Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Royal Dutch Shell plc covers the month of May 2006, specifically reporting on a notification received on May 17, 2006. The filing discloses a significant change in share ownership by Barclays PLC, acting through various business groups and legal entities.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on shareholding disclosures rather than operational financial performance.
Material Changes
Barclays PLC notified the Company that, as of the close of business on May 15, 2006, it held an interest in 116,132,798 "A" shares of Euro 0.07 each. This represents 3.00% of the issued "A" share capital of Royal Dutch Shell plc.
- Total Shares Held: 116,132,798
- Percentage of Issued Capital: 3.00%
- Primary Holder: Barclays Global Investors Ltd (54,589,003 shares, 1.4113%)
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, future outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves solely to disclose the shareholding interest of Barclays PLC pursuant to Section 198 of the Companies Act 1985.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the total percentage of "A" share capital held by Barclays PLC (3.00%) against the Company's total issued share capital.
- Confirm the breakdown of holdings across the specific legal entities listed, particularly Barclays Global Investors Ltd and Barclays Global Investors, N.A.
- Check subsequent filings to determine if this 3.00% threshold triggers further disclosure obligations or changes in voting rights.