RDS buybacks to continue in close period

20th Dec 2007 12:06

RDS buybacks to continue in close period

Royal Dutch Shell plc announces that it will undertake an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to purchase 'A' Shares, for cancellation, during its fourth quarter results close period, which commences on 1 January 2008 and is up to and including the 31 January 2008.

Any purchases will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares and Chapter 12 of the UK Listing Rules. The maximum price paid per share will be limited to 5% above the average market value of the Company's equity shares for the 5 business days prior to the day any purchase is made.

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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL 'B' PLC

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