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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 reported strong Q1 2022 earnings of $9.1 billion amid geopolitical tensions, aided by an increase in adjusted EBITDA to $19 billion. The company completed $4 billion of its $8.5 billion share buyback program and reduced net debt to $48.5 billion. Dividends rose by 4% to $0.25 per share. Despite challenges, including $3.9 billion in post-tax charges from Russia, Shell is on track for future shareholder distributions of over 30% of cash flow from operations for 2022.
Shell plc reported its first quarter 2022 unaudited results, revealing key financial metrics. Income attributable to shareholders was $7.1 billion, down 38% from Q4 2021. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 81% to $14.8 billion. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 4% to $0.25. Despite significant cash flow from operations of $14.8 billion, the company faced challenges due to a $3.9 billion post-tax charge related to exiting Russian operations. Shareholder distributions totaled $5.4 billion, including a 4% dividend increase. Net debt decreased to $48.5 billion, reducing gearing to 21.3%.
Shell plc announced its share buy-back transaction on 04 May 2022, purchasing 906,557 shares for cancellation. The shares were acquired at a highest price of £22.4950 and a lowest price of £22.1300, with a volume-weighted average price of £22.3421. This buy-back is part of a previously announced arrangement from 03 February 2022, where Citigroup Global Markets Limited executed trades independently for the company. The share purchases comply with market regulations including EU MAR and UK MAR.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 2,437,152 shares on 03 May 2022 as part of its buy-back program, aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The shares were purchased at prices ranging from £21.4250 to £22.2300, with a volume-weighted average price of £21.8736 for the first transaction. The buy-back is managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited, operating independently within set parameters. This initiative adheres to the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and aims to optimize the company's share structure following its previous announcement on 03 February 2022.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 2 million shares for cancellation on April 29, 2022, as part of its share buyback arrangement initiated on February 3, 2022. The shares were acquired at various prices, with the highest being £21.9750 and the lowest at £21.6050. This strategic move aims to enhance shareholder value. The purchases were executed through Citigroup Global Markets Limited, which independently managed the trading decisions in compliance with relevant market regulations. The buyback activities will conclude on May 4, 2022.
Shell plc reports a total of 7,508,660,975 ordinary shares as of April 29, 2022, with a nominal value of €0.07 each. The company does not hold any shares in Treasury. This figure is significant for shareholders to assess their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The total shares include those acquired through the company's ongoing share buy-back program but not yet canceled. This announcement complies with regulatory frameworks pertinent to voting rights and capital.
Shell plc announced a share buy-back on 28 April 2022, purchasing 2 million shares for cancellation, aligning with the previously declared arrangement on 3 February 2022. The transactions included purchases on LSE, BATS, and Chi-X, with prices ranging from £21.1900 to £21.8750 per share. Citigroup Global Markets Limited executed the trades independently, adhering to regulatory parameters. Shell's LEI number is 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 2,000,000 shares for cancellation on 27 April 2022, as part of its previously announced buy-back program initiated on 03 February 2022. The shares were purchased at a volume-weighted average price of approximately £21.28 across various trading venues, including LSE and BATS (BXE). Citigroup Global Markets Limited is executing these trades independently, adhering to regulations like EU MAR and UK MAR.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 2,000,000 shares for cancellation on 26 April 2022.
Transactions occurred across various venues, including LSE and BATS, with prices ranging from £20.6150 to £21.5200. The average price paid was £20.9235. This buy-back is part of a previously announced arrangement effective from 3 February 2022 to 4 May 2022, with Citigroup Global Markets Limited making independent trading decisions.
Shell plc announced the purchase of shares for cancellation on 25 April 2022. A total of 2,200,000 shares were bought across various trading venues, including 1,200,000 shares on the LSE at an average price of £21.0191. The company's share buy-back program, initiated on 3 February 2022, continues until 4 May 2022. Trades are executed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited, ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations. This buy-back aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.