Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of May 2006, with the report dated May 23, 2006. The filing discloses a significant change in beneficial ownership rather than operational or 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 shareholding interests and does not contain financial statements.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the acquisition of a significant stake by UBS AG. As of the close of business on May 15, 2006, UBS AG and its associated entities held an interest in 118,501,668 "A" shares of Euro 0.07 each. This represents 3.02% of the issued "A" share capital of the Company.
- UBS AG London Branch: 60,911,421 shares (includes 50,851,300 shares held by virtue of section 208(5) of the Act).
- UBS AG (Switzerland): 52,122,727 shares.
- UBS Global Asset Management Life Ltd: 4,772,672 shares.
- UBS Financial Services Inc: 1,325,448 shares.
- UBS Securities LLC: 369,400 shares.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves solely to report the shareholding notification received from UBS AG pursuant to Section 198 of the Companies Act 1985.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total percentage of "A" share capital held by UBS AG (3.02%) against the company's total issued share capital.
- Confirm the breakdown of shares held directly versus those held by virtue of section 208(5) of the Companies Act 1985.
- Check subsequent filings to determine if UBS AG has increased its stake beyond the 3.02% threshold or disclosed further intentions.
- Review the Registration Statements on Form F-3 and Form S-8 referenced in the filing for any impact on capital raising activities.