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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 announced the purchase of 2.8 million shares on 10 March 2022 as part of its share buy-back program initiated on 3 February 2022. The shares were acquired at various prices, with the highest being £20.1150 and the lowest £19.4800, resulting in a volume-weighted average price of £19.7542. Trading occurred on the LSE, BATS, and Chi-X venues. These transactions are managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited under predetermined parameters, complying with EU MAR and UK MAR regulations.
Shell plc has submitted its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, to the US SEC on March 10, 2022. The 2021 Form 20-F is available for download on Shell's official website and the SEC's portal. Additionally, the company released its 2021 Annual Report and Accounts on the same date, which can be downloaded in PDF format. Printed copies will be accessible from April 20, 2022, with an interactive version expected around March 17, 2022. These reports will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on May 24, 2022.
Shell plc announced the publication of its 2021 Annual Report and Accounts, available for download from March 10, 2022, at www.shell.com/annualreport. The report complies with article 9.6.1 of the Listing Rules and has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism for inspection. Printed copies will be available from April 20, 2022. Additionally, Shell will file its Form 20-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission today, accessible at www.shell.com/investors/financial-reporting/sec-filings.html. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2022.
Shell announces significant changes in its board structure as of March 9, 2022. Non-executive Director Gerrit Zalm will not stand for re-election at the upcoming AGM after over nine years of service. The board will also see Jane Holl Lute resign from the Audit Committee, transitioning to the Safety, Environment and Sustainability Committee. Additionally, Bram Schot is appointed to the Remuneration Committee. These changes will take effect following the 2022 AGM scheduled for May 24, 2022, impacting board dynamics and committee memberships.
Shell plc announces the buyback of 1,300,000 shares at an average price of £20.1270 on 09 March 2022. Additional purchases included 675,223 shares at an average price of £20.2048, and 400,000 shares at £20.1314. These transactions are part of a broader share buy-back plan initiated on 03 February 2022, which allows Citigroup Global Markets Limited to independently manage share purchases under regulatory guidelines.
Shell plc reported on 8 March 2022, its recent share buyback activity. The company purchased 1,399,929 shares at a highest price of £20.46 and a lowest price of £19.53 on the London Stock Exchange. Additionally, it bought 900,000 shares at a highest price of £20.53 through BATS, and 400,000 shares at a highest of £20.48 on Chi-X. This repurchase is part of a previously announced buyback program set to conclude on 4 May 2022, managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited, adhering to UK and EU market regulations.
On March 8, 2022, Shell plc disclosed that several Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) received shares following the vesting of awards granted in 2019 under the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). Notable recipients include CEO Ben van Beurden, who received 113,445 shares, and CFO Jessica Uhl, who received 29,134 American Depository Shares (SHEL). The transactions were executed on March 3, 2022, with no monetary price attributed, as the awards vested without a cash transaction. This disclosure aligns with the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
Shell plc announced its decision to withdraw from all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil and LNG, in response to government guidance. The immediate cessation of spot purchases of Russian crude oil will be followed by the shutdown of service stations and aviation fuel operations in Russia. Shell will also phase out other petroleum products and gas supplies, with CEO Ben van Beurden acknowledging the complexities of ensuring stable energy supplies while applying pressure on the Russian government due to the Ukraine crisis.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 2,750,000 shares for cancellation on 7 March 2022. The share buy-back comes as part of a previously announced arrangement on 3 February 2022. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from £18.6600 to £19.9920 across multiple trading venues, including LSE and BATS. The average price paid per share was £19.5949. The initiative is managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited and will continue until 4 May 2022, adhering to the EU MAR and UK MAR regulations governing buy-back programs.
On 4 March 2022, Shell plc announced the purchase of 2,850,000 shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from £18.4420 to £19.2400, with an average purchase price of £18.7051. Citigroup Global Markets Limited is managing these transactions independently until 4 May 2022, adhering to the regulations set by EU MAR and UK MAR. This buy-back initiative is consistent with the company's strategy to enhance shareholder value.