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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 11, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,612,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buy-back program initiated on May 5, 2022. The share purchases were executed at varying prices, with the highest at £23.205 and the lowest at £22.395. The average price paid per share was £22.868. BNP Paribas Exane is responsible for the trading decisions related to these shares, which will occur within specified parameters according to UK and EU regulations. This strategic move aims to optimize shareholder value through share reduction.
Shell plc has reported the conditional award of performance shares under the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). On May 6, 2022, Sinead Gorman received 105,675 shares, while Ed Daniels was awarded 61,000 shares, with both tied to performance conditions set by the Remuneration Committee. Each share is valued at £23.00, totaling approximately £2.43 million and £1.40 million respectively. This notification complies with Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
On May 10, 2022, Shell announced the purchase of 2,703,000 shares for cancellation at an average price of £22.281, part of a previously disclosed buy-back program. Additional purchases included 445,000 and 419,000 shares at £22.273 and £22.269, respectively, on the same day. These transactions follow the company’s share buy-back arrangement with BNP Paribas Exane, which will conduct trading decisions independently until July 22, 2022. The buy-back is compliant with both EU and UK regulations regarding such programs.
Shell USA Inc. and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the winners of the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, recognizing innovative K–12 teachers enhancing science education. The grand-prize winners include Gwenevere Jones and Jennifer Murphy-Feagin from Craighead Elementary, Samantha Mendenhall from Port Allen Middle School, and Jessica Thomas from Pecos High School, awarded lab makeover support packages valued at $10,000 and $15,000 respectively. They will also receive $5,000 to attend a future NSTA conference.
On May 9, 2022, Huibert Vigeveno, a director on Shell's Executive Committee, executed an initial notification regarding the sale of 16,357 ordinary shares at an average price of €27.13, totaling €443,704.59. This transaction was conducted on Euronext Amsterdam. Investors should note the potential implications of insider selling on market perception and stock performance. Shell's ongoing commitment to transparency is demonstrated through compliance with EU and UK market abuse regulations.
Shell plc has provided clarification regarding Resolution 20 on its Energy Transition Progress for 2021, emphasizing shareholder engagement during this period. The board expresses gratitude for the supportive advisory vote and notes that feedback was previously detailed in the 2021 Annual Report. The resolution aims to approve the progress as outlined in the Annual Report and the Shell Energy Transition Progress Report. Shell acknowledges calls for more information on engagement and commits to improving future disclosures, ensuring transparency is maintained throughout the energy transition journey.
On 09 May 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 3,587,000 shares for cancellation as part of its previously announced buy-back program. The shares were acquired across multiple trading venues, including LSE, Chi-X, and BATS, with a volume-weighted average price of £22.770. The buy-back arrangement, managed by BNP Paribas Exane, will run until 22 July 2022 and is conducted in compliance with established regulations such as EU MAR and UK MAR.
On May 6, 2022, Shell plc announced a share buy-back plan, purchasing 3,532,000 shares across various trading venues. The shares were bought at an average price of £23.131 per share, with the highest price at £23.290 and the lowest at £22.880. This initiative follows a prior announcement on May 5, 2022, with BNP Paribas Exane executing trades independently until July 22, 2022. The buy-back aligns with regulatory guidelines under EU and UK Market Abuse Regulations.
On May 5, 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 1,913,447 shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing buy-back program. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from £22.650 to £22.950 across different trading venues, including LSE, Chi-X, and BATS. The total volume-weighted average price paid per share was £22.897. BNP Paribas Exane is managing the buy-back, making independent trading decisions from May 5 until July 22, 2022. This strategic move complies with EU MAR and UK MAR regulations related to share buy-backs.
Shell plc has announced the start of its second tranche in the $8.5 billion share buyback programme, aimed at reducing its issued share capital. The first tranche, completed on May 4, 2022, involved the repurchase of 148.2 million shares for $4 billion. The current tranche has a maximum consideration of $4.5 billion and is expected to conclude by July 22, 2022. This initiative reflects Shell's commitment to enhancing shareholder value through strategic capital deployment.