28th Sep 2005 06:30
Royal Dutch Shell plc announces that it will commence an irrevocable,non-discretionary programme to purchase `A' Shares, for cancellation, duringits third quarter results close period, which commences on 1 October 2005 andends on 27 October 2005.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 the purchase is made.Enquiries:Institutional InvestorsUK:David Lawrence +44 20 7934 3855Gerard Paulides +44 20 7934 6287Europe:Bart van der Steenstraten +31 70 377 3996USA:Harold Hatchett +1 212 218 3112ENDROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLCRelated Shares:
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