26th Sep 2006 18:16
RDS buybacks to continue in close periodRoyal Dutch Shell plc announces that it will undertake an irrevocable,non-discretionary programme to purchase 'A' Shares, for cancellation, duringits third quarter results close period, which commences on 27 September andends on 26 October 2006.Any purchases will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and inaccordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares andChapter 12 of the UK Listing Rules. The maximum price paid per share will belimited to 5% above the average market value of the Company's equity shares forthe 5 business days prior to the day any purchase is made.Enquiries:Institutional InvestorsUK:Gerard Paulides +44 20 7934 6287Europe:Tjerk Huysinga +31 70 377 3996USA:Harold Hatchett +1 212 218 3112ENDENDROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLCRelated Shares:
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