Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc, dated August 7, 2015, discloses a public dealing report (Form 8) submitted to the London Stock Exchange. The filing details share transactions undertaken by Simon Henry, identified as a person acting in concert with the offeror (Royal Dutch Shell plc). The reporting period covers dealings executed on July 31, August 3, and August 5, 2015.
Key Financial Metrics and Positions
The filing does not contain corporate financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt levels. It focuses exclusively on the shareholding positions and recent transactions of the discloser, Simon Henry.
- Total A Ordinary Shares Owned: 39,175 (0.001000% of issued shares).
- Total B Ordinary Shares Owned: 295,781 (0.01212% of issued shares).
- Subscription Rights (B Ordinary Shares): 302,729 shares under the Long Term Incentive Plan and 111,161 shares under the Deferred Bonus Plan.
- Short Positions: Nil for both A and B ordinary shares.
- Derivatives: No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative positions held.
Material Changes and Dealings
The discloser executed three purchase transactions in A ordinary shares during the reporting period. No sales or derivative transactions were reported.
| Date | Security Class | Transaction Type | Number of Securities | Price per Unit (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2015 | A Ordinary Shares | Purchase | 10,000 | 26.12 |
| August 3, 2015 | A Ordinary Shares | Purchase | 10,000 | 26.29 |
| August 5, 2015 | A Ordinary Shares | Purchase | 10,000 | 26.30 |
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
This filing is a regulatory disclosure of insider trading activity and does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingency plans regarding the company's operations. The filing notes that the vesting of shares under the Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Bonus Plan is subject to performance conditions and specific timing factors, with exact vesting dates not specified.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the identity of Simon Henry and his specific role within Royal Dutch Shell plc to understand the context of the "person acting in concert" designation.
- Confirm the total number of A and B ordinary shares in issue (3,918,015,024 and 2,440,410,614 respectively) to validate the percentage calculations provided.
- Note that the purchase prices (approx. GBP 26.12–26.30) reflect the market price of A ordinary shares in late July/early August 2015.
- Recognize that this document provides no insight into Shell's financial health, oil/gas production volumes, or strategic outlook.