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Shell (SHEL) purchased 867,321 shares on 27 February 2026 for cancellation across six trading venues in GBP and EUR.

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Shell (SHEL) purchased 867,321 shares on 27 February 2026 for cancellation across six trading venues in GBP and EUR. Purchases form part of the buy-back programme announced 5 February 2026 and are being executed by Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc independently through 1 May 2026.

The on-market and off-market limbs follow the Company’s repurchase authorities and comply with UK MAR and related delegated regulations.

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Positive

  • 867,321 shares repurchased and cancelled on 27 February 2026
  • Executed across six venues (LSE, CXE, BXE, XAMS, CBOE DXE, TQEX)
  • Buy-back runs under programme active 05 Feb–01 May 2026 with independent trading

Negative

  • Reduction in shares outstanding due to cancellation, affecting free float and per‑share metrics
  • Transactions in GBP and EUR introduce multi‑currency settlement considerations
Argus Feb 27 session
+2.87% close to close Open Argus
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News Market Reaction – SHEL

On Feb 27, the day this news came out, SHEL closed 2.87% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Feb 27 session.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased LSE: 234,997 shares VWAP LSE (GBP): £30.4676 Shares repurchased XAMS: 253,556 shares +5 more
Shares repurchased LSE
234,997 shares
Purchased for cancellation on 27/02/2026 at LSE
VWAP LSE (GBP)
£30.4676
Volume weighted average price on 27/02/2026 LSE purchases
Shares repurchased XAMS
253,556 shares
Purchased for cancellation on 27/02/2026 at XAMS
VWAP XAMS (EUR)
€34.8386
Volume weighted average price on 27/02/2026 XAMS purchases
Programme start date
05 February 2026
Start of current buy-back trading period
Programme end date
01 May 2026
Scheduled end of current buy-back period
Brexit transition end
31 December 2020, 11:00 pm
Reference point for EU MAR onshored into UK law
Media contact number
+44 (0) 207 934 5550
International media enquiries contact

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 26
5 events
  1. Feb 26

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    -1.3%

    Disclosure of 1,287,020 shares repurchased for cancellation across multiple venues.

  2. Feb 25

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +1.9%

    Announcement of 1,090,750 shares purchased under ongoing buy-back programme.

  3. Feb 24

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +1.0%

    Repurchase of 1,191,059 shares for cancellation across UK and EU venues.

  4. Feb 23

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    +0.2%

    Disclosure of 1,028,319 shares repurchased as part of buy-back programme.

  5. Feb 20

    Share buyback update

    24h Move
    -0.8%

    Update on 1,595,356 shares bought and cancelled across multiple venues.

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, off-market, EU MAR, +2 more
6 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 financial
"The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters..."
On-market describes buying or selling shares directly through a public stock exchange at the current market price, rather than by a private or negotiated deal. Like buying an item from a store at the posted price instead of haggling privately, on-market trades happen quickly, are visible to other investors, and can move the stock price, so they affect liquidity and provide a transparent signal about supply and demand.
off-market financial
"The off-market limb will be effected in accordance with the Company’s general authority..."
Off-market describes a trade or transfer of securities that happens outside a public exchange, where buyers and sellers negotiate directly or use private arrangements rather than submitting orders on the open market. It matters to investors because these deals can change who controls a company or alter share supply without the usual public price signals, like selling a car privately instead of through a dealership — you may get a different price and the wider market may not immediately react.
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 amended ... from time to time (“UK MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation..."
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.
EU MAR Delegated Regulation regulatory
"and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the “EU MAR Delegated Regulation”)..."
An EU MAR Delegated Regulation is a detailed rule issued by the European Union to clarify or expand existing laws related to financial markets. It functions like a set of instructions that ensure consistent application of rules across all EU countries, helping investors understand how regulations are applied and maintained. This promotes transparency and stability in financial markets, making it easier for investors to make informed decisions.

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Transaction in Own Shares   

27 February 2026

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Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 27 February 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
27/02/2026234,99730.770030.115030.4676LSEGBP
27/02/2026121,65130.770030.180030.5279Chi-X (CXE)
GBP
27/02/202644,25130.770030.165030.4837BATS (BXE)
GBP
27/02/2026253,55635.135034.365034.8386XAMSEUR
27/02/2026180,07035.130034.430034.8373CBOE DXEEUR
27/02/202632,79635.100034.430034.8272TQEXEUR

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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How many shares did Shell (SHEL) repurchase and cancel on 27 February 2026?

Shell repurchased and cancelled 867,321 shares on 27 February 2026. According to the company, purchases were executed across six trading venues in GBP and EUR as part of the existing buy-back programme.

What trading venues did Shell (SHEL) use for the 27 February 2026 buyback?

The company executed trades on LSE, Chi-X (CXE), BATS (BXE), XAMS, CBOE DXE, and TQEX. According to the company, the breakdown of individual trades and VWAPs is provided for regulatory compliance.

Is the Shell (SHEL) buy-back on 27 February 2026 part of a larger programme, and what are the dates?

Yes. The purchases form part of a buy-back programme active from 05 February 2026 up to and including 01 May 2026. According to the company, Morgan Stanley will make trading decisions independently within pre-set parameters.

Were the shares bought on 27 February 2026 cancelled or held in treasury by Shell (SHEL)?

The shares purchased on 27 February 2026 were purchased for cancellation. According to the company, the transactions were executed to cancel the repurchased shares rather than hold them in treasury.

How does Shell (SHEL) ensure regulatory compliance for the 27 February 2026 buyback?

Shell conducted purchases under pre-set parameters in line with UK MAR and Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules. According to the company, the programme follows the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as onshored into UK law and related instruments.

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