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Shell (SHEL) purchased 336,336 shares for cancellation on 12 March 2026 across multiple trading venues.

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Shell (SHEL) purchased 336,336 shares for cancellation on 12 March 2026 across multiple trading venues. Purchases were executed in GBP and EUR with venue-specific VWAPs reported.

These transactions form part of the existing buy-back programme announced on 05 February 2026, running through 01 May 2026, with Morgan Stanley making independent trading decisions.

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Positive

  • 336,336 shares purchased for cancellation on 12/03/2026
  • Buy-back executed across six trading venues (LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, CBOE DXE, TQEX)
  • Transactions form part of the buy-back programme announced on 05 Feb 2026

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  • None.
Argus Mar 12 session
+1.10% close to close Open Argus
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News Market Reaction – SHEL

On Mar 12, the day this news came out, SHEL closed 1.10% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Mar 12 session.

Key Figures

Shares purchased LSE: 110,147 shares VWAP LSE: 32.5758 GBP Shares purchased Chi-X: 36,182 shares +5 more
Shares purchased LSE
110,147 shares
12/03/2026 cancellation on LSE in GBP
VWAP LSE
32.5758 GBP
Volume weighted average price on LSE 12/03/2026
Shares purchased Chi-X
36,182 shares
12/03/2026 cancellation on Chi-X (CXE) in GBP
VWAP Chi-X
32.5821 GBP
Volume weighted average price on Chi-X 12/03/2026
Shares purchased XAMS
98,085 shares
12/03/2026 cancellation on XAMS in EUR
VWAP XAMS
37.7278 EUR
Volume weighted average price on XAMS 12/03/2026
Buy-back start date
05 February 2026
Start of current buy-back period managed by Morgan Stanley
Buy-back end date
01 May 2026
Scheduled end of this buy-back programme window

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 11
5 events
  1. Mar 11

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +2.7%

    Daily disclosure of multi-venue buybacks with GBP and EUR VWAPs reported.

  2. Mar 09

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +1.1%

    Repurchase and cancellation of 295,391 shares under ongoing buy-back programme.

  3. Mar 09

    PDMR share disposal

    24h Move
    +1.1%

    Managerial share disposals disclosed for two PDMRs at around £31 per share.

  4. Mar 06

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +2.1%

    Announcement of 776,817 ordinary shares purchased for cancellation across venues.

  5. Mar 05

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +0.3%

    Disclosure of 1,109,500 shares bought and cancelled under February 2026 programme.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

share buy-back programme, on-market limb, UK Listing Rules, EU MAR, +1 more
5 terms
share buy-back programme financial
"These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme..."
A share buy-back programme is when a company purchases its own shares from the market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of remaining shares and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it can be a sign that the company believes its stock is undervalued and may lead to higher share prices.
on-market limb financial
"The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters..."
An on-market limb is the part of a takeover or share-purchase arrangement where shares are bought directly through the stock exchange at current market prices, rather than through private, negotiated off-exchange deals. For investors it matters because on-market purchases happen publicly and at prevailing prices, which can affect the stock’s trading price, liquidity and how quickly ownership changes hands — like buying items from a store shelf versus arranging a private sale.
UK Listing Rules regulatory
"The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules..."
UK listing rules are a set of regulations that companies must follow to be officially listed on a UK stock exchange. These rules ensure that companies provide clear, accurate, and sufficient information to protect investors and maintain market confidence, similar to how safety standards ensure products are reliable. Adhering to these rules is important for investors because it helps them make informed decisions about buying or selling company shares.
EU MAR regulatory
"Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes (“EU MAR”)..."
EU MAR is the European Union’s Market Abuse Regulation, a set of rules designed to keep financial markets fair by stopping insider trading and market manipulation and by requiring timely, accurate public disclosure of inside information. Think of it as traffic laws for trading: it sets who can share sensitive information, how it must be disclosed, and penalties for breaking the rules, which matters to investors because stronger rules reduce surprises, boost trust, and affect companies’ legal and reporting costs.
UK MAR regulatory
"and ... as “onshored” into UK law ... from time to time (“UK MAR”)..."
UK MAR is the UK Market Abuse Regulation, a set of laws designed to prevent insider trading, market manipulation and other dishonest practices in financial markets while setting rules for how companies must disclose important information. It matters to investors because it helps ensure a fair playing field and timely, reliable disclosures so price changes reflect real news rather than secret deals—think of it as the rulebook that keeps the market honest and predictable.

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Transaction in Own Shares      

12 March 2026

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Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 12 March 2026 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation.

Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue:

Date of PurchaseNumber of Shares purchasedHighest price paid

 
Lowest price paid

 
Volume weighted average price paid per shareVenueCurrency
12/03/2026110,14732.800032.365032.5758LSEGBP
12/03/202636,18232.755032.375032.5821Chi-X (CXE)

GBP
12/03/202620,57832.800032.425032.5709BATS (BXE)

GBP
12/03/202698,08537.975037.560037.7278XAMSEUR
12/03/202656,36137.980037.590037.7348CBOE DXEEUR
12/03/202614,98337.930037.550037.6695TQEXEUR

These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 05 February 2026.

In respect of this programme, Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 05 February 2026 up to and including 01 May 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 Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc 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

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FAQ

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How many shares did Shell (SHEL) buy back and cancel on 12 March 2026?

Shell bought and cancelled 336,336 shares on 12 March 2026. According to the company, the total reflects aggregated trades across six venues with venue-level volumes and prices disclosed for compliance.

What venues and currencies were used for Shell (SHEL) share purchases on 12 March 2026?

Shell's purchases occurred on LSE, Chi-X, BATS, XAMS, CBOE DXE and TQEX in both GBP and EUR. According to the company, each venue's number of shares and VWAPs were reported for transparency under applicable rules.

Is the 12 March 2026 buyback part of a larger Shell (SHEL) programme and what are the dates?

Yes. The purchases form part of an existing buy-back programme announced on 05 February 2026. According to the company, Morgan Stanley will trade independently under the programme through 01 May 2026.

Which broker executed the Shell (SHEL) buyback trades and how were trading decisions made?

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc executed trades and will make trading decisions independently. According to the company, the broker acted under pre-set parameters in both on-market and off-market limbs of the programme.

What price ranges and VWAPs did Shell (SHEL) report for the 12 March 2026 purchases?

Reported highest per-share prices ranged ~GBP 32.80 and ~EUR 37.98, with venue VWAPs provided (e.g., GBP VWAP ~32.576; EUR VWAP ~37.728). According to the company, each trade’s highest, lowest and VWAP were disclosed.

Under which rules did Shell (SHEL) conduct the 12 March 2026 buy-back transactions?

Shell conducted the programme in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and EU/UK MAR provisions (including delegated regulations). According to the company, the buy-back adheres to on-market and off-market regulatory requirements and relevant instruments.

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