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FEBRUARY 2004 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

Hoovers.com: Shareholder class action filed against The Royal Dutch/Shell Group, Royal Dutch Petroleum Co, and The Shell Transport and Trading Co, PLC by the law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway LLP.

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

SPECTOR, ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C. ANNOUNCES
THE FILING OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST
ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM COMPANY AND
THE SHELL TRANSPORT AND TRADING COMPANY, PLC

 

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 

Oil & Gas Journal Online: Royal Dutch/Shell Group Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Financial Results

Friday 13 February, 2004 

hoovers.com: Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and the Shell Transport and Trading Company, PLC are Sued by Chicago Law Firm Much Shelist for Securities Fraud -- RD, SC

Times Online: Shell ends week on positive note

Sunday 15 February, 2004 

The Miami Herald: Shell Game?

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 

PR Newswire: Schatz & Nobel, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and the Shell Transport and Trading Company, PLC.

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 

Yahoo.com: Scott + Scott, LLC Files Class Action against Royal Dutch Petroleum Company as SEC Announces Formal Investigation

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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