31st Mar 2006 12:13
RDS buybacks to continue in April close periodRoyal Dutch Shell plc announces that it will undertake an irrevocable,non-discretionary programme to purchase `A' Shares, for cancellation, duringits first quarter results close period, which ends on May 4, 2006.Any purchases will be effected between April 3 and May 4. 2006 within certainpre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company's general authority torepurchase shares and Chapter 12 of the UK Listing Rules. The maximum pricepaid per share will be limited to 5% above the average market value of theCompany's equity shares for the 5 business days prior to the day any purchaseis made.ENDEnquiries:Institutional InvestorsUK:Gerard Paulides +44 20 7934 6287Europe:Tjerk Huysinga +31 70 377 3996USA:Harold Hatchett +1 212 218 3112ENDROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLCRelated Shares:
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