Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of May 2008, specifically reporting on director transactions notified on May 20, 2008, and released to the London Stock Exchange on May 21, 2008.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is strictly a notification of director transactions under DR 3.1.4 R(1)(a) and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this document. The filing details the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights by directors participating in group employee share plans.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a regulatory disclosure of specific securities transactions.
Important Facts for Investors
- Transaction Type: Exercise of stock options and/or stock appreciation rights by directors.
- Security Class: Royal Dutch Shell Class A American Depositary Receipts (RDS.A) listed on the NYSE.
- Specific Director Activity: Linda Cook exercised options for 15,000 shares at USD 52.075 and 2,175 shares at USD 56.338.
- Consideration: Paid at the market value of the underlying shares at the time of the grant.
- Regulatory Reference: Incorporated by reference into Registration Statements on Form F-3 and Forms S-8.