Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of June 2018, with the report dated June 25, 2018. The document serves as a notification and public disclosure in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation regarding transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on specific share transactions related to dividend reinvestment.
| PDMR Name | Position | Share Type | Shares Acquired | Price per Share | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Abbott | Downstream Director | RDSB | 1,648.67 | GBP 26.47 | GBP 43,640.29 |
| Harry Brekelmans | Projects & Technology Director | RDSA | 1,211.46 | EUR 29.05 | EUR 35,192.91 |
| Andrew Brown | Upstream Director | RDSB | 1,824.35 | GBP 26.47 | GBP 48,290.54 |
| Ronan Cassidy | Chief Human Resources & Corporate Officer | RDSB | 605.72 | GBP 26.47 | GBP 16,033.41 |
| Donny Ching | Legal Director | RDSA | 880.24 | EUR 29.05 | EUR 25,570.97 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the company's financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It details the acquisition of dividend shares by five PDMRs on June 18, 2018, following the payment of the interim dividend for the first quarter of 2018. These shares were acquired in respect of shares previously vested under employee share plans and held in a Vested Share Account.
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 is a regulatory compliance notification regarding insider trading rules under Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the interim dividend payment date of June 18, 2018, for the first quarter of 2018.
- Confirm the share prices used for dividend reinvestment (GBP 26.47 for RDSB and EUR 29.05 for RDSA).
- Review the specific roles of the five PDMRs listed to ensure alignment with executive compensation disclosures.
- Check the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70 for Royal Dutch Shell plc.