Transaction in Own Shares

Rhea-AI Summary

On September 6, 2021, Royal Dutch Shell announced the purchase of 1,200,000 'B' shares for cancellation as part of its buy-back program initiated on July 29, 2021. Share purchases occurred across multiple venues including LSE, Chi-X, and BATS. The highest price paid was GBP 14.452, while the lowest was GBP 14.314, with an average price of GBP 14.401. This share buy-back aligns with Shell's strategy to enhance shareholder value and adhere to market regulations. The buy-back is managed independently by Exane BNP Paribas until December 29, 2021.

Positive

• Purchase of 1,200,000 'B' shares enhances shareholder value.
• Buy-back program indicates strong financial health and confidence in future performance.
• Execution by Exane BNP Paribas ensures adherence to market regulations.

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• None.

Transaction in Own Shares
06 September 2021
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Royal Dutch Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 06 September 2021 it purchased the following number of 'B' Shares for cancellation.
Aggregated information on “B” shares purchased according to trading venues:
Date of purchase	Number of “B” shares purchased	Highest price paid (GBP)	Lowest price paid (GBP)	Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBP)	Venue
06/09/2021	1,050,000	14.452	14.314	14.402	LSE
06/09/2021	90,000	14.452	14.334	14.401	Chi-X (CXE)
06/09/2021	60,000	14.446	14.334	14.401	BATS (BXE)
These share purchases form part of the Company's share buy-back arrangement previously announced on 29 July 2021. In respect of this arrangement, Exane BNP Paribas will make trading decisions in relation to the Company’s securities independently of the Company for a period from 29 July 2021 up to and including 29 December 2021. Any such share purchases will be effected within certain pre-set parameters, and in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares, Chapter 12 of the 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 (on 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 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 (“EU MAR Delegation Regulation”) and EU MAR Delegated Regulation as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (on 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 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 full breakdown of the individual trades made by Exane BNP Paribas on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back arrangement is detailed below. Enquiries Media International: +44 (0) 207 934 5550 Media Americas: +1 832 337 4355 LEI number of Royal Dutch Shell plc: 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70 Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer’s own shares

Attachment

• RNS Report SHELL 2021 09 06

FAQ

What was the date of the share buy-back announcement by Royal Dutch Shell?

The share buy-back was officially announced on September 6, 2021.

How many 'B' shares did Royal Dutch Shell purchase on September 6, 2021?

Royal Dutch Shell purchased a total of 1,200,000 'B' shares on September 6, 2021.

What were the highest and lowest prices paid for 'B' shares during the buy-back?

The highest price paid was GBP 14.452 and the lowest was GBP 14.314.

Who is managing the share buy-back program for Royal Dutch Shell?

The buy-back program is managed independently by Exane BNP Paribas.