Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc, dated February 21, 2007, reports a notification of major interests in shares submitted to the London Stock Exchange. The filing discloses a change in the shareholding structure of Royal Dutch Shell (B Shares) Plc involving Legal & General Group PLC (L&G).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide operational financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on equity ownership and voting rights data.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Shareholder | Legal & General Group PLC |
| Share Class | B Shares (Euro 0.07) |
| Shares Held (Post-Transaction) | 109,381,902 |
| Voting Rights Percentage | 3.96% |
| Total Voting Rights Base | 2,759,360,000 |
Material Changes
Legal & General Group PLC reduced its direct holding of Royal Dutch Shell B Shares. The number of shares held decreased from 110,321,223 to 109,381,902. Consequently, the percentage of voting rights held by L&G decreased from 3.99% to 3.96%. The filing notes this is the first notification under the DTR Sourcebook.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is a regulatory disclosure regarding a specific shareholder's voting rights threshold.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of voting rights (2,759,360,000) used to calculate the 3.96% stake.
- Confirm the specific subsidiaries within the Legal & General Group holding the shares (LGAS, LGPL, PMC).
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding further changes in L&G's stake.
- Review the referenced Registration Statements (Form F-3 and Form S-8) for broader capital structure context.