Shell plc
Outcome of audit tender process
February 6, 2026
Shell plc (the Company) announces that, following the completion of a competitive audit tender process initiated in early Q4 2025 and led by the Audit and Risk Committee, the Board of Directors has approved the proposed appointment of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (“PwC”) as external auditor, with effect from and including the financial year ending December 31, 2027. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s annual general meeting in 2027.
EY will continue its role as external auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting.
Notes for editors
- Over the past two years, only unqualified reports have been issued by EY on the company’s consolidated financial statements or on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and there were no disagreements with EY regarding accounting matters, financial statement disclosure or their audit.
- The participants in the audit tender were informed about the outcome of the tender on February 5, 2026. Further details on the audit tender process will be provided in the company’s 2025 annual report and accounts and Form 20-F.
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