Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc, dated June 6, 2008, reports a notification of major interests in shares submitted to the London Stock Exchange. The filing details a transaction involving the Legal & General Group Plc (Group) and its subsidiaries, specifically regarding voting rights in Shell's B Shares.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide operational financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is strictly a regulatory disclosure regarding share ownership thresholds.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Voting Rights Held by Legal & General Group | 136,999,911 |
| Percentage of Voting Rights | 5.00% |
| Threshold Crossed | Above 5% |
| Total Voting Rights Base | 2,738,450,881 |
Material Changes
Legal & General Group Plc and its subsidiary Legal & General Investment Management Limited (LGIM) crossed the 5% voting rights threshold. Prior to the triggering transaction on June 2, 2008, the group held 4.653% of voting rights (127,421,300 direct rights plus 9,578,611 indirect rights). Following the transaction, the total position reached exactly 5.00%.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies related to Shell's operations. The document solely confirms the acquisition of voting rights and the resulting ownership structure within the Legal & General Group.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of voting rights held by Legal & General Group (136,999,911) against the total outstanding voting rights base (2,738,450,881).
- Confirm the date the 5% threshold was crossed (June 2, 2008) versus the notification date (June 5, 2008).
- Review the breakdown of direct versus indirect holdings to understand the chain of controlled undertakings.
- Note that this filing does not reflect Shell's operational performance for the period.