Shell plc (SHEL) notifies the market of its total voting rights and capital as at December 31, 2025. The company's capital consists of 5,718,636,398 ordinary shares of €0.07 each and Shell holds no shares in treasury.
The figure 5,718,636,398 may be used by shareholders as the denominator to determine whether they must notify changes in their interest under the FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR), including DTR 5.6.1. The total includes shares purchased under the company's buy-back programme that have not yet been cancelled.
On Dec 31, the day this news came out, SHEL closed 0.47% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 31 session.
Market Context
This announcement updated the market on Shell’s total voting rights, stating that capital at 31 Dece...
Analysis
This announcement updated the market on Shell’s total voting rights, stating that capital at 31 December 2025 comprised 5,718,636,398 ordinary shares of €0.07 each, with no treasury shares. It was made under FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 and includes shares bought back but not yet cancelled. Investors may relate this disclosure to recent buy-back activity and monitor future changes in the share count and voting rights denominator.
Key Figures
Ordinary shares in issue:5,718,636,398 sharesNominal value per share:€0.07Treasury shares:0 shares+1 more
Ordinary shares in issue
5,718,636,398 shares
Shell plc capital as at Dec 31, 2025
Nominal value per share
€0.07
Par value of each ordinary share
Treasury shares
0 shares
Shell plc holds no shares in Treasury
Disclosure rule
Rule 5.6.1
FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules reference
"Shell plc's capital as at December 31, 2025, consists of 5,718,636,398 ordinary shares"
Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.
treasury sharesfinancial
"Shell plc holds no shares in Treasury."
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rulesregulatory
"In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, we hereby notify"
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
share buy-back programmefinancial
"shares purchased by Shell plc as part of its share buy-back programme but not yet cancelled."
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.
In conformity with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, we hereby notify the market of the following:
Shell plc's capital as at December 31, 2025, consists of 5,718,636,398 ordinary shares of €0.07 each. Shell plc holds no shares in Treasury.
The figure, 5,718,636,398, may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Shell plc under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Note: This announcement is made pursuant to Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 and as such, the above figure includes shares purchased by Shell plc as part of its share buy-back programme but not yet cancelled.
Enquiries
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FAQ
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What is Shell's total number of ordinary shares as of December 31, 2025 (SHEL)?
Shell has 5,718,636,398 ordinary shares of €0.07 each as at December 31, 2025.
Does Shell hold any treasury shares on December 31, 2025 (SHEL)?
No. Shell plc holds no shares in treasury as at December 31, 2025.
How should shareholders use the 5,718,636,398 figure for FCA DTR notifications for SHEL?
Shareholders may use 5,718,636,398 as the denominator to decide if they must notify changes in their interest under the FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Does the total share figure for SHEL include buy-back purchases not yet cancelled?
Yes. The figure includes shares purchased under the buy-back programme but not yet cancelled.
Which Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule is cited in Shell's December 31, 2025 voting rights notice (SHEL)?
The announcement is made pursuant to DTR 5.6.1 of the FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.