Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the period ending December 18, 2006. The report discloses a change in significant shareholding rather than financial performance results.
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 regulatory notification regarding equity ownership changes.
Material Changes
- Shareholder Change: UBS AG notified the Company that, as of the close of business on December 15, 2006, it ceased to have a notifiable interest in the "A" shares (Euro 0.07 each) of Royal Dutch Shell plc.
- Regulatory Basis: The notification was made pursuant to Section 198 of the Companies Act 1985.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It serves solely to update the Commission on the cessation of a notifiable interest by a major shareholder.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact date UBS AG's interest fell below the notifiable threshold (December 15, 2006).
- Confirm the specific class of shares affected ("A" shares).
- Review subsequent filings to determine if UBS AG re-acquired a notifiable interest.
- Check the referenced Registration Statements (Form F-3 and Form S-8) for any impact on capital raising activities.