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Shell plc (NYSE: SHEL) is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England. As an integrated oil and gas company, Shell engages in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company’s operations span across Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas.
Shell produced an average of 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day in 2023. At the end of 2023, Shell’s reserves stood at 9.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, with 49% consisting of liquids. The company operates refineries with a combined capacity of 1.6 million barrels per day and sells approximately 12 million tons of chemicals annually. Shell’s largest chemical plants are situated in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.
In recent developments, Shell has released its 2023 report on payments to governments, complying with UK and EU regulations, and submitted this report to the National Storage Mechanism and the US SEC. The company is scheduled to publish its Q1 2024 financial results on May 2, 2024, with a strong outlook presented for its various segments including Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals & Products, and Renewables & Energy Solutions.
Shell remains committed to its energy transition strategy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company’s operating plans and budgets are updated annually to reflect the current economic environment and include targets for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Net Carbon Intensity.
The company has also announced an interim dividend for Q1 2024, payable in multiple currencies. Shareholders can participate in Dividend Reinvestment Programs to reinvest their dividends into Shell shares.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 2,750,000 shares for cancellation on 11 February 2022. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from £19.9880 to £20.4900, with a volume-weighted average price of £20.2079 per share. This activity is part of the share buy-back arrangement initiated on 3 February 2022. Citigroup Global Markets Limited is executing share trading decisions independently under this arrangement, effective until 4 May 2022. The company emphasizes compliance with UK and EU regulations concerning share repurchases.
On February 10, 2022, Shell plc announced the disposal of 120,000 ordinary shares by Harry Brekelmans, Projects & Technology Director. The shares were sold at an average price of €24.54 each, totaling approximately €2,944,293.34. The transaction occurred on February 8, 2022, on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. This notification adheres to the EU and UK market abuse regulations, offering transparency regarding managerial transactions within the company.
Shell plc announced on 10 February 2022 the purchase of 2,900,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buy-back program initiated on 3 February 2022. The shares were bought at various prices, with the highest at £20.4050 and the lowest at £19.9540, averaging £20.1996 per share. Transactions occurred on the LSE and other venues, and decisions were made by Citigroup Global Markets Limited under set regulations for buy-back programs. This initiative aligns with their strategy to enhance shareholder value.
CEOs James D. Farley Jr. of Ford and Patti Poppe of PG&E will engage in a significant dialogue at CERAWeek 2022, held March 7-11 in Houston. This special session, moderated by Daniel Yergin, will focus on the impact of electric vehicles on both industries and consumers. The event aims to address the complexities of the energy transition amidst an $86 trillion economy. IHS Markit, organizers of CERAWeek, emphasizes the conference's role in discussing energy transformation and its implications for future innovations.
On February 9, 2022, Shell plc notified regulatory authorities regarding the disposal of 190,000 ordinary shares by CEO Ben Van Beurden, executed at an average price of £20.40. The total transaction value amounted to £3.88 million. The shares were sold across multiple trading venues, demonstrating a significant liquidity event. This divestiture raises questions about insider selling and its implications for shareholder sentiment as well as the overall market perception of Shell's future performance.
Shell plc has announced the repurchase of 2,080,465 shares on 9 February 2022 as part of its ongoing buy-back program. The shares were purchased at prices ranging from £19.7680 to £20.3850, with a volume-weighted average price of £20.0664. This transaction aligns with the company's strategy to enhance shareholder value, as stated in their previous announcement on 3 February 2022. Citigroup Global Markets Limited is executing these trades independently, adhering to relevant regulations.
On February 9, 2022, Shell plc disclosed under the EU Market Abuse Regulation the conditional awards of performance shares to its Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) as part of the Long Term Incentive Plan. Key awards include 209,131 shares for CEO Ben van Beurden and 61,242 shares for CFO Jessica Uhl, among others. The awards are contingent upon performance conditions set by the Remuneration Committee. Overall, the total share value awarded sums to approximately £4.26 million for the listed individuals.
The 40th annual CERAWeek by IHS Markit will take place from March 7-11, 2022, in Houston, featuring prominent speakers like John Kerry, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. The conference will focus on 'Pace of Change: Energy, Climate and Innovation,' addressing challenges in emission reduction and energy needs. The event, returning to in-person format, will include discussions on key themes such as energy transition and technological innovation. Registration for attendees and media accreditation is now open.
Shell plc announced a share buy-back on 8 February 2022, acquiring 1,964,763 shares at an average price of £20.3818 on the LSE, along with 1,000,000 shares at £20.3494 on BATS, and 500,000 shares at £20.4031 on Chi-X. This purchase is part of a wider buy-back program initiated on 3 February 2022, where Citigroup Global Markets Limited is tasked with making independent trading decisions until 4 May 2022. The trades comply with EU MAR and UK MAR regulations.
Shell plc announced on 7 February 2022 the purchase of 1,163,507 shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing share buy-back program initiated on 3 February 2022. This action included purchases executed through various trading venues, with prices ranging from £20.2450 to £20.5000. The buy-back is managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited until 4 May 2022, adhering to regulatory requirements under EU MAR and UK MAR.
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