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Shell Buys 950,000 Shares
Shell purchases 950,000 shares in its own shares on October 2, 2026.
In brief
Shell purchases 950,000 shares in its own shares on October 2, 2026. Shell bought 950,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buyback program approved in July 2026. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Shell Announces Share Purchase
Shell plc purchased 950,000 shares for cancellation on October 2, 2026.
Share Purchase Details
The transaction occurred across multiple venues: LSE GBP, BATS GBP, XAMS EUR, and others.
Price Breakdown
Highest price paid was £36.2500, lowest £35.6750, average £35.9922 per share.
Buyback Program Context
The purchase is part of Shell's existing share buyback program approved on July 30, 2026.
Goldman Sachs Role
Goldman Sachs International will manage trading decisions for the program until October 23, 2026.
Regulatory Compliance
The program follows UK Listing Rules and EU MAR regulations, with onshoring post-Brexit.
The takeaway
Shell bought 950,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buyback program approved in July 2026.
