ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC
2ND QUARTER AND HALF YEAR 2016 UNAUDITED RESULTS
SUMMARY OF UNAUDITED RESULTS
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 %1 2016 2015 %
2015
1,175 484 3,986 -71 Income attributable to 1,659 8,416 -80
shareholders
(936) 330 (625) Current cost of supplies (CCS) (606) (294)
adjustment for Downstream2
239 814 3,361 -93 CCS earnings attributable to 1,053 8,122 -87
shareholders3
(806) (739) (399) Identified items2,4 (1,545) 624
1,045 1,553 3,760 -72 CCS earnings attributable to 2,598 7,498 -65
shareholders excluding identified
items
Of which:
868 994 1,403 Integrated Gas 1,862 2,894
(1,325) (1,437) (469) Upstream (2,762) (664)
1,816 2,010 2,961 Downstream 3,826 5,607
(314) (14) (135) Corporate and Non-controlling (328) (339)
interest
2,292 661 6,050 -62 Cash flow from operating 2,953 13,156 -78
activities
0.03 0.11 0.53 -94 Basic CCS earnings per share ($) 0.14 1.29 -89
0.06 0.22 1.06 Basic CCS earnings per ADS ($) 0.28 2.58
0.13 0.22 0.60 -78 Basic CCS earnings per share excl. 0.34 1.19 -71
identified items4 ($)
0.26 0.44 1.20 Basic CCS earnings per ADS excl. 0.68 2.38
identified items4 ($)
0.47 0.47 0.47 - Dividend per share ($) 0.94 0.94 -
0.94 0.94 0.94 - Dividend per ADS ($) 1.88 1.88 -
1. Q2 on Q2 change
2. Attributable to shareholders
3. CCS earnings are defined in Note 3 and CCS earnings attributable to
shareholders in Definition A.
4. See page 5 and Definition C. Comparative information has been restated.
* Following the acquisition on February 15, 2016, BG Group plc ("BG") has
been consolidated within Royal Dutch Shell's results.
* Royal Dutch Shell's second quarter 2016 CCS earnings attributable to
shareholders were $0.2 billion compared with $3.4 billion for the same
quarter a year ago.
* Second quarter 2016 CCS earnings attributable to shareholders excluding
identified items were $1.0 billion compared with $3.8 billion for the
second quarter 2015, a decrease of 72%.
* Compared with the second quarter 2015, CCS earnings attributable to
shareholders excluding identified items were impacted by the decline in
oil, gas and LNG prices, the depreciation step-up resulting from the BG
acquisition, weaker refining industry conditions, and increased taxation.
Earnings benefited from increased production volumes from BG assets.
* Second quarter 2016 basic CCS earnings per share excluding identified items
decreased by 78% versus the second quarter 2015.
* Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter 2016 was $2.3
billion, which included negative working capital movements of $2.5 billion.
* Total dividends distributed to shareholders in the quarter were $3.7
billion, of which $1.2 billion were settled by issuing 50.5 million A
shares under the Scrip Dividend Programme.
* Gearing at the end of the second quarter 2016 was 28.1% versus 12.7% at the
end of the second quarter 2015. This increase mainly reflects the impact of
the acquisition of BG.
* A second quarter 2016 dividend has been announced of $0.47 per ordinary
share and $0.94 per American Depositary Share ("ADS").
Royal Dutch Shell Chief Executive Officer Ben van Beurden commented:
"Downstream and Integrated Gas businesses contributed strongly to the results,
alongside Shell's self-help programme. However, lower oil prices continue to be
a significant challenge across the business, particularly in the Upstream.
We are managing the company through the down-cycle by reducing costs, by
delivering on lower and more predictable investment levels, executing our asset
sales plans and starting up profitable new projects. At the same time,
integration of Shell and BG is making strong progress, and our operating
performance continues to further improve.
We are making significant and lasting changes to Shell's working practices and
cost structure. Shell is firmly on track to deliver a $40 billion underlying
operating cost run rate at the end of 2016.
Looking through the cycle, our investment plans and portfolio actions are
focused firmly on reshaping Shell into a world-class investment case through
stronger, sustained and growing free cash flow per share."
SUMMARY OF CCS EARNINGS EXCLUDING IDENTIFIED ITEMS
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 %1 2016 2015 %
2015
239 814 3,361 -93 CCS earnings attributable to 1,053 8,122 -87
shareholders
Of which:
982 905 1,335 -26 Integrated Gas 1,887 2,474 -24
(1,974) (1,350) (561) -252 Upstream (3,324) 839 -496
1,717 1,700 2,746 -37 Downstream 3,417 5,260 -35
1,490 1,294 2,243 -34 Oil Products 2,784 4,357 -36
227 406 503 -55 Chemicals 633 903 -30
(486) (441) (159) -206 Corporate and Non-controlling (927) (451) -106
interest
(806) (739) (399) Identified items2 (1,545) 624
Of which:
114 (89) (68) Integrated Gas 25 (420)
(649) 87 (92) Upstream (562) 1,503
(99) (310) (215) Downstream (409) (347)
(78) (339) (155) Oil Products (417) (278)
(21) 29 (60) Chemicals 8 (69)
(172) (427) (24) Corporate and Non-controlling (599) (112)
interest
1,045 1,553 3,760 -72 CCS earnings attributable to 2,598 7,498 -65
shareholders excluding identified
items
Of which:
868 994 1,403 -38 Integrated Gas 1,862 2,894 -36
(1,325) (1,437) (469) -183 Upstream (2,762) (664) -316
1,816 2,010 2,961 -39 Downstream 3,826 5,607 -32
1,568 1,633 2,398 -35 Oil Products 3,201 4,635 -31
248 377 563 -56 Chemicals 625 972 -36
(314) (14) (135) -133 Corporate and Non-controlling (328) (339) +3
interest
1. Q2 on Q2 change
2. See page 5. Comparative information has been restated.
SECOND QUARTER 2016 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENTS
Integrated Gas
During the quarter, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), a joint venture between BG
Asia Pacific Holdings (a Shell subsidiary) and GAIL (India) Limited, completed
an initial public offering (IPO) for 25% of the equity for a total of around
$154 million (Shell share $77 million). The IPO was an obligation under the
original approval/ licensing permits granted by the Government of India's
Foreign Investment Promotion Board in 1994. Immediately prior to the IPO, the
Government of Maharashtra increased its interest to 10% as a result of the
conversion of the Compulsory Convertible Debentures resulting in a dilution for
each of Shell and GAIL to 45%. After completion of both transactions, Shell and
GAIL each hold a 32.5% interest in MGL (previously 49.75% each), with a 10%
interest held by the Government of Maharashtra (previously 0.5%) and 25% held
by public shareholders (previously 0%).
During the quarter, the M?ui joint venture (Shell interest 83.75%) completed
the sale of the M?ui onshore natural gas pipeline in New Zealand, to
infrastructure funds managed by First State Investments for a consideration of
$0.2 billion.
In July, the LNG Canada joint venture announced that the joint venture
participants - Shell, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation and Kogas - decided to
delay final investment decision on the LNG Canada project (Shell interest 50%)
that was planned for the end of 2016.
Also in July, Shell decided to delay final investment decision on the Lake
Charles LNG project (Shell capacity interest 100%) that was planned for 2016,
in the United States. The Lake Charles LNG project is proposed to convert the
existing Lake Charles LNG regasification facility owned by Energy Transfer to a
liquefaction facility.
Upstream
Shell had continued success in its exploration programme with 2 discoveries in
Oman and the United States. This included a notable oil discovery in the United
States with the Shell-operated Fort Sumter well (Shell interest 100%) in the
Gulf of Mexico. The initial estimated recoverable resources for the Fort Sumter
well are more than 125 million barrels of oil equivalent.
In July, the non-operated ML South development (Shell interest 35%) in Brunei
reached first production. The expected peak production from this development is
around 35 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("boe/d").
Also in July, the non-operated Lula Central production system was started up
with the interconnection of the first production well to FPSO Cidade de
Saquarema (Shell interest 25%), the eighth FPSO in the Santos Basin pre-salt
offshore Brazil. FPSO Cidade de Saquarema has a processing capacity of 150
thousand barrels of oil and compressing capacity of up to 212 million standard
cubic feet of gas per day.
Downstream
During the quarter, Shell announced a final investment decision to build a
major petrochemical complex, comprising an ethylene cracker with polyethylene
derivatives unit in Pennsylvania, USA. Main construction will start
approximately 18 months from the decision date in order to manage capital
spending, with commercial production expected to begin early in the next
decade.
Shell announced that it has completed the sale of Dansk Fuels in Denmark for a
consideration of $0.3 billion. Dansk Fuels comprises retail, commercial fuels,
commercial fleet and aviation businesses, and products trading and supply
activities associated with those businesses.
In the United States, Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. acquired additional
interests in Zydeco Pipeline Company, Colonial Pipeline Company, and Bengal
Pipeline Company for $700 million from Shell Pipeline Company. The acquisition
increased Shell Midstream Partners' ownership interest in Zydeco from 62.5% to
92.5%, in Colonial from 3% to 6%, and in Bengal from 49% to 50%.
Shell also completed the sale of an additional 3.59% interest in Shell
Midstream Partners, L.P. to public investors via the issuance of an additional
12,075,000 LP units for net proceeds of $398 million.
KEY FEATURES OF THE SECOND QUARTER 2016
* Second quarter 2016 CCS earnings attributable to shareholders were $239
million, 93% lower than for the same quarter a year ago.
* Second quarter 2016 CCS earnings attributable to shareholders excluding
identified items were $1,045 million compared with $3,760 million for the
second quarter 2015, a decrease of 72%.
* Basic CCS earnings per share for the second quarter 2016 decreased by 94%
versus the same quarter a year ago.
* Basic CCS earnings per share excluding identified items for the second
quarter 2016 decreased by 78% versus the same quarter a year ago.
* Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter 2016 was $2.3
billion, which included negative working capital movements of $2.5 billion,
compared with $6.1 billion for the same quarter last year.
* Capital investment (see Definition C) for the second quarter 2016 was $6.3
billion. Half year 2016 capital investment was $65.3 billion, which
included $52.9 billion related to the acquisition of BG. Organic capital
investment for the full year 2016 is expected to be $29 billion, compared
with combined capital investment of $47 billion in 2014.
* Divestments (see Definition D) for the second quarter 2016 were $1.0
billion.
* Operating expenses (see Definition G) for the second quarter 2016 increased
by $1.7 billion versus the same quarter a year ago, and included $1.4
billion related to redundancy and restructuring charges and $0.4 billion
related to a provision for onerous contracts. Compared with the second
quarter 2015, operating expenses excluding identified items decreased by
$0.9 billion before the increase of $1.0 billion due to the consolidation
of BG. Operating expenses are trending towards an underlying run rate of
$40 billion by the end of 2016.
* Total dividends distributed to shareholders in the second quarter 2016 were
$3.7 billion, of which $1.2 billion were settled by issuing 50.5 million A
shares under the Scrip Dividend Programme.
* Return on average capital employed on a reported income basis (see
Definition E) was a negative -1.4% at the end of the second quarter 2016
compared with 6.3% at the end of the second quarter 2015. Return on average
capital employed on a CCS basis excluding identified items was 2.5% at the
end of the second quarter 2016 compared with 7.6% at the end of the second
quarter 2015.
* Gearing (see Definition F) was 28.1% at the end of the second quarter 2016
versus 12.7% at the end of the second quarter 2015. This increase mainly
reflects the impact of the BG acquisition including 1.6% related to the
recognition of associated finance leases in the first quarter of 2016.
* Global liquids realisations were 29% lower and global natural gas
realisations were 28% lower than for the same quarter a year ago.
* Oil and gas production for the second quarter 2016 was 3,508 thousand boe/
d, an increase of 28% compared with the second quarter 2015. The impact of
BG on the second quarter 2016 production was an increase of 768 thousand
boe/d. Excluding the impact of divestments, curtailment and underground
storage utilisation at NAM in the Netherlands, a Malaysia PSC expiry, PSC
price effects, the Woodside accounting change (see page 12), and security
impacts in Nigeria, second quarter 2016 production increased by 30%
compared with the same period last year, or 2% excluding BG.
* LNG liquefaction volumes of 7.57 million tonnes for the second quarter
2016, of which BG contributed 2.42 million tonnes, were 39% higher than for
the same quarter a year ago.
* LNG sales volumes of 14.25 million tonnes for the second quarter 2016 were
52% higher than for the same quarter a year ago, mainly reflecting Shell's
enlarged portfolio after the acquisition of BG.
* Oil products sales volumes for the second quarter 2016 were 1% higher than
for the second quarter 2015.
* Chemicals sales volumes for the second quarter 2016 decreased by 2%
compared with the same quarter a year ago.
* Supplementary financial and operational disclosure for this quarter is
available at www.shell.com/investor.
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ITEMS
With effect from 2016, identified items include the impact of exchange rate
movements on certain deferred tax balances, as set out in Definition B. The
comparative information in this Report has been restated following this change.
CCS earnings attributable to shareholders for the second quarter 2016 reflected
the following items, which in aggregate amounted to a net charge of $806
million (compared with a net charge of $399 million for the second quarter
2015), as summarised below:
* Integrated Gas earnings included a net gain of $114 million, primarily
reflecting the impact of some $580 million following a change in accounting
classification for Woodside (see page 12), from an associate to an
investment in securities. As a consequence, SEC proved reserves of 103
million boe at December 31, 2015, have been de-booked and production
decreases by 25 thousand boe/d. Earnings were also impacted by divestment
gains of some $200 million. This was partly offset by redundancy and
restructuring charges of some $250 million, a charge of some $220 million
related to the impact of the weakening Australian dollar on a deferred tax
position, and a net charge on fair value accounting of certain commodity
derivatives and gas contracts of some $190 million. Integrated Gas earnings
for the second quarter 2015 included a net charge of $68 million.
* Upstream earnings included a net charge of $649 million, primarily
reflecting redundancy and restructuring charges of some $570 million, other
items including a provision for onerous contracts of some $240 million,
impairments of some $140 million and a net charge on fair value accounting
of certain commodity derivatives and gas contracts of some $80 million.
These charges were partly offset by a gain of some $360 million related to
the impact of the strengthening Brazilian real on a deferred tax position.
Upstream earnings for the second quarter 2015 included a net charge of $92
million.
* Downstream earnings included a net charge of $99 million, primarily
reflecting redundancy and restructuring charges of some $250 million and
impairment charges of some $50 million, partly offset by other tax-related
credits of some $150 million. Downstream earnings for the second quarter
2015 included a net charge of $215 million.
* Corporate results and Non-controlling interest included a net charge of
$172 million, mainly reflecting the impact of the strengthening Brazilian
real on deferred tax positions related to financing of the Upstream
business. Earnings for the second quarter 2015 included a net charge of $24
million.
Identified items for the first quarter 2016 and 2015 can be found on page 27.
EARNINGS BY SEGMENT
INTEGRATED GAS
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 Q1 Q2 %1 2016 2015 %
2016 2016 2015
868 994 1,403 -38 Integrated Gas earnings excluding 1,862 2,894 -36
identified items
982 905 1,335 -26 Integrated Gas earnings 1,887 2,474 -24
2,730 2,657 1,444 +89 Integrated Gas cash flow from operating 5,387 3,978 +35
activities
1,153 1,051 1,313 -12 Integrated Gas capital investment 2,204 2,614 -16
excluding BG acquisition impact
- 21,773 - Integrated Gas BG-related capital 21,773 -
investment
219 224 199 +10 Liquids production available for sale 222 200 +11
(thousand b/d)
3,831 3,532 2,350 +63 Natural gas production available for 3,682 2,398 +54
sale (million scf/d)
880 833 604 +46 Total production available for sale 856 613 +40
(thousand boe/d)
7.57 7.04 5.46 +39 LNG liquefaction volumes (million 14.61 11.63 +26
tonnes)
14.25 12.29 9.40 +52 LNG sales volumes (million tonnes) 26.54 19.21 +38
1. Q2 on Q2 change
Second quarter Integrated Gas earnings excluding identified items were $868
million compared with $1,403 million a year ago. Identified items were a net
gain of $114 million, compared with a net charge of $68 million for the second
quarter 2015 (see page 5).
Compared with the second quarter 2015, earnings excluding identified items were
impacted by the decline in oil and LNG prices, and increased depreciation
including a step-up resulting from the BG acquisition. The consolidation of BG
resulted in higher operating expenses. This was partly offset by higher LNG and
liquids production volumes, related to the contribution of BG assets.
Second quarter 2016 production was 880 thousand boe/d compared with 604
thousand boe/d a year ago. Liquids production increased by 10% and natural gas
production increased by 63% compared with the second quarter 2015.
LNG liquefaction volumes of 7.57 million tonnes increased by 39% compared with
the same quarter a year ago, mainly reflecting the impact of the acquisition of
BG, including an increase associated with Queensland Curtis LNG in Australia
and Atlantic LNG in Trinidad and Tobago.
LNG sales volumes of 14.25 million tonnes increased by 52% compared with the
same quarter a year ago, mainly reflecting Shell's enlarged portfolio after the
acquisition of BG.
Half year Integrated Gas earnings excluding identified items were $1,862
million compared with $2,894 million for the first half year 2015. Identified
items were a net gain of $25 million, compared with a net charge of $420
million for the first half year 2015 (see page 5).
Compared with the first half year 2015, Integrated Gas earnings excluding
identified items were impacted by the decline in oil and LNG prices and the
Malaysia LNG Dua JVA expiry. The consolidation of BG resulted in higher
operating expenses and a step-up in depreciation. This was partly offset by
increased production volumes mainly as a result of the contribution of BG
assets and higher uptime at Pearl GTL in Qatar, and lower well write-offs.
Half year 2016 production was 856 thousand boe/d compared with 613 thousand boe
/d for the same period a year ago. Liquids production increased by 11% and
natural gas production increased by 54% compared with the first half year 2015.
LNG liquefaction volumes of 14.61 million tonnes were 26% higher than for the
first half year 2015, mainly reflecting the impact of the acquisition of BG,
including an increase associated with Queensland Curtis LNG in Australia,
partly offset by lower feedgas availability and the expiry of the Malaysia LNG
Dua JVA.
LNG sales volumes of 26.54 million tonnes increased by 38% compared with the
first half year 2015, mainly reflecting Shell's enlarged portfolio after the
acquisition of BG.
UPSTREAM
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 %1 2016 2015 %
2015
(1,325) (1,437) (469) -183 Upstream earnings excluding (2,762) (664) -316
identified items
(1,974) (1,350) (561) -252 Upstream earnings (3,324) 839 -496
(297) 448 648 -146 Upstream cash flow from operating 151 2,243 -93
activities
3,700 3,907 4,603 -20 Upstream capital investment 7,607 9,245 -18
excluding BG acquisition impact
- 31,131 - Upstream BG-related capital 31,131 -
investment
1,526 1,557 1,233 +24 Liquids production available for 1,541 1,287 +20
sale (thousand b/d)
6,395 7,373 5,184 +23 Natural gas production available 6,884 6,075 +13
for sale (million scf/d)
2,628 2,828 2,127 +24 Total production available for 2,728 2,335 +17
sale (thousand boe/d)
1. Q2 on Q2 change
Second quarter Upstream earnings excluding identified items were a loss of
$1,325 million compared with a loss of $469 million a year ago. Identified
items were a net charge of $649 million compared with a net charge of $92
million for the second quarter 2015 (see page 5).
Compared with the second quarter 2015, earnings excluding identified items were
impacted by the decline in oil and gas prices and depreciation step-up
resulting from the BG acquisition. This was partly offset by increased
production volumes, mainly from BG assets and improved operational performance.
Operating expenses and exploration expenses were lower, as steps taken by the
company to reduce these costs more than offset the increases due to the
consolidation of BG.
Second quarter 2016 production was 2,628 thousand boe/d compared with 2,127
thousand boe/d a year ago. Liquids production increased by 24% and natural gas
production increased by 23% compared with the second quarter 2015, driven by
the impact of BG.
New field start-ups and the continuing ramp-up of existing fields, in
particular the Corrib gas field in Ireland, and Erha North ph2 in Nigeria,
contributed some 53 thousand boe/d to production compared with the second
quarter 2015.
Half year Upstream earnings excluding identified items were a loss of $2,762
million compared with a loss of $664 million for the same period a year ago.
Identified items were a net charge of $562 million compared with a net gain of
$1,503 million for the first half year 2015 (see page 5).
Compared with the first half year 2015, earnings excluding identified items
were impacted by the decline in oil and gas prices, and increased depreciation
mainly related to a step-up resulting from the BG acquisition. This was partly
offset by increased production volumes mainly from BG assets. Exploration
expense and operating expenses were lower, as steps taken by the company to
reduce these costs more than offset the increases due to the consolidation of
BG.
Half year 2016 production was 2,728 thousand boe/d compared with 2,335 thousand
boe/d for the same period last year. Liquids production increased by 20% and
natural gas production increased by 13% compared with the first half year 2015.
New field start-ups and the continuing ramp-up of existing fields, in
particular Erha North ph2 in Nigeria, the Corrib gas field in Ireland, and
North American shales, contributed some 58 thousand boe/d to production
compared with the first half year 2015.
DOWNSTREAM
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 Q1 2016 Q2 %1 2016 2015 %
2016 2015
1,816 2,010 2,961 -39 Downstream earnings excluding 3,826 5,607 -32
identified items2
Of which:
1,568 1,633 2,398 -35 Oil Products 3,201 4,635 -31
248 377 563 -56 Chemicals 625 972 -36
1,717 1,700 2,746 -37 Downstream earnings2 3,417 5,260 -35
571 (1,434) 3,816 -85 Downstream cash flow from operating (863) 5,370 -116
activities
1,389 1,092 1,085 +28 Downstream capital investment 2,481 1,934 +28
2,648 2,645 2,944 -10 Refinery processing intake (thousand 2,646 2,908 -9
b/d)
6,595 6,225 6,531 +1 Oil products sales volumes (thousand 6,410 6,423 -
b/d)
4,248 4,050 4,326 -2 Chemicals sales volumes (thousand 8,298 8,518 -3
tonnes)
1. Q2 on Q2 change
2. Earnings are presented on a CCS basis
Second quarter Downstream earnings excluding identified items were $1,816
million compared with $2,961 million for the second quarter 2015. Identified
items were a net charge of $99 million, compared with a net charge of $215
million for the second quarter 2015 (see page 5).
Compared with the second quarter 2015, Downstream earnings excluding identified
items were mainly impacted by weaker refining industry conditions, increased
taxation, and lower Chemicals margins. Downstream earnings benefited from lower
costs, including the impact of favourable exchange rate effects and
divestments.
Oil Products
* Refining & Trading earnings excluding identified items were $459 million in
the second quarter 2016 compared with $1,313 million for the same period
last year. Second quarter 2016 earnings were impacted by lower realised
refining margins, reflecting the weaker global refining industry conditions
due to oversupply and high inventory levels, and weaker operating
performance, and increased taxation.
Refinery intake volumes were 10% lower compared with the same quarter last
year. Excluding portfolio impacts, refinery intake volumes were 9% lower
compared with the same period a year ago. Refinery availability decreased to
89% compared with 95% in the second quarter 2015, mainly as a result of
increased maintenance.
* Marketing earnings excluding identified items were $1,109 million in the
second quarter 2016 compared with $1,085 million for the same period a year
ago. Second quarter 2016 earnings benefited from lower costs and stronger
underlying unit margins, offsetting the impact of adverse exchange rate
effects and divestments.
Oil products sales volumes increased by 1% compared with the same period a year
ago, reflecting higher trading volumes partly offset by lower marketing
volumes.
Chemicals
* Chemicals earnings excluding identified items were $248 million in the
second quarter 2016 compared with $563 million for the same period last
year. Second quarter 2016 earnings were mainly impacted by weaker base
chemicals industry conditions in the United States and the impact of unit
shutdowns at the Bukom chemical site in Singapore, partly offset by
recovery at the Moerdijk chemical site in the Netherlands.
Chemicals sales volumes decreased by 2% compared with the same quarter last
year, mainly as a result of weaker intermediates demand and reduced
availability driven by unit shutdowns at Bukom, partly offset by recovery at
Moerdijk. Chemicals manufacturing plant availability decreased to 85% from 86%
in the second quarter 2015, mainly reflecting unit shutdowns at Bukom, partly
offset by recovery at Moerdijk.
Half year Downstream earnings excluding identified items were $3,826 million
compared with $5,607 million for the same period a year ago. Identified items
were a net charge of $409 million, compared with a net charge of $347 million
for the first half year 2015 (see page 5).
Compared with the first half year 2015, Downstream earnings excluding
identified items were mainly impacted by weaker refining industry conditions,
increased taxation, and lower Chemicals margins. Downstream earnings benefited
from lower costs, including the impact of favourable exchange rate effects and
divestments.
Oil Products
* Refining & Trading earnings excluding identified items were $1,121 million
in the first half year 2016 compared with $2,575 million for the same
period last year. Half year 2016 earnings were impacted by lower realised
refining margins, reflecting the weaker global refining industry conditions
due to oversupply and high inventory levels, and weaker operating
performance.
Refinery intake volumes were 9% lower compared with the first half year 2015.
Excluding portfolio impacts, refinery intake volumes were 7% lower compared
with the same period a year ago. Refinery availability decreased to 89%
compared with 95% for the first half year 2015, mainly as a result of increased
maintenance.
* Marketing earnings excluding identified items were $2,080 million in the
first half year 2016 compared with $2,060 million for the same period a
year ago. Half year 2016 earnings benefited from stronger underlying unit
margins and lower costs, offsetting the impact of adverse exchange rate
effects and divestments. Earnings were impacted by increased taxation.
Oil products sales volumes were in line with the first half year 2015.
Chemicals
* Chemicals earnings excluding identified items were $625 million in the
first half year 2016 compared with $972 million for the same period last
year. Half year 2016 earnings were primarily impacted by weaker base
chemicals industry conditions in the US and the impact of unit shutdowns at
the Bukom chemical site in Singapore, partly offset by recovery at the
Moerdijk chemical site in the Netherlands.
Half year Chemicals sales volumes decreased by 3% compared with the same period
last year, mainly as a result of weaker intermediates demand and reduced
availability driven by unit shutdowns at Bukom, partly offset by recovery at
Moerdijk. Chemicals manufacturing plant availability increased to 86% from 85%
in the first half year 2015, mainly reflecting recovery at Moerdijk, partly
offset by unit shutdowns at Bukom.
CORPORATE AND NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 Q1 Q2 2016 2015
2016 2016 2015
(314) (14) (135) Corporate and Non-controlling interest earnings (328) (339)
excl. identified items
Of which:
(234) 69 (41) Corporate (165) (124)
(80) (83) (94) Non-controlling interest (163) (215)
(486) (441) (159) Corporate and Non-controlling interest earnings (927) (451)
Second quarter Corporate results and Non-controlling interest excluding
identified items were a loss of $314 million, compared with a loss of $135
million for the same period last year. Identified items for the second quarter
2016 were a net charge of $172 million, and earnings for the second quarter
2015 included a net charge of $24 million (see page 5).
Compared with the second quarter 2015, Corporate results excluding identified
items mainly reflected higher net interest expense and adverse exchange rate
effects, partly offset by higher tax credits.
Half year Corporate results and Non-controlling interest excluding identified
items were a loss of $328 million, compared with a loss of $339 million for the
same period last year. Identified items for the first half year 2016 were a net
charge of $599 million, and earnings for the first half year 2015 included a
net charge of $112 million (see page 5).
Compared with the first half year 2015, Corporate results excluding identified
items mainly reflected favourable exchange rate effects, offset by higher net
interest expense and costs, and lower tax credits.
OUTLOOK FOR THE THIRD QUARTER 2016
Compared with the third quarter 2015, Integrated Gas earnings are expected to
be negatively impacted by a reduction of some 15 thousand boe/d associated with
the impact of maintenance.
Compared with the third quarter 2015, Upstream earnings are expected to be
negatively impacted by a reduction of some 35 thousand boe/d associated with
sabotage incidents and repairs in Nigeria. Earnings could be further impacted
if the security conditions continue to deteriorate.
Refinery availability is expected to marginally increase in the third quarter
2016 as a result of lower planned maintenance compared with the same period a
year ago. Chemicals manufacturing plant availability is expected to increase in
the third quarter 2016 driven by the planned restart of the Bukom chemical site
in Singapore compared with the third quarter 2015, which was heavily impacted
by unit shutdowns at the Moerdijk chemical site in the Netherlands.
As a result of divestments in Denmark, Norway and France, Oil products sales
volumes are expected to decrease by some 200 thousand barrels per day compared
with the third quarter 2015.
Compared with the third quarter 2015, the BG purchase price allocation is
expected to increase depreciation by up to $0.3 billion.
Following the completion of the BG acquisition, the sensitivities to earnings
have been updated:
* Integrated Gas - around $2 billion per annum for every $10 per barrel
movement in Brent
* Upstream - around $3 billion per annum for every $10 per barrel movement in
Brent
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Third quarter 2016 results and third quarter 2016 dividend are scheduled to be
announced on November 1, 2016. Shell will host a North America Investor Day on
November 8, 2016 in New York City.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 2015
2016 2015
58,415 48,554 72,402 Revenue1 106,969 138,108
946 789 1,136 Share of profit of joint ventures and 1,735 2,541
associates
910 389 412 Interest and other income 1,299 2,147
60,271 49,732 73,950 Total revenue and other income 110,003 142,796
40,362 33,286 52,441 Purchases 73,648 99,866
8,076 6,765 6,506 Production and manufacturing expenses 14,841 13,161
3,227 3,106 3,076 Selling, distribution and administrative 6,333 5,970
expenses
243 243 252 Research and development 486 505
535 457 964 Exploration 992 1,764
6,097 6,147 4,673 Depreciation, depletion and amortisation 12,244 9,277
770 370 466 Interest expense 1,140 842
59,310 50,374 68,378 Total expenditure 109,684 131,385
961 (642) 5,572 Income/(loss) before taxation 319 11,411
(319) (1,097) 1,458 Taxation charge/(credit) (1,416) 2,760
1,280 455 4,114 Income/(loss) for the period1 1,735 8,651
105 (29) 128 Income/(loss) attributable to 76 235
non-controlling interest
1,175 484 3,986 Income/(loss) attributable to Royal 1,659 8,416
Dutch Shell plc shareholders
0.15 0.07 0.63 Basic earnings per share2 0.22 1.34
0.15 0.07 0.62 Diluted earnings per share2 0.22 1.32
1. See Note 3 "Segment information"
2. See Note 4 "Earnings per share"
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 2015
2015
1,280 455 4,114 Income/(loss) for the period 1,735 8,651
Other comprehensive income net of tax:
Items that may be reclassified to
income in later periods:
(434) 2,319 1,668 * Currency translation differences 1,885 (2,531)
(128) (12) (129) * Unrealised gains/(losses) on (140) (264)
securities
(538) 324 133 * Cash flow hedging gains/(losses) (214) 124
(863) 136 - * Net investment hedging gains/ (727) -
(losses)1
(77) 8 (25) * Share of other comprehensive income (69) (18)
/(loss) of joint ventures and
associates
(2,040) 2,775 1,647 Total 735 (2,689)
Items that are not reclassified to
income in later periods:
(2,795) (1,634) 5,496 * Retirement benefits remeasurements (4,429) 4,180
(4,835) 1,141 7,143 Other comprehensive income/(loss) for (3,694) 1,491
the period
(3,555) 1,596 11,257 Comprehensive income/(loss) for the (1,959) 10,142
period
96 4 161 Comprehensive income/(loss) 100 224
attributable to non-controlling
interest
(3,651) 1,592 11,096 Comprehensive income/(loss) (2,059) 9,918
attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc
shareholders
1. See Note 1 "Basis of preparation"
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
$ million
Jun 30, Mar 31, 20161 Dec 31, 2015
20161
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 21,093 21,327 6,283
Property, plant and equipment 242,907 245,133 182,838
Joint ventures and associates2 33,850 35,654 30,150
Investments in securities2 5,709 3,474 3,416
Deferred tax 15,812 15,311 11,033
Retirement benefits 1,645 3,108 4,362
Trade and other receivables3 11,030 11,047 8,717
332,046 335,054 246,799
Current assets
Inventories 20,626 17,396 15,822
Trade and other receivables3,4 49,547 47,872 45,784
Cash and cash equivalents 15,222 11,019 31,752
85,395 76,287 93,358
Total assets 417,441 411,341 340,157
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Debt5 79,466 73,005 52,849
Trade and other payables3 4,393 3,917 4,528
Deferred tax 15,904 16,677 8,976
Retirement benefits 15,882 13,516 12,587
Decommissioning and other provisions 31,825 32,710 26,148
147,470 139,825 105,088
Current liabilities
Debt 10,863 7,868 5,530
Trade and other payables3,4 52,669 51,069 52,770
Taxes payable 8,291 10,387 8,233
Retirement benefits 392 401 350
Decommissioning and other provisions 5,250 3,777 4,065
77,465 73,502 70,948
Total liabilities 224,935 213,327 176,036
Equity attributable to Royal Dutch Shell 190,670 196,521 162,876
plc shareholders
Non-controlling interest 1,836 1,493 1,245
Total equity 192,506 198,014 164,121
Total liabilities and equity 417,441 411,341 340,157
1. See Note 2 "Acquisition of BG Group plc"
2. During the second quarter 2016, management concluded that a change in
Shell's level of involvement over Woodside's financial and operating policy
decisions resulted in no longer having significant influence. Its
classification was therefore changed from an associate (carrying amount:
$2,144 million) to an investment in securities (carrying amount at fair
value: $2,442 million). The consequential revaluation and related release
of cumulative currency translation differences were reported in interest
and other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
3. See Note 7 "Derivative contracts"
4. The amounts at March 31, 2016 have been reduced by $4,963 million in order
to appropriately reflect certain contracts on a net basis which were
previously presented gross.
5. During the second quarter 2016, debt of $9,246 million was issued under the
US shelf registration and EMTN programme.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Equity attributable to Royal Dutch Shell
plc shareholders
$ million Share Shares Other Retained Total Non- Total
capital1 held in reserves2 earnings controlling equity
trust interest
At January 1, 546 (584) (17,186) 180,100 162,876 1,245 164,121
2016
Comprehensive - - (3,718) 1,659 (2,059) 100 (1,959)
income/(loss)
for the period
Dividends paid - - - (7,411) (7,411) (69) (7,480)
Scrip dividends 9 - (9) 2,717 2,717 - 2,717
Shares issued 120 - 33,930 - 34,050 - 34,050
for the
acquisition of
BG Group plc3
Repurchases of - - - - - - -
shares
Share-based - (168) 266 133 231 - 231
compensation4
Capital - - - 266 266 560 826
contributions
from, and other
changes
in,
non-controlling
interest
At June 30, 675 (752) 13,283 177,464 190,670 1,836 192,506
2016
At January 1, 540 (1,190) (14,365) 186,981 171,966 820 172,786
2015
Comprehensive - - 1,502 8,416 9,918 224 10,142
income/(loss)
for the period
Dividends paid - - - (5,957) (5,957) (45) (6,002)
Scrip dividends 2 - (2) 731 731 - 731
Repurchases of (1) - 1 1 1 - 1
shares
Share-based - 634 - 39 673 - 673
compensation
Capital - - - (98) (98) 222 124
contributions
from, and other
changes
in,
non-controlling
interest
At June 30, 541 (556) (13,285) 190,087 176,787 1,221 178,008
2015
1. See Note 5 "Share capital"
2. See Note 6 "Other reserves"
3. See Note 2 "Acquisition of BG Group plc"
4. Includes a reclassification of $534 million between Shares held in trust
and Other reserves, with no impact on total equity, in order to
appropriately reflect the carrying amount of Shares held in trust at cost.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 2015 2016 2015
Cash flow from
operating
activities
1,280 455 4,114 Income/(loss) 1,735 8,651
for the period
Adjustment for:
119 753 1,753 - Current tax 872 4,700
671 272 395 - Interest 943 698
expense (net)
6,097 6,147 4,673 - Depreciation, 12,244 9,277
depletion and
amortisation
(535) (175) (247) - Net (gains)/ (710) (1,859)
losses on sale
of non-current
assets and
businesses1
(2,474) (3,909) (1,588) - Decrease/ (6,383) (1,960)
(increase) in
working capital
(946) (789) (1,136) - Share of (1,735) (2,541)
(profit)/loss
of joint
ventures and
associates
964 688 1,071 - Dividends 1,652 2,148
received from
joint ventures
and associates
(533) (1,755) (90) - Deferred tax, (2,288) (1,593)
retirement
benefits,
decommissioning
and other
provisions
(346) (292) 255 - Other (638) 349
4,297 1,395 9,200 Net cash from 5,692 17,870
operating activities
(pre-tax)
(2,005) (734) (3,150) Tax paid (2,739) (4,714)
2,292 661 6,050 Net cash from 2,953 13,156
operating activities
Cash flow from
investing activities
(5,796) (5,324) (6,205) Capital expenditure (11,120) (12,420)
- (11,421) - Acquisition of BG (11,421) -
Group plc, net of
cash and cash
equivalents acquired2
(216) (332) (208) Investments in joint (548) (617)
ventures and
associates
516 46 206 Proceeds from sale of 562 2,409
property, plant and
equipment and
businesses
23 16 165 Proceeds from sale of 39 169
joint ventures and
associates
93 136 59 Interest received 229 115
(70) (37) (80) Other (107) (159)
(5,450) (16,916) (6,063) Net cash used in (22,366) (10,503)
investing activities
Cash flow from
financing activities
1,870 873 1,072 Net increase/ 2,743 817
(decrease) in debt
with maturity period
within three months
Other debt:
9,472 264 10,045 - New borrowings 9,736 10,797
(972) (1,969) (2,188) - Repayments (2,941) (2,818)
(725) (534) (317) Interest paid (1,259) (726)
397 422 424 Change in 819 419
non-controlling
interest
Cash dividends paid
to:
(2,436) (2,258) (2,294) - Royal Dutch Shell (4,694) (5,226)
plc shareholders
(34) (35) (27) - Non-controlling (69) (45)
interest
- - - Repurchases of shares - (409)
6 (4) (5) Shares held in trust: 2 (45)
net sales/(purchases)
and dividends
received
7,578 (3,241) 6,710 Net cash from/(used 4,337 2,764
in) financing
activities
(217) (1,237) 417 Currency translation (1,454) (43)
differences relating
to cash and
cash equivalents
4,203 (20,733) 7,114 Increase/(decrease) (16,530) 5,374
in cash and cash
equivalents
11,019 31,752 19,867 Cash and cash 31,752 21,607
equivalents at
beginning of period
15,222 11,019 26,981 Cash and cash 15,222 26,981
equivalents at end of
period
1. Includes the increase to fair value in the carrying amount of Woodside in
the second quarter 2016 (see page12).
2. See Note 2 "Acquisition of BG Group plc"
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of preparation
These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements ("Interim
Statements") of Royal Dutch Shell plc ("the Company") and its subsidiaries
(collectively referred to as "Shell") have been prepared in accordance with IAS
34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board and as adopted by the European Union, and on the basis of the
same accounting principles as, and should be read in conjunction with, the
Annual Report and Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015 (pages 120 to
125) as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition to
those accounting policies, following the acquisition of BG Group plc, Shell
accounts for net investment hedges where the effective portion of gains and
losses arising on hedging instruments that are used to hedge net investments in
foreign operations are recognised in other comprehensive income until the
related investment is disposed of.
The Directors consider it appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern
basis of accounting in preparing these Interim Statements.
The financial information presented in the Interim Statements does not
constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434(3) of the
Companies Act 2006 ("the Act"). Statutory accounts for the year ended December
31, 2015 were published in Shell's Annual Report and a copy was delivered to
the Registrar of Companies in England and Wales. The auditors' report on those
accounts was unqualified, did not include a reference to any matters to which
the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying the report
and did not contain a statement under sections 498(2) or 498(3) of the Act.
2. Acquisition of BG Group plc
On February 15, 2016, the Company acquired all the voting rights in BG by means
of a Scheme of Arrangement under Part 26 of the Act for a purchase
consideration of $54,034 million. This included cash of $19,036 million and the
fair value ($34,050 million) of 218.7 million A shares and 1,305.1 million B
shares issued in exchange for all BG shares. The fair value of the shares
issued was calculated using the market price of the Company's A and B shares of
1,545.0 and 1,538.5 pence respectively on the London Stock Exchange at its
opening of business on February 15, 2016.
BG's activities mainly comprise exploration, development, production,
liquefaction and marketing of hydrocarbons, the development and use of LNG
import facilities, and the purchase, shipping and sale of LNG and regasified
natural gas. The acquisition is expected to accelerate Shell's growth strategy
in global LNG and deep water. It is expected to add material proved oil and gas
reserves and production volumes, and provides Shell with enhanced positions in
competitive new oil and gas projects, particularly in Australia LNG and Brazil
deep water.
Goodwill of $9,024 million was recognised on the acquisition, being the excess
of the purchase consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired as set
out below. The net asset value, in line with accounting standards, is
determined by reference to oil and gas prices, as reflected in the prevailing
market view on the day of completion. Oil and gas prices are based on the
forward price curve for the first two years, and subsequent years based on the
market consensus price view.
The fair values of the net assets, and therefore the resultant goodwill, are
provisional.
FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS ACQUIRED (PROVISIONAL)
$ million
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 6,178
Property, plant and equipment 58,444
Joint ventures and associates 4,702
Deferred tax 2,432
Other 2,181
73,937
Current assets
Inventories 417
Trade and other receivables 4,202
Cash and cash equivalents 6,803
11,422
Total assets 85,359
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Debt 18,949
Deferred tax 8,393
Decommissioning and other provisions 6,401
Other 665
34,408
Current liabilities
Debt 1,345
Trade and other payables 3,926
Other 670
5,941
Total liabilities 40,349
Total 45,010
Acquisition costs of $391 million were recognised in the Consolidated Statement
of Income in production and manufacturing and selling, distribution and
administrative expenses ($47 million in 2015 and $344 million in the first
quarter 2016).
The acquired activities of BG are now significantly integrated with those of
other Shell entities and therefore it is impracticable to identify separately
either the amounts of revenue and income since the date of acquisition that BG
has contributed to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, or the
revenue and income of Shell for the half year 2016 as though the acquisition
date of BG had been as at January 1, 2016.
3. Segment information
Segmental reporting has been changed with effect from 2016, in line with a
change in the way Shell's businesses are managed. Shell now reports its
business through the segments Integrated Gas (previously part of Upstream),
Upstream, Downstream and Corporate. Comparative information has been
reclassified.
Integrated Gas is engaged in the liquefaction and transportation of gas, and
the conversion of natural gas to liquids to provide fuels and other products,
as well as projects with an integrated activity from producing to
commercialising gas. Upstream combines the operating segments Upstream, which
is engaged in the exploration for and extraction of crude oil, natural gas and
natural gas liquids, the transportation of oil and wind energy, and Oil Sands,
which is engaged in the extraction of bitumen from oil sands that is converted
into synthetic crude oil. These operating segments have similar economic
characteristics because their earnings are significantly dependent on crude oil
and natural gas prices and production volumes, and because their projects
generally require significant investment, are complex and generate revenues for
many years.
Segment earnings are presented on a current cost of supplies basis (CCS
earnings), which is the earnings measure used by the Chief Executive Officer
for the purposes of making decisions about allocating resources and assessing
performance. On this basis, the purchase price of volumes sold during the
period is based on the current cost of supplies during the same period after
making allowance for the tax effect. CCS earnings therefore exclude the effect
of changes in the oil price on inventory carrying amounts. Sales between
segments are based on prices generally equivalent to commercially available
prices.
INFORMATION BY SEGMENT
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 2015 2016 2015
Third-party revenue
5,373 5,679 4,807 Integrated Gas 11,052 10,756
1,711 1,922 1,489 Upstream 3,633 3,306
51,315 40,929 66,082 Downstream 92,244 123,998
16 24 24 Corporate 40 48
58,415 48,554 72,402 Total third-party revenue 106,969 138,108
Inter-segment revenue
896 743 1,167 Integrated Gas1 1,639 2,144
6,049 5,037 7,507 Upstream1 11,086 14,301
1,993 1,455 271 Downstream 3,448 633
- - - Corporate - -
CCS earnings
982 905 1,335 Integrated Gas 1,887 2,474
(1,974) (1,350) (561) Upstream (3,324) 839
1,717 1,700 2,746 Downstream 3,417 5,260
(423) (456) (68) Corporate (879) (239)
302 799 3,452 Total CCS earnings2 1,101 8,334
1. Inter-segment revenue for the first quarter 2016 has been amended for
Integrated Gas and Upstream to include revenue previously accounted for as
intra-segment revenue.
2. See pages 5 and 27 for a summary of significant items, including redundancy
and restructuring charges, impacting segment earnings.
RECONCILIATION OF CCS EARNINGS TO INCOME FOR THE PERIOD
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 2015 2016 2015
302 799 3,452 Total CCS earnings 1,101 8,334
Current cost of supplies adjustment:
1,158 (398) 765 Purchases 760 413
(323) 120 (219) Taxation (203) (117)
143 (66) 116 Share of profit/(loss) of joint 77 21
ventures and associates
1,280 455 4,114 Income/(loss) for the period 1,735 8,651
4. Earnings per share
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Quarters Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 2015 2016 2015
1,175 484 3,986 Income attributable to Royal Dutch 1,659 8,416
Shell plc shareholders ($ million)
Weighted average number of shares as
the basis for:
8,000.0 7,173.4 6,304.6 Basic earnings per share (million) 7,586.7 6,298.4
8,053.3 7,230.4 6,383.9 Diluted earnings per share (million) 7,641.8 6,380.5
5. Share capital
ISSUED AND FULLY PAID
Ordinary shares of �0.07 Sterling
each deferred shares
Number of shares A B of �1 each
At January 1, 2016 3,990,921,569 2,440,410,614 50,000
Scrip dividends 116,249,778 - -
Shares issued for the acquisition 218,728,308 1,305,076,117 -
of BG Group plc1
Repurchases of shares - - -
At June 30, 2016 4,325,899,655 3,745,486,731 50,000
At January 1, 2015 3,907,302,393 2,440,410,614 50,000
Scrip dividends 23,430,143 - -
Repurchases of shares (12,717,512) - -
At June 30, 2015 3,918,015,024 2,440,410,614 50,000
1. See Note 2 "Acquisition of BG Group plc"
NOMINAL VALUE
Ordinary shares of �0.07 each
$ million A B Total
At January 1, 2016 340 206 546
Scrip dividends 9 - 9
Shares issued for the acquisition 17 103 120
of BG Group plc1
Repurchases of shares - - -
At June 30, 2016 366 309 675
At January 1, 2015 334 206 540
Scrip dividends 2 - 2
Repurchases of shares (1) - (1)
At June 30, 2015 335 206 541
1. See Note 2 "Acquisition of BG Group plc"
The total nominal value of sterling deferred shares is less than $1 million.
At Royal Dutch Shell plc's Annual General Meeting on May 24, 2016, the Board
was authorised to allot ordinary shares in Royal Dutch Shell plc, and to grant
rights to subscribe for or to convert any security into ordinary shares in
Royal Dutch Shell plc, up to an aggregate nominal amount of �185 million
(representing 2,643 million ordinary shares of �0.07 each), and to list such
shares or rights on any stock exchange. This authority expires at the earlier
of the close of business on August 24, 2017, and the end of the Annual General
Meeting to be held in 2017, unless previously renewed, revoked or varied by
Royal Dutch Shell plc in a general meeting.
6. Other reserves
OTHER RESERVES
$ million Merger Share Capital Share Accumulated Total
reserve premium redemption plan other
reserve reserve reserve comprehensive
income
At January 1, 2016 3,398 154 84 1,658 (22,480) (17,186)
Other comprehensive - - - - (3,718) (3,718)
income/(loss)
attributable to Royal
Dutch Shell plc
shareholders
Scrip dividends (9) - - - - (9)
Shares issued for the 33,930 - - - - 33,930
acquisition of BG
Group plc1
Repurchases of shares - - - - - -
Share-based - - - (268) 534 266
compensation
At June 30, 2016 37,319 154 84 1,390 (25,664) 13,283
At January 1, 2015 3,405 154 83 1,723 (19,730) (14,365)
Other comprehensive - - - - 1,502 1,502
income/(loss)
attributable to Royal
Dutch Shell plc
shareholders
Scrip dividends (2) - - - - (2)
Repurchases of shares - - 1 - - 1
Share-based - - - (421) - (421)
compensation
At June 30, 2015 3,403 154 84 1,302 (18,228) (13,285)
1. See Note 2 "Acquisition of BG Group plc"
The merger reserve and share premium reserve were established as a consequence
of Royal Dutch Shell plc becoming the single parent company of Royal Dutch
Petroleum Company and The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company, p.l.c., now
The Shell Transport and Trading Company Limited, in 2005. The increase in the
merger reserve in the first half year 2016 in respect of the shares issued for
the acquisition of BG represents the difference between the fair value and the
nominal value of the shares. The capital redemption reserve was established in
connection with repurchases of shares of Royal Dutch Shell plc. The share plan
reserve is in respect of equity-settled share-based compensation plans.
7. Derivative contracts
The table below provides the carrying amounts of derivatives contracts held,
disclosed in accordance with
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement.
DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
$ million Jun 30, 2016 Mar 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Included within:
Trade and other receivables - 1,143 1,250 744
non-current
Trade and other receivables - current1 9,188 12,297 13,114
Trade and other payables - non-current 1,742 1,369 1,687
Trade and other payables - current1 9,493 11,026 10,757
1. The amounts at March 31, 2016 have been reduced by $4,963 million in order
to appropriately reflect certain contracts on a net basis which were
previously presented gross.
As disclosed in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
December 31, 2015, presented in the Annual Report and Form 20-F for that year,
Shell is exposed to the risks of changes in fair value of its financial assets
and liabilities. The fair values of the financial assets and liabilities are
defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at
the measurement date. Methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values
at June 30, 2016 are consistent with those used in the year ended December 31,
2015, and the carrying amounts of derivative contracts measured using
predominantly unobservable inputs have not changed materially since that date.
The fair value of debt excluding finance lease liabilities at June 30, 2016 was
$83,367 million (March 31, 2016: $71,903 million; December 31, 2015: $53,480
million). Fair value is determined from the prices quoted for those securities.
DEFINITIONS
A. Earnings on a current cost of supplies basis attributable to shareholders
Segment earnings are presented on a current cost of supplies basis (CCS
earnings), which is the earnings measure used by the Chief Executive Officer
for the purposes of making decisions about allocating resources and assessing
performance. On this basis, the purchase price of volumes sold during the
period is based on the current cost of supplies during the same period after
making allowance for the tax effect. CCS earnings therefore exclude the effect
of changes in the oil price on inventory carrying amounts. The current cost of
supplies adjustment does not impact net cash from operating activities in the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The reconciliation of CCS
earning to net income is as follows.
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 Q1 Q2 2016 2015
2016 2016 2015
302 799 3,452 Earnings on a current cost of supplies basis 1,101 8,334
(CCS earnings)
(63) 15 (91) Attributable to non-controlling interest (48) (212)
239 814 3,361 Earnings on a current cost of supplies basis 1,053 8,122
attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc
shareholders
978 (344) 662 Current cost of supplies adjustment 634 317
(42) 14 (37) Non-controlling interest (28) (23)
1,175 484 3,986 Income attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc 1,659 8,416
shareholders
105 (29) 128 Non-controlling interest 76 235
1,280 455 4,114 Income for the period 1,735 8,651
B. Identified items
Identified items are shown to provide additional insight into segment earnings
and income attributable to shareholders. They include the full impact on
Shell's CCS earnings of the following items: Divestment gains and losses,
impairments, fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas
contracts (see below), and redundancy and restructuring. Further items may be
identified in addition to the above.
Impacts of accounting for derivatives
In the ordinary course of business Shell enters into contracts to supply or
purchase oil and gas products as well as power and environmental products.
Derivative contracts are entered into for mitigation of resulting economic
exposures (generally price exposure) and these derivative contracts are carried
at period-end market price (fair value), with movements in fair value
recognised in income for the period. Supply and purchase contracts entered into
for operational purposes are, by contrast, recognised when the transaction
occurs (see also below); furthermore, inventory is carried at historical cost
or net realisable value, whichever is lower.
As a consequence, accounting mismatches occur because: (a) the supply or
purchase transaction is recognised in a different period; or (b) the inventory
is measured on a different basis.
In addition, certain UK gas contracts held by Upstream are, due to pricing or
delivery conditions, deemed to contain embedded derivatives or written options
and are also required to be carried at fair value even though they are entered
into for operational purposes.
The accounting impacts of the aforementioned are reported as identified items
in this Report.
Impacts of exchange rate movements on deferred tax balances
With effect from 2016, identified items include the impact on deferred tax
balances of exchange rate movements arising on:
The conversion to dollars of the local currency tax base of non-monetary assets
and liabilities, as well as losses. This primarily impacts the Integrated Gas
and Upstream segments.
The conversion of dollar-denominated inter-segment loans to local currency.
This primarily impacts the Corporate segment.
The comparative information presented in this Report has been restated for this
definition change. The following table sets out the impact of the definition
change on the identified items for the year 2015.
RESTATED IDENTIFIED ITEMS BY SEGMENT
$ million Quarters
Q1 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2015
Identified items as previously reported
Integrated Gas 15 (117) (878) (347)
Upstream 1,849 (146) (7,340) (479)
Downstream (132) (215) (136) 978
Corporate and Non-controlling interest (217) 4 464 (137)
Impact of definition change
Integrated Gas (367) 50 (469) 227
Upstream (254) 53 (292) 30
Downstream - - - -
Corporate and Non-controlling interest 129 (28) 155 (4)
Identified items as restated
Integrated Gas (352) (67) (1,347) (120)
Upstream 1,595 (93) (7,632) (449)
Downstream (132) (215) (136) 978
Corporate and Non-controlling interest (88) (24) 619 (141)
C. Capital investment
Capital investment is a measure used to make decisions about allocating
resources and assessing performance. It is defined as the sum of capital
expenditure, acquisition of BG, exploration expense (excluding well
write-offs), new investments in joint ventures and associates, new finance
leases and other adjustments. The reconciliation of Capital expenditure to
Capital investment is as follows.
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 2015
2016 2015
Capital investment:
1,153 22,824 1,313 Integrated Gas 23,977 2,614
3,700 35,038 4,603 Upstream 38,738 9,245
1,389 1,092 1,085 Downstream 2,481 1,934
42 21 49 Corporate 63 99
6,284 58,975 7,050 Total 65,259 13,892
- (52,904) - Capital investment related to the (52,904) -
acquisition of BG Group plc
(216) (332) (208) Investments in joint ventures and (548) (617)
associates
(336) (224) (643) Exploration expense, excluding (560) (1,145)
exploration wells written off
9 (414) (18) Finance leases (405) (24)
55 223 24 Other 278 314
5,796 5,324 6,205 Capital expenditure 11,120 12,420
D. Divestments
"Divestments" is a measure used to monitor the progress of Shell's divestment
programme. This measure comprises proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment and businesses, joint ventures and associates, and other Integrated
Gas, Upstream and Downstream investments, adjusted onto an accruals basis, and
proceeds from sale of interests in an entity while retaining control (for
example, proceeds from sale of interest in Shell Midstream Partners, L.P.).
Quarters $ million Half year
Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q2 2015 2016 2015
516 46 206 Proceeds from sale of property, plant and 562 2,409
equipment and businesses
23 16 165 Proceeds from sale of joint ventures and 39 169
associates
(70) (37) (80) Other (in Cash flow from investing (107) (159)
activities)
398 421 298 Proceeds from sale of interests in Shell 819 298
Midstream Partners, L.P.
135 39 93 Other1 174 129
1,002 485 682 Total 1,487 2,846
1. Mainly changes in non-current receivables included within Other (in Cash
flow from investing activities), which are not considered to be
divestments.
E. Return on average capital employed
Return on average capital employed (ROACE) measures the efficiency of Shell's
utilisation of the capital that it employs and is a common measure of business
performance. In this calculation, ROACE is defined as the sum of income for the
current and previous three quarters, adjusted for after-tax interest expense,
as a percentage of the average capital employed for the same period. Capital
employed consists of total equity, current debt and non-current debt.
$ million Jun 30, 2016 Jun 30, 2015
Income for current and previous three quarters (4,716) 13,494
Interest expense after tax 1,139 1,033
Income before interest expense (3,576) 14,527
Capital employed - opening 230,949 230,235
Capital employed - closing 282,835 230,949
Capital employed - average 256,892 230,592
ROACE -1.4% 6.3%
Return on average capital employed on a CCS basis excluding identified items is
defined as the sum of CCS earnings attributable to shareholders excluding
identified items for the current and previous three quarters, as a percentage
of the average capital employed for the same period.
$ million Jun 30, Jun 30,
2016 2015
CCS earnings excluding identified items for current and 6,546 17,474
previous three quarters
Capital employed - opening 230,949 230,235
Capital employed - closing 282,835 230,949
Capital employed - average 256,892 230,592
ROACE on a CCS basis excluding identified items 2.5% 7.6%
F. Gearing
Gearing, calculated as net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) as
a percentage of total capital (net debt plus total equity), is a key measure of
Shell's capital structure.
$ million Jun 30, Mar 31, Dec 31, Jun 30,
2016 2016 2015 2015
Current debt 10,863 7,868 5,530 7,366
Non-current debt 79,466 73,005 52,849 45,575
Less: Cash and cash (15,222) (11,019) (31,752) (26,981)
equivalents
Net debt 75,107 69,854 26,624 25,960
Add: Total equity 192,506 198,014 164,121 178,008
Total capital 267,613 267,868 190,748 203,968
Gearing 28.1% 26.1% 14.0% 12.7%
G. Operating expenses
Operating expenses comprise production and manufacturing expenses; selling,
distribution and administrative expenses; and research and development
expenses.
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The principal risks and uncertainties affecting Shell are described in the Risk
Factors section of the Annual Report and Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2015 (pages 8 to 12) and are summarised below. There are no material
changes in those Risk Factors for the remaining 6 months of the financial year.
* We are exposed to fluctuating prices of crude oil, natural gas, oil
products and chemicals.
* Our ability to deliver competitive returns and pursue commercial
opportunities depends in part on the robustness and, ultimately, the
accuracy of our price assumptions.
* Our ability to achieve strategic objectives depends on how we react to
competitive forces.
* The acquisition of BG Group plc exposes us to integration risks and other
challenges.
* Following the acquisition of BG, we seek to execute divestments in the
pursuit of our strategy. We may not be able to successfully divest these
assets in line with our strategy.
* Our future hydrocarbon production depends on the delivery of large and
complex projects, as well as on our ability to replace proved oil and gas
reserves.
* The estimation of proved oil and gas reserves involves subjective
judgements based on available information and the application of complex
rules, so subsequent downward adjustments are possible.
* We operate in more than 70 countries that have differing degrees of
political, legal and fiscal stability. This exposes us to a wide range of
political developments that could result in changes to contractual terms,
laws and regulations. For example, the outcome of the United Kingdom's (UK)
recent referendum to leave the European Union (EU) could have a material
effect on us depending on the impact of future changes in UK and EU laws
and regulations. In addition, we and our joint arrangements and associates
face the risk of litigation worldwide.
* Our operations expose us to social instability, civil unrest, terrorism,
piracy, acts of war and risks of pandemic diseases that could have a
material adverse effect on our business.
* A further erosion of the business and operating environment in Nigeria
could have a material adverse effect on us.
* Rising climate change concerns have led and could lead to additional legal
and/or regulatory measures which could result in project delays or
cancellations, a decrease in demand for fossil fuels and additional
compliance obligations, and therefore could adversely impact our costs and/
or revenue.
* The nature of our operations exposes us, and the communities in which we
work, to a wide range of health, safety, security and environment risks.
* The operation of the Groningen asset in the Netherlands continues to expose
communities to earth tremor risks.
* Our future performance depends on the successful development and deployment
of new technologies and new products.
* We are exposed to treasury and trading risks, including liquidity risk,
interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, commodity price risk and credit
risk. We are affected by the global macroeconomic environment as well as
financial and commodity market conditions.
* We have substantial pension commitments, whose funding is subject to
capital market risks.
* We mainly self-insure our risk exposure. We could incur significant losses
from different types of risks that are not covered by insurance from
third-party insurers.
* An erosion of our business reputation could have a material adverse effect
on our brand, our ability to secure new resources and our licence to
operate.
* Many of our major projects and operations are conducted in joint
arrangements or associates. This could reduce our degree of control, as
well as our ability to identify and manage risks.
* We rely heavily on information technology systems for our operations.
* Violations of antitrust and competition laws carry fines and expose us and/
or our employees to criminal sanctions and civil suits.
* Violations of anti-bribery and corruption laws and anti-money laundering
laws carry fines and expose us and/or our employees to criminal sanctions
and civil suits.
* Violations of data protection laws carry fines and expose us and/or our
employees to criminal sanctions and civil suits.
* Violations of trade controls, including sanctions, carry fines and expose
us and our employees to criminal sanctions and civil suits.
* The Company's Articles of Association determine the jurisdiction for
shareholder disputes. This could limit shareholder remedies.
FIRST QUARTER 2016 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENTS
During the quarter, Shell completed the acquisition of BG for a purchase
consideration of $54,034 million. This includes cash of $19,036 million, and
the fair value ($34,050 million) of 1,523.8 million shares issued in exchange
for all BG shares. Following completion of the acquisition on February 15,
2016, BG was consolidated within Shell's results. For practical purposes, this
includes February and March 2016, as the impact for the first half of February
is deemed immaterial.
The consolidation of BG resulted in an increase to first quarter 2016 cash flow
from operating activities of $0.8 billion and an increase to CCS earnings
attributable to shareholders excluding identified items of $0.2 billion.
Goodwill of $9,024 million was recognised on the acquisition, being the excess
of the purchase consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired (see
Note 2).
Shell completed the United Kingdom office footprint review announced during the
final stages of the BG combination. The outcomes of the review are subject to
appropriate engagement with employees and employee representatives. The review
recommended a consolidation of all Shell's London and South East based
operations into Central London with the intention to close the Thames Valley
Park office in Reading by the end of 2016. The review also recommended that all
Aberdeen-based onshore operations move to the Shell Aberdeen Tullos office,
with BG's offices at Albyn Place closing by 2016 and the closure of Shell's
Brabazon House office in Manchester by the end of 2017.
Integrated Gas
During the quarter, first LNG production was achieved at the non-operated
Gorgon project (Shell interest 25%) on Barrow Island, offshore Australia.
Subsequent to first LNG cargo delivery, LNG production was temporarily halted
due to mechanical issues with the propane refrigerant compressor on Train 1.
In Australia, the Browse Joint Venture participants (Shell interest 27%)
decided not to progress with the development concept being studied for the
resource as it did not meet commercial requirements for a positive final
investment decision ("FID"), considering the current economic and market
environment.
In Indonesia, INPEX as operator of the Abadi field (Shell interest 35%)
received a notification from the Indonesian government authorities instructing
to re-propose a plan of development based on onshore LNG for the Abadi LNG
project. Shell and INPEX remain committed to work together with the Government
of Indonesia to ensure that the Abadi project moves forward to optimally
develop the Abadi gas reserves in a manner that benefits all.
Upstream
In Brazil, Shell announced the start of oil production from the third phase of
the deep-water Parque das Conchas BC-10 development (Shell interest 50%) in the
Campos basin.
Also in Brazil, the seventh non-operated FPSO, Cidade de Maric�, (Shell
interest 25%) reached first oil in the BM-S-11 block of the Santos Basin,
offshore Brazil. The FPSO has a production capacity of 150 thousand barrels per
day.
Shell announced that it has decided to exit the joint development of the Bab
sour gas reservoirs (Shell interest 40%) with ADNOC in the emirate of Abu
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and to stop further joint work on the project.
This reflects the economic climate prevailing in the energy industry.
In the United Kingdom, Shell has agreed to sell its 7.59% interest in the
Maclure oil and gas field in the North Sea for a purchase consideration of some
$24 million. Completion is subject to necessary approvals.
Shell had continued success in its exploration programme with 10 discoveries
and appraisals in Brunei, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, and the United
States. This included a notable oil discovery in the United States with the
non-operated Kepler North well (Shell interest 50%) in the Gulf of Mexico, and
a notable gas discovery with the non-operated Jerun-1 well (Shell interest 30%)
in Malaysia.
Upstream divestments totalled some $38 million for the first quarter 2016 and
reflected, among others, the first tranche of the sale proceeds of the Anasuria
development in the North Sea.
Downstream
During the quarter, Shell announced a conditional agreement for the sale of its
51% shareholding in the Shell Refining Company in Malaysia for $66 million. The
transaction is expected to complete in 2016, subject to regulatory approval.
In the United States, Shell announced that it has signed a non-binding Letter
of Intent to divide the assets of Motiva Enterprises LLC. The Motiva joint
venture was formed in 1998 and has operated as a 50/50 refining and marketing
joint venture between Saudi Arabian Oil Company and Shell since 2002. In the
proposed division of assets, Shell will assume sole ownership of the Norco,
Louisiana refinery (where Shell operates a chemicals plant), the Convent,
Louisiana refinery, nine distribution terminals, and Shell branded markets in
Florida, Louisiana, and the Northeastern region. Saudi Refining Inc. will
retain the Motiva name, assume sole ownership of the Port Arthur refinery in
Texas, retain 26 distribution terminals, and have an exclusive licence to use
the Shell brand for gasoline and diesel sales in Texas, and in the majority of
the Mississippi Valley, the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic markets.
Also in the United States, Shell completed the sale of an additional 4.66%
interest in Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. to public investors via the issuance
of an additional 13,400,000 LP units for net proceeds of $421 million.
Shell announced FID on a project to expand China National Offshore Oil
Corporation ("CNOOC") and Shell Petrochemical Company's ("CSPC") existing 50/50
joint venture in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. Subject to regulatory
approvals, Shell and CNOOC have agreed that CSPC will take over CNOOC's ongoing
project to build additional chemical facilities next to CSPC's petrochemical
complex. The project includes the ongoing construction of a new ethylene
cracker and ethylene derivatives units, which will increase ethylene capacity
by more than 1 million tonnes per year, about double the current capacity. It
will also include a styrene monomer and propylene oxide plant.
In May, Shell announced that it completed the sale of Dansk Fuels in Denmark
for a consideration of $0.3 billion. Dansk Fuels comprises retail, commercial
fuels, commercial fleet and aviation businesses, and products trading and
supply activities associated with those businesses.
FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ITEMS
With effect from 2016, identified items include the impact of exchange rate
movements on certain deferred tax balances, as set out in Definition A. The
comparative information in this Report has been restated following this change.
CCS earnings attributable to shareholders for the first quarter 2016 reflected
the following items, which in aggregate amounted to a net charge of $739
million (compared with a net gain of $1,023 million for the first quarter
2015), as summarised below:
* Integrated Gas earnings included a net charge of $89 million, primarily
reflecting a gain of some $400 million related to the impact of the
strengthening Australian dollar on a deferred tax position, offset by a net
charge on fair value accounting of certain commodity derivatives and gas
contracts of some $170 million, asset impairments of some $130 million, and
other items including a litigation provision. Integrated Gas earnings for
the first quarter 2015 included a net charge of $352 million.
* Upstream earnings included a net gain of $87 million, primarily reflecting
a gain of some $360 million related to the impact of the strengthening
Brazilian real on a deferred tax position, partly offset by asset
impairments of some $300 million. Upstream earnings for the first quarter
2015 included a net gain of $1,595 million.
* Downstream earnings included a net charge of $310 million, primarily
reflecting the net impact of fair value accounting of commodity derivatives
of some $240 million and impairments of some $190 million, partly offset by
gains on divestments of some $130 million. Downstream earnings for the
first quarter 2015 included a net charge of $132 million.
* Corporate results and Non-controlling interest included a net charge of
$427 million, mainly reflecting a charge of $266 million related to the
payment of stamp duty in the United Kingdom for the acquisition of BG, and
a charge of some $190 million related to the impact of the strengthening
Brazilian real on deferred tax positions related to financing of the
Upstream business, partly offset by $100 million for the non-controlling
interest share of an impairment of a Downstream asset. Earnings for the
first quarter 2015 included a net charge of $88 million.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
It is confirmed that to the best of our knowledge: (a) the Condensed
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with
IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union; (b) the
interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule (DTR) 4.2.7R (indication of important
events during the first six months of the financial year, and their impact on
the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, and description of
principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial
year); and (c) the interim management report includes a fair review of the
information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties transactions
and changes thereto).
The Directors of Royal Dutch Shell plc are shown on pages 62-64 in the Annual
Report and Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015.
On behalf of the Board
Ben van Beurden Simon Henry
Chief Executive Officer Chief
Financial Officer
July 28, 2016 July 28,
2016
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC
Introduction
We have been engaged by Royal Dutch Shell plc to review the Condensed
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements in the half-yearly financial report
for the six months ended June 30, 2016, which comprise the Consolidated
Statement of Income, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Equity, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and Notes 1 to 7. We
have read the other information contained in the half-yearly financial report
and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material
inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial
statements.
This report is made solely to Royal Dutch Shell plc in accordance with guidance
contained in the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (UK and
Ireland) "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent
Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone
other than Royal Dutch Shell plc, for our work, for this report, or for the
conclusions we have formed.
Directors' responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been
approved by, the Directors. The Directors are responsible for preparing the
half-yearly financial report in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and
Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
The annual Consolidated Financial Statements of Royal Dutch Shell plc and its
subsidiaries are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and
as adopted by the European Union (EU). The condensed set of financial
statements included in the half-yearly financial report has been prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial
Reporting, as issued by the IASB and as adopted by the EU.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to Royal Dutch Shell plc a conclusion on the
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review
Engagements 2410 (UK and Ireland), "Review of Interim Financial Information
Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing
Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial
information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review
procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and
consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware
of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly,
we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to
believe that the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements in the
half-yearly financial report for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are not
prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting
Standard 34 as issued by the IASB and as adopted by the EU and the Disclosure
Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct
Authority.
Ernst & Young LLP
London
July 28, 2016
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have occurred to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements since
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
All amounts shown throughout this announcement are unaudited. All peak
production figures in Portfolio Developments are quoted at 100% expected
production.
The companies in which Royal Dutch Shell plc directly and indirectly owns
investments are separate legal entities. In this announcement "Shell", "Shell
group" and "Royal Dutch Shell" are sometimes used for convenience where
references are made to Royal Dutch Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general.
Likewise, the words "we", "us" and "our" are also used to refer to subsidiaries
in general or to those who work for them. These expressions are also used where
no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies.
''Subsidiaries'', "Shell subsidiaries" and "Shell companies" as used in this
announcement refer to companies over which Royal Dutch Shell plc either
directly or indirectly has control. Entities and unincorporated arrangements
over which Shell has joint control are generally referred to as "joint
ventures" and "joint operations" respectively. Entities over which Shell has
significant influence but neither control nor joint control are referred to as
"associates". The term "Shell interest" is used for convenience to indicate the
direct and/or indirect ownership interest held by Shell in a venture,
partnership or company, after exclusion of all third-party interest.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements concerning the financial
condition, results of operations and businesses of Royal Dutch Shell. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to
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among other things, statements concerning the potential exposure of Royal Dutch
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cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements included in this announcement, including (without
limitation): (a) price fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas; (b) changes
in demand for Shell's products; (c) currency fluctuations; (d) drilling and
production results; (e) reserves estimates; (f) loss of market share and
industry competition; (g) environmental and physical risks; (h) risks
associated with the identification of suitable potential acquisition properties
and targets, and successful negotiation and completion of such transactions;
(i) the risk of doing business in developing countries and countries subject to
international sanctions; (j) legislative, fiscal and regulatory developments
including regulatory measures addressing climate change; (k) economic and
financial market conditions in various countries and regions; (l) political
risks, including the risks of expropriation and renegotiation of the terms of
contracts with governmental entities, delays or advancements in the approval of
projects and delays in the reimbursement for shared costs; and (m) changes in
trading conditions. There can be no assurance that future dividend payments
will match or exceed previous dividend payments. All forward-looking statements
contained in this announcement are expressly qualified in their entirety by the
cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Readers should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors
that may affect future results are contained in Royal Dutch Shell's Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2015 (available at www.shell.com/investor and
www.sec.gov). These risk factors also expressly qualify all forward-looking
statements contained in this announcement and should be considered by the
reader. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this
announcement, July 28, 2016. Neither Royal Dutch Shell plc nor any of its
subsidiaries undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or
other information. In light of these risks, results could differ materially
from those stated, implied or inferred from the forward-looking statements
contained in this announcement.
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July 28, 2016
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position and results of Royal Dutch Shell plc. The information in this Report
also represents Royal Dutch Shell plc's half-yearly financial report for the
purposes of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the UK Financial
Conduct Authority. As such: (1) the interim management report can be found on
pages 2 to 10 and 21 to 27; (2) the condensed set of financial statements on
pages 11 to 20; and (3) the directors' responsibility statement on page 28 and
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