Royal Dutch Shell set to be unveiled.(Business)

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: June 28, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: By Tom Bergin

Royal Dutch/Shell shareholders are expected to vote overwhelmingly in favour of scrapping the oil giant's century-old dual-listed structure today.

Shell hopes the unification of its Dutch and British parent companies will improve management efficiency and accountability, areas on which the firm needs to reassure investors after a damaging reserves overbooking scandal last year.

'It's what investors have been calling for. Hopef...

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