Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of April 2006, with the report dated April 19, 2006. The filing serves as a notification to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a significant change in share ownership by a major financial institution.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory disclosure of shareholding interests rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the acquisition of a significant stake in the Company by UBS AG. As of the close of business on April 12, 2006, UBS AG and its associated entities held an interest in 120,872,506 "A" shares, representing 3.11% of the issued "A" share capital.
- Total Interest: 120,872,506 shares (3.11% of "A" share capital).
- Breakdown by Entity:
- UBS AG London Branch: 68,183,285 shares.
- UBS AG (Switzerland): 46,527,289 shares.
- UBS Global Asset Management Life Ltd: 4,772,672 shares.
- UBS Financial Services Inc: 1,345,060 shares.
- UBS Securities LLC: 44,200 shares.
- Deemed Interest: UBS AG London holds 50,666,400 of the relevant shares by virtue of section 208(5) of the Companies Act 1985.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document strictly reports the notification received from UBS AG pursuant to Section 198 of the Companies Act 1985.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the total percentage of "A" share capital held by UBS AG (3.11%) against the Company's total issued share capital.
- Confirm the specific breakdown of shares held directly versus those held by virtue of deemed interest under section 208(5) of the Companies Act 1985.
- Review the Registration Statements on Form F-3 and Form S-8 into which this report is incorporated by reference for broader context.