Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc, dated May 23, 2018, discloses a change in the company's Directorate. The report specifically addresses the departure of Hans Wijers, Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director, effective from the close of business on May 22, 2018, following the Annual General Meeting.
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 regarding corporate governance and director remuneration rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
The primary material change is the resignation of Hans Wijers from the Board of Directors. The filing details the pro-rata remuneration he is entitled to receive up to his departure date, including:
- Base fee as Non-executive Director: €135,000 per annum.
- Additional fee as Senior Independent Director: €55,000 per annum.
- Fee as Chair of the Corporate and Social Responsibility Committee: €35,000 per annum.
- Fee as a member of the Nomination and Succession Committee: €12,000 per annum.
The company confirms that no other remuneration or payment for loss of office will be made.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the statutory disclosure of the director's departure and associated fees under Section 430 (2B) of the Companies Act 2006.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Hans Wijers stood down as a Director on May 22, 2018.
- Remuneration is calculated on a pro-rata basis up to the date of departure.
- No severance or loss of office payments are being made.
- This filing is incorporated by reference into various Registration Statements (Forms F-3 and S-8).