Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of December 2012, specifically referencing an announcement released to the London Stock Exchange on December 18, 2012. The report serves as a Director Declaration pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 regarding the appointment of Mr. Gerrit Zalm as a Director effective January 1, 2013.
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 corporate governance disclosure and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is the appointment of Mr. Gerrit Zalm as a Director of the Company, effective January 1, 2013. The filing notes that Mr. Zalm is the Chairman of the Board of Management of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. No other material changes regarding operations or financial status are reported.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly addresses the disclosure requirements for the new director's appointment and confirms there is no additional information to disclose under Listing Rules 9.6.13 (2) through 9.6.13 (6).
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Mr. Gerrit Zalm was appointed as a Director effective January 1, 2013.
- Mr. Zalm holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Management at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- The filing was signed by M Edwards, Deputy Company Secretary, on December 18, 2012.
- This report is incorporated by reference into Registration Statements on Form F-3 and Forms S-8.