Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc, dated January 26, 2010, reports a notification of major interests in shares submitted to the London Stock Exchange. The filing details a transaction involving Legal & General Group Plc and its subsidiaries regarding Shell B shares.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for Royal Dutch Shell plc. This document is a regulatory disclosure of shareholding changes rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
The material change reported is an acquisition or disposal of voting rights by Legal & General Group Plc (Group) and Legal & General Investment Management Limited (LGIM). As of January 21, 2010, the total voting rights held by these entities fell below the 5% threshold.
- Previous Position: 134,975,155 shares (as of January 19, 2010).
- Resulting Position: Below 5% of total voting rights.
- Total Voting Rights Base: 2,695,808,103.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items related to Shell's operations. The document strictly addresses the change in shareholding structure of a major investor.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Legal & General Group Plc and its subsidiaries reduced their voting stake in Royal Dutch Shell plc B shares to below 5%.
- The transaction date was January 21, 2010, with notification to the issuer on January 22, 2010.
- The specific number of shares held after the transaction is not explicitly stated, only that the percentage is below 5%.
- The filing incorporates by reference into Shell's Registration Statements on Form F-3 and Forms S-8.