Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of August 2017. The document serves as a notification and public disclosure in accordance with Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation regarding transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide corporate financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on a specific insider transaction.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction Type | Purchase of Shares |
| Instrument | B Ordinary shares of £0.07 each |
| Volume | 5,500 |
| Price per Share | £21.63957 |
| Total Value | £119,017.63 |
| Date of Transaction | August 1, 2017 |
| Place of Transaction | London |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the company's financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It reports a single transaction executed by a Non-executive Director.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a regulatory disclosure of an insider trade.
Important Facts for Investors
- Insider Activity: Catherine Hughes, a Non-executive Director, purchased 5,500 B Ordinary shares.
- Transaction Date: The purchase occurred on August 1, 2017.
- Regulatory Basis: The disclosure is mandated by the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
- Financial Scope: This filing does not contain Shell Plc's quarterly or annual financial results.