ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC FOURTH QUARTER 2020 EURO AND GBP EQUIVALENT DIVIDEND PAYMENTS
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell announced a fourth quarter 2020 interim dividend of US$0.1665 per A and B ordinary share. A Shares will receive €0.1396 or US$0.1665 for valid currency elections, while B Shares will receive 11.96p or US$0.1665 based on elections. Payments are scheduled for March 29, 2021, to members registered as of February 19, 2021. Note that cash dividends will be subject to a 15% Dutch withholding tax. Shareholders are advised to consult a tax advisor regarding the implications of these dividends.
- Dividend payout of US$0.1665 per share reinforces shareholder income.
- Scheduled payment date of March 29, 2021, indicates timely distribution.
- Cash dividends are subject to a 15% Dutch withholding tax.
- No assurance that future dividends will match or exceed this payment.
The Hague, March 15, 2021 - The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) today announced the pounds sterling and euro equivalent dividend payments in respect of the fourth quarter 2020 interim dividend, which was announced on February 4, 2021 at US
Dividends on A Shares will be paid, by default, in euros at the rate of
Dividends on B Shares will be paid, by default, in pounds sterling at the rate of 11.96p per B Share. Holders of B Shares who have validly submitted US dollars or euros currency elections by March 5, 2021 will be entitled to a dividend of US
Euro and pounds sterling dividends payable in cash have been converted from US dollars based on an average of market exchange rates over the three dealing days from 10 March to 12 March 2021.
This dividend will be payable on March 29, 2021 to those members whose names were on the Register of Members on February 19, 2021.
Taxation - cash dividend
Cash dividends on A Shares will be subject to the deduction of Dutch dividend withholding tax at the rate of
If you are uncertain as to the tax treatment of any dividends you should consult your tax advisor.
Note
A different currency election date may apply to shareholders holding shares in a securities account with a bank or financial institution ultimately holding through Euroclear Nederland. This may also apply to other shareholders who do not hold their shares either directly on the Register of Members or in the corporate sponsored nominee arrangement. Shareholders can contact their broker, financial intermediary, bank or financial institution for the election deadline that applies.
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