Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc, dated December 20, 2019, serves as a notification and public disclosure in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The report details transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) following the payment of the interim dividend for the third quarter of 2019 on December 18, 2019.
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 specific share transactions by executive officers.
| PDMR Name | Position | Share Type | Shares Acquired | Price per Share | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben van Beurden | Chief Executive Officer | RDSA | 813.24 | EUR 26.58 | EUR 21,615.92 |
| Jessica Uhl | Chief Financial Officer | RDSA | 355.19 | EUR 26.58 | EUR 9,440.95 |
| John Abbott | Downstream Director | RDSB | 3,864.31 | GBP 22.45 | GBP 86,753.76 |
| Harry Brekelmans | Projects & Technology Director | RDSA | 2,854.72 | EUR 26.58 | EUR 75,878.46 |
| Ronan Cassidy | Chief Human Resources & Corporate Officer | RDSB | 1,913.17 | GBP 22.45 | GBP 42,950.67 |
| Donny Ching | Legal Director | RDSA | 2,133.33 | EUR 26.58 | EUR 56,703.91 |
| Wael Sawan | Upstream Director | RDSA | 893.75 | EUR 26.58 | EUR 23,755.88 |
| Maarten Wetselaar | Integrated Gas and New Energies Director | RDSA | 320.63 | EUR 26.58 | EUR 8,522.35 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the company's financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It strictly documents the acquisition of dividend shares by PDMRs in respect of shares previously delivered under annual bonus or employee share plans held in a Share Plan Account.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a regulatory disclosure of insider transactions required under Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the interim dividend payment date of December 18, 2019, for the third quarter of 2019.
- Confirm the share prices used for the dividend reinvestment (EUR 26.58 for RDSA and GBP 22.45 for RDSB).
- Review the Royal Dutch Shell plc Annual Report and Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2018, for broader context on employee share plans.
- Note that these transactions were executed in Amsterdam (for EUR shares) and London (for GBP shares).