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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.
On May 20, 2022, Ed Daniels, a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities at Shell, modified his participation in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) to receive cash dividends on his holdings. He currently holds 34,152 shares in an Equiniti Nominee Account. This transaction was reported in compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The notification highlights corporate governance transparency and Ed Daniels's strategic decisions regarding his shareholdings.
On 20 May 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of a total of 3,935,000 shares for cancellation under its share buy-back program initiated on 5 May 2022. The shares were acquired across three venues: LSE, Chi-X, and BATS, with the highest price per share at 23.790 GBP and the lowest at 23.290 GBP. This buy-back is part of an ongoing arrangement managed independently by BNP Paribas Exane. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value through stock reduction, aligning with the company’s financial strategy.
On May 19, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of its own shares as part of an ongoing buy-back arrangement initiated on May 5, 2022. The total number of shares purchased was 3,933,000 across various trading venues. The highest price paid was £23.740, while the lowest was £23.010, with a volume-weighted average price of £23.199 per share. BNP Paribas Exane oversees these transactions independently within established parameters, complying with EU and UK Market Abuse Regulations. This initiative reflects Shell's commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Shell PLC announces that Bram Schot, a Non-executive Director, has been appointed to the board of Signify N.V. This appointment is disclosed in compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.14R(2). The information is classified as additional regulated information required under the laws of a Member State. The announcement was made on May 19, 2022, by Anthony Clarke, the Deputy Company Secretary.
On May 18, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,905,000 shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing share buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of £23.864 per share, with the highest price being £24.085 and the lowest at £23.405. The trades were executed on various venues, including LSE and Chi-X. BNP Paribas Exane is managing these transactions independently, adhering to the relevant regulations under EU MAR and UK MAR.
On 17 May 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,846,000 shares as part of its buy-back arrangement initiated on 5 May 2022. The shares were acquired at various prices, with the highest at £23.635 and the lowest at £23.355. This buy-back, facilitated by BNP Paribas Exane, will continue until 22 July 2022, adhering to regulatory guidelines including UK MAR. The volume-weighted average price paid per share was approximately £23.536. These transactions aim to enhance shareholder value through effective capital management.
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On May 16, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,821,263 shares for cancellation as part of its previously disclosed share buy-back program. The shares were acquired across multiple trading venues, including LSE and Chi-X, with the highest price per share reaching 23.400 GBP and the lowest at 22.920 GBP. The average price paid was 23.171 GBP. BNP Paribas Exane is managing the buy-back, adhering to regulations under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and UK law. This initiative is designed to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.
On May 13, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,801,000 shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initially announced on May 5, 2022. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from £22.455 to £23.090 on trading venues including LSE, Chi-X, and BATS. With a volume-weighted average price of approximately £22.762, these transactions align with the company's strategy to enhance shareholder value. The buyback program will continue under the guidance of BNP Paribas Exane until July 22, 2022.
On 12 May 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,698,000 shares for cancellation under its buy-back program initiated on 5 May 2022. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from £22.305 to £22.890, with a volume-weighted average price of £22.549. BNP Paribas Exane managed the trades independently until 22 July 2022. This transaction complies with the Company's share repurchase authority and relevant regulations, including EU MAR and UK MAR.