{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","color":"brand1-solid","model":{"title":"Second quarter 2012 interim dividend","text":"Royal Dutch Shell plc second quarter 2012 interim dividend announcements.","links":[{"name":"Second quarter 2012 interim dividend","value":"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.jpeg/1663917625430/close-up-of-a-customer-refuelling.jpeg","alt":"Close up of a customer refuelling at a Shell Retail site in 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announcements.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n"},"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/item"},{"organism":"Container.Gapless","color":"inherited","children":[{"organism":"Container.Gapless","color":"inherited","children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple/text_628761570_copy_","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOn this Page :\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#dividend-announcement\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDividend announcement\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#scrip-reference-price\" target=\"_self\"\u003EScrip reference 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Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) today announced an interim dividend in respect of the second quarter of 2012 of US$0.43 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B Share”), an increase of US$ 0.01 on the equivalent US dollar dividend for the same quarter last year.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERDS provides eligible shareholders with a choice to receive dividends in cash or in shares via a Scrip Dividend Programme (“the Programme”). 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ADR stands for an American Depositary Receipt. An ADR is a certificate that evidences ADSs. ADSs are listed on the NYSE under the symbols RDS.A and RDS.B. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares, two A Shares in the case of RDS.A or two B Shares in the case of RDS.B. In many cases the terms ADR and ADS are used interchangeably.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple/text_1862532718","model":{"title":"Scrip Dividend Programme","text":"\u003Cp\u003ERDS provides shareholders with a choice to receive dividends in cash or in shares via a Scrip Dividend Programme.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder the Programme shareholders can increase their shareholding in RDS by choosing to receive new shares instead of cash dividends if declared by RDS. Only new A Shares will be issued under the Programme, including to shareholders who currently hold B Shares.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoining the Programme may offer a tax advantage in some countries compared with receiving cash dividends. In particular, dividends paid out as shares will not be subject to Dutch dividend withholding tax (currently 15 per cent) and will not generally be taxed on receipt by a UK shareholder or a Dutch corporate shareholder.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShareholders who elect to join the Programme will increase the number of shares held in RDS without having to buy existing shares in the market, thereby avoiding associated dealing costs.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShareholders who do not join the Programme will continue to receive in cash any dividends declared by RDS.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShareholders who held only B Shares and joined the Scrip Dividend Programme are reminded they will need to make a Scrip Dividend Election in respect of their new A Shares if they wish to join the Programme in respect of such new shares. However, this is only necessary if the shareholder has not previously made a Scrip Dividend Election in respect of any new A Shares issued.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor further information on the Programme, including how to join if you are eligible, please refer to the appropriate publication available on \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/scrip-dividend.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ewww.shell.com/scrip\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E .\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EDividend timetable for the second quarter 2012 interim dividend\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"WebComponent","color":"inherited","model":{"links":[{"value":"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple/web_component_2115616824.stream/1775627473174/ec8de25d4c56e3e248e373391259624c2d5c6feb/standalone-table.js"},{"name":"src","value":"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple/web_component_2115616824/links/src.stream/1663917759018/83401bdc571c836f6ec25004fa3415896b06bc74/second-quarter-2012-dividend-announcement-third.xlsx"}]},"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple/web_component_2115616824"},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple/text_1657032990","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003E* A different scrip election date may apply to registered and non registered ADS holders.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nRegistered ADS holders can contact The Bank of New York Mellon for the election deadline that applies. Non registered ADS holders can contact their broker, financial intermediary, bank or financial institution for the election deadline that applies.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nBoth a different scrip and currency election date may apply to shareholders holding shares in a securities account with a bank or financial institution ultimately holding through Euroclear Nederland. Please contact your broker, financial intermediary, bank or financial institution where you hold your securities account for the election deadline that applies.\u003C/i\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple/text_1508827206","model":{"title":"Taxation cash dividends","text":"\u003Cp\u003ECash dividends on A Shares will be subject to the deduction of Netherlands dividend withholding tax at the rate of 15%, which may be reduced in certain circumstances. Provided certain conditions are met, shareholders in receipt of A Share cash dividends may also be entitled to a non-payable dividend tax credit in the United Kingdom.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShareholders resident in the United Kingdom, receiving cash dividends on B Shares through the Dividend Access Mechanism, are entitled to a tax credit. This tax credit is not repayable. Non-residents may also be entitled to a tax credit, if double tax arrangements between the United Kingdom and their country of residence so provide, or if they are eligible for relief given to non-residents with certain special connections with the United Kingdom or to nationals of states in the European Economic Area.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe amount of tax credit is 10/90ths of the cash dividend, the tax credit referable to the second quarter 2012 interim dividend of US$0.43 is US$0.05 per ordinary share and the dividend and tax credit together amount to US$0.48. The pounds sterling and euro equivalents will be announced on September 3, 2012.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERoyal Dutch Shell plc The Hague, July 26th, 2012\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Gapless","color":"inherited","children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand2-subtle","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/section_header","model":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EScrip reference price\u003C/h2\u003E"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the second quarter interim dividend of 2012, which was announced on July 26th, 2012 at $0.43 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B Share”) and $0.86 per American Depository Share (“ADS”).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/text_445237616","model":{"title":"Reference Share Price","text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Reference Share price is used for calculating a Participating Shareholder’s entitlement under the Scrip Dividend Programme, as defined below.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n"}},{"organism":"WebComponent","color":"inherited","model":{"links":[{"value":"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/web_component.stream/1775627473174/ec8de25d4c56e3e248e373391259624c2d5c6feb/standalone-table.js"},{"name":"src","value":"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/web_component/links/src.stream/1663917758089/9855ffe3a3c46f13d86b25f26afda89433bbcf19/second-quarter-2012-scrip-reference-share-price-first.xlsx"}]},"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/web_component"},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/text_228267666","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Reference Share Price is the US dollar equivalent of the average of the closing price for the Company’s A Shares listed on Euronext Amsterdam for the five dealing days commencing on (and including) the date on which the Shares are first quoted ex-dividend in respect of the relevant dividend.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThe Reference Share Price is calculated by reference to the Euronext Amsterdam closing price in euro. The US dollar equivalent of the closing price on each of the dealing days referred to above is calculated using a market currency exchange rate prevailing at the time.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/text_1619153329","model":{"title":"Reference ADS Price","text":"\u003Cp\u003EADS stands for “American Depositary Share”. ADR stands for “American Depositary Receipt”. An ADR is a certificate that evidences ADSs (though the terms ADR and ADS are often used interchangeably). ADSs are listed on the NYSE under the symbols RDS.A and RDS.B. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares, two ordinary A Shares in the case of RDS.A or two ordinary B Shares in the case of RDS.B.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"WebComponent","color":"inherited","model":{"links":[{"value":"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/web_component_905822769.stream/1775627473174/ec8de25d4c56e3e248e373391259624c2d5c6feb/standalone-table.js"},{"name":"src","value":"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/web_component_905822769/links/src.stream/1663917757165/c6154572e39084ab53c669feae5cb4dd4286c592/second-quarter-2012-scrip-reference-share-price-second.xlsx"}]},"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/web_component_905822769"},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/text_767179191","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Reference ADS Price equals the Reference Share Price of the two A Shares underlying each new A ADS. A recent court ruling has established that Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) is not due on the issue of shares to a US depositary. Therefore, the Reference ADS price no longer includes an adjustment for the deduction of SDRT (or the Dutch withholding tax associated with the payment of SDRT). Given these changes, there is no longer a need to have an Alternative Reference ADS Price. The Reference ADS Price will instead apply to all A ADSs and B ADSs.\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\nRoyal Dutch Shell plc is currently exploring together with the Depository how ADS holders might reclaim SDRT amounts deducted on previous issues under the Scrip Dividend Programme. Details will be made available as soon as possible on the dividend section of the Royal Dutch Shell plc website: \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ewww.shell.com/dividend\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014/text_2106184675","model":{"title":"Scrip dividend programme","text":"\u003Cp\u003ERDS provides shareholders with a choice to receive dividends in cash or in shares via a Scrip Dividend Programme.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nUnder the Programme shareholders can increase their shareholding in RDS by choosing to receive new shares instead of cash dividends if declared by RDS. Only new A Shares will be issued under the Programme, including to shareholders who currently hold B Shares.|\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nJoining the Programme may offer a tax advantage in some countries compared with receiving cash dividends. In particular, dividends paid out as shares will not be subject to Dutch dividend withholding tax (currently 15 per cent) and will not generally be taxed on receipt by a UK shareholder or a Dutch corporate shareholder.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShareholders who elect to join the Programme will increase the number of shares held in RDS without having to buy existing shares in the market, thereby avoiding associated dealing costs.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShareholders who do not join the Programme will continue to receive in cash any dividends declared by RDS.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nShareholders who held only B shares and joined the Scrip Dividend Programme are reminded they will need to make a Scrip Dividend Election in respect of their new A shares if they wish to join the Programme in respect of such new shares. However, this is only necessary if the shareholder has not previously made a Scrip Dividend Election in respect of any new A shares issued.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nFor further information on the Programme, including how to join if you are eligible, please refer to the appropriate publication available on \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/investors/dividend-information/scrip-dividend.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ewww.shell.com/scrip\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nRoyal Dutch Shell plc\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThe Hague, August 15th, 2012\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_749484014","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Gapless","color":"inherited","children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand2-subtle","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_264378563/section_header","model":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EGBP & EUR announcement\u003C/h2\u003E"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_264378563/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) today announced the pounds sterling and euro equivalent dividend payments in respect of the second quarter 2012 interim dividend, which was announced on July 26, 2012 at US$0.43 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B Share”).\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDividends on A Shares will be paid, by default, in euro at the rate of €0.3421 per A Share. 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Provided certain conditions are met, shareholders in receipt of A Share dividends may also be entitled to a non-payable dividend tax credit in the United Kingdom.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShareholders resident in the United Kingdom, receiving dividends on B Shares through the Dividend Access Mechanism, are entitled to a tax credit. This tax credit is not repayable. Non-residents may also be entitled to a tax credit, if double tax arrangements between the United Kingdom and their country of residence so provide, or if they are eligible for relief given to non-residents with certain special connections with the United Kingdom or to nationals of states in the European Economic Area.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe amount of tax credit is 10/90ths of the cash dividend, the tax credit referable to the second quarter 2012 interim dividend of US$0.43 (27.08p or €0.3421) is US$0.05 (3.01p or €0.0380) per ordinary share and the dividend and tax credit together amount to US$0.48 (30.09p or €0.3801).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERoyal Dutch Shell plc\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nThe Hague, September 3rd, 2012\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_264378563","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Gapless","color":"inherited","children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"brand2-subtle","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_792773275/section_header","model":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EScrip issuance\u003C/h2\u003E"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/corporate/global/en_gb/investors/dividend-information/dividend-announcements/second-quarter-2012-interim-dividend/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy_cop/simple_792773275/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERoyal Dutch Shell plc announces that it has today issued 22,325,686 A Ordinary shares in relation to the scrip dividend programme for the second quarter 2012 interim dividend.\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing this issue, the total number of A shares in issuance is 3,738,139,035 and the total number of B shares is 2,630,674,202. 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