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(-0.52%) The Hague, July 30, 2020 - The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS” or the “Company”) today announced an interim dividend in respect of the second quarter of 2020 of US$ 0.16 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B Share”).Details relating to the second quarter 2020 interim dividend These risk factors also expressly qualify all forward-looking statements contained in this announcement and should be considered by the reader. ‘‘Subsidiaries’’, “Shell subsidiaries” and “Shell companies” as used in this announcement refer to entities over which Royal Dutch Shell plc either directly or indirectly has control. Cash dividend calculator Dividends in USD, GBP & EUR. If you are uncertain as to the tax treatment of any dividends you should consult your tax advisor.

The Hague, July 30, 2020 - The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS” or the “Company”) today announced an interim dividend in respect of the second quarter of 2020 of US$ 0.16 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B Share”). Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. LEI number of Royal Dutch Shell plc: 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70(C) Copyright 2020 GlobeNewswire, Inc. All rights reserved.

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