Royal Dutch Shell share classes.

From: Investors Chronicle - magazine and web content | Date: April 16, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Robert Ansted

Why does Royal Dutch Shell have two classes of shares? And why can't I merge my two separate holdings into one?

"For many years I held shares in Shell Transport and Trading, then in 2005 they were converted into Royal Dutch Shell 'B' shares. In September last year I purchased further shares in Royal Dutch Shell, but these turned out to be 'A' shares (I didn't recall that I had the option to purchase 'A' or 'B' shares at the time). Each q...

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