Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of June 2006. The report discloses a regulatory notification received on June 5, 2006, regarding a change in shareholding by a major financial institution.
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 disclosure of a specific corporate event rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
Barclays PLC notified the Company that, as of the close of business on May 31, 2006, it ceased to have a notifiable interest in the "A" shares (Euro 0.07 each) of Royal Dutch Shell plc. This 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. The document serves solely to report the cessation of Barclays PLC's notifiable interest in the Company's shares.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the exact date Barclays PLC ceased its notifiable interest (May 31, 2006).
- Confirm the specific class of shares affected ("A" shares of Euro 0.07 each).
- Review the underlying Section 198 Companies Act 1985 notification for details on the previous holding percentage.