FEBRUARY 2004 ROYAL DUTCH SHELL NEWS
Sunday 1 February, 2004
ThisisLondon.co.uk: Shell bosses reject shares buyback
Monday 2 February, 2004
The Scotsman: All eyes on Shell as results are unveiled
FT: Nigeria hitch caused Shell cuts
The Independent: Shell chief faces Nigerian challenge
Calgary Herald: Shell set to face the music
Tuesday 3 February, 2004
The Independent: D-Day beckons for Shell chief Watts
Wednesday 4 February, 2004
FT Investors push for changes at Shell
FT: Shell faces up to its angry investors
(MARKET WIRE) NY: Class Action Lawsuit Commenced Against the Royal Dutch/Shell Group
Thursday 5 February, 2004
The Times: Shell boss rebuffs calls to quit
The Guardian: Shell chairman ignores resignation calls
BBC News: Can we still be sure of Shell?
FT.com: Sir Philip gives performance of his life
Friday 6 February, 2004
The New York Times: Shell Says Net Income Fell 19%, and It Offers a Bleak Forecast
The Times: Gripping performance in the spotlight
The Independent: Shell shocked Watts determined to stay on. Will City let him?
The Independent: Shell chairman hangs on but pledges review of dual board
Saturday 7 February, 2004
Times Online: Shareholders hit for six by Shell reserves bungle
The Daily Telegraph: Investors push for shake-up at Shell
Sunday 8 February, 2004
The Sunday Times: You can’t be sure of Shell
The Independent: Shell chairman fails to quell revolt as investor anger grows
The Sunday Times: Change board structure now, Shell is told
The Sunday Telegraph: What Watts must do to avoid ejection from Shell
The Sunday Telegraph: It happened on my watch. I am determined to fix it’
The Observer: US fund demands shake-up at Shell
Monday 9 February, 2004
New York Times: Shell Structure Has to Change, Investor Says
The Scotsman: Shell chief faces investor wrath over dual listing
Tuesday 10 February, 2004
Wednesday 11 February, 2004
The Age (Australia): Shake up on menu at Royal Dutch/Shell
Forbes.com: Shell exec says U.S. acquisitions “not a priority”
Thursday 12 February, 2004
Friday 13 February, 2004
Times Online: Shell ends week on positive note
Sunday 15 February, 2004
The Observer: Terrorism fears fail to sway Shell
The Observer: Shell rebels to press Royal Dutch for changes
Monday 16 February, 2004
Financial Times: Unconsummated Anglo-Dutch marriages Or should we be shocked by Shell?
Forbes.com: Shell pegs Europe upstream capex at $1.7 bln/yr
Tuesday 17 February, 2004
Bloomberg.com: Showa Shell 2nd-Half Net Rises 26% on Oil Price Gains
Thursday 19 February, 2004
The Daily Telegraph: Shell management rejig wins cautious approval
BBC NEWS: US watchdog opens Shell inquiry
Bloomberg.com: Shell Says SEC Starts Formal Probe of Reserves Cut
Los Angeles Times: Shell Oil’s Decision to Shut Refinery Warrants Inquiry, U.S. Senator Says
FT.com: SEC to probe Shell’s reserve cuts
Friday 20 February, 2004
HoustonChronicle.com: U.S. regulators start formal inquiry at Shell
The Scotsman: US watchdog launches full Shell inquiry
The Daily Telegraph: Investigators from SEC target Shell
The New York Times: SEC investigates Shell’s cut in reserves
The Boston Globe: SEC opens formal probe of Shell’s oil reserves
Los Angeles Times: SEC Launches Formal Probe of Shell Oil
Boston Business Journal: Massachusetts pension may lead shareholder suit against Shell
The Independent: SEC steps up inquiry into Shell oil reserves row
Monday 23 February, 2004
Business Week: Shell’s Drama Isn’t Over
After the downgrade shock, can management get back on track?
Thursday 26 February, 2004
TIMESONLINE: Shell books reserves again after downgrade
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