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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 as of May 31, 2022, comprising 7,438,410,556 ordinary shares of €0.07 each. No shares are held in Treasury. This figure is essential for shareholders to calculate their interests and obligations under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The total includes shares from Shell's ongoing share buy-back program, which have not yet been cancelled. This update is part of the compliance with the regulatory framework designed to ensure transparency in shareholder dynamics.
On 31 May 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,948,000 shares for cancellation. The shares were bought through a structured share buy-back arrangement managed by BNP Paribas Exane, effective from 5 May 2022 to 22 July 2022. The transactions occurred at a volume-weighted average price of £24.077 per share on the LSE and varied prices on other venues. This purchase is part of Shell's strategy to return capital to shareholders and enhance shareholder value.
On 30 May 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 4,012,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buy-back program initiated on 5 May 2022. The share buy-back was executed under the direction of BNP Paribas Exane from 5 May through 22 July 2022, adhering to regulatory frameworks including EU and UK Market Abuse Regulations. The shares were acquired at varying prices, with a volume-weighted average price of £23.684 per share. This initiative reflects Shell's strategic approach to enhance shareholder value through share reduction.
On 27 May 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 4,959,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buy-back program initiated on 5 May 2022. The shares were acquired across various trading venues, including LSE and Chi-X, at prices ranging from £23.545 to £24.095. The aggregated volume-weighted average price paid per share was £23.766. BNP Paribas Exane is managing these purchases independently in accordance with regulations pertaining to share buy-backs and market abuse.
On 26 May 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 4,980,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buy-back program initiated on 5 May 2022. The shares were acquired across various trading venues, including LSE and Chi-X, at an average price of £24.051. The buy-back program is executed under the guidelines of EU and UK Market Abuse Regulations, allowing independent trading decisions by BNP Paribas Exane until 22 July 2022. This move is intended to optimize share value and return capital to shareholders.
On May 25, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,951,000 shares for cancellation under its buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of £23.844 per share on the London Stock Exchange and other venues. The buy-back is managed by BNP Paribas Exane, which will execute trades independently until July 22, 2022. This initiative is in compliance with relevant market regulations, including EU and UK Market Abuse Regulations.
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On 24 May 2022, SHELL announced the purchase of 3,954,000 shares for cancellation as part of its previously announced share buy-back program from 5 May to 22 July 2022. The purchases include shares traded on LSE and Chi-X, with a volume weighted average price of approximately 23.603 GBP. BNP Paribas Exane manages this buy-back program independently, adhering to the UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations. This initiative reflects SHELL's commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
On May 24, 2022, Shell plc held its Annual General Meeting, where resolutions 1-20 were successfully passed, while resolution 21 (a shareholder resolution) did not pass. Notable voting results included 98.43% in favor of the annual report and 95.92% approval for the directors’ remuneration report. CEO Ben van Beurden emphasized the importance of shareholder support as Shell transitions towards becoming a Net-Zero Emissions energy business by 2050. He acknowledged the need for further consultation with shareholders regarding the vote outcomes.
On May 23, 2022, Shell plc announced a share buyback program, purchasing a total of 3,911,000 shares for cancellation. The shares were acquired across various trading venues, with prices ranging from £23.500 to £23.890. This activity follows a previously disclosed buy-back arrangement initiated on May 5, 2022, where BNP Paribas Exane makes independent trading decisions. The transactions are conducted under the guidelines of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), both EU and UK versions.