Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) was submitted on March 16, 2012, covering the month of March 2012. The report serves as a notification of a proposed change to the Company's Directorate.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a corporate governance announcement and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is a proposed appointment to the Board of Directors. Shell intends to propose at its 2012 Annual General Meeting that Sir Nigel Sheinwald GCMG be elected as a Non-executive Director, effective July 1, 2012.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
There is no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding business operations in this filing. The document details Sir Sheinwald's background as a senior British diplomat, including his service as British Ambassador to the United States (2007–2012) and the European Union (2000–2003). The appointment has been approved by the British Government's Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Proposed Non-executive Director: Sir Nigel Sheinwald GCMG.
- Effective Date of Appointment: July 1, 2012.
- Approval Status: Approved by the British Government's Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.
- Next Step: Proposal to be voted on at the 2012 Annual General Meeting.
- Financial Data: None included in this specific filing.