Transaction in Own Shares

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Shell (LSE:SHEL) reported that on 17 August 2026 it repurchased a total of 2,042,805 shares for cancellation across multiple venues, including LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, CBOE DXE and TQEX, in both GBP and EUR, at disclosed highest, lowest and volume-weighted average prices.

These purchases form part of Shell’s existing share buy-back programme announced on 30 July 2026. According to the company, Goldman Sachs International is executing trades independently from 30 July to 23 October 2026, within pre-set parameters and in compliance with EU MAR, UK MAR and related delegated regulations.

Positive

• 2,042,805 shares repurchased for cancellation on 17 August 2026
• Buybacks executed across six venues in GBP and EUR with disclosed VWAPs
• Programme executed independently by Goldman Sachs International from 30 July to 23 October 2026
• Buy-back conducted under EU MAR and UK MAR frameworks

Negative

• None.

News Explained

Shell purchased shares on August 17, 2026 for cancellation. The disclosure establishes the buyback purchase, while the ownership effect is a planned reduction in shares outstanding when cancellation occurs.

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Transaction in Own Shares

August 17, 2026

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Shell plc (the 'Company') announces that on 17 August 2026 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation.

Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue:

Date of Purchase	Number of Shares purchased	Highest price paid	Lowest price paid	Volume weighted average price paid per share	Venue	Currency
17/08/2026	606,567	£ 33.4550	£ 33.0550	£ 33.3076	LSE	GBP
17/08/2026	306,147	£ 33.4550	£ 33.0600	£ 33.3088	Chi-X (CXE)	GBP
17/08/2026	75,970	£ 33.4450	£ 33.0750	£ 33.3133	BATS (BXE)	GBP
17/08/2026	709,441	€ 39.2650	€ 38.7650	€ 39.0630	XAMS	EUR
17/08/2026	317,063	€ 39.2600	€ 38.7700	€ 39.0969	CBOE DXE	EUR
17/08/2026	27,617	€ 39.2400	€ 38.7900	€ 39.0725	TQEX	EUR

These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 30 July 2026.

In respect of this programme, Goldman Sachs International will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 30 July 2026 up to and including 23 October 2026.

The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares on-market. The off-market limb will be effected in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares off-market pursuant to the off-market buyback contract approved by its shareholders and the pre-set parameters set out therein. The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes ("EU MAR") and EU MAR as "onshored" into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020)  through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time ("UK MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the "EU MAR Delegated Regulation") and the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as "onshored" into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time.

In accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR, a breakdown of the individual trades made by Goldman Sachs International on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back programme is detailed below.

Enquiries:

Media International: +44 (0) 207 934 5550; U.S. and Canada: https://www.shell.us/about-us/news-and-insights/media/submit-an-inquiry.html

Attachment

• 20260817_Shell RNS - full version

FAQ

How many Shell (SHEL) shares were repurchased on 17 August 2026?

Shell repurchased a total of 2,042,805 shares on 17 August 2026 for cancellation. According to Shell, these shares were bought across six trading venues in GBP and EUR as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme announced on 30 July 2026.

At what prices did Shell (SHEL) buy back shares on 17 August 2026?

Shell’s highest prices were £33.4550 and €39.2650, with lowest prices of £33.0550 and €38.7650. According to Shell, volume-weighted average prices ranged around £33.31 on UK venues and about €39.06–39.10 on European venues during the buyback.

Which trading venues did Shell (SHEL) use for its 17 August 2026 share buyback?

Shell used the LSE, Chi-X (CXE), BATS (BXE), XAMS, CBOE DXE and TQEX trading venues. According to Shell, these venues handled purchases in GBP and EUR as part of the on- and off-market limbs of its existing buy-back programme.

What is the timeframe of Shell (SHEL) 2026 share buy-back programme with Goldman Sachs International?

The programme with Goldman Sachs International runs from 30 July 2026 up to and including 23 October 2026. According to Shell, Goldman Sachs International makes trading decisions independently within pre-set parameters under the company’s general authorities to repurchase shares on- and off-market.

Is Shell (SHEL) 2026 share buyback conducted under EU MAR and UK MAR rules?

Yes, Shell’s 2026 share buyback is conducted in accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR. According to Shell, the programme also follows the EU MAR Delegated Regulation, as onshored into UK law, and the relevant UK Listing Rules for buy-back programmes.

Are Shell (SHEL) shares repurchased on 17 August 2026 being cancelled?

Yes, the shares bought on 17 August 2026 are being purchased for cancellation. According to Shell, all 2,042,805 repurchased shares form part of its existing on- and off-market buy-back programme and will reduce the company’s outstanding share count.