Shell (SHEL) executives granted dividend shares from Q1 2026 interim payout

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Shell plc filed a report detailing automatic share acquisitions by senior executives following the interim dividend paid on June 29, 2026 for the first quarter of 2026. On July 2, 2026, Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities received dividend shares on existing holdings in share plan accounts.

Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan acquired 3,131.40275 ordinary shares at EUR 33.9265 each in Amsterdam and 2,504.94524 ordinary shares at GBP 28.87677 each in London. Chief Financial Officer Sinead Gorman received 3,325.58192 ordinary shares at GBP 28.87677.

Other PDMRs, including the Chief Legal Officer, business presidents, and the Chief Human Resources and Corporate Officer, received smaller amounts of ordinary shares or American Depositary Shares as dividend shares across Amsterdam, London, and New York. These are compensation-related dividend reinvestments rather than open-market trades.

Key Figures

CEO dividend shares (EUR line): 3,131.40275 shares at EUR 33.9265 CEO dividend shares (GBP line): 2,504.94524 shares at GBP 28.87677 CFO dividend shares: 3,325.58192 shares at GBP 28.87677 +3 more

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CEO dividend shares (EUR line) 3,131.40275 shares at EUR 33.9265 Wael Sawan, ordinary shares in Amsterdam, July 2, 2026

CEO dividend shares (GBP line) 2,504.94524 shares at GBP 28.87677 Wael Sawan, ordinary shares in London, July 2, 2026

CFO dividend shares 3,325.58192 shares at GBP 28.87677 Sinead Gorman, ordinary shares in London, July 2, 2026

ADS dividend shares 22.45849 ADS at USD 78.03 Machteld de Haan, American Depositary Shares in New York, July 2, 2026

President Upstream dividend shares (GBP) 1,346.17166 shares at GBP 28.87677 Peter Costello, ordinary shares in London, July 2, 2026

HR & Corporate Officer dividend shares 154.76587 shares at GBP 28.87677 Rachel Solway, ordinary shares in London, July 2, 2026

Key Terms

Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities, Market Abuse Regimes, American Depositary Shares, Legal Entity Identifier, +2 more

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Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities regulatory

"the following Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") acquired dividend shares"

Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities are the key people in a company who make big decisions, like top managers or executives. Knowing who they are is important because their actions can influence the company’s success or failure, and they are often required to share information about their dealings to ensure transparency for investors and the public.

Market Abuse Regimes regulatory

"in accordance with the requirements of the EU and UK Market Abuse Regimes"

Rules and enforcement systems that prevent cheating in financial markets, such as insider trading, false information, or manipulative trading practices. They matter to investors because they help keep prices fair and trustworthy—like referees and rules in a game that ensure everyone plays honestly—so markets remain efficient, reduce the risk of sudden price shocks, and protect investors from fraud and unfair advantage.

American Depositary Shares financial

"Description of the financial instrument | American Depository Shares (SHEL)"

American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.

Legal Entity Identifier regulatory

"Legal Entity Identifier code | 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70"

A legal entity identifier (LEI) is a unique, standardized code that functions like a global ID card for businesses and organizations involved in financial markets. It helps investors and regulators reliably identify who is on the other side of a deal, trace ownership and links between firms, and reduce confusion or fraud — improving transparency for reporting, risk assessment, and cross-border trades.

Share Plan Account financial

"shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account"

A share plan account is a designated record that holds stock allocated to an individual under a formal share scheme, such as employee ownership programs or dividend reinvestment arrangements. It tracks how many shares are owned, any vesting or sale restrictions, and transaction history, acting like a locker that keeps those shares separate from ordinary brokerage holdings so investors know what they can sell, when, and how their ownership will affect their finances.

interim dividend financial

"following the payment of the interim dividend on June 29, 2026 in respect of the first quarter of 2026"

An interim dividend is a cash payment a company declares and often pays before its annual results are finalized, similar to a mid‑year bonus paid from current profits. It matters to investors because it delivers immediate income, signals the company’s short‑term cash strength and confidence in ongoing earnings, and can influence share price and investor expectations about future payouts.

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FAQ

What does Shell (SHEL) disclose in this July 2026 Form 6-K?

Shell discloses that several senior executives received dividend shares on July 2, 2026. These shares arose from the first-quarter 2026 interim dividend on awards previously delivered under bonus and employee share plans and held in share plan accounts, rather than from open-market trades.

Which Shell (SHEL) executives acquired dividend shares on July 2, 2026?

Executives include CEO Wael Sawan, CFO Sinead Gorman, Chief Legal Officer Philippa Bounds, business presidents Peter Costello, Cederic Cremers, Machteld de Haan, Andrew Smith, and Chief Human Resources and Corporate Officer Rachel Solway. Each received dividend shares linked to prior plan awards.

How many Shell shares did CEO Wael Sawan receive as dividend shares?

CEO Wael Sawan received 3,131.40275 ordinary shares at EUR 33.9265 in Amsterdam and 2,504.94524 ordinary shares at GBP 28.87677 in London. Both transactions relate to dividend shares on previously delivered bonus or vested employee share plan holdings.

What dividend-related shares did Shell CFO Sinead Gorman acquire?

CFO Sinead Gorman acquired 3,325.58192 ordinary shares of EUR 0.07 each at GBP 28.87677 on July 2, 2026 in London. The filing states these are dividend shares on awards previously delivered under the annual bonus and employee share plans, held in a share plan account.

Does the Shell (SHEL) filing include American Depositary Share transactions?

Yes. President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Machteld de Haan received 22.45849 American Depositary Shares at USD 78.03 in New York. These ADS are described as dividend shares linked to prior bonus and employee share plan awards held in a share plan account.

What share prices are shown for Shell PDMR dividend share acquisitions?

Disclosed prices include EUR 33.9265 per ordinary share in Amsterdam, GBP 28.87677 per ordinary share in London, and USD 78.03 per American Depositary Share in New York. Each transaction lists the corresponding volume and total value for the dividend shares received.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER 
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

For the month of July 2026

Commission File Number: 1-32575 

Shell plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

England and Wales
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 

Shell Centre
London, SE1 7NA
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive office)

________________________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

Director/PDMR Shareholding

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EU AND UK MARKET ABUSE REGIMES
July 6, 2026
Shell plc (the "Company") has been notified that following the payment of the interim dividend on June 29, 2026 in respect of the first quarter of 2026, the following Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") acquired dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered to them under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account. Further information can be found in the Shell plc Annual Report and Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 (www.shell.com/annualreport).
PDMR	Date of Transaction	Share Type	Number of dividend shares acquired	Purchase price per Share
Wael Sawan	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	3,131.40275	EUR 33.9265
Wael Sawan	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	2,504.94524	GBP 28.87677
Sinead Gorman	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	3,325.58192	GBP 28.87677
Philippa Bounds	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	0.00607	EUR 33.9265
Philippa Bounds	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	346.31749	GBP 28.87677
Peter Costello	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	31.71838	EUR 33.9265
Peter Costello	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	1,346.17166	GBP 28.87677
Cederic Cremers	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	499.8664	EUR 33.9265
Machteld de Haan	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	538.37297	EUR 33.9265
Machteld de Haan	02 July 2026	American Depositary Shares	22.45849	USD 78.03
Andrew Smith	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	798.82389	EUR 33.9265
Rachel Solway	02 July 2026	Ordinary Shares of €0.07 each	154.76587	GBP 28.87677
The Notification of Dealing Form for each PDMR can be found below.
Karen Heslop
Deputy Company Secretary
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

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Wael
Last Name(s)	Sawan
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	Chief Executive Officer
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	EUR
Price	33.9265
Volume	3,131.40275
Total	106,237.54
Aggregated information
Volume	3,131.40275
Price	33.9265
Total	106,237.54
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	Amsterdam

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Wael
Last Name(s)	Sawan
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	Chief Executive Officer
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	GBP
Price	28.87677
Volume	2,504.94524
Total	72,334.73
Aggregated information
Volume	2,504.94524
Price	28.87677
Total	72,334.73
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	London

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Sinead
Last Name(s)	Gorman
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	Chief Financial Officer
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	GBP
Price	28.87677
Volume	3,325.58192
Total	96,032.06
Aggregated information
Volume	3,325.58192
Price	28.87677
Total	96,032.06
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	London

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Philippa
Last Name(s)	Bounds
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	Chief Legal Officer
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	EUR
Price	33.9265
Volume	0.00607
Total	0.21
Aggregated information
Volume	0.00607
Price	33.9265
Total	0.21
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	Amsterdam

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Philippa
Last Name(s)	Bounds
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	Chief Legal Officer
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	GBP
Price	28.87677
Volume	346.31749
Total	10,000.53
Aggregated information
Volume	346.31749
Price	28.87677
Total	10,000.53
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	London

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Peter
Last Name(s)	Costello
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	President, Upstream
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	EUR
Price	33.9265
Volume	31.71838
Total	1,076.09
Aggregated information
Volume	31.71838
Price	33.9265
Total	1,076.09
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	Amsterdam

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Peter
Last Name(s)	Costello
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	President, Upstream
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	GBP
Price	28.87677
Volume	1,346.17166
Total	38,873.09
Aggregated information
Volume	1,346.17166
Price	28.87677
Total	38,873.09
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	London

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Cederic
Last Name(s)	Cremers
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	President, Integrated Gas
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	EUR
Price	33.9265
Volume	499.8664
Total	16,958.72
Aggregated information
Volume	499.8664
Price	33.9265
Total	16,958.72
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	Amsterdam

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Machteld
Last Name(s)	de Haan
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	EUR
Price	33.9265
Volume	538.37297
Total	18,265.11
Aggregated information
Volume	538.37297
Price	33.9265
Total	18,265.11
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	Amsterdam

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Machteld
Last Name(s)	de Haan
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	President, Downstream, Renewables and Energy Solutions
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	American Depository Shares (SHEL)
Identification Code	US7802593050
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	USD
Price	78.03
Volume	22.45849
Total	1,752.44
Aggregated information
Volume	22.45849
Price	78.03
Total	1,752.44
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	New York

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Andrew
Last Name(s)	Smith
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	President, Trading and Supply
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	EUR
Price	33.9265
Volume	798.82389
Total	27,101.30
Aggregated information
Volume	798.82389
Price	33.9265
Total	27,101.30
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	Amsterdam

1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
First Name(s)	Rachel
Last Name(s)	Solway
2. Reason for the notification
Position/status	Chief Human Resources and Corporate Officer
Initial notification/ amendment	Initial notification
3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity	Shell plc
Legal Entity Identifier code	21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70
4. Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
Description of the financial instrument	Ordinary shares of €0.07 each
Identification Code	GB00BP6MXD84
Nature of the transaction	Dividend shares in respect of shares previously delivered under the annual bonus and/or shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Share Plan Account.
Currency	GBP
Price	28.87677
Volume	154.76587
Total	4,469.14
Aggregated information
Volume	154.76587
Price	28.87677
Total	4,469.14
Date of transaction	02/07/2026
Place of transaction	London

This Report on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into:

(a) the Registration Statement on Form F-3 of Shell plc, Shell Finance US Inc. and Shell International Finance B.V. (Registration Numbers 333-276068, 333-276068-01 and 333-276068-02);

(b) the Registration Statement on Form F-4 of Shell Finance US Inc. and Shell plc (Registration Numbers 333-296155 and 333-296155-01); and

(c) the Registration Statements on Form S-8 of Shell plc (Registration Numbers 333-262396, 333-272192 and 333-292109).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Shell plc
		(Registrant)
Date: July 6, 2026		/s/ Karen Heslop
		Karen Heslop
		Deputy Company Secretary