Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of October 2006. The report was submitted to the SEC on October 20, 2006, and incorporates an announcement released to the London Stock Exchange on the same date.
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 shareholding changes rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is a shift in significant shareholding. UBS AG notified the Company that, as of the close of business on October 17, 2006, it ceased to have a notifiable interest in the Company's "A" shares (Euro 0.07 each) through its business group and legal entities.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document strictly addresses the cessation of a notifiable interest by a major shareholder under Section 198 of the Companies Act 1985.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- UBS AG no longer holds a notifiable interest in Royal Dutch Shell plc "A" shares as of October 17, 2006.
- The notification was received by the Company on October 20, 2006.
- This filing is incorporated by reference into Registration Statements on Form F-3 and Form S-8.