Shell plc - Outcome of audit tender process
Shell plc has announced the outcome of its competitive audit tender process, with the Board approving the proposed re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as its external auditor. The appointment will be effective from the financial year ending December 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
As a UK public interest entity, Shell is required to tender its audit every 10 years and rotate every 20 years. EY has been Shell's auditor since their initial appointment at the AGM in May 2016. The company had previously disclosed in its 2023 Annual Report that the tender process had commenced, with plans to conclude before the end of 2024.
Shell plc ha annunciato l'esito del suo processo di gara per l'auditoria, con il Consiglio che ha approvato la proposta di ri-nomina di Ernst & Young LLP (EY) come revisore esterno. La nomina sarà effettiva dall'esercizio finanziario che termina il 31 dicembre 2026, subordinata all'approvazione degli azionisti durante l'Assemblea Generale Annuale del 2026.
In quanto entità di interesse pubblico nel Regno Unito, Shell è tenuta a bandire la revisione ogni 10 anni e a ruotare ogni 20 anni. EY è revisore di Shell sin dalla sua nomina iniziale nell'AGM di maggio 2016. L'azienda aveva precedentemente reso noto nel suo Rapporto Annuale 2023 che il processo di gara era iniziato, con l'intenzione di concludere entro la fine del 2024.
Shell plc ha anunciado el resultado de su proceso de licitación para auditoría, con la Junta aprobando la propuesta de re-nombrar a Ernst & Young LLP (EY) como su auditor externo. La nombramiento será efectivo a partir del ejercicio financiero que finaliza el 31 de diciembre de 2026, sujeto a la aprobación de los accionistas en la Junta General Anual de 2026.
Como entidad de interés público en el Reino Unido, Shell está obligada a licitar su auditoría cada 10 años y a rotar cada 20 años. EY ha sido el auditor de Shell desde su nombramiento inicial en la AGM de mayo de 2016. La empresa había informado previamente en su Informe Anual 2023 que el proceso de licitación había comenzado, con planes de concluir antes de finales de 2024.
Shell plc는 작업 감사 입찰 과정의 결과를 발표했으며, 이사회는 Ernst & Young LLP (EY)를 외부 감사인으로 재임명하는 것을 승인했습니다. 이 임명은 2026년 12월 31일로 끝나는 회계연도부터 유효하며, 2026년 정기 주주총회에서 주주 승인에 따라 시행됩니다.
영국의 공공 이익 법인으로서 Shell은 10년마다 감사 입찰을 해야 하며, 20년마다 감사인을 변경해야 합니다. EY는 2016년 5월 AGM에서 최초로 임명된 이후 Shell의 감사인입니다. 이 회사는 2023년 연례 보고서에서 입찰 과정이 시작되었으며, 2024년 말 전에 마무리할 계획이라고 이전에 밝힌 바 있습니다.
Shell plc a annoncé le résultat de son processus d'appel d'offres pour l'audit, le conseil ayant approuvé la proposition de reconduction de Ernst & Young LLP (EY) en tant qu'auditeur externe. La nomination sera effective à partir de l'exercice financier se terminant le 31 décembre 2026, sous réserve de l'approbation des actionnaires lors de l'Assemblée Générale Annuelle de 2026.
En tant qu'entité d'intérêt public au Royaume-Uni, Shell est tenue de lancer des appels d'offres pour son audit tous les 10 ans et de faire une rotation tous les 20 ans. EY est l'auditeur de Shell depuis sa nomination initiale lors de l'AGM de mai 2016. La société avait précédemment indiqué dans son Rapport Annuel 2023 que le processus d'appel d'offres avait commencé, avec des plans pour le conclure avant la fin de 2024.
Shell plc hat das Ergebnis seines wettbewerblichen Ausschreibungsprozesses für die Prüfung bekanntgegeben, wobei der Vorstand die vorgeschlagene Wiederernennung von Ernst & Young LLP (EY) als externen Prüfer genehmigt hat. Die Ernennung wird ab dem zum 31. Dezember 2026 endenden Geschäftsjahr wirksam, vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung der Aktionäre auf der Hauptversammlung 2026.
Als öffentliche Interessenvertretung im Vereinigten Königreich ist Shell verpflichtet, ihre Prüfung alle 10 Jahre auszuschreiben und alle 20 Jahre eine Rotation vorzunehmen. EY ist seit ihrer ersten Ernennung bei der Hauptversammlung im Mai 2016 Prüfer von Shell. Das Unternehmen hatte bereits in seinem Jahresbericht 2023 bekannt gegeben, dass der Ausschreibungsprozess begonnen hat und die Pläne bestehen, ihn vor Ende 2024 abzuschließen.
- Maintains audit continuity with established auditor EY
- Complies with UK regulatory requirements for audit tender and rotation
- None.
Shell plc
Outcome of audit tender process
December 12, 2024
Shell plc (the Company) announces that, following the conclusion of a competitive audit tender process led by the Audit and Risk Committee, the Board has approved the proposed re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as its external auditor to take effect from, and including, the financial year ending 31 December 2026. The re-appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting.
As a UK public interest entity, we are required to tender our audit every 10 years and rotate every 20 years. EY was first appointed at the AGM in May 2016 after a competitive tender process. We disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report & Accounts that the tender process had commenced, with a view to reaching a conclusion before the end of 2024.
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