues including LSE, Chi-X, and BATS. The highest price paid was 21.415 GBP, while the lowest was 20.430 GBP. The transactions comply with EU and UK regulations regarding buy-back programs. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
On June 16, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 4,000,000 shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from £21.385 to £22.720, with a volume-weighted average price of £21.819. BNP Paribas Exane managed the trading decisions independently until July 22, 2022. This share buy-back is compliant with EU MAR and UK MAR regulations, aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
Valhalla Boatworks has joined the Yamaha Rightwaters plastics recycling program, contributing to a total of 17,911 pounds of recycled Polyethylene and Polypropylene since the program's inception in August 2021. The initiative aims to reduce plastic waste in U.S. waterways by returning protective covers to be converted into raw materials. Yamaha Rightwaters supports marine sustainability through various conservation efforts, emphasizing its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable recreational fishing.
On 15 June 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,100,000 shares at a volume-weighted average price of £22.827. Additionally, 450,000 shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average of £22.833 from Chi-X and BATS trading venues. These transactions are part of a share buy-back program initiated on 5 May 2022, managed independently by BNP Paribas Exane. The buy-back complies with UK MAR and EU MAR regulations, reflecting Shell's strategic approach to enhance shareholder value.
On June 14, 2022, Shell plc reported the repurchase of 4,000,000 shares as part of its ongoing buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. The bought shares were acquired at varying prices, with the highest at £23.365 and the lowest at £22.685. This transaction adheres to the regulations set forth by both EU and UK Market Abuse Regulations. The trading decisions regarding these purchases were made independently by BNP Paribas Exane.
On June 13, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 4,000,000 shares as part of its buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. The shares were acquired at a range of prices, with the highest at 23.250 GBP and the lowest at 22.595 GBP. The average price paid per share was 22.812 GBP. These transactions were conducted independently by BNP Paribas Exane and comply with the relevant market regulations, including EU MAR and UK MAR. The buy-back arrangement aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
The Board of Shell plc announced the first quarter 2022 interim dividend of US$0.25 per ordinary share, equivalent to €0.2346 or 20.01p. Shareholders had until June 7, 2022, to elect their preferred currency for payment. The dividend will be paid on June 27, 2022, to members on the Register as of May 20, 2022. Shell's tax residence relocation to the UK means no Dutch withholding tax on dividends, ensuring full payments for shareholders. Currency conversions for euros and pounds were based on market averages from June 8 to June 10, 2022.
On June 10, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,100,000 shares for cancellation at an average price of £23.500, as part of its existing share buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. Additional purchases included 450,000 shares each at prices of £23.523 and £23.524 through different trading venues, totaling 4,000,000 shares acquired. The buy-back is in compliance with regulations set forth by the Market Abuse Regulation (EU MAR) and UK MAR. BNP Paribas Exane manages the trading decisions independently within specified parameters.
On June 9, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 4,000,000 shares for cancellation as part of its buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. The shares were acquired across multiple trading venues, including LSE and Chi-X, with the highest price paid being £24.590 and the lowest at £24.005. These transactions will comply with regulations under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU MAR and UK MAR) and are aimed at optimizing shareholder value. BNP Paribas Exane has been appointed to manage trading decisions for this program.
On June 8, 2022, Shell plc purchased a total of 4,000,000 shares as part of its previously announced buy-back program effective from May 5, 2022. This included 3,100,000 shares at a volume-weighted average price of £24.296 and 450,000 shares each on Chi-X and BATS exchanges at similar prices. The buy-back strategy is carefully managed by BNP Paribas Exane, ensuring compliance with relevant market regulations. This activity is aimed at enhancing shareholder value through share cancellation.