The Board of Shell plc (LON:SHEL) has today announced the pounds sterling and euro equivalent dividend payments in respect of the first quarter 2023 interim dividend, which was announced on May 4, 2023 at US$0.2875 per ordinary share.
Shareholders have been able to elect to receive their dividends in US dollars, euros or pounds sterling. Holders of ordinary shares who have validly submitted US dollars, euros or pounds sterling currency elections by June 5, 2023 will be entitled to a dividend of US$0.2875, €0.2678 or 22.99p per ordinary share, respectively.
Absent any valid election to the contrary, persons holding their ordinary shares through Euroclear Nederland will receive their dividends in euros at the euro rate per ordinary share shown above. Absent any valid election to the contrary, shareholders (both holding in certificated and uncertificated form (CREST members)) and persons holding their shares through the Shell Corporate Nominee will receive their dividends in pounds sterling, at the pound sterling rate per ordinary share shown above.
Euro and pounds sterling dividends payable in cash have been converted from US dollars based on an average of market exchange rates over the three dealing days from June 7 to June 9, 2023. This dividend will be payable on June 26, 2023 to those members whose names were on the Register of Members on May 19, 2023.
Taxation – cash dividend
If you are uncertain as to the tax treatment of any dividends you should consult your tax advisor.
Note
A different currency election date may apply to shareholders holding shares in a securities account with a bank or financial institution ultimately holding through Euroclear Nederland. This may also apply to other shareholders who do not hold their shares either directly on the Register of Members or in the corporate sponsored nominee arrangement. Shell Plc shareholders can contact their broker, financial intermediary, bank or financial institution for the election deadline that applies.
