Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of October 2008, with the report dated October 22, 2008. The filing serves as a Director Declaration pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14R regarding a change in the board composition of an external entity.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a corporate governance disclosure and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is that Jorma Ollila, Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell plc, stepped down as a Non-executive Director of Ford Motor Company effective October 17, 2008.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items related to Shell's operations. The document is strictly limited to the director declaration noted above.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Jorma Ollila ceased his role as a Non-executive Director of Ford Motor Company on October 17, 2008.
- This filing does not include Shell's financial results for the period; investors should refer to the company's Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial data.
- The report was signed by M Edwards, Assistant Company Secretary, on October 22, 2008.