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The news feed for Shell plc (SHEL) focuses on official announcements, regulatory disclosures and market-sensitive updates from one of the world’s integrated oil and gas companies in the crude petroleum and natural gas extraction industry. Recent items highlight Shell’s active share buy-back programmes, quarterly outlook updates and changes in its Board and committee structure.
Many recent releases titled “Transaction in Own Shares” detail Shell’s repurchases of its own shares for cancellation on trading venues such as the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam, as well as platforms like Chi-X, BATS, CBOE DXE and TQEX. These announcements specify the number of shares bought, highest and lowest prices, volume-weighted average prices and the currency for each venue, and explain that the purchases form part of on- and off-market limbs of existing buy-back programmes conducted under UK Listing Rules, EU MAR and UK MAR.
Another key category of news is Shell’s quarterly update notes, such as the fourth quarter 2025 outlook filed on Form 6-K. These updates provide segment-level expectations for Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, Renewables and Energy Solutions, and Corporate, including production volumes, LNG liquefaction volumes, indicative refining and chemicals margins, utilisation rates, underlying operating expenses, pre-tax depreciation and taxation charges. They also discuss non-GAAP measures like Underlying Opex and Adjusted Earnings, and include cautionary notes on forward-looking statements and risk factors.
Investors can also find governance and directorate news, including announcements of new Non-Executive Director appointments, committee memberships and forthcoming changes at the Annual General Meeting. Together, these news categories give a structured view of Shell’s capital management, operational outlook, governance developments and regulatory communications. Bookmark this page to access the latest Shell plc (SHEL) transactions in own shares, quarterly outlooks, director dealings and other market disclosures as they are released.
Shell plc has announced its total voting rights and capital structure as of January 31, 2025. The company's capital consists of 6,082,595,646 ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.07 each. Currently, Shell holds no shares in Treasury. This figure includes shares purchased through the company's buyback programme that haven't yet been cancelled.
Shareholders can use this total number of shares as the denominator when calculating whether they need to notify their interest or changes in their interest in Shell plc under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Shell plc has announced a significant share buyback operation conducted on January 30, 2025. The company purchased a total of 1,850,000 shares across various trading venues:
- On LSE: 850,000 shares at prices between £25.87 and £26.72 - On Chi-X and BATS: 250,000 shares at prices around £26.37 - On European venues (XAMS, CBOE DXE, TQEX): 750,000 shares at prices between €31.10 and €32.08
The purchases are part of Shell's share buy-back programme announced on January 30, 2025. Natixis will independently manage trading decisions from January 30, 2025, through April 25, 2025. The program includes both on-market and off-market components, conducted under UK Listing Rules and Market Abuse Regulations.
Shell plc has announced a $3.5 billion share buyback programme set to be completed before their Q1 2025 results announcement on May 2, 2025. The programme aims to reduce the company's issued share capital, with all repurchased shares being cancelled.
The company has established two contracts with a single broker: a $2.1 billion London contract for purchases on London market exchanges and a $1.4 billion Netherlands contract for Netherlands exchanges, running until April 25, 2025. The maximum number of ordinary shares that may be purchased under the programme is 420,000,000, aligned with shareholder authorities granted at Shell's 2024 Annual General Meeting.
The broker will make independent trading decisions, and the programme will be conducted in accordance with UK Listing Rules, EU Market Abuse Regulation, and related delegated regulations.
Shell plc (SHEL) has announced its fourth quarter 2024 interim dividend of US$ 0.358 per ordinary share, with ADSs receiving US$ 0.716 (each ADS represents two ordinary shares). Shareholders can elect to receive dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds sterling. The dividend payment schedule includes an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2025, for ordinary shares and February 14, 2025, for ADSs, with payment scheduled for March 24, 2025.
The company offers Dividend Reinvestment Programmes (DRIPs) through various organizations, allowing shareholders to reinvest their dividends in Shell shares. These providers include Equiniti Financial Services , ABN-AMRO NV, and JPMorgan Chase Bank for ADS holders.
Shell (SHEL) reported strong financial performance for 2024 despite lower Q4 earnings. The company generated $40 billion in free cash flow for the year, surpassing 2023's performance in a lower price environment. Key highlights include:
- Q4 2024 Adjusted Earnings of $3.7 billion, reflecting lower prices and margins
- Full-year 2024 CFFO of $54.7 billion
- Achieved $3.1 billion in structural cost reductions since 2022, meeting target ahead of schedule
- Distributed $22.6 billion to shareholders in 2024 (41% of CFFO)
- Increased quarterly dividend by 4% to $0.358 per share
- Announced new $3.5 billion share buyback programme
The company's net debt decreased by $4.7 billion over the year to $38.8 billion. Cash capital expenditure for 2024 was $21.1 billion, with 2025's range expected to be lower.
Shell PLC reported Q4 2024 and full-year unaudited results, showing a decline in performance compared to previous periods. Income attributable to shareholders dropped 78% to $928 million in Q4 2024 from $4,291 million in Q3 2024. Adjusted Earnings decreased 39% to $3,661 million.
Full-year 2024 results showed income of $16,093 million, down 17% from $19,359 million in 2023. The company achieved $3.1 billion in pre-tax structural cost reductions through 2024 compared to 2022 levels. Cash flow from operating activities remained stable at $54,684 million.
Notable developments include the start of production at the Whale floating facility in the Gulf of Mexico, a joint venture expansion in China, and plans to combine UK offshore assets with Equinor. The company announced a new share buyback programme of $3.5 billion expected to complete by Q1 2025 and declared a Q4 dividend of $0.3580 per share.
Shell plc (SHEL) has announced share repurchases conducted on January 24, 2025, as part of its existing buyback programme announced on October 31, 2024. The company purchased 1,259,747 shares on the London Stock Exchange at prices ranging from £26.1950 to £26.7400, with a volume-weighted average price of £26.4950. Additionally, 801,736 shares were purchased on XAMS at prices between €31.2500 and €31.8400, with a volume-weighted average price of €31.5724.
The purchases are part of both on-market and off-market components of Shell's buyback programme, with Citigroup Global Markets making independent trading decisions within pre-set parameters until January 24, 2025. The programme complies with UK Listing Rules, EU MAR, UK MAR, and related regulations.
Shell plc (SHEL) has announced share repurchases conducted on January 23, 2025, as part of its existing buyback programme announced on October 31, 2024. The company purchased 1,158,000 shares on the London Stock Exchange at prices ranging from £26.7450 to £27.0150, with a volume-weighted average price of £26.9061. Additionally, 776,600 shares were purchased on XAMS at prices between €31.8350 and €32.1950, averaging €32.0361.
The purchases are part of both on-market and off-market components of Shell's buyback programme, with Citigroup Global Markets managing trading decisions independently until January 24, 2025. The programme operates under UK Listing Rules, EU MAR, and UK MAR regulations.
Shell plc announced key changes to its Executive Committee. Huibert Vigeveno, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions Director and Executive Committee member since January 2020, will step down on March 31, 2025, after 30 years of service.
Two new appointments were announced: Andrew Smith will become Director of Trading and Supply, and Machteld de Haan will take the position of Director of Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions. Both will join the Executive Committee from April 1, 2025.
CEO Wael Sawan praised Vigeveno's contributions, particularly in leading the BG integration and transforming the Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions division through focused performance, portfolio, and people management. The company stated these changes align with their strategy to deliver more value with less emissions, while maintaining their current financial reporting segments.
Shell plc (SHEL) has announced share repurchases conducted on January 22, 2025, as part of its ongoing buyback programme. The company purchased 1,172,900 shares on the London Stock Exchange at prices ranging from £26.76 to £27.11, with a volume-weighted average price of £26.9336. Additionally, 820,000 shares were purchased on XAMS at prices between €31.8550 and €32.2850, averaging €32.0690.
These purchases are part of Shell's share buy-back programme announced on October 31, 2024. Citigroup Global Markets is managing the trading decisions independently until January 24, 2025. The programme includes both on-market and off-market components, operating under UK Listing Rules, EU MAR, and UK MAR regulations.